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Detailed summaries of Indie Film Podcast episodes, with additional insight, and accompanied by a full video of each episode.


Indie Film Fundraising Failures: Surviving Budget Collapses
Indie film fundraising is tough. Ep. 32 of Indie Film Podcast explores failures, scrappy fixes, and lessons for every filmmaker.
Victoria Horn
Sep 4, 20253 min read


Wearing Too Many Hats: The Actor-Producer Challenge in Indie Film
Indie filmmakers often juggle every role. This episode explores the challenges of being both an actor and producer in indie film.
Victoria Horn
Aug 28, 20252 min read


Wearing Every Hat from Script to Screen
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.
Victoria Horn
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Too Many Hats, Not Enough Hours: Juggling Roles on an Indie Film Crew
Amanda Woods shares the highs, lows, and hacks of juggling roles on an indie film crew, from practical effects to Cannes deadlines.
Victoria Horn
Aug 14, 20253 min read


The Brutal Truth About Being a One-Person Film Crew
Being a one-person film crew isn’t glamorous, but it’s often necessary. Here’s how indie filmmakers survive doing it all.
Victoria Horn
Aug 7, 20252 min read


Why Indie Filmmakers Quit (And How Not To)
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.
Victoria Horn
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Freedom, Fireworks, and Filmmaker Fatigue: Summer Break + July 4th Film Trivia
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).
Victoria Horn
Jul 3, 20252 min read


Directing Indie Film: Lessons from Working with Inexperienced Actors
What happens when your lead can’t act and your budget is $0? We talk casting friends, directing mistakes, and saving it in post.
Victoria Horn
Jun 26, 20252 min read


Rent, Buy, or DIY? Affordable Film Gear Solutions for Indie Filmmakers
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.
Victoria Horn
Jun 19, 20252 min read


How to Create an Indie Film Shot List (Without Losing Your Mind)
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.
Victoria Horn
Jun 12, 20252 min read


How to Make Your Indie Film Sound Professional (on a Micro-Budget)
Fix bad audio, find free libraries, and mix like a pro—DIY sound design tips for your indie film without blowing your budget.
Victoria Horn
Jun 5, 20253 min read


[Deep Dive] DIY Post-Production: Editing, Color & Sound on a Micro-Budget
How we edited, colored, and sound-mixed a $250 short film—with no budget, no crew, and a whole lot of post-production mistakes.
Victoria Horn
May 29, 20253 min read


How We Shot a $250 Short Film in 10 Hours: Production Tips for Micro Budget Filmmakers
Learn how we shot a short film for just $250 in 10 hours. Lessons in sound, lighting, safety, and split toning from the Indie Film Podcast crew.
Victoria Horn
May 22, 20253 min read


How We Prepped a $250 Short Film: The Pre-Production Breakdown
How do you make a short film with $250 and a lot of favors? We break down every step of our Dive pre-production process.
Victoria Horn
May 15, 20253 min read


LLCs, Deductions, and Regret: A Tax Survival Guide for Indie Filmmakers
Made a movie? Bought a camera? You might already own a business. Let’s talk LLCs, deductions, and tax regrets.
Victoria Horn
May 8, 20252 min read


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.
Victoria Horn
May 1, 20253 min read


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.
Victoria Horn
Apr 24, 20252 min read


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.
Victoria Horn
Apr 17, 20253 min read


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.
Victoria Horn
Apr 10, 20252 min read


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.
Victoria Horn
Apr 3, 20252 min read
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