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Micro Budget Filmmaking: What $10K (or Less) Really Buys You
Real talk on micro budget filmmaking: what $10K actually gets you, where we messed up, and how to make a movie without going broke.
Indie Film Podcast
2 days ago3 min read
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From Zero Budget to High Visibility: Online Film Streaming Strategies for Indie Filmmakers
Should you stream your indie film online for free? This film discussion breaks down the strategy, the stats, and the power of networking for film.
Indie Film Podcast
Apr 242 min read
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DIY Indie Film Distribution: Mistakes, Money & Mayhem
An indie filmmaker’s guide to film distribution mistakes, bad contracts, and the few options that might not ruin your life.
Indie Film Podcast
Apr 173 min read
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Film Festival Fallacies: What We Wish We Knew Before Submitting
Rejections, regrets, and real talk—Indie Film Podcast dives deep into the painful truths behind the glitter of the film festival circuit.
Indie Film Podcast
Apr 102 min read
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Indie Film Marketing Mistakes That Cost Us Views (and Dignity)
Chuck and Victoria share their indie film marketing fails so you can avoid them. Learn what not to do when promoting your movie.
Indie Film Podcast
Apr 32 min read
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When VFX Go Wrong: Tales of Indie Film VFX Chaos (and a Few Wins)
VFX disasters, unfeathered masks, and evil tweezers—Chuck & Victoria spill all in this hilarious indie film VFX episode. Subscribe for more!
Indie Film Podcast
Mar 272 min read
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Color Grading Crises: Fix It in Post (And Hope for the Best)
Indie filmmakers, beware! Chuck & Victoria share their biggest color grading disasters & tips to fix them.
Indie Film Podcast
Mar 203 min read
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Film Audio Tips: How We (Mostly) Stopped Screwing Up Our Sound
Bad sound can ruin your indie film. Learn from our audio disasters—ADR fails, missing foley, & the “fix it in post” lie. #FilmAudioTips
Indie Film Podcast
Mar 133 min read
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Cutting Catastrophes - Indie Film Editing Nightmares
Indie film editing is where dreams meet disaster. Chuck & Victoria share their best (worst) post-production fails & how to fix them!
Indie Film Podcast
Mar 62 min read
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Perils of Production: Don'ts for Directing Indie Film
Thinking about directing an indie film? Chuck & Victoria break down the chaotic dos, don'ts, and disasters—so you don’t have to suffer alone
Indie Film Podcast
Feb 273 min read
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Perils of Production: Location Sound Tips & Screw-Ups
In this month's series of Perils of Production, Victoria and Chuck dive into the real-life horror stories of location sound failures.
Indie Film Podcast
Feb 203 min read
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Perils of Production: Art Department Debacles
Indie film art dept disasters & how to avoid them! From last-minute props to costume fails—learn from our mistakes. #IndieFilmArtDept
Indie Film Podcast
Feb 133 min read
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Perils of Production: Camera Crew Confessions
Victoria & Chuck share hilarious cinematography fails & tips to help indie filmmakers avoid common camera blunders.
Indie Film Podcast
Feb 63 min read
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Too Many Cooks or Too Few: Collaboration vs. Chaos
Filmmaking chaos decoded: Learn to balance crew size, foster collaboration, and avoid pre-production pitfalls with Victoria & Chuck's tips!
Indie Film Podcast
Jan 303 min read
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Running Behind on Set: Don't Dilly Dally
Learn how to save time on film sets with practical tips on pre-production, communication, and adaptability, all shared with a dose of humor.
Indie Film Podcast
Jan 232 min read
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Underwhelming Shot Lists: Plan Your Placement!
What's the best way to edit a film? Have a solid shot list BEFORE you start shooting.
Indie Film Podcast
Jan 162 min read
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Inadequate Rehearsals - The Trouble with Winging it
Explore why rehearsals are essential in filmmaking with insights from iconic films and lessons from Victoria & Chuck.
Indie Film Podcast
Jan 92 min read
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Incoherent or Impossible Stories
Kicking off the Pre-Production Pitfalls series, dive into incoherent scripts and impossible stories.
Indie Film Podcast
Jan 22 min read
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