Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
995 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 289 ratingsThe Indie Film Hustle Podcast is your #1 source for how to hack the film business and indie film world! The show is here to help as many indie filmmakers as I could. We wanted to bring the best guests, industry leaders, creative legends, and film business friends to you, the IFH Tribe.
Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning Writer/Director Oliver Stone, Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black), Alex Proyas (The Crow, I, Robot), James V. Hart (writer Dracula, Hook), John August (Big Fish, Aladdin), Jim Uhls (writer of Fight Club), Oscar® Winner Russell Carpenter (DP of Avatar, Titanic) Joe Carnahan (Smokin' Aces, The Grey), and David F. Sandberg (Shazam!) to name a few.
We hope this podcast can help you along your journey as an artist, filmtrepreneur, filmmaker, screenwriter, and as a human being.
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IFH 357: The True "Horrors" of Independent Filmmaking with Todd Jenkins
October 22, 2019 16:30 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBToday on the show we have Todd Jenkins, the filmmaker behind the new horror film Cherokee Creek. Todd went through hell making his film but when he finally finished it and put it out in the world then the fit hit the shan. Todd decided to self distribute his film using, the now bankrupt, film aggregator Distribber/Go Digital. As many of you know the Distribber debacle has caused many filmmakers horrific pain and stress. After the hard journey to bring his film to life only to have his first ...
IFH 356: How to Raise $1 Million Using Equity Crowdfunding with David Willis
October 17, 2019 20:57 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBToday on the show we have filmmaker David Willis. Willis is the first producer in the United States to raise over $1 million and make a feature film by using Equity Crowdfunding. Equity Crowdfunding is a new, disruptive method of fundraising in the United States, from a law that went into effect in 2016, opening a whole new avenue for filmmakers to make their ideas reality. And it's working. Movies are getting made this way. Equity Crowdfunding (officially called Regulation Crowdfunding, or ...
IFH 355: Making Movies is HARD with Alrik Bursell
October 15, 2019 16:49 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBI have a treat for you today. On the show we have filmmaker and podcaster Alrik Bursell from the podcast Making Movies is HARD! I've had the pleasure on be on his show before and have another episode coming up in Nov where I talk about Rise of the Filmtrepreneur. “Who am I to even have a podcast? Why is my opinion more valid than anyone else? In some ways it’s not, but that’s also kind of the point. We’re just two examples of people making movies in our own ways. We’re not any more special t...
R.I.P: Legendary Actor Robert Forster Passes Away at 78
October 12, 2019 13:12 - 17 minutes - 20.8 MBThe legendary Oscar-nominated actor Robert Forster has passed away. I had the honor of working with Robert on one of my films, Red Princess Blues. He supplied some remarkable narration that set up my film perfectly. He was easily one of the most professional and talented actors I have ever worked with; a professional of the greatest caliber. He will always hold a special place in my heart because of not only working with him on my film but because his interview was to the first episode on th...
IFH 354: Navigating the Shark Invested Film Distribution Waters with Jerome Courshon
October 10, 2019 17:55 - 1 hour - 132 MBToday on the show we have film producer, distribution expert, and today's "go-to" authority of how to get a film to market, Jerome Courshon. He has broken open the "exclusive club" of successful independent producers with his innovative 3-Day Program, "THE SECRETS TO DISTRIBUTION: Get Your Movie Distributed Now!" A producer in his own right (he secured a profitable distribution deal with Warner Bros. on his very first indie movie), Courshon is called upon by many sources for his savvy. From ...
IFH 353: How to Get 1 Million Followers in 30 Days with Brendan Kane
October 08, 2019 20:52 - 32 minutes - 37.3 MBEver wanted to know how to build a large following on social media? Today's guest Brendan Kane was able to get over 1 million followers in 30 days. His new book, One Million Followers: How I Built a Massive Social Following in 30 Days breaks down how he was able to achieve such a feat. Brendan Kane is a growth hacker for Fortune 500 corporations, brands and celebrities. He thrives on helping brands systematically find and engage new audiences who reward relevant content, products, and servic...
IFH 352: The Inside Story About Distribber Downfall, Film Aggregators and a Warning with Joe Dain
October 04, 2019 22:05 - 1 hour - 124 MBToday we are going to BLOW THE LID off this entire Distribber/Film Aggregator mess. Today's guest is Joe Dain from Terror Films. Joe has been on the frontlines of this Distribber debacle and has been affected in a large way. He had many films placed through Ditribber and has been working diligently to save the films he has placed through Distribber. Joe wrote an amazing guest post speaking the real issue facing filmmakers in the shadow of what has happened with Distribber. During his journe...
IFH 351: The Future of Making Money with Your Indie Film
October 03, 2019 17:53 - 42 minutes - 49.1 MBIn this episode, I lay out the future of making money in independent filmmaking as I see it. The old legacy model of making and movie and handing it over to a distributor doesn't work anymore. A new model needs to be created and I hope the method I go over in this show will help you generate multiple revenue streams from your film projects. I also warn you about many concerning issues I see in today's revenue model for filmmakers and how you can insulate yourself from them moving forward. Ta...
IFH 350: Do You Want to Learn How to Make, Market and Sell an Indie Film?
September 28, 2019 00:19 - 15 minutes - 18.2 MBFirst of all, we made it to 350 episodes. HOLY CRAP! Thank you all for all the love and support that you have given me, this show and Indie Film Hustle in general. To celebrate I'm launching the first-ever MAKE YOUR MOVIE BOOTCAMP. The Bootcamp is a LIVE two-day intensive designed to show you how to make, market and sell a feature film. I've been working on this for months and I finally get to release it to the world. I wanted to create a workshop that could jump-start people on their filmma...
IFH 349: The State of Self Distribution in Indie Film with Klaus Badelt
September 26, 2019 12:47 - 1 hour - 120 MBoday on the show I have Klaus Badelt. We do a deep dive into the state of independent film and self-distribution. We also discuss the Distribber debacle and how filmmakers can get access to their films back from Distribber. Klaus is not only a tech entrepreneur he also writes the occasional score for feature films including The Thin Red Line, The Prince of Egypt, Gladiator, and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. He also founded Filmhub, a unique way to distribute your i...
IFH 349: Can Filmmakers Make Real Money on Filmhub or Is It a Bust? with Klaus Badelt
September 26, 2019 12:47 - 1 hour - 121 MBoday on the show I have Klaus Badelt. We do a deep dive into the state of independent film and self-distribution. We also discuss the Distribber debacle and how filmmakers can get access to their films back from Distribber. Klaus is not only a tech entrepreneur he also writes the occasional score for feature films including The Thin Red Line, The Prince of Egypt, Gladiator, and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. He also founded Filmhub, a unique way to distribute your i...
IFH 348: Making and Selling a Niche Indie Film with Rob Smat
September 25, 2019 16:24 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBToday on the show we have writer/director Rob Smat. His niche film is THE LAST WHISTLE. It is a Football Drama with a budget 125K, the crew was almost entirely film students, shot in 13 days in Texas, distributed worldwide by Vertical Ent. for 10 theater release this past June and originated as a pitch for Rebel Without a Crew TV show and was turned down so I made it myself Rob formed a cast from high-level B-list stars, fostered relationships with distributors before shooting, and focused o...
IFH 347: Directing Your Film Shot by Shot with Steve Katz
September 20, 2019 19:51 - 1 hour - 118 MBThere are a few filmmaking books that have made as big of an impact on the craft of directing like today's guest's Film Directing: Shot by Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen, written by director Steve Katz. Shot by Shot is the world’s go-to directing book, now newly updated for a special 25th Anniversary edition! The first edition sold over 250,000 copies, making it one of the bestselling books on film directing of all time. Aspiring directors, cinematographers, editors, and producers,...
IFH 346: Do Film Aggregators Make Sense Anymore? + Distribber Downfall Update
September 17, 2019 16:28 - 56 minutes - 64.6 MBIn this episode, I ask the question do film aggregators make sense anymore? Does it make sense for every indie film? I also discuss the larger problem that the Distribber meltdown has shown us about the entire film agreeation business. This is an eye opening show. I also give you updates on the Distribber debacle and bring you the latest information from the frontline. Take a listen. I hope this helps! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a...
IFH 345: Distribber Bankrupt - How to Protect Yourself
September 12, 2019 19:25 - 25 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode, I update filmmakers on the emergency situation going on with the film aggregator Distribber. In last weeks episode, I spoke a bit about what is going on with this company. After that show I kept getting emails, messages, and tweets of filmmakers telling me their horror stories of no one return email, no people picking up calls, nonpayments for months and so on. I'm in the same situation with my film This is Meg. I decided to dig deep into the problem and find out what the h...
IFH 344: Shooting a Feature in One Take with Gavin Michael Booth
September 10, 2019 22:19 - 1 hour - 107 MBToday on the show is one take filmmaker Gavin Michael Booth. Gavin is obsessed with one take movies, music videos and real-time filmmaking in general. His latest film is Last Call. Shot in two true single takes, filmed simultaneously in two different parts of a city, Last Call, is a real-time feature presented in split-screen showcasing both ends of a wrong number phone call that has the potential to save a life. The film's music was also conducted and recorded live to picture. Gavin Micha...
IFH 343: The Dark Underbelly of Predatory Film Distributors - BEWARE!
September 06, 2019 20:07 - 33 minutes - 38.7 MBI'm pissed off guys. I'm tired of getting emails, messages, and calls from filmmakers who have been or are going to get taken advantage of by a traditional film distributor. THIS NEEDS TO STOP! So many filmmakers have been taken advantage of by predatory film distributors over the years that is has become a punchline. It's not funny. These predatory film distributors are destroying the lives of filmmakers. I know filmmakers with families that extended themselves financially to make their fil...
IFH 342: Making Money Self Distributing Your Indie Film with Naomi McDougall Jones
September 03, 2019 22:01 - 1 hour - 103 MBToday episode is probably one of the most important shows I have released in some time. On the show is filmmaker Naomi McDougall Jones the writer, actress and producer behind the indie film Bite Me, a subversive romantic comedy about a real-life vampire and the IRS agent who audits them. The filmmakers of Bite Me have decided to take a radical approach to distribute their film: they're doing it themselves. For 3 months, they traveled in an RV around the U.S. and screening the film wherever ...
THROWBACK FRIDAY: How to Make 250K Indie Film Look Like $25 Million Blockbuster with Gaelan Connell
August 30, 2019 15:51 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBEvery once in a while I come across a filmmaker who is just a bit crazier than I am. This is true for writer/director Gaelan Connell who's film Blood Sand and Gold is a true indie film miracle. This mad man decided to raise $250,000 (much of which was out of pocket) and go off and make a big budget action film, just one problem he didn't have a big budget. Yes, I know $250K is a lot of money but it's not enough for what Gaelan Connell was attempting to do. Check this out, Blood Sand and Gold...
IFH 341: Building an Audience & Industry Lessons with RB Botto & Alex Ferrari
August 27, 2019 14:21 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBAs promised in this episode, I bring to you the live recording of my workshop from the 2019 HollyShorts! Film Festival on audience building and surviving the film industry with my brotha from another mutha RB Botto from Stage32.com. We discuss the best way to build an audience online, do's and dont's, and tips on surviving the film industry from two filmmakers with a ton of shrapnel. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-po...
IFH 340: How to Face Your Fear and Finish Your Indie Film with Theo Hogben
August 22, 2019 14:29 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBWe have all been there. A film project that just goes on and on and doesn't seem to have an end in site. While you are waiting for the punishment to finish your life starts to take a downward spiral into a blackhole. You look up and five years have passed and you wondered what the hell happened? That is exactly what happen to today guest filmmaker Theo Hogben. Theo reached out to me to tell me his story in an almost 2000 word email, by the way please do not send me long emails I just don't h...
IFH 339: What to Do When Your Film Project Falls Apart
August 20, 2019 13:14 - 22 minutes - 25.8 MBWe all have gone through it, a project falls apart after months if not years of you working on it. It has happened to me so many times I lost count. I based my book Shooting for the Mob on my biggest and most painful failure. In this episode, I share my experience on how to deal with a dream crushing event. "ALL filmmaking careers are forged by the failures you have in this business." You need to understand that EVERY FILMMAKER at EVERY LEVEL has gone or is going through a project falling ...
IFH 338: How to Pay Off Your Film School Student Debt FAST!
August 16, 2019 01:05 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBToday's guest, filmmaker Hari Mitar Khalsa, figured out how to pay off $30,000 in student debt in 11 months working as a freelance videographer and editor. We go into a deep dive on his methods, habits and tips on how you can pay that student debt off fast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.
IFH 337: Directing 70+ Feature Films & Making Money with Mike Feifer
August 13, 2019 13:09 - 2 hours - 149 MBIn this episode I speak to prolific film producer/writer/director Mike Feifer. Mike has directed over 70 films and produced over 100 feature films. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.
IFH 336: Personal Branding and Why I Legally Changed My Name
August 08, 2019 16:46 - 20 minutes - 23.4 MBIn today's world, personal branding is more important than ever. I wanted to discuss what personal branding is, how to go about it and examples of how other world-famous filmmakers branded themselves. What is the definition of personal branding? Personal branding is the practice of marketing people and their careers as brands. It is an ongoing process of developing and maintaining a reputation and impression of an individual, group, or organization. Whereas some self-help practices focus on ...
IFH 335: How to Attract an Oscar Nominee to a $10K Indie Film with Nick Psinakis
August 06, 2019 15:25 - 40 minutes - 46.7 MBToday on the show we have writer, producer, and actor Nick Sinakis. Nick and his writing partner created the film My Best Friend's Famous, an indie film produced for under $10,000 and made it entirely out of his apartment. He acted, co-wrote, produced and edited the film while his writing partner directed, produced and scored the film. Through a little HUSTLE (haha couldn't help myself) he managed to attract to the film MINDY STERLING (most known as Frau Farbissina from Austin Powers, Goldbe...
THROWBACK FRIDAY: Kevin Smith, John Milius & Directing John Malkovich with Zak Knutson
August 02, 2019 15:25 - 1 hour - 128 MBThis week we have Zak Knutson on the show. Zak is a producer/writer/director/editor based out of Los Angeles. In 2005 he co-founded Chop Shop Entertainment, a filmed entertainment company that supplies added value materials to all of the major studios, and a large number of independents. Chop Shop Entertainment has supplied more movie based content for the internet than any other company in the industry. The last Chop Shop project was Milius, a documentary on Hollywood rebel John Milius. The...
IFH 334: How to Direct a Sex Scene with John Bucher
July 30, 2019 15:25 - 20 minutes - 22.9 MBWe have a special episode today. I wanted to discuss a topic that NEVER gets discussed until minutes before the cameras begin to roll, shooting sex scenes. Loving making or sex scenes are like walking through a field of landmines. I've shot these kinds of scenes in my life and it's just uncomfortable for everyone on set. Today we have a guest who literally wrote a book on the subject, John Bucher. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmm...
THROWBACK FRIDAY: HollyShorts - Confessions of a Film Festival Programmer
July 26, 2019 15:25 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBHave you ever wanted to know what really happens behind the scenes at a top-level film festival like the HollyShorts Film Festival? Well, this week I kidnapped co-founder and film festival programmer Daniel Sol, tied him up in a darkened warehouse and shined a bright light on his face to get the truth out of him. The interview might not have been that dramatic but Daniel laid down a ton of behind the scenes knowledge bombs for all you Indie Film Hustlers out there. HollyShorts! and I go way...
IFH 333: Inside the World of Cooke Optics with Les Zellan
July 23, 2019 15:25 - 59 minutes - 68.3 MBToday on the show we have the chairman of the legendary Cooke Optics empire. For over 100 years, Cooke has been at the center of the filmmaking business. We've been listening to the community of which we are apart. We lead by introducing new products such as /i Technology, and we remember our success is built on a simple idea - do what the filmmaker needs. Enjoy my conversation with Les Zellan. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmma...
THROWBACK FRIDAY: How to Launch Your Indie Film on iTunes with Brad Raider
July 19, 2019 16:20 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBIf you want to see a self-distribution pathway to get your film on iTunes and actually make some money meet actor/director Brad Raider. His film Kensho at the Bedfellow was released on iTunes this year and he shares his marketing and distribution strategy with us in this episode.
IFH 332: Is Artificial Intelligence Putting Screenwriters Out of Work? with Andrew Kortschak
July 17, 2019 16:55 - 53 minutes - 61.2 MBToday on the show we have filmmaker Andrew Kortschak. In today’s digital age, where ‘releasing’ a film involves putting it on Vimeo, new filmmakers often struggle to rise above the noise and break into the exclusive industry. Andrew has a unique approach to this problem and in fact joined forces with a Silicon Valley venture capitalist to build End Cue like a tech startup: via a bi-coastal incubator model where directors cut their teeth and build their portfolios doing commercial work. On su...
IFH 332: Is Artificial Intelligence Putting Screenwriters Out of Work?
July 17, 2019 16:55 - 53 minutes - 61.2 MBToday on the show we have filmmaker Andrew Kortschak. In today’s digital age, where ‘releasing’ a film involves putting it on Vimeo, new filmmakers often struggle to rise above the noise and break into the exclusive industry. Andrew has a unique approach to this problem and in fact joined forces with a Silicon Valley venture capitalist to build End Cue like a tech startup: via a bi-coastal incubator model where directors cut their teeth and build their portfolios doing commercial work. On su...
FT 004: Creating Revenue Streams from Your YouTube Short Films with Luke Neumann
July 16, 2019 16:51 - 58 minutes - 73.5 MBToday's guest is Filmtrepreneur Luke Neumann. Luke has taken a very interesting filmmaking path. He runs a very popular YouTube channel with over 140,000 subscribers. On his channel, you'll see DIY film tutorials, filmmaking tips and tricks, aerial drone videos, short films and vlogs presented in 4K/UHD, 4K/60fps and 8K. What makes him a Filmtrepreneur is that he leveraged his audience and created multiple revenue streams. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...
FT001: From Indie Filmmaker to $1 Billion Sale to Disney with Michael Gallagher
July 16, 2019 16:51 - 1 hour - 109 MBI wanted to have an amazing guest for our first episode of the Filmtrepreneur Podcast and I think I did just that. Today's guest is filmmaker and Filmtrepreneur Michael Gallagher. Michael is one of the co-founders of Makers Studio. Makers Studios was the largest independent YouTube network in history. YouTube channels under Maker Studios have also collectively earned over 90 million subscribers and accumulated over 1.1 billion views monthly. On March 24, 2014, Maker Studios, Inc. agreed to s...
The NEW Filmtrepreneur® Podcast - Introduction | Show Formalities | What to Expect
July 16, 2019 16:51 - 22 minutes - 32.1 MBAfter months of preparation, it's finally here, The Filmtrepreneur Podcast! After the success of the Indie Film Hustle Podcast and the Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcast, I felt there was another area of the filmmaking process that I could help filmmakers with, how to actually make money with their films. Filmtrepreneur was born. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.
IFH 331: Hollywood Screenwriting with Screenwriter John August
July 11, 2019 19:50 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBToday on the show we have Hollywood screenwriter, director, producer, podcaster and novelist John August. He is known for writing the hit Hollywood films Go, Charlie's Angels, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Big Fish, Charlie, and the Chocolate Factory and Frankenweenie, the Disney live-action adaptation of Aladdin and the novel Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire. He hosts the popular screenwriting podcast Scriptnotes with Craig Mazin, maintains an eponymous screenwriting blog and develops ...
IFH 330: To Film and Die in L.A - Micro-Budget Misadventures with Adam William Ward
July 09, 2019 21:26 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBToday on the show we have writer/director, Adam William Ward. His new film is called Wally Got Wasted. I brought him on the show to discuss the crazy misadventures he had shooting guerilla-style in the City of Angels, Los Angeles. L.A. is probably the toughest city in the world to shoot a guerilla-style film. His stories are not on filled with knowledge bombs but are entertaining as hell. "Wally Got Wasted" is like "The Hangover" meets "Weekend at Bernie's." It follows the adventures of 3 ...
THROWBACK FRIDAY: 6 Mistakes To Avoid Your First Day On a Film Set
July 05, 2019 14:55 - 13 minutes - 16.6 MB6 Mistakes To Avoid Your First Day On a Film Set. Enjoy!
IFH 329: Shooting a Micro Budget Film in a War Zone with Benjamin Gilmour
July 02, 2019 18:47 - 46 minutes - 52.7 MBToday on the is one of the bravest indie filmmakers I've ever had the pleasure of meeting, writer/director Benjamin Gilmour. His film Jirga was shot with a tw0 person crew, a Sony A7s Camera he purchased at a local camera shop and an ever-changing screenplay. Did I mention he shot this film in Afghanistan? Three years after an Australian army helicopter raid on a small village led to the killing of an unarmed man, former Australian soldier Mike (Sam Smith) returns to Afghanistan to find th...
THROWBACK FRIDAY: How to Direct the Character, Not the Actor with Mark Travis
June 28, 2019 15:51 - 1 hour - 133 MBThis week I have the pleasure of having directing coach Mark Travis on the show. I was introduced to him after I watched his stellar workshop Hollywood Film Directing, which he co-instructed with Gil Bettman (he'll be on the show soon). Mark Travis has developed a new way to directing actors called The Travis Technique. Mark teaches directors how to direct the character (not the actor) in order to create instantaneous authentic performances, even on tight schedules and tiny budgets. Here's a...
IFH 328: Producing Terrance Malik & Build a Mammoth Empire with Tanner Beard
June 25, 2019 21:34 - 1 hour - 61 MBToday on the show we have renaissance filmmaker Tanner Beard. I Had the pleasure of meeting him at the Mammoth Film Festival this year. His adventures in Hollywood are pretty amazing. Tanner Beard is a film and television actor, producer and director as well as CEO of Silver Sail Entertainment and Mammoth Film Festival. SSE was created during the industry strike of 2008 with a concentration on cultivating professional media content without sacrificing the integrity and artistic vision of the...
IFH 327: Directing Films for Netflix and Mark Duplass with Alex Lehmann
June 21, 2019 15:24 - 52 minutes - 60.5 MBToday on the show we have returning champion director Alex Lehmann. I asked him back on the show to discuss his new Netflix film Paddleton starring indie film legend Mark Duplass and Ray Ramano. Paddleton is about an unlikely friendship between two misfit neighbors becomes an unexpectedly emotional journey when one of them is diagnosed with terminal cancer. I know, it sounds hilarious. The film is beautiful, touching an actually pretty funny. I wanted Alex to come back on the show (Listen he...
IFH 326: Can You Help Me with IFH's Dream Guest List?
June 19, 2019 00:30 - 8 minutes - 9.78 MBSo I'm conducting an experiment. Can the IFH Tribe and I get some of the most amazing filmmakers in history on the IFH Podcast? Well, let's see if we can make that dream come true. There is a list of filmmakers and screenwriters I would love to have as guests on the show. This list is pretty ambitious but hell if you are going to dream DREAM BIG. If anyone out in the Indie Film Hustle Tribe knows or has a way to contact any of these amazing filmmakers please email me at ifhsubmissions@gmail...
IFH 325: What Negative Filmmaking Story Are You Telling Yourself?
June 18, 2019 20:50 - 23 minutes - 26.5 MBWe all tell ourselves negative stories. I'm not good enough. I can't write that. I can't direct a feature film. These stories are killing us day in and day out. It took me 20+ years to finally change the story I was telling myself about being able to direct a feature film. When I finally changed that negative story I was able to make This is Meg, self-distributed it and even sold the film to Hulu and overseas. Once you change the stories you tell yourself you will change your life. In this ...
IFH 324: What Makes a Great Screenplay with Stephen Follows (CROSSOVER EVENT)
June 12, 2019 16:41 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBWhat if someone could read over 12,000 scripts that were read by professional script readers, who gave the scripts an overall score as well as scores for specific factors including plot, dialogue, characterization, theme, and voice. Then looked for connections and correlations to discover what professional script readers think a good screenplay looks like. Well, today on the show I have that man, Stephen Follows. It's a monster of a report -- 65 pages to be exact -- that examines data from o...
IFH 323: Creating Emotional Storytelling in the Edit with Sven Pape
June 11, 2019 18:11 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBToday on the show we Sven Pape. Sven is an A.C.E. Award-nominated editor who cut for James Cameron, Mark Weber, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and James Franco. We get into the weeds on editing, storytelling, the business of editing and much more. Oh, did I mention Sven worked with James Cameron for three years? We definitely go into that. Sven Pape's YouTube Channel This Guys Edit is an awesome resource for filmmakers and editors alike. Enjoy my conversation with Sven Pape.
IFH 323: How to Become a Filmmaker Who Edits with Sven Pape
June 11, 2019 18:11 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBToday on the show we Sven Pape. Sven is an A.C.E. Award-nominated editor who cut for James Cameron, Mark Weber, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and James Franco. We get into the weeds on editing, storytelling, the business of editing and much more. Oh, did I mention Sven worked with James Cameron for three years? We definitely go into that. Sven Pape's YouTube Channel This Guys Edit is an awesome resource for filmmakers and editors alike. Enjoy my conversation with Sven Pape. Become a supporter of ...
IFH 321: How to Prove Your Doubters Wrong
June 04, 2019 15:34 - 17 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode, we discuss proving your doubters wrong. Proving to yourself that if you have a dream and you have some hustle then damn it you can do it. Why are people so scared of your success? We get into it. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.
THROWBACK FRIDAY: Why Indie Filmmakers Need to Break the Rules
May 31, 2019 14:28 - 18 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode, I discuss breaking the rules. why it is important to your career as an indie filmmaker and how it can make you stand out from the crowd. I share examples on rule breakers in throughout Hollywood history and the impact it had on their careers. So get ready to break some mutha f'**kin rules!