Episodes

Real stories, red flags, and low-budget hacks for indie film craft services. From pizza-box regrets to sponsorship wins, here’s how to feed your crew without going broke.

Film festivals are terrifying, but success isn’t just luck. Learn how to get into film festivals with a real submission strategy, smart budgeting, and editing tricks that can double your acceptance rate. Based on a true $250 short film success story.

Making your horror film look cinematic doesn’t require a Hollywood budget, just creativity, resourcefulness, and a few clever low budget set design tips.

The real horror of filmmaking? Unsafe sets. Learn practical indie film set safety tips and near-miss stories from Indie Film Podcast.

What makes a horror film terrifying before you ever see the monster? The sound. In this episode of Indie Film Podcast, Chuck and Victoria unpack the secrets of indie film sound design, from eerie silences and low-frequency growls to clever DIY tricks that bring your stories to life. Learn how to use sound to build tension, emotion, and atmosphere on any budget.

Learn how to write compelling scenes by studying horror films. Ten classic setups every writer can use in any genre.

Bad contracts can sink good films. This episode of Indie Film Podcast dives into the legal pitfalls every indie filmmaker should avoid.

Most indie films flop online because of weak marketing. Here’s how to promote an indie film before it’s too late.

Unexpected costs can break your indie film. Learn how smart indie film budgeting helps you survive budget emergencies and finish strong.

Indie film fundraising is tough. Ep. 32 of Indie Film Podcast explores failures, scrappy fixes, and lessons for every filmmaker.

Indie filmmakers often juggle every role. This episode explores the challenges of being both an actor and producer in indie film.

What’s it really like to take a film from script to screen when you’re the writer and director? We dive into the chaos of wearing every hat.

Amanda Woods shares the highs, lows, and hacks of juggling roles on an indie film crew, from practical effects to Cannes deadlines.

Being a one-person film crew isn’t glamorous, but it’s often necessary. Here’s how indie filmmakers survive doing it all.

Doing it all isn’t a badge of honor, it’s a recipe for burnout. Here’s how to survive skeleton crew shoots without losing your mind.

We're taking a summer break! But first, July 4th film trivia, hot takes, and movie facts you didn’t ask for (but will definitely enjoy).

What happens when your lead can’t act and your budget is $0? We talk casting friends, directing mistakes, and saving it in post.

Rent? Buy? DIY? We break down budget filmmaking gear, real regrets, and what we’d do with just $2K to build an indie film kit.

Planning your next indie shoot? In this no-fluff breakdown, we walk through how to create an effective indie film shot list—even if you're short on time, money, and crew. Learn what goes in, what you can skip, and how to prep your camera team without losing your mind.

Fix bad audio, find free libraries, and mix like a pro—DIY sound design tips for your indie film without blowing your budget.