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Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
The 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…
Episodes
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 879: The Onion Co-Founder Reveals Why Most Comedy Scripts FAIL with Scott Dikkers
What if the biggest mistake you're making as a screenwriter happens BEFORE you write a single page? In this episode of Indie Film Hustle, Scott Dikkers…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 878: Why Most Screenwriters NEVER Finish Their Scripts with John Paxton Jr.
Are you spending more time talking about your screenplay than actually writing it? In this episode of Indie Film Hustle, writer-director John Paxton Jr. shares…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 877: Why This Oscar-Nominated Animator REFUSED to Play Hollywood's Game with Bill Plympton
What happens when Hollywood refuses to finance your movies—but you refuse to stop making them? In this episode of Indie Film Hustle, legendary independent…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 876: The Screenwriting Secret Behind ALIEN & TOTAL RECALL with Matt R. Lohr
What made Alien, Total Recall, and The Return of the Living Dead unforgettable? In this episode of Indie Film Hustle, award-winning screenwriter and author…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 875: The Screenwriting Advice Hollywood Writers Actually Use with Ron Peters
Screenwriter, story analyst, and editor Ron Peters takes us inside the craft of professional screenwriting through his experiences working on projects…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 874: Do You Really Need Film School to Become a Filmmaker? with Miranda Sajdak
Writer, producer, and director Miranda Sajdak takes us inside the realities of building a filmmaking career from the ground up. After studying film at…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 873: Film School Won’t Teach You This About Making Movies with Jason Kartalian
Filmmaker Jason Kartalian grew up around movie sets through his father, character actor Buck Kartalian, whose credits included Planet of the Apes, Cool Hand…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 872: How One of the WORST Movies Ever Made Became a Cult Classic with Jackey Neyman
Actress, artist, and producer Jackey Neyman takes us behind the scenes of one of the strangest cult movies in filmmaking history: Manos: The Hands of Fate…
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IFH 871: The Screenwriting Advice Hollywood Writers Actually Use with Andrew Bloomenthal
Entertainment writer, screenwriter, and independent filmmaker Andrew Bloomenthal joins the show to discuss what years of interviewing working screenwriters and…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 870: He Waited 11 YEARS to Make His Movie—Then Jimmy Kimmel Changed Everything with Don Barris
What happens when Hollywood never comes knocking? Comedian, filmmaker, podcaster, and longtime Jimmy Kimmel collaborator Don Barris shares the unconventional…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 869: He Made 1,500 Short Films Before Hollywood Took Notice with Michael Rousselet
What happens when Hollywood keeps saying no, but you refuse to stop making movies? Filmmaker and screenwriter Michael Rousselet shares the unconventional path…
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IFH 868: How The Asylum Makes Movies That Actually Make Money with David M. Latt
How do you build an independent film studio that produces movies constantly without betting the entire company on every release? In this episode, David M…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 867: Wes Craven's Secret to Writing Great Movies with Glenn Benest
What does it really take to become a professional screenwriter? In this fascinating conversation, Glenn Benest—screenwriter of two Wes Craven films, producer…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 866: The Brutal Truth About Making Horror Movies with Harrison Smith
Success in filmmaking rarely comes from waiting for permission. In this episode, horror filmmaker Harrison Smith shares the lessons he learned from building a…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 865: The Screenwriting Blueprint Every First-Time Writer Needs with David Hohl
Writing a screenplay is easy. Writing one that Hollywood actually wants to read is something entirely different. In this episode, veteran screenplay consultant…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 864: The Brutal Truth About Getting Your First Film Made with Greg Francis
On today's episode, filmmaker Greg Francis shares the incredible journey behind making his first feature film, Poker Night, after spending more than a decade…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 863: How One Tweet Can Change Your Screenwriting Career with Jeanne Veillette Bowerman
Breaking into Hollywood has never followed a single formula, and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman proves that some of the most successful careers begin far outside…
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IFH 862: The Filmmaker Who Turned Failure Into a Feature Film with Mark Phillips
What starts as a spontaneous idea during a cold morning outside a locked office eventually becomes a life-changing adventure stretching across an entire…
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IFH 861: How a Hollywood Creature Creator Made His First Feature Film with Hiroshi Katagiri
What does it take to spend more than two decades creating creatures, monsters, and makeup effects for Hollywood before finally stepping behind the camera to…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 860: Hollywood’s Book Whisperer Reveals Why Most Scripts Never Sell with Lane Shefter Bishop
What if the reason your screenplay isn't getting attention has nothing to do with your writing ability? In this eye-opening conversation, Lane Shefter…
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IFH 859: What James Gunn Taught Me About Success with Will Keenan
What does a career look like when it spans cult films, Bollywood productions, Hollywood boardrooms, and ultimately a complete reinvention of purpose? In this…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 858: The Cinematographer’s Secret to Making Actors Trust You with Jared Hess
What separates a good cinematographer from one that directors, producers, and talent repeatedly trust with high-pressure productions? In this episode…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 857: The Untold Story of ECW’s Rise & Fall with John Philapavage
What happens when a lifelong wrestling fan decides to document one of the most chaotic and misunderstood subcultures in entertainment history? In this episode…
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IFH 856: How to Make an Indie Film When You Have NO Money with Bob Woolsey & Darren Borrowman
What does it really take to make an independent film with almost no money, no studio backing, and no guarantees? In this episode, filmmakers Bob Woolsey and…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 855: The Crazy Story Behind Shooting Clerks (The Clerks Biopic) with Christopher Downie
Christopher Downie’s filmmaking journey began the same way many indie filmmakers start—with VHS tapes, cheap cameras, and a deep obsession with movies. But…
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IFH 854: 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…
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IFH 853: The Legal Mistake That Can Destroy Your Film Career with Nellie Akalp
What if the biggest threat to your film isn’t your budget… your script… or even your distribution—but something legal you never even thought about? In this…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 852: Why Moving to LA Might Ruin Your Film Career with Will Ball
In this episode, Will Ball—talent agent and founder of a new agency—breaks down the harsh realities of the film and acting industry that most aspiring…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 850: Why Most Creators Never Finish Their Film (Hard Truth) with James Altucher
James Altucher breaks down the real foundation of creativity and why most writers and filmmakers struggle—not because they lack talent, but because they don’t…
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IFH 849: Why 99% of Indie Films NEVER Get Distribution with Bill Ostroff
What if the biggest obstacle to your film career… isn’t talent—but misunderstanding how the industry actually works? In this eye-opening conversation, Bill…
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IFH 848: Why Most Filmmakers NEVER Finish Their Movies with Rob Dimension
What if the only thing standing between you and your film career… is you? In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Rob Dimension pulls back the curtain on the…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 847: The Indie Filmmaker’s Survival Guide (No Hollywood Required) with Ethan Marten
Ethan Marten shares his journey from growing up around Hollywood through his father’s connections to forging his own path as an actor, producer, and filmmaker…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 846: Why Breaking Into TV Is HARDER Than You Think with Sandra Leviton
In this episode, Sandra Leviton pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a career in television and film. From her early days working in reality…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 845: The Screenwriting Software Changing How Writers Work with Guy Goldstein
Guy Goldstein discusses how his background as both a programmer and screenwriter led to the creation of WriterDuet, one of the most innovative screenwriting…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 844: How to Turn a YouTube Idea Into a Feature Film with Patrick Epino
Patrick Epino shares how a simple YouTube video about Hollywood tropes evolved into the crowdfunded feature film Awesome Asian Bad Guys. After building an…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 843: How to Turn a Short Film Into a Film Career with Jennifer & Kevin Sluder
Jennifer and Kevin Sluder share their journey from North Carolina to Los Angeles and how they built Sunshine Boy Productions into a growing independent film…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 842: The Art of Networking in Hollywood – Real Strategies That Work with Erman Baradi & Brandon Waites
Erman Baradi and Brandon Waites share practical, real-world advice on how to network effectively in Hollywood without coming across as desperate or…
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IFH 841: What a Real Film Producer Actually Does with Marc Bienstock
Marc Bienstock shares an honest look at what producing really means, drawing from decades of experience on both independent and studio films. From his early…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 840: Finding Your Way into Film Without Film School with David Powers
David Powers shares his unconventional path into filmmaking, one driven by curiosity rather than credentials. From discovering cinema through genre films and…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 839: The Rodriguez List: How to Make Movies with What You Already Have with Aaron Kaufman & Brian Levin
Aaron Kaufman and Brian Levin share an unfiltered look at how independent filmmakers can build real momentum by creating instead of waiting. Drawing from…
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IFH 838: Finding a New Creative Path in Indie Film with Charmane Star
Charmane Star shares her unexpected journey from a small role in Black Dynamite to discovering a deep passion for independent filmmaking. What began as a…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 837: How Filmmakers Can Win in the Digital Marketing Age with David Feinman
David Feinman shares how cinematic storytelling can be used to build successful businesses and viral experiences. From creating Zombie Run—a nationwide…
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IFH 836: The New Rules of Indie Filmmaking No One Is Teaching with the Jalbert Brothers
The Jalbert Brothers share how they built their filmmaking careers by embracing low budgets, consistent output, and hands-on learning. Rather than waiting for…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 835: What Really Happens After You Write the Script with Michael K. Snyder
Michael K. Snyder shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a sustainable screenwriting career. From film school and early networking…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 834: How to Build a Screenwriting Career That Actually Lasts with Bob Saenz
Bob Saenz shares a rare, honest look at what it means to build a long-term career as both an actor and screenwriter. From his early days in theater and…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 833: Making Movies Without Sight: Inside the Creative Mind of Gough
Gough, the world’s first legally blind filmmaker to write, produce, edit, direct, and star in a feature film, has built a groundbreaking career through his…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 832: The Filmmaker Who Refused to Tap Out: The Making of Heel Kick! with Danny Mac
Danny Mac, a self-taught filmmaker from Edmonton, turned his dream into a career through persistence, creativity, and sheer determination. After producing his…
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IFH 831: Making Independent Films Without Hollywood or a Huge Budget with David Ash
On today’s episode, we meet David Ash, a filmmaker who perfectly embodies the spirit of the weekend warrior — balancing a demanding corporate career, a family…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 830: How Two Filmmakers Captured the Ultimate Rocky Fan Story with Jim Toscano & Danny Gianino
Jim Toscano and Danny Gianino, two filmmakers from Detroit, found an unexpected calling in telling the story of Mike Kunda, the world’s number one Rocky fan…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
BONUS EPISODE: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Money for Your Movie with Franco Sama
Franco Sama, a veteran executive producer, reveals the hard truths and practical steps behind raising real money for independent films. He explains that while…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 829: The Secret to Marketing Your Movie Like a Pro with Brad Wilke
On today’s episode, we welcome Brad Wilke, a filmmaker, screenwriter, and marketing strategist whose career bridges the worlds of storytelling and audience…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 828: The Ultimate Life of Action: Martial Arts, Movies, and Wisdom with Leo Fong
Leo Fong was a true Renaissance man — a martial arts Grand Master, filmmaker, and Methodist minister who turned life’s challenges into fuel for creativity…
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IFH 827: Turning a Script into a Movie: The Indie Filmmaking Story of Jamie Buckner
Jamie Buckner’s filmmaking journey is one built on passion, persistence, and pure creative drive. After exploring careers in music, architecture, and art, he…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 826: How to Turn a Script Into a Movie Without Hollywood’s Help with Chris Jay
Chris Jay, once a touring musician with the rock band Army of Freshmen, found a new creative path when the music industry shifted and opportunities dried up…
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IFH 825: The Untold Stories of Women in Action Cinema with Melanie Wise
Melanie Wise, a former model and actress, discusses her transition to producing due to height-related challenges in acting. She produced the horror action film…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 824: The Screenwriting Secrets Every Indie Writer Needs to Know with Dan Benamor
Dan Benamor began his film career as an intern, quickly working his way up to head of development at a small production company. That experience gave him a…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 823: The Secret to Getting Noticed as a Screenwriter with James Moorer
James Moorer is a screenwriter whose path into Hollywood began with early experiments in short films and years of disciplined study. Starting out as a PA, he…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 822: From Video Games to the Big Screen: The Filmmaking Journey of Nicole Jones-Dion
Nicole Jones-Dion, a screenwriter, director, and producer, shared her unconventional path into filmmaking, beginning in the world of video games and comics…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 821: Filmmaking Without Permission: The Independent Journey of Clarke Scott
Clarke Scott, an Australian writer, director, and commercial photographer, shared his unconventional path into filmmaking after leaving behind academia and…
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IFH 820: Screenwriting, The BAM Method, And How To Write A Screenplay That Stands Out with Mike Bierman
Award-winning screenwriter Mike Bierman has carved an unconventional path into the world of storytelling, moving from reading his daughter’s audition scripts…