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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…
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Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking PodcastMOTIVATION: The Power of Your Mindset
We all need a kick in the butt sometimes on our filmmaking or screenwriting journey. This show will do just that. Never stop chasing that filmmaking dream…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 400: Film Riot: How to Build a Youtube Empire with Ryan Connolly
Well, we made it. #400! I couldn't have imagined that when I started this little podcast back in 2015 that we would ever get here. I say "we" because I…
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MOTIVATION: Blaze Your Own Filmmaking Trail
This is your weekly dose of filmmaking motivation. Be well, stay safe and of course, keep on hustling! - Never stop chasing that dream that is burning in your…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 399: The Wrong Kind of Women in Hollywood with Naomi Mcdougall Jones
Today on the show we have award-winning filmmaker, actress, author, speaker, women in film activist and force of nature Naomi McDougall Jones. Many of the IFH…
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Annoucing the IFH Podcast Network for Filmmakers
The IFH Podcast Network makes it easy for you to discover, connect, and engage with industry-leading filmmaking and screenwriting podcasts, all in one place…
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MOTIVATION: Why You Stop Yourself From Making Your Indie Film
This is your weekly dose of filmmaking motivation. Be well, stay safe and of course, keep on hustling! - Never stop chasing that dream that is burning in your…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
MOTIVATION: How Bad Do You Want Your Filmmaking Dream?
This is your weekly dose of filmmaking motivation. Be well, stay safe and of course, keep on hustling! - Never stop chasing that dream that is burning in your…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
NEW PODCAST: The Filmmaking Motivation Podcast with Alex Ferrari
Welcome to the Filmmaking Motivation Podcast with Alex Ferrari is a podcast dedicated to helping you get off your butt and make it happen for yourself. We all…
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IFH 398: Big Budget Visual Effects on a Micro-Budget with Kevin Good
Today on the show we have low-budget visual effects master Kevin Good. Kevin is a freelance cinematographer, VFX artist, and director. He has worked on diverse…
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IFH 397: Predatory Film Distributors - The Netflix Guarantee Scam
It was brought to my attention that there are predatory film aggregators and distributors out there selling promises that they don't intend to keep. Yes, I…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 396: Confessions of an Ex-Distributor Turned Filmmaker with Jeff Deverett
I'm so excited to bring this episode to the IFH Tribe I can barely contain myself. Today on the show we have ex-distributor turned filmmaker Jeff Deverett…
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IFH 395: DVD is NOT Dead! Making MAJOR Money with DVD Distribution with Jeff Santo
DVD is dead! Not so fast. Today's guest is filmmaker Jeff Santo who has been making major money selling DVDs of his indie films for years. Jeff has been an…
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BONUS: How Skillshare Screwed Over Its Instructors - Filmtrepreneur Warning!
I've been preaching from the top of the Filmtrepreneur mountain for a while now that filmmakers need to build multiple revenue streams from their projects…
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IFH 394: Using Filmmaking for Change in the World with Jon Fitzgerald
Today on the show we have filmmaker and author Jon Fitzgerald. Jon has twenty-five years of experience in the independent film, internet, and film festival…
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IFH 393: Releasing an Indie Film Theatrically During COVID-19 with Joshua Caldwell
Today on the show returning 2-time champion, writer and filmmaker Joshua Caldwell. Joshua has been on the show twice before and both his episodes went viral…
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IFH 392: How to Become an Indy Mogul with Ted Sim
Today on the show we have host, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and president of Aputure Ted Sim. Ted is the host of the Indy Mogul Podcast and Youtube Channel. He…
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IFH 391: The Future of Hollywood Distribution Post COVID-19 with Stephen Follows
A good friend and returning champion Stephen Follows wrote an amazing article discussing the future of Hollywood distribution. I asked him to jump back on the…
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IFH 390: Making Money with Theatrical Self-Distribution with Steven Lewis Simpson
I'm very excited to bring this episode to the IFH Tribe. Today on the show we have filmmaker, Filmtrepreneur, and self-distribution expert Steven Lewis…
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IFH 389: Indie Film Production Safety Guidelines in the COVID-19 Era
Every day I wake up and feel like I'm living in the "Upside Down" from Stranger Things. We are living in a once in a generation event and the world will never…
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IFH 388: The Art of Low-Budget Cinematography with Suki Medencevic, A.S.C
Today I welcome back returning champion award-winning cinematographer Suki Medencevic A.S.C. I brought Suki back on the show to discuss Covid-19 and what…
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IFH 387: Introducing Indie Film Hustle Academy - Premium Film Education
Well, I've been busy during this quarantine. I was racking my brain on how I could provide more value to the Tribe so I create the IFH Academy. The IFH Academy…
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IFH 386: Inside the Multi-Window Distribution Model with Simon Swart
Today on the show we have Simon Swart. Swart has diverse experience in all areas of film production and distribution by virtue of his 30+ years as a leading…
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IFH 385: The Film Industry and COVID-19 (The RAW Truth) with RB Botto
He's back! The all-time returning champion and my brother from another mother RB Botto from Stage 32 returns to the show to discuss the raw truth about what is…
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IFH 384: Billion-Dollar Directing, Showrunning & Porn with Barry Sonnenfeld
I can't tell you how excited I am for today's episode. I had the pleasure to speak to the legendary director Barry Sonnenfeld. We discuss his idiosyncratic…
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IFH 383: The Future of Hollywood After Corona & Goodbye to Film Trooper with Scott McMahon
Today is a sad day guys. My dear friend and fellow filmmaking podcaster Scott McMahon is closing up shop. Scott runs Filmtrooper.com and has been a beacon of…
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IFH 382: Filmmaking Side Hustles to Survive the Pandemic
Many filmmakers thinking is based on two months ago. They believe that the world will go back to exactly how it was before on this pandemic blows over. That…
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IFH 381: How to Shoot in an Impossible Location with Peter Bishai
What if you were given permission to shoot most of your film in one of the busiest and iconic streets in the world, Times Square. Well, today's guest did just…
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IFH 380: How to Raise Money for Your Film in TODAY'S CRAZY World with Franco Sama
Now let's get into today's AMAZING guest. We have on the show returning champion film finance expert Franco Sama. His first episode is one of the most…
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IFH 379: Coronavirus Indie Film Q&A - IFH Tribe Questions Answered
It has been a crazy few days in the world, my friends. With film productions being shut down around the world, movie theaters sitting empty, and film…
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IFH 378: Coronavirus and the Effect on the Indie Film Business
We are living in a crazy world, my friends. I wanted to do an episode on the effect the Coronavirus is having, not only on the film industry at large but also…
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IFH 377: Predatory Film Distributors - The Minimum Guarantee Scam
Today on the show I continue my series on Predatory Film Distributors. An IFH Tribe member reached out to me to let me know about a scam that she almost fell…
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IFH 376: Selling 10K DVDs and Building an Indie Filmmaking Empire with Mark Harris
Today on the show we have Filmtrepreneur Mark Harris. Mark is a self-taught filmmaker. His movies have been distributed by major distributors and he's…
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IFH 375: Making an El Mariachi Style $7000 Indie Film with Josh Stifter
Today on the show we have writer/director Josh Stifter. Josh was chosen as one of the directors to attempt to make a $7000 feature film using the El Mariachi…
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BONUS: Breaking Down a BAD Distribution Deal with Kerry Carlock & Nick Lund-Ulrich
Partnering with an honest film distributor can be a great part of any Filmtrepreneurial Blueprint. The problem is finding said "honest" distributor can be…
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IFH 374: Predatory Film Distributors - The Bankrupt Reboot Scam
I've spoken about predatory film distributors before on the show (The Dark Underbelly of Predatory Film Distributors – BEWARE!) but I just discovered how some…
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IFH 373: Is TUGG Going Bankrupt and Not Refunding Filmmakers & Customers?
I don't know if something is in the air but things are getting rougher for indie filmmakers every day. I received a call today from a few filmmakers who are…
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IFH 372: Producing Sundance Winning Indie Films with Jonathan Baker
Today on the show we have Sundance-winning producer Jonathan Baker. His new film Sylvie's Love is the talk of Sundance 2020. Sylvie's Love is an upcoming…
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BONUS: What I Learned from My Independent Film Being Illegally Pirated
In today's new film economy it is getting tougher and tougher for independent filmmakers to make a living with their films. The entire industry is changing…
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IFH 371: Shooting for the Mob - Listen to Four Chapters for FREE!
After months of the IFH Tribe asking me, I finally finished the audiobook version of Shooting for the Mob. It was a tough project to finish but I knew I had to…
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SPECIAL EVENT: The Make Your Movie Bootcamp is BACK!
I've been working on this for a long time guys and here it is. The Make Your Movie Bootcamp! I wanted to bring my 25+ years of experience to a live Bootcamp…
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IFH 370: How to Direct Actors Masterclass with Judy Weston
Today guest is the legendary writer and educator Judith Weston. Her book Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances for Film & TelevisionandThe Film…
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IFH 369: How to Make a Successful Indie Film in 2020 - Happy New Year!
I can't believe another year has gone by. 2019 was one for the record books. So many things happened to me and to the IFH Tribe this year. In this episode, I…
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IFH 368: Building a Minimalist Filmmaking Empire with Matt D'Avella
Today on the show we have minimalist filmmaking guru Matt D'Avella. I had the pleasure of being on Matt's podcast The GroundUp Show back in 2017 when he was…
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IFH 367: Is Die Hard The Greatest Christmas Movie Ever - Yippee ki-yay!
I'm here to finally put to rest one of the greatest cinematic arguments of all time, is Die Hard a Christmas movie? I thought I'd tackle this epic question…
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THROWBACK FRIDAY: So You Didn't Get Into Sundance...Neither Did I
Well, it's that time of year again when filmmakers around the world get that dreaded rejection letter from the Sundance Film Festival. Did you read that…
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IFH 366: Why Amazon is Only Paying .01¢ Per Streaming Hour to Filmmakers
The streaming wars have their first casualties and of course, it is indie filmmakers. Amazon announces that they would drop their already low per hour…
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IFH 365: Rise of the Filmtrepreneur - Listen to Two Chapters for FREE!
The day is finally here. My new book Rise of the Filmtrepreneur®: How to Turn Your Indie Film into a Moneymaking Business is finally out. I'm so excited to…
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IFH 364: The New Film Marketplace - Why Your Indie Film Isn't Worth What You Think It Is
Today's episode is a big one guys. You need to brace yourself. The film marketplace is going through a major shift. It is as big as when we went from Black and…
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IFH 363: The Death of Traditional Film Distribution
I know the title of this show is bold but in the course of this podcast I will explain what I see happening in the traditional film distribution model. My trip…
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IFH 362: Attack of the Film Threat with Chris Gore
Today on the show we have the legendary indie film champion, Chris Gore. Chris is the founder of Film Threat, a magazine that's mission is to champion indie…
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IFH 361: The New World of Distribution at the American Film Market with Jonathan Wolf
Today on the show we have Jonathan Wolf, the managing director of the American Film Market or AFM as it's known. The AFM has gone through many changes over the…
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IFH 360: Selling Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark with Cody Meirick
Today on the show we have filmmaker Cody Meirick. Cody is the director of the documentary Scary Stories, based on the wildly popular book series Scary Stories…
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IFH 359: How to Build a Profitable Horror Film with Stephen Follows
Today on the show we have returning champion Stephen Follows. In this Halloween themed episode, we dive into Stephen's opus, The Horror Report. The report was…
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IFH 358: Hybrid Distribution & Selling Your Indie Film with Peter Broderick
What is "Hybrid Distribution?" Hybrid distribution is the state-of-the-art model more and more filmmakers are using to succeed. It enables them to have…
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BONUS EPISODE: Major Distribber - Go Digital Bankruptcy UPDATE!
I wanted to release this Facebook LIVE event to the tribe to give them some MAJOR updates on the Distribber/Go Digital debacle. I was on the phone for two…
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IFH 357: The True "Horrors" of Independent Filmmaking with Todd Jenkins
Today 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…
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IFH 356: How to Raise $1 Million Using Equity Crowdfunding with David Willis
Today 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…
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IFH 355: Making Movies is HARD with Alrik Bursell
I 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…
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R.I.P: Legendary Actor Robert Forster Passes Away at 78
The 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…
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IFH 354: Navigating the Shark Invested Film Distribution Waters with Jerome Courshon
Today 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…