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IFP hosts Chuck Norton and Victoria Horn discuss the importance of an indie film marketing campaign

IFP hosts Chuck Norton and Victoria Horn discuss the importance of an indie film marketing campaign

FOMO in Film Marketing: From Hitchcock to TikTok

Filmmaking Tips

Indie Film Podcast

Sep 22, 20254 min read

Indie Film Podcast hosts Chuck Norton and Victoria Horn discuss the importance of marketing your indie film early

Indie Film Podcast hosts Chuck Norton and Victoria Horn discuss the importance of marketing your indie film early

How to Promote an Indie Film: Build Your Audience Early

Indie Film Podcast

Sep 18, 20252 min read

Indie Film Podcast hosts Chuck and Victoria discuss indie film budgeting nightmares

Indie Film Podcast hosts Chuck and Victoria discuss indie film budgeting nightmares

Indie Film Budgeting: Surviving Unexpected Costs

Indie Film Podcast

Sep 11, 20252 min read

Indie Film Podcast hosts, Chuck and Victoria, discuss film fundraising failures they've experienced

Indie Film Podcast hosts, Chuck and Victoria, discuss film fundraising failures they've experienced

Indie Film Fundraising Failures: Surviving Budget Collapses

Indie Film Podcast

Sep 4, 20253 min read

Special guest, actress and producer Zoë Kelly, shares her experiences as an actor and producer on chaotic indie film sets

Special guest, actress and producer Zoë Kelly, shares her experiences as an actor and producer on chaotic indie film sets

Wearing Too Many Hats: The Actor-Producer Challenge in Indie Film

Indie Film Podcast

Aug 28, 20252 min read

Bradley Elliot Norton of LowerGentry Studios joins Indie Film Podcast hosts Chuck and Victoria for a conversation on tackling writing and directing

Bradley Elliot Norton of LowerGentry Studios joins Indie Film Podcast hosts Chuck and Victoria for a conversation on tackling writing and directing

Wearing Every Hat from Script to Screen

Indie Film Podcast

Aug 21, 20252 min read

Indie Film Podcast hosts Chuck and Victoria interview esteemed HMUA, producer, and director, Amanda Woods.

Indie Film Podcast hosts Chuck and Victoria interview esteemed HMUA, producer, and director, Amanda Woods.

Too Many Hats, Not Enough Hours: Juggling Roles on an Indie Film Crew

Indie Film Podcast

Aug 14, 20253 min read

Special guest, director and cinematographer Kody Newton, talks to IFP hosts Chuck and Victoria.

Special guest, director and cinematographer Kody Newton, talks to IFP hosts Chuck and Victoria.

The Brutal Truth About Being a One-Person Film Crew

Indie Film Podcast

Aug 7, 20252 min read

Indie Film Podcast hosts discuss what it means to burnout as an indie filmmaker

Indie Film Podcast hosts discuss what it means to burnout as an indie filmmaker

Why Indie Filmmakers Quit (And How Not To)

Indie Film Podcast

Jul 31, 20252 min read

Indie Film Podcast hosts, Victoria and Chuck, discuss Independence Day related films

Indie Film Podcast hosts, Victoria and Chuck, discuss Independence Day related films

Freedom, Fireworks, and Filmmaker Fatigue: Summer Break + July 4th Film Trivia

Indie Film Podcast

Jul 3, 20252 min read

Indie Film Podcast hosts Chuck Norton and Victoria Horn discuss directing indie film actors

Indie Film Podcast hosts Chuck Norton and Victoria Horn discuss directing indie film actors

Directing Indie Film: Lessons from Working with Inexperienced Actors

Indie Film Podcast

Jun 26, 20252 min read

Indie Film Podcast hosts discuss budgeting for gear

Indie Film Podcast hosts discuss budgeting for gear

Rent, Buy, or DIY? Affordable Film Gear Solutions for Indie Filmmakers

Indie Film Podcast

Jun 19, 20252 min read

Indie Film Podcast hosts Chuck and Victoria discuss indie film shot lists and storyboards

Indie Film Podcast hosts Chuck and Victoria discuss indie film shot lists and storyboards

How to Create an Indie Film Shot List (Without Losing Your Mind)

Indie Film Podcast

Jun 12, 20252 min read

Indie Film Podcast hosts discuss ways to improve the sound on your indie film

Indie Film Podcast hosts discuss ways to improve the sound on your indie film

How to Make Your Indie Film Sound Professional (on a Micro-Budget)

Indie Film Podcast

Jun 5, 20253 min read

Chuck Norton, Daniel Klamerus, and Victoria Horn all discuss the post-production process for a micro-budget short film

Chuck Norton, Daniel Klamerus, and Victoria Horn all discuss the post-production process for a micro-budget short film

[Deep Dive] DIY Post-Production: Editing, Color & Sound on a Micro-Budget

Indie Film Podcast

May 29, 20253 min read

Chuck Norton, Daniel Klamerus, and Victoria Horn discuss micro budget filmmaking on Indie Film Podcast

Chuck Norton, Daniel Klamerus, and Victoria Horn discuss micro budget filmmaking on Indie Film Podcast

How We Shot a $250 Short Film in 10 Hours: Production Tips for Micro Budget Filmmakers

Indie Film Podcast

May 22, 20253 min read

Indie Film Podcast hosts discuss their pre-production process.

Indie Film Podcast hosts discuss their pre-production process.

How We Prepped a $250 Short Film: The Pre-Production Breakdown

Indie Film Podcast

May 15, 20253 min read

Indie Film Podcast hosts Chuck and Victoria discuss tax options for filmmakers

Indie Film Podcast hosts Chuck and Victoria discuss tax options for filmmakers

LLCs, Deductions, and Regret: A Tax Survival Guide for Indie Filmmakers

Indie Film Podcast

May 8, 20252 min read

Indie Film Podcast hosts Chuck and Victoria discuss micro budget filmmaking

Indie Film Podcast hosts Chuck and Victoria discuss micro budget filmmaking

Micro Budget Filmmaking: What $10K (or Less) Really Buys You

Indie Film Podcast

May 1, 20253 min read

Discussing film distribution through online streaming options.

Discussing film distribution through online streaming options.

From Zero Budget to High Visibility: Online Film Streaming Strategies for Indie Filmmakers

Indie Film Podcast

Apr 24, 20252 min read

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