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BPS 472: Why Most Indie Films Fail Before Production Even Starts with Jenna Edwards
What really stops independent filmmakers from succeeding?
According to producer and actress Jenna Edwards, it’s not talent, money, or even connections—it’s the complete lack of a real plan. In this powerful conversation, Jenna shares the hard truths she learned moving from acting on shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Malcolm in the Middle into producing independent films. From networking mistakes to ego-driven productions, she explains why most projects collapse long before the camera ever rolls.
But beneath the filmmaking advice is an even deeper story of resilience. After surviving a…
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