IndieFilmPodcast

Welcome to Indie Film Podcast, where our goal is to share all of the mistakes we’ve made in our filmmaking journey, so you don't have to!

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Your script can be great and still be completely unrealistic to shoot.

This week, we’re talking about writing low-budget films around the resources you actually have, without sacrificing the story.

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If you can’t explain your movie in one sentence…you might have a story problem.

We’re breaking down film premises, loglines, story engines, and the mistakes that make good movie ideas fall apart.

Check out the latest episode now: https://t.co/N4dafnJY1a

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A $31K feature film. 95 pages. 14 shoot days.
This week, we’re breaking down exactly where the money went: Crew, cast, gear, crafty, locations, surprise expenses and all.

New Indie Film Podcast episode is LIVE!

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#IndieFilmmaking #FilmBudget

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Crowdfunding isn’t dead! But “post and pray” might be...

We’re breaking down how we funded our $40K indie feature, what actually worked, and what we’d do differently.

New episode out now! https://t.co/Vluks2e2sW

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Filmmaker Burnout: Is the Indie Film Grind Worth It?

We’re talking hustle culture, working for free, saying no, and if the grind is helping your film career or just stealing your joy.

Watch/listen now:
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#IndieFilm #Filmmaking #FilmmakerBurnout

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Can AI make a good short film? We didn't know, so, we tested it. The result was technically a film, spiritually a cry for help, and weirdly comforting?

This week on Indie Film Podcast: Should filmmakers be worried about AI? And if so, why? https://t.co/JfCiuzp5Jz

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Ready to "take the leap" into filmmaking and rage-quit that day job? Maybe slow your roll just a tick before that.

New episode is live now: https://t.co/Iv6OeqnheZ

#creativecareer #indiefilmmaking #filmmakerlife #makemovies

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Are they filmmaker mistakes, or are they lessons in disguise? That depends on your ability to actually learn from the mistakes in your old films.

#creativeprocess #indiefilmmakers #makebadart #filmmakermistakes

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Your old film makes you cringe? Good. That probably means you’re getting better.

New episode is live now: https://t.co/UThgZTtqVY

#indiefilmmakers #filmmakingmistakes #indiefilmpodcast

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What do film festival programmers actually look for?

We sat down with Filmfort director Thomas Phillipson live at Podfort to talk festival myths, FilmFreeway strategy, and why your festival rejection spiral might be slightly dramatic.

Listen here: https://t.co/VNVFpdz481

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You made the movie, survived production, and finished the edit.

But did you remember to tell anyone it exists?

This week we’re talking marketing, audience-building, paperwork, and why good indie films still get ignored.

Listen now: https://t.co/A2zemh2mf4

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Ever stare at an export folder looking like Movie_v8_FINAL_FINAL_FOR_REAL.mp4?

Post-production is where indie films are truly made, or abandoned. Today we’re tackling Sin #6: Lousy Editing!

Streaming now: https://t.co/YMTmrjY6uU

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The bane of filmmakers everywhere: Sound! This episode is all about the 6 steps to follow for the best possible sound for your indie film, check it out now:

https://t.co/PCFjZKGQlE

#indiefilmmakers #indiefilmsound #filmaudiotips

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Are your shots and camera movements feeling a little underwhelming? Don't worry, we've been there too! Join us for a new episode all about the 4th Deadly Indie Filmmaking Sin: Poor Shot Design!

Listen now: https://t.co/sYZNSHxwiJ

#indiefilmmaking #cinematography

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Just because your camera's expensive, doesn't mean your movie will look that way. This week we're chatting about #ArtDepartment and how it can upgrade your film in ways your camera can't!

Listen now: https://t.co/DrEPFw3Ia6

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Skipping rehearsals feels like a time-saver, right up until your actors forget their lines and everything falls apart.

Yeah. We’ve been there... New episode: Can You Skip Rehearsals Without Ruining Your Film?

https://t.co/pq9CaaCsOQ

#indiefilmmaking #directingactors

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We’ve all made a film that just…didn’t land.

Not bad, or terrible, and maybe even the visuals are great! But...it was still forgettable.

In this episode, we break down why that happens (and how to fix it). https://t.co/KVNkT0Uw3e

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We made a “zero budget” film for $421…

But it actually cost $45,000.

Yeah. 😅

We break down what “zero budget filmmaking” REALLY means in our latest episode: https://t.co/yMplq3SQy3

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“We’ll fix it in post.”

We said that.
We regretted that.

New episode is live: Breaking down what it actually took to finish a zero-budget indie film in 12 days (VFX, music, and a few mistakes along the way)

Listen now: https://t.co/6o9W9C3SVw

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We made a zero budget film in one weekend…and yeah, we almost ruined it 😅

3 massive fails.
1 weird win.
A lot of chaos.

New episode of Indie Film Podcast is LIVE: https://t.co/kaLHDWR5j6