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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 538: I Made a Short Film Now WTF Do I Do with Clarissa Jacobson
So you made a short film, now WTF do you do? Today guest is filmmaker Clarissa Jacobson and she is the perfect person to guide you through the rough waters of…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
NEW YEARS BONUS: Rise of the Filmtrepreneur - Listen to Two Chapters for FREE
NEW YEARS BONUS: My book Rise of the Filmtrepreneur®: How to Turn Your Indie Film into a Moneymaking Business has become an Amazon Best Seller. I'm so excited…
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IFH 537: The Power of a Niche Audience (Saltbox TV) with Jerry Goehring and Patty Carver
Today on the show we have Jerry Goehring and Patty Carver. They are the founders of Saltbox TV. Saltbox TV is the first-ever streaming service dedicated to…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
CHRISTMAS BONUS: Shooting for the Mob - Listen to First Fours Chapters
CHRISTMAS BONUS 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…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 536: How to Production Design for Ridley Scott with Oscar® Winner Janty Yates
Today on the show we have Oscars® winning costume designer Janty Yates. Janty Yates has had a collaborative relationship with Ridley Scott since the great…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 535: Getting Your First Feature Off the Ground with Leroy Kincaide
Today on the show we have filmmaker Leroy Kincaide. With over 15 years’ experience in the entertainment industry, both in front of and behind the camera, Leroy…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
CHRISTMAS THROWBACK: Is Die Hard The Greatest Christmas Movie Ever - Yippee ki-yay!
CHRISTMAS THROWBACK: 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…
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IFH 534: Swingers, Scream & Rudy - The Art of Producing with Cary Woods
Today on the show we have legendary film producer Cary Woods. Cary Woods is a film producer best known for producing worldwide blockbusters such as Scream and…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 533: From James Cameron to Steven Spielberg, the Life of Lance Henriksen
Today on the show we have legendary actor Lance Henriksen. I had the pleasure of work with Lance on my film Red Princess Blues: Genesis and if was a surreal…
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IFH 532: Epic Cinematography, David Fincher & the Art of Lighting with Oscar® Nominee Jeff Cronenweth
Today on the show we have Oscar® nominee Jeff Cronenweth A.S.C. Cronenweth worked as a loader and 2nd assistant before graduating high school, and then…
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IFH 531: Shooting Red Rocket on 16mm Anamorphic & Guerrilla Filmmaking with Sean Baker
You are in for a treat today. We have returning champion writer/director Sean Baker. Sean Baker is a writer, director, producer and editor who has made seven…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 530: Directing Your 1st Hollywood Feature with Nora Fingscheidt
Today on the show we have writer/director Nora Fingscheidt. Nora Fingscheidt was born in 1983 in Germany and spent her youth partly in Argentina. From 2003…
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IFH 529: How I Got My First Feature on HBOMax with Lissette Feliciano
Today on the show we have writer, director and producer Lissette Feliciano. She is a Tribeca Film Institute AT&T Untold Stories grant recipient, was named as…
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IFH 528: A Writer’s Guide to TV Development with Kelly Edwards
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with writer, producer, former studio executive and diversity thought leader Kelly Edwards. Many of us want to be…
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IFH 527: The Good, Bad and Ugly of the Film Biz with Adam White
Today on the show we go through the good, the bad and the ugly of being an indie filmmakers. On the show we have filmmaker Adam White. We discuss the making of…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 526: Inside Game of Thrones & HBOMax Post Workflow with Stephen Beres
Stephen Beres is an Emmy award-winning producer and technologist who currently serves Senior Vice President of Production Operations at HBO & HBO Max, where he…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 525: The Art of Creativity and Wonder with Jeffery Davis
As we get older it seems that we lose tough with our inner child. We lose touch with that remarkable creative engine. Filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and…
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IFH 524: Self-Taught Filmmaker to HBO & Amazon with Robert Alexander
Today on the show is producer and director Robert Alexander. ROBERT ALEXANDER is a self-taught filmmaker and photographer, Emmy Award®-winning director and…
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IFH 523: Making A24's The Humans with Stephen Karam
Today on the show we have writer and director Stephen Karam. He is the Tony Award-winning author of The Humans, Sons of the Prophet and Speech & Debate. For…
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IFH 522: Inside the Making of Ghostbusters: Afterlife with Gil Kenan
Who are you going to call? Yup that is right, we have on the show today to co-writer of the new installment in the Ghostbusters universe, Gil Kenan. From…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 521: How to Create a Compelling Documentary with Julie Cohen & Betsy West
Today on the show we have Oscar® nominated documentarians Betsy West & Julie Cohen. Betsy West (Director/Producer) is an Academy Award®-nominated Emmy winning…
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IFH 520: Making El Mariachi and Troublemaker Studios with Elizabeth Avellán
Get ready to have you mind blown. If you ever wanted to know the TRUE STORY on how the mythical El Mariachi, written and directed by Robert Rodriguez, then…
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IFH 519: Directing Hitchcock and Writing for Spielberg with Sasha Gervasi
Being a podcaster now for over 600 episodes I've heard all sorts of stories on how people make it in the film business. From Sundance darlings to blind luck…
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IFH 518: A Filmmaking and Screenwriting Masterclass with Oscar® Nominee John Sayles
Today on the show we have legendary independent filmmaker and Oscar® nominated screenwriter John Sayles. John Sayles is one of America's best known independent…
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IFH 517: Editing for Directors with Gael Chandler
Television editor and author Gael Chandler is on the hot mic today. Most of you may know by now that I started out in post as an editor. Anytime I have another…
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IFH 516: The Art of Story, Dialog, & Character with Robert McKee
Our guest today is the well-regarded screenwriting lecturer, story consultant, and eminent author, Robert McKee. Reputable for his globally-renowned ‘Story…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 515: How to Direct Great Television with Dan Attias
If you have ever been interested in directing television or a series on Netflix then this is the episode for you. Today on the show we have legendary…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 514: How to Sell Your Film in Today's World with AFM's Jonathan Wolf
Today on the show we welcome back to the show Jonathan Wolf, Executive Vice President of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA®) and Managing…
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HALLOWEEN BONUS: How to Create a Successful Horror Franchise with Final Destination's Jeffrey Reddick
HALLOWEEN BONUS from my other show Bulletproof Screenwriting. Today on the show we have screenwriter and director Jeffrey Reddick, who is best known for…
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HALLOWEEN BONUS: My Life in Horror and Nightmare Cinema with Mick Garris
HALLOWEEN BONUS from my other show Bulletproof Screenwriting. I am extremely excited to have on the show today a fellow podcaster, established producer…
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IFH 513: How I Write and Direct My Films with Edgar Wright
In the house, today is the iconic screenwriter and director, of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Shaun of the Dead and Blockbuster hit, Baby Driver, Edgar Wright…
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IFH 512: Down the First Feature Rabbit Hole with Carlson Young
Today on the show we have writer, director and actress Carlson Young. Carlson is the creator of the new film The Blazing World. Decades after the accidental…
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IFH 511: Can You Make Money with Short Films? (Vidiverse) with Alex Proyas
I am excited to have back on the show legendary writer, director Alex Proyas. The last time he was here, we discussed his career, working within the studio…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 510: How to Deal with Filmmaking Depression with Lucas McNelly
I read an article the other day about a filmmaker who spent the better part of a decade trying to finish a movie due to unforeseen circumstances and spiral…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 509: How to Make Money with Short Films with Joseph Alexandre
It was a pleasure having today's guest on because, as a self-proclaimed hustler, I recognize another when I see one, and for the best part of his career…
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IFH 508: Secrets to Successful Low-Budget Films with Jason Blum
I'm excited to talk to a fellow low-budget independent filmmaker today. Granted, he does low-budget films on a completely different level than I or most people…
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IFH 507: How the Sopranos Changed Television with David Chase
The legacy of the crime drama television series, The Sopranos remains a defining art of storytelling for mob TV shows. We have the genius behind this hit TV…
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IFH 506: How to Make Your First Feature Film with Rebecca Eskreis
I am pleased to have on the show this today, the gracious Rebecca Eskreis. Rebecca has had a thrilling path to her dreams of filmmaking. Now a director…
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IFH 505: How To Shake The Film Investor Money Tree with Morrie Warshawski
Today, we are going to be talking all about one of my favorite topics; how to raise money to get our films made. I think every filmmaker wants to know how to…
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IFH 504: Lighting Big Budgets and Indie Films with Shane Hurlbut A.S.C.
My guest today has done it all. He’s gone from cinematography on small-budget indie films to $200 million-plus projects which is literally goals for many in…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 503: Blumhouse: The Purge - Creating a Blockbuster Franchise with James DeMonaco
The Purge franchise is one of the most iconic dystopian action horror series of all time and the man behind it, James DeMonaco is not stopping anytime soon…
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IFH 502: Lighting the Biggest Films of All-Time with Dean Cundey A.S.C
Today, my guest is a prolific cinematographer, accomplished photographer, and member of the American Society of Cinematographers, Dean Cundey. Dean rose to…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 501: We Flipped The Script on Alex Ferrari with Mystery Guest Host
After 500 episodes I need a break. To celebrate this insane milestone we are flipping the script. Many of you in the IFH Tribe have asked me to have someone…
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IFH 500: Big Budget Indie Films and Creative Freedom with Neill Blomkamp
Ever since I saw District 9 and learned of all the mythical stories behind the short film becoming a feature, I have been a massive fan of today’s guest, Neill…
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IFH 499: From Sundance Sleeper Hit To Blockbuster Career with Chris Sparling
It’s always way fun to have a guest who is also a fan of the show. This week’s guest is definitely a member of the tribe. We chatted up pre-interview about…
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IFH 498 : The Making Of Small Engine Repair with John Pollono
This week I brought on the show, playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor, John Pollono. I wanted to go down the road a little bit about his remarkable…
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IFH 497: Raiders! Making the Greatest Fan Film of All Tim with Eric Zala
Back in 1981, the action-adventure movie Raiders Lost Ark was a fan favorite for many. But the ultimate fans were a teenage trio who kind of took it a little…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 496: The Patronized Self-Distribution (PSD) Model with Zach Lona and Anthony Gibson
Our guests today are developers, Zach Lona and Anthony Gibson. Zach is the founder of Chicago-based company, Eleusinian Productions studio that invented the…
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IFH 495: Cautionary Tale: $300,000+ in Debt for Film School with Zack Morrison
The crippling student debt crisis in America threatens college the financial freedom of many students. According to Forbes 2020 student loan debt statistics…
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IFH 494: Adventures in Bad Distribution Deals with Heather Turman
I am delighted to have as a guest on the show today, Filmmaker, comedian and podcaster, Heather Turman. She’s the creator and writer of the feature film…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 493: How to Make Money with Romantic Comedies (Rom-Com's) with Charles Shyer
We have on today, one of the best rom-com and comedy writers and filmmakers of all time. I've been a fan of many of his films growing up, specifically, Father…
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IFH 492: Directing and Selling Beckett to Netflix with Ferdinando Cito Filomarino
We're getting deep into the weeds on Italian director and screenwriter, Ferdinando Cito Filomarino American cinema debut film, Beckett, which I absolutely…
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 491: Inside The Soulful Sundance Hit Nine Days with Edson Oda
I had the pleasure of watching acclaimed director, Edson Oda's knockout feature directorial debut, Nine Days. And I absolutely loved it. With the COVID shock…
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IFH 490: Cinematography for Directors with Jacqueline B. Frost
Cinematographers are really the directors of images while directors are the authors of the performances. Evidently, the collaboration between these two…
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IFH 489: Using Blockchain to Make Money With Your Film with Kim Jackson and Jake Craven
Learning about new and improved ways to navigate archaic structures in our line of business is always very interesting. So, this week, I wanted to take you on…
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IFH 488: When Hip-Hop, Skateboarding and Filmmaking Collide with Jeremy Elkin
In today’s episode, we take you back to the late 90s and early 80s hip-hop and skateboarding culture in New York City with director Jeremy Elkin’s new…
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IFH 487: How to Avoid a Bad Film Distribution Deal with Guy Pigden
I've said many times before on the show, sometimes you just don't know what impact these conversations will have when I put out an episode. I mean, it's just…
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IFH 486: Directing the End of the World with Zoe Lister-Jones
Our guest today is a triple threat. Actress, filmmaker, and writer, Zoe Lister-Jones, who made headways in 2017 with her all-female crew directorial debut…
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IFH 485: Directing Last Starfighter & Writing Escape from New York with Nick Castle
On the mic, today is 80s horror icon Michael Myers, also known as, Nick Castle who is also a director, writer, and actor - notable for directing The Last…
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IFH 484: Pretty Woman and Producing Hollywood Hits with Gary W. Goldstein
Today, we are hearing from one of the cultural influencers of the 90s film industry, and that’s non-other but Gary Goldstein, producer of the iconic rom-com…