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Indie Film Podcast
Our Goal with Indie Film Podcast is to share all of the mistakes we’ve made in our film making journey, so you can avoid them! We are owners of over 75 rejection letters from film festivals. In spite of producing several well-received films, neither of us has managed to turn our passion into a career. Our continued efforts to follow the advice doled out by the gurus has given us a plethora of experience in nearly every filmmaking role, but also, a negative balance in our bank accounts. Follow…
Episodes
Indie Film PodcastThe 10 Most Inherently Compelling Scenes (According to Horror Movies)
Screenwriting tips meet horror writing lessons in this episode of the Indie Film Podcast! Chuck and Victoria explore the 10 most inherently compelling scenes…
Indie Film PodcastIndie Film Contracts 101: Protecting Your Project from Legal Nightmares
Indie film contracts and legal pitfalls can make or break your project. In this episode, Victoria and Chuck talk with filmmaker and lawyer Ellen Smith about…
Indie Film PodcastAudience Building Starts Before the Camera Rolls
Most indie filmmakers make one mistake: they market too late. In this episode, we break down indie film marketing strategies that actually work (and some…
Indie Film PodcastUnexpected Costs That Can Break Your Indie Film (and How to Fix Them)
Indie film budgeting nightmares? Discover how to survive unexpected costs and fix costly surprises on set. In this episode of the Indie Film Podcast, Chuck and…
Indie Film PodcastFundraising Failures: How Indie Filmmakers Survive Budget Collapses
When your indie film fundraising fails, what’s next? Chuck and Victoria share survival stories, budget-saving tips, and lessons every filmmaker can use when…
Indie Film PodcastBalancing Roles in Indie Film: When You’re the Crew and the Cast
Balancing roles in indie film isn’t easy. From acting and producing at the same time to handling low-budget filmmaking struggles, special guest Zoë Kelly talks…
Indie Film PodcastIndie Filmmaking Overload: Wearing Every Hat from Script to Screen
Indie filmmaking overload is real, especially when you’re the writer and director. In this “Too Many Hats” episode, we dig into juggling every role from script…
Indie Film PodcastToo Many Hats, Not Enough Hours: Juggling Roles on an Indie Film Crew
Indie filmmaker Amanda Woods shares how to juggle multiple roles on set, from makeup to directing, without burning out. In this episode of Indie Film Podcast…
Indie Film PodcastThe Brutal Truth About Doing Everything on Your Indie Film Set
Indie filmmaking often means wearing every hat on set: cinematographer, director, editor, and more. In this episode, Chuck and Victoria talk with Kody Newton…
Indie Film PodcastWhy Indie Filmmakers Quit (And How Not To)
Why do indie filmmakers burn out, and what can you do to avoid quitting your film altogether? In this episode, we talk about the hidden cost of doing…
Indie Film PodcastFreedom, Fireworks, and Filmmaker Fatigue (See You After the Break!)
Freedom, fireworks, and filmmaker fatigue: we’re taking a summer break! But first… some fun July 4th movie trivia. In this quick update, Chuck and Victoria…
Indie Film PodcastHow 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…
Indie Film PodcastRent, Buy, or DIY: How We Got Film Gear on a Budget
Renting vs. buying film gear? DIY filmmaking hacks? Budget gear regrets? We cover it all in this indie filmmaker survival guide. From $2,000 camera setups to…
Indie Film PodcastShot List Like a Pro: Real Pre-Production Tips for Indie Filmmakers
Indie film pre-production tips for shot listing and storyboarding that actually work! And some horror stories from personal experience. In this episode, Chuck…
Indie Film PodcastHow to Make Your Indie Film Sound Professional (on a Micro-Budget)
Think sound design doesn’t matter on a micro-budget? Think again. In this episode of Indie Film Podcast, Chuck and Victoria break down how to make your indie…
Indie Film Podcast[Deep Dive] $250 Short Film: Editing, Color & Sound on a Micro-Budget
What does post-production look like for a $250 indie film? In this Deep Dive episode, Victoria, Chuck, and Daniel walk through the real-life challenges and…
Indie Film Podcast[Deep Dive] DIY Filmmaking: How We Shot a $250 Short Film in 10 Hours
How do you shoot a short film on a $250 budget? In this episode of Indie Film Podcast, Victoria (writer/director of Dive) and Chuck (location sound mixer/sound…
Indie Film Podcast[Deep Dive] DIY Filmmaking: Pre-Production Lessons from a $250 Short Film
In our 20th episode, we're walking through the full pre-production process of Dive, a $250 short film we actually made (yep, this one’s not just theory). We…
Indie Film PodcastLLCs, Deductions, and Regret: Tax Tips for Indie Filmmakers
Thinking about forming an LLC for your film work? Wondering what filmmaking expenses you can actually deduct? In this episode, Chuck and Victoria dive into the…
Indie Film PodcastMicro Budget Filmmaking: What 10K (Or Less) Really Buys You
Think you can make a movie on a shoestring budget? So did we. In this episode, we break down what it really costs to budget an indie film, sharing real numbers…
Indie Film PodcastFrom Zero Budget to High Visibility: Indie Filmmakers Discuss Online Film Streaming Strategies
Welcome to another brutally honest episode of the Indie Film Podcast — where your favorite micro-budget filmmakers, Chuck and Victoria, dive into the messy…
Indie Film PodcastFilm Distribution for Indie Filmmakers: Real Talk, Bad Contracts, and Modern Options
You finished your indie film. Now what? If you're staring down the terrifying abyss known as film distribution wondering if you'll ever make your money back…
Indie Film PodcastFilm Festival Fallacies, Myths, & Realities – Are They Worth It? | Indie Film Podcast
Welcome to Indie Film Podcast, where micro-budget dreams go to die, rise again, and maybe get rejected by Sundance in the process. In Episode 15, hosts Chuck…
Indie Film PodcastIndie Movie Marketing Mistakes | Indie Film Podcast
Marketing your indie film? Don’t worry we’ve all been there, but don’t let the chaos of analytics, web traffic, owned media, and a small social following get…
Indie Film PodcastVisual Effects (VFX) Emergencies (Episode #13)
If you’ve ever heard “we’ll fix it in post” and immediately felt a chill down your spine… welcome to the club. In this episode, Chuck and Victoria dive…
Indie Film PodcastColor Grading Crises: Fix it in Post! (Indie Film Podcast #12)
Can a brilliant #filmcolorist save your #indiefilm? Probably—if you could afford one! Chuck and Victoria return for another episode of Indie Film Podcast where…
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Soundscape Slip-Ups: Post-Production Sound Mixing Mistakes (Indie Film Podcast #11)
Production sound: the invisible villain of indie filmmaking. You don’t notice it when it’s good, but when it’s bad? Oh, you’ll definitely hear it. In this…
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Cutting Catastrophes: Film Editing Faux Pas (Indie Film Podcast #10)
When "Fix It in Post" Becomes a Cry for Help | Indie Film & Film Editing Help Mistakes were made. Many, many mistakes. And who better to discuss them than…
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The Perils of Production: Directing Don’ts (Indie Film Podcast #9)
So you wanna be a director? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because Chuck and Victoria are here to share the many, many, many mistakes they’ve made on set—so you…
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The Perils of Production: Location Sound Screw-Ups (Indie Film Podcast #8)
🎙️Perils of Production: Location Sound Screw Ups 🎬 Ah, location sound—the final boss of indie filmmaking. In this episode ofPerils of Production Month…
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The Perils of Production: Art Department Debacles (Indie Film Podcast #7)
Ah, the art department—one of the most crucial yet overlooked aspects of indie filmmaking. This episode, Victoria and Chuck dive into their biggest art…
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The Perils of Production: Camera Crew Confessions (Indie Film Podcast #6)
🎬 The Perils of Production: Camera Crew Confessions 🎥 | Indie Film Podcast From forgotten record buttons to white balance disasters, every filmmaker has a…
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Too Many Cooks or Too Few - Collaboration vs Chaos
🎬 Join Chuck Norton and Victoria Horn as they stumble their way through another chaotic episode of Indie Film Podcast! This time, the duo dives into the…
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Running Behind on Set: Don't Dilly Dally
Welcome to another episode of Indie Film Podcast, where chaos meets creativity! In this episode, we tackle a topic we know all too well—running behind on set…
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Underwhelming Shot Lists: Plan your Placement!
🎥 Welcome to the Indie Film Podcast with Victoria and Chuck! In this episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked aspects of filmmaking: shot lists. Learn…
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Inadequate Rehearsals: The Trouble with Winging It
Rehearsals are important for a successful and smooth-running shoot! NOT having pre-production rehearsals leads to headaches! This week, Victoria and Chuck…
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Incoherent or Impossible Stories
Welcome to Indie Film Podcast! January's theme is Pre-Production Pitfalls! In this episode, Victoria and Chuck share anecdotes about times that they've…