How Indie Filmmakers Get Great Performances (Without a Budget)
Who’s really to blame for bad acting: director or actor? We unpack casting friends, editing saves, & over-the-top performances in this episode of Indie Film Podcast.
This episode dives into the chaos of directing inexperienced actors in indie film. We share personal wins, cringe-worthy failures, and debate the pros and cons of casting your friends. Plus:
Flat vs. overacting
Can you actually fix it in post?
How much can editing save a bad performance?
Why Nic Cage might be the hero we need
For filmmakers working with opinions and passion, not budgets.
The skinny
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