We're Rebind.io, a critical analysis site that focuses on the overlaps between Video Game culture and the Performance Arts. Each week we have a new guest offering their unique insights as developers, artists, academics, and media personalities.
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Micro Indie Podcasts
A podcast about how to make film and TV by filmmakers who actually make them. Interviewing guests from the film-making world from Indie film to Hollywood and everything in between. Hosts Giles Alderson (The Dare), Dom Lenoir (Winter Ridge) Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar (Wolves of War), Tori & Matthew Butler-Hart (Two Down), Phil Hawkins (Prancer: A Christmas Tale), Stephen Follows (Film Data Analyst), Christian James (Fanged Up), Andy Rodger (Three Day Millionaire) and many others explore the world ...
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The Indie Film Academy® Podcast features interviews with industry insiders in every aspect of the filmmaking process. Our goal is to give filmmakers as much information as possible about the entire filmmaking process so that they don't make the mistakes that many filmmakers have made in the past. Our focus is not simply on one way to make a film, but of the many different ways that filmmakers have found success with a variety of funding and distribution strategies. We also discuss technical ...
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GoPlayThat Micro is our 2nd podcast, giving you regular audio content from us. More podcast, in all shapes and sizes!
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Welcome to the Make Your Movie Podcast with Dave Bullis. Each week Dave interviews a film industry professionals and demystifies the filmmaking and screenwriting process. From Oscar Winners to screenwriting legends to micro-budget masters, there's something in the podcast for everyone!
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The Dead Harvey podcast is THE podcast for indie horror filmmakers and fans. Hosts, Brad Paulson and Ted Stanford are talking about the horror stories behind the horror stories. They take a humorous and non-technical approach to what indie horror filmmakers go through, what it takes to get a film made and what's new in the world of indie horror.
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Welcome to the anti Hollywood route to filmmaking. This lecture based podcast is created and hosted by internationally awarded micro budget filmmaker Zanah Thirus. All four seasons are meant to serve as a crash course in filmmaking for FUN, filmmaking as a hobby, and filmmaking without breaking the bank.
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Sarah's Bookshelves Live is a weekly show featuring real talk about books and book recommendations from a featured guest. Each week, Sarah of the blog Sarah's Bookshelves will talk with her guest about: - 2 OLD BOOKS THEY LOVE - 2 NEW BOOKS THEY LOVE - 1 BOOK THEY DON'T LOVE - AND 1 NEW RELEASE THEY'RE EXCITED ABOUT I'm getting real about all things books and serving you up a bit of snark on the side.
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goVIDS is a podcast that teaches filmmakers how to produce feature films on a micro-budget. Get filmmaking tips from directors, writers, producers, actors, and more. Come and join Us!
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REAL TALK FOR ASPIRING FILMMAKERS Are you wrapping up your film degree or contemplating a career shift into the creative industry? The Honest Filmmaker is your go-to resource for navigating the real-world challenges of micro-budget and indie filmmaking. Hosted by award-winning filmmaker Jim Eaves, the podcast delves into the nitty-gritty of independent film production. From securing funding and managing tight budgets to distribution strategies and building a sustainable career, this is unfil ...
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Award-winning filmmaker Khoa D. Le (“Walt Before Mickey,” “Bezos: The Beginning”) joins his outspoken AI co-host Maya to rewire the way indie movies get made. Each release will dive into practical, battle-tested tactics—ChatGPT beat sheets, Midjourney storyboards, micro-budget workflow hacks—and the big questions at the crossroads of art, tech, and entrepreneurship. If you’re an independent creator who wants studio-quality results without studio money, hit follow and start reprogramming Holl ...
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We're a married couple of filmmakers, supporting our family of seven through doing work we love, together. It's been a long and difficult journey, and we still have a lot to learn, but for us, it's well-worth the effort. We developed this podcast and the Feature Filmmaker Academy for anyone who wants a career making feature films, especially those balancing that pursuit with the responsibility of parenthood and providing for a family. Tune in as we study success patterns of industry professi ...
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The ShowATL Podcast is a show for the creatively-inclined. We are dedicated to finding and highlighting Atlanta's Creative Voice by speaking with those who are making things in our city everyday. Hosted by ATLien Parsa Behnamiri, The ShowATL Podcast brings you interviews with creatives and creators that comprise some of Atlanta's boldest voices, as well as tons of other colorful content you will probably want to tell all your friends and family about.
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Welcome to Film Trooper, where we empower the filmmaking entrepreneur. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier—anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier—anyone can sell their film directly to the world. Film sales and marketing are the last barriers! To rise above the noise of the internet is the challenge — this is the place that explores these topics to help you, the filmmaking entrepreneur. Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network (www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com)
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A weekly podcast show about Indian startups, entrepreneurs, and more! Hosted by Neil Patel & Friends
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Making an Micro Budget, Award Wining indie film 'Signs of Life' with minimal crew: Director & writer Joseph Millson
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Indie Filmmaking Essentials - Everything I learned from making The Apocalypse Box
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17:02Send us a text #filmmaking #horror #31daysofhalloween #indie film #microbudget #filmdirector With Halloween right around the corner, I thought this would be the perfect time to talk about The Apocalypse Box , the last feature film I made and some of the filmmaking lessons I learned during the process. Hopefully these insights will be helpful to any…
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Director DAVID MACKENZIE: From Starred Up to Hell or High Water to his latest movie Relay starring Riz Ahmed & Lily James
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40:45What does it take to sustain a film career across vastly different genres? Director David Mackenzie sits down to discuss his evolution, from his early independent Scottish films (Young Adam, Red Road, Perfect Sense) to major studio productions. We focus on his signature style: building intense, character-driven narratives under extreme pressure. Da…
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Everything you need to know about Directing Indie Film with Andrea M. Catinella
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29:51Send us a text #filmdirecting #indiefilm #filmmaking #microbudget This week I chat to indie film director Andrea M. Catinella about his career and his advice for directing indie film. We talk about his work on horror films like 'Piglet', 'Hook' 'Bait' and 'Houseboat Massacre'. The advantage of working on films with existing characters and how he go…
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CHANNING TATUM & KIRSTEN DUNST and director DEREK CIANFRANCE: Talk, Acting, Directing, 'ROOFMAN'
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1:10:10Welcome to The Filmmakers Podcast! We are thrilled to host two phenomenal actors, Channing Tatum (Magic Mike, Foxcatcher) and Kirsten Dunst (Fargo, The Virgin Suicides), to discuss their new film, ROOFMAN (Directed by Derek Cianfrance).In this exclusive interview, Channing and Kirsten open up to Dom Lenoir about:The Cianfrance Method: Working with …
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Jason Clarke, Haley Bennett, Dominic Cooper and showrunner Jon Bokenkamp talk The Last Frontier
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59:01Join us for this bumper edition of The Filmmakers Podcast as we chat with the actors and showrunner behind 'The Last Frontier'. Actors Dominic Cooper, Haley Bennett and Jason Clarke as well as showrunner Jon Bokenkamp chat with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about filming in snowy terrains, Acting choices and name changes and Jon talks about develop…
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Ep. 208: Best of Narrative Nonfiction with Elizabeth Barnhill of Fabled Bookshop (@FabledBookshop)
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56:36Ep. 208 brings the third installment of our "Best of…" series. Elizabeth Barnhill of Fabled Bookshop joined Sarah for the Best of Narrative Nonfiction, sharing her ALL-TIME TOP books in this genre. Plus, she brings a few popular nonfiction reads that didn't work for her. This episode is chock-full of fantastic book recommendations to get you ready…
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How to Make a Horror Movie with Erin Aine & Kyle Valle
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36:05Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #halloween #horrormovies #filmmaking In this weeks episode I sit down with husband and wife filmmaking team Erin and Kyle to talk about their latest indie horror project, Zombie Con Vol. 1 a blood-soaked, heartfelt, and surprisingly funny take on fandom, filmmaking, and the undead. We chat about what it’s really li…
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Turn your Short into a Feature film with Hillary Shakespeare & Chris Reading
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Ep. 207: Regina Black (Author of August Lane)
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50:07In Episode 207, Sarah chats with author Regina Black about her newest novel, August Lane. A second-chance romance about two people healing from trauma, August Lane is set in Arcadia, Arkansas, with themes of family, generational scars, and a unique thread of Black country music. Regina also talks about how she got into writing Romance on top of her…
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BENNY SAFDIE (Uncut Gems): Directing Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson in THE SMASHING MACHINE plus filmmaking tips.
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50:36Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems, The Curse) joins this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast to discuss the challenging process of directing his solo feature debut, the gritty sports biopic The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA legend Mark Kerr. Fellow filmmakers Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit with Benny and dive into the Safdie style, his approa…
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Crowd Funding Masterclass with Melissa Center
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31:23Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #crowdfunding #kickstarter #indiegogo This week on the podcast I sit down with actor, filmmaker, and crowdfunding coach Melissa Center for a deep dive into the world of indie filmmaking and raising money for your creative projects. Melissa shares her journey from producing her very first micro-budget feature to bal…
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Please listen to the accompanying (less than 4 minute) episode for an important update about the Sarah's Bookshelves Live podcast. Thank you, SarahBy Sarah Dickinson | Sarah's Bookshelves
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Nicky Bentham & Suhayla El-Bushra on Their Powerful New Film 'Brides' Producing & Screenwriting on Challenging Narratives of Indie Filmmaking.
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54:58Welcome back to the latest episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, the show that takes you behind the scenes of making feature films and TV. This week, we are privileged to host the brilliant creative team behind Brides, an urgent and empathetic feature film that tackles one of the most complex and heartbreaking social issues of our time. First, we welc…
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Should your Micro Budget Feature be a Passion Project? with Alexandru Borchescu
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27:00Send us a text #filmmaking #filmpodcast #podcastclips #indiefilm This week Jim sits down with writer-director Alexandru Borchescu to explore the bold leap that launched his first feature. Alexandru shares why he left film school in his final year, how he scraped together the funding on his own, and how he plans sales and distribution for the film. …
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Ep. 206: Behind the Scenes of Book Festivals & Author Interviews with Jason Blitman (Host of the Gays Reading Podcast)
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55:27For Episode 206, fellow podcaster Jason Blitman, host of the Gays Reading podcast, joins Sarah to go behind the scenes of producing book festivals. They talk about how he came to reading later in his life and how his journey as a reader led him to his current role. Also, they discuss how he approaches author interviews. Plus, Jason shares his book …
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Making a feature film for under 250k in 7 days with 'TAPE's Bizhan Tong and Stephen Belber
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1:13:30Join us for this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast as we chat to director and writer Bizhan Tong and screenwriter Stephen Belber to talk about their latest feature film TAPE. Tape is an adaption of Stephen's written feature (also called TAPE) back in 2001, directed by Richard Linklater. They chatted with Giles Alderson about how they collaborated and ma…
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How to Shoot a Gritty Gangster Flick - Michael Head’s Indie Gangster Blueprint
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29:58Send us a text #filmmaking #indiefilm #podcast #microbudget #podcastclips This week I sit down with playwright-turned-filmmaker Michael Head to trace his leap from the stage to the big screen. We dive into the skills he carried from theatre into directing his first feature, the art of crafting a gritty gangster movie on a shoestring, and what it’s …
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Willem Dafoe & Nadia Latif talk 'The Man in My Basement'
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26:02Welcome back to The Latest Filmmakers Podcast, the show that takes you behind the scenes of the most anticipated films with the creative minds who make them. This week, we're honored to have a pair of brilliant artists to discuss their new psychological thriller, a film that explores the chilling depths of history, identity, and the burden of legac…
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How to Make Your First Feature Film with Jim Eaves
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32:06Send us a text #filmmaking #indiefilm #podcast #podcastclips This week’s episode takes a bit of a different turn. I’m diving into the story of how I made my first feature film, The Witches Hammer, and sharing my best advice for getting your own debut project off the ground. Filmmaker Michael Marco joins as a guest host, putting me on the spot with …
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Ep. 205: Fall 2025 Book Preview with Catherine GIlmore (@GilmoreGuide)
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51:37Welcome to the Fall 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 14 of their most anticipated books releasing from mid-August through December. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show…
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How to make a Profitable Low Budget Movies on Tubi in 2025 with Justin Milton
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32:18Send us a text #tubi #filmmaking #selfdistribution This week on the podcast I have a returning guest, filmmaker Justin Milton. I had Justin on about a year ago and it was one of my most popular episodes as Justin is a real source of knowledge when it comes to making money with low budget movies and Tubi, self distribution and getting your films to …
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How to write and direct comedy features with ‘Poor Things’ Writer Tony McNamara & ‘Austin Powers’ Director Jay Roach: 'The Roses'
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44:09This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, returning hosts Conor Boru and Francis Annan are joined by writer Tony McNamara and producer/director Jay Roach to discuss their latest feature film The Roses (2025), starring Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Andy Samberg, to name a few. Tony McNamara – Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of The Favouri…
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Ep. 204: Summer 2025 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
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52:38In Episode 204, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 12 new releases they shared in the Summer 2025 Book Preview, now that they've read them — or at least tried to! They share their reading stats, chat about what worked — and discuss which books didn't work and why. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a …
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Breaking into Indie Film Directing with William Kaufman
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23:46Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #indiefilm This week I'm talking to writer/director William Kaufman. Will has made a bunch of action films both as an indie filmmaker but also as a director for hire. I ask Will about his career, his advice for new people entering the business, what he would do if he had to start from scratch and what i…
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Sir Ben Kingsley & Chris Colombus: From Sexy Beast to Harry Potter to The Thursday Murder Club!
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51:18This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Conor Boru and Francis Annan welcome two icons of the filmmaking world: producer, writer and director Chris Columbus, and Academy Award-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley. Chris Columbus – the creative force behind classics such as Home Alone, Mrs Doubtfire and the first two Harry Potter films – shares his exp…
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Ep. 203: An Indie Bookstore's First Year with Gayle Weiswasser (Co-Founder of Wonderland Books)
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58:16In Episode 203, Gayle Weiswasser, co-founder of Wonderland Books, an independent bookstore in Bethesda, Maryland, returns to the podcast with Sarah for a one-year check-in on the shop's journey. From holiday-season chaos to surprising customer favorites, Gayle shares what worked, what didn't, and why she still handpicks every title on the shelves —…
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Ari Aster: Hereditary, Midsommar & Beau is Afraid writer-director on making A24's Eddington
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33:14This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit down with none other than Ari Aster – the acclaimed writer-director behind Hereditary (2018), Midsommar (2019) and Beau is Afraid (2023). They dive deep into the making of his latest feature film, Eddington (2025). With a stellar cast including Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emm…
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How to Make Feature Films on a Micro Budget with Andy Edwards
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37:18Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #indiefilm This week on the podcast I talk to filmmaker Andy Edwards. Andy started making shorts then wrote and directed his debut feature IBIZA UNDEAD (Zombie Spring Breakers) - he's a regular at Fright fest Film festival and has released a film ever year since 2022. I chat to Andy about his movies, ho…
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Creativity, Burnout & Mental Health in Filmmaking with Matt Follows, Dom Lenoir & Conor Boru
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55:10Today’s episode of The Filmmakers Podcast takes a slightly different turn. Instead of focusing on a particular film, this conversation dives deep into a topic that affects all creatives - mental health. Host Dom Lenoir is joined by director Conor Boru and former filmmaker Matt Follows for an open, honest, and insightful discussion on what it means …
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How to get your Micro Budget Short Film into festivals with Nathan Benham
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29:55Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #filmmaking #indiefilm This week on the podcast I'm chatting to filmmaker Nathan Benham. Nathan started out as an actor and got frustrated with not getting the parts he wanted so he wrote and directed himself in a short monologue that was then taken on the festival circuit. Since then he's been putting…
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Ep. 202: 2025 Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits)
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52:35In Episode 202, Susie (@NovelVisits) and Sarah explore some of their new favorite Micro Genres. Since starting the Micro Genres series, they've loved taking the opportunity each year to examine and define their tastes in these sub-sub-genres. This year, they have curated a list of 10 all-new Micro Genres, along with notable books for each category.…
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Making an indie film for under 100k! Director and writer Tony Burke and Actor & Exec Craig Russell talk making PROTEIN
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1:16:42On this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast we chat with the team behind Protein, a brilliant indie made for pretty much nothing with a fabulous ensemble. Join host Giles Alderson as he chats with director and writer Tony Burke and actor and exec producer Craig Russell all about their experiences making their indie film. The talk, investment and dealing w…
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How to Work with Actors on a Micro Budget Indie Feature
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25:22Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #indiefilm #movieproduction This week on the podcast I break down some of the lessons I've learned working with actors on Low Budget and Micro Budget film productions. I talk about blocking, bad acting, then power of a good lead actor, the power shift on set and when to bend the rules. I also talk abou…
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LIVE from The Funny Life Film Festival - Join Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir as they are chat How to Make a Feature with Hillary Shakespeare, Mitchell Tolliday, Holger Borggrefe, Mel Harris and Stephen ...
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1:09:28This week on The Filmmakers Podcast we are LIVE from The Funny Life Film Festival - Join Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir as they are chat How to Make a Feature with writer, director Hillary Shakespeare (Much Ado), Director and writer Mitchell Tolliday (Murder Ballads), Director Holger Borggrefe (Once and for Real) , Actress, Writer, Producer Mel Harris…
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How to Direct an Episode of Black Mirror with Carl Tibbetts
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27:40Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #blackmirror #moviemaking #indiefilm This week on the podcast I'm talking to Director Carl Tibbetts. Carl started his career editing before writing and directing his debut feature 'Retreat' starring Cillian Murphy, Thandie Newton and Jamie Bell. Carl then went on to direct two monumental episodes of Black Mirror as…
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