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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 PodcastIFH 062: Top 5 Film Festival SCAMS Filmmakers Need to Be Aware Of!
Top 5 Film Festival SCAMS Filmmakers Need to Be Aware Of! I've been at a fair share of film festivals in my life and I've submitted to many more than I've been…
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IFH 061: Chris Vogler - Screenwriting & The Writer's Journey Blueprint
If you have seen Star Wars then you know Joseph Campbell's work. If you ever have seen The Lion King then you have seen one of Campbell's best student's, Chris…
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IFH 060: Should You Work for Deferred Payment or Back End Points?
A Indie Film Hustle Tribe member recently asked me "Should You Work for Deferred Payment or Back End Points?" Believe it or not I get this question A LOT! So I…
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IFH 059: How a 17 yr old Shot & Sold her 1st Feature on 16mm Film
Every once in a while I get sent a story that blows my mind. They story is a 17 year old 1st time director shoot and sells her first feature film (that was…
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IFH 058: Tips on How Directors Should Work with a Colorist
Working with a professional colorist can be intimating if you haven't done it before. I've been a colorist for over 12 years and have spent my fair share of…
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IFH 057: HollyShorts: Confessions of a Film Festival Programmer w/ Daniel Sol
Have 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…
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IFH 056: Do You Need an Agent or Talent Agency to Make it in Hollywood?
Is an agent or talent agency needed to make it in Hollywood? Well it helps! Seriously, this is a question I get asked all the time. In this episode I go over…
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IFH: Filmmaking Motivation - Go Make Your Film!
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IFH 055: Michael Hauge - Writing a Screenplay That Sells
Michael Hauge - Writing a Screenplay That Sells You are in for a treat. This week's guest, MICHAEL HAUGE has been one of Hollywood’s top script consultants…
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IFH 054: How NOT to Get Ripped Off in Post Production
Over the years I've seen many of my fellow indie filmmakers get completely ripped off when they entered the post production process. So many promises are given…
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IFH 052: The 5 Lies of Film Distribution
Film distribution in a mystery to most indie filmmakers. It is filled with deception, scams, mis-information and straight out LIES! I wanted to put together an…
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IFH 051: Are the Oscars Too White…Again? #OscarsSoWhite
So the question of the moment is "Why are the Oscars® so white again? #OscarsSoWhite The 88th Annual Academy Awards haven’t even aired yet, and there is a…
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IFH 049: How to Pitch Your Film Like a Pro with Stephanie Palmer
Stephanie Palmer - How to Pitch Your Film Like a Pro Ever wanted to learn the dark craft of being able to pitch your story idea successfully? Stephanie Palmer…
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IFH 048: What to do when people DON'T BELIEVE IN YOU!
I know that everyone reading this has had a moment in time where someone did not believe in them for one reason of another. It is a part of life and a REAL BIG…
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IFH 047: Yancey Arias - How to Make It as a Working Actor
Want to learn how to make it as a working actor? Well studying actor, producer and director Yancey Arias would not be a bad start. I met Yancey Arias years ago…
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IFH 046: Film Festival Hacks: Secrets on How to Get Your Film Accepted
Getting into film festival is getting tougher and tougher everyday. Indie filmmakers can end up spending thousands and thousands of dollars submitting to every…
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IFH 045: From Film Geek to Online Media Empire with Todd Brown
How does a film geek turn his love for movies into a media empire? Ask Todd Brown from Twitch Film. I met Todd Brown over ten years ago when I was promoting my…
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IFH 044: How to Create Multiple Revenue Streams for Your Indie Film
The one thing more difficult than actually making an indie film is marketing and selling that film. I get asked all the time the same question: "How can I make…
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IFH 043: Ultimate Guide to Film Distribution & Marketing with Jon Reiss
Want to hear a crazy story on how one filmmaker used a hybrid distribution and marketing strategy to sell his film Bomb It. May I introduce Jon Reiss. After…
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IFH 042: Social Media - 11 Ways to Use It to Sell Your Indie Film
Social media is a mystery to most filmmakers. It's really easy to get lost in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr, Youtube, Snap Chat…
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IFH 041: How to Craft a Freelance Career with Paddy Bird
The Indie Film Hustle Podcast has been around for five short months. I have not had the same guest on twice, until now. Paddy Bird from Inside the Edit. Last…
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IFH 040: Knowing When to Work for FREE in the Film Industry
So I know working in the film industry can be tough. Breaking in is even tougher. Many people tell you you have to work for free or intern somewhere to get a…
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IFH 039: How to Write the Million Dollar Screenplay with August Rush writer Paul Castro
We've all read in Variety or The Hollywood Reporter of some no name screenwriter selling his or her screenplay for a million bucks. Ever wonder how they did…
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IFH 038: Stop Obsessing Over Film Gear & Start Making Movies!
OK, I wanted to start off the new year on the right foot. Over the course of my career I've seen so many filmmakers obsess over film gear, to a paralyzing end…
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IFH 037.1: Filmmaking Motivation for 2016 - Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! I has been ana amazing 2015 for Indie Film Hustle. We launch five short months ago and have grown at a alarming rate. Thanks to the IFH Tribe…
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IFH 037: Surviving the Hollywood Implosion with Scott McMahon
Surviving the Hollywood Implosion with Scott McMahon Is there an implosion coming to Hollywood? Film Trooper Scott McMahon thinks so and he's not alone. Think…
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IFH 036: How to Direct Actors with Nina Foch
Have you been confused and frustrated when directing actors? I think every director and actor has been frustrated with each other at one or more points in…
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IFH 035: What Happens After You Win the SXSW Film Festival with Brant Sersen
Have you always wonder what happens to indie filmmakers who win HUGE film festivals like the SXSW Film Festival? Well wonder no more. I've invited one of my…
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IFH 034: VFX Supervisor: Their Role & How They Can Help Your Film
How can a VFX Supervisor make your indie film's VFX shine? I've been a VFX Supervisor on multiple feature films, shorts, commercial and music videos. My job…
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IFH 032: How a Post Production Supervisor Can Save Your Butt!
So how can a Post Production Supervisor save your butt? Well I've been a Post Production Supervisor for over 15 years and have seen a lot of indie filmmakers…
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IFH 031: How to Make a Good Script Great with Linda Seger
Linda Seger is a legend when it comes to screenwriting coaching and script consultanting. She's been couching for over 30 years and pretty much invented the…
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IFH 030: How to Make a Music Video
So you want to make music videos. Want to follow in the foot steps of David Fincher, Mark Romanek and Spike Jonez? It's not a bad plan at all. Many filmmakers…
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IFH 029: Blueprint to Make it in the Film Business with Richard "RB" Botto from Stage 32
Blueprint to Make it in the Film Business with Stage 32 Have you ever wanted an easy blueprint to make it in the film business? I know I have. Well you are in…
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IFH 028: How Quentin Tarantino is Keeping Film Alive w/ The Hateful Eight
Ah, the good ol' digital vs film debate. Well you won't get any of that in the article or podcast. With Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight coming out Dec…
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IFH 027: Kico Velarde - From Being Broke to Emmy Winner
IFH 027: Kico Velarde - From Being Broke to Emmy Winner The Cinderella story that is Kico Velarde's life is remarkable. From being a struggling out of work…
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IFH 026: Is Film School Really Worth the Cost?
Is Film School Really Worth the Cost? Let me start by saying that I’m a big believer in education and constant learning throughout life. I believe that the…
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IFH 024: How I Made Over $90,000 Selling my Short Film
So I directed a small action short film a few years back called "BROKEN." I shot the film on MiniDV Tape (yes I'm old) on the Panasonic DVX 100a, the indie…
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IFH 023: Crowdfunding Your Indie Film Like a Pro with Emily Best
Crowdfunding has always been a mystery to me. I never really understood how indie filmmakers can raise $50,000, $100,000 or $1,000,000 to make their films. I…
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IFH 022: Does Your Indie Film Have a Audience?
I'm never surprised anymore when I speak to filmmakers and ask them one simple but powerful question, does your film have an audience? I usually just get a…
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IFH 021: Wakaliwood: Introducing Uganda's Quentin Tarantino Isaac Nabwana with Alan Hofmanis
Imagine you were back in the early 1900’s, when the film industry was a newborn. People were learning and experimenting with the new technology of moving…
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IFH 020: Why Indie Filmmakers Should NOT Shoot 4k!
An issue I see come up again and again is indie filmmakers shooting a format that they can't handle in post production. Currently the big buzz word is "Ultra…
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IFH 019: How to Make a Terrifying Horror Film with Edwin Pagan
Making scary independent horror films in the current marketplace is difficult to say the least. Today’s sophisticated audiences are getting harder and harder…
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IFH 018: Don't Only Hire a DP because they own a RED Camera!
Now before I get a bunch of hate mail please let me explain. I love cinematographers. You can;t make a movie without on. It's by far one of the toughest…
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IFH 017: Indie Film Distribution on VOD with Linda Nelson
The world of film distribution is filled with unknown land mines. Even more mysterious is how an indie filmmaker can get their film placed on these elusive VOD…
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IFH 016: Getting Attention from Influencers – My Roger Ebert Story
I always get asked by indie filmmakers:“How do I get attention for my indie film?”This is one of the major challenges facing indie filmmakers/entrepreneurs in…
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IFH 015: Selling Your Film at the American Film Market with Ben Yennie
If you have ever looked into selling your film at a film market then you more than likely have heard of the North America's largest film market, AFM or the…
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IFH 014: Post Production Workflow - Understand it or DIE!
I know I'm being a bit dramatic when I say "Understand Post Production Workflow or DIE!" but I've seen and been involved with sooooooo many independent films…
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IFH 013: Inside the Edit with Paddy Bird
I've been an editor now for over twenty years. When I was starting out I looked everywhere for some course, book, video, or anything that could teach me the…
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IFH 012: How to Turn Your Independent Film into a Business
How to Turn Your Independent Film into a Money Making BusinessSo many independent film creators just want to think of themselves as artists. That's fine but…
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IFH 011: Suzanne Lyons Pt 2: How to Produce Your First Feature Film
Here's Part Two of my interview with Suzanne Lyons. This week on the show I'm excited to have uber independent film producer Suzanne Lyons. She has been living…
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IFH 010: Suzanne Lyons Pt 1: How to Produce Your First Feature Film
This week on the show I'm excited to have uber independent film producer Suzanne Lyons. She has been living in the indie film space for over twenty years…
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IFH 009: Suki Medencevic ASC & the Art of Cinematography
Suki Medencevic ASC and the Art of CinematographyI have found over the years that is one of the biggest technical issues in independent film. Someone borrows a…
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IFH 008: Karl Iglesias Screenwriting Master Class & How to Create an Emotional Impact
This week we were lucky enough to have as out guest screenwriting guru Karl Iglesias. He has written award winning books including: The 101 Habits of Highly…
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IFH 007: Dov Simens - American Greatest & Quentin Tarantino's Only Film Teacher
I'm so excited to have on the show this week Dov Simens, founder of Hollywood Film Institute. He created the remarkable 2 Day Film School and has launched the…
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IFH 006: Indie Film VFX Master Class with VFX Artist Dan Cregan
In this episode we tackle visual effects in indie film. Visual Effects in Indie Film is really hit or miss, mostly miss. Many indie filmmakers don't any idea…
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IFH 005: Do I Need to Move to Los Angeles to Make it in Hollywood?
So you want to move to Los Angeles and make it big in Hollywood. The question is should you? Do you need to? When should you if you do? What kind of plan…
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IFH 004: What's a Producer's Rep and How Not to be Ripped off!
On this week's episode we discuss a dirty indie film distribution secret, Producer's Reps. Like all things in life not all producer's reps are evil, scam…