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THROWBACK FRIDAY: What Does It Really Take to Make in Hollywood with Sebastian Twardosz
Please note: Throwback Fridays are archival episodes from the Indie Film Hustle Podcast. After many requests from the IFH Tribe to bring back some of the show’s best episodes, I decided to create Throwback Fridays. These episodes will not be posted every week but at least twice a month…if not more. There are so much amazing info and knowledge…
Read MoreWhy Wait for Netflix When You Can Launch Your Own VOD Website?
Why Wait for Netflix When You Can Launch Your Own VOD Website? As a filmmaker, you want to get your films in front of viewers. The obvious choice is to have them broadcast by a streaming service . . . but figuring out how to do that isn’t so obvious. Should you try to get…
Read MoreIFH 254: What Does a First Assistant Director Really Do? with Brandon Riley
What Does a First Assistant Director Really Do? with Brandon Riley What does a First Assistant Director actually do on set? Do you need one? The short answer is YES! I’ve directed with no First Assistant Directors, with bad 1st Assistant Directors, and with world-class First ADs and trust me I rather work with the…
Read MoreFilm Gear Review: Game Changing Maxoak V-Mount Battery
Film Gear Review: Game Changing Maxoak V-Mount Battery If you use V-mount batteries in the field for your cameras, LED lights or want a battery that acts as a power cell to charge your phone or laptop via USB connection, look no further than the Maxoak V-mount battery. We used them on “This is Meg”…
Read MoreFrank Darabont Screenplays (Download)
Frank Darabont’s Screenplay (Download) Take a listen to the legendary Frank Darabont as he discusses his screenwriting and filmmaking process. The screenplays below are the only ones that are available online. If you find any of his missing screenplays please leave the link in the comment section. When you are done reading take a listen to iTunes…
Read MoreR.L. Stine Masterclass: Learn Writing For Young Audiences [WATCH FOR FREE]
R.L. Stine Masterclass: Learn Writing For Young Audiences [WATCH FOR FREE] In R.L. Stine Masterclass, the best-selling children’s author of Goosebumps and Fear Street breaks down his complete process for crafting page-turning thrillers. A master of the horror genre, R.L. Stine is a prolific author of more than 300 books for middle graders and young…
Read MoreMargaret Atwood Masterclass: [WATCH FOR FREE] Learn Creative Writing from the Author The Handmaid’s Tale
Margaret Atwood Masterclass: Learn Creative Writing from the Author The Handmaid’s Tale [WATCH FOR FREE] In her first-ever online class, the author of the Handmaid’s Tale teaches you her approach to crafting vivid prose and hooking readers with her timeless approach to storytelling. Margaret Atwood Master class, arguably one of the world’s best fictional writers,…
Read MoreTHROWBACK FRIDAY: Film Festival Secrets – How to Crack the Festival Code with Chris Holland
Please note: Throwback Fridays are archival episodes from the Indie Film Hustle Podcast. After many requests from the IFH Tribe to bring back some of the show’s best episodes, I decided to create Throwback Fridays. These episodes will not be posted every week but at least twice a month…if not more. There are so much amazing info and knowledge…
Read MoreTop 10 Production Saving Tips for Filming on Location
Top 10 Production Saving Tips for Filming on Location Everybody that has done a shoot on location knows that it’s a whole different beast compared to filming in the controlled environment of sound stages. You have to battle the weather elements, public pedestrians, every piece of equipment must be packed into trucks that are often…
Read MoreIFH 253: No Film School Needed – Direct & Sell Six Features in Two Years with Elizabeth Blake-Thomas
No Film School Needed – Direct & Sell Six Features in Two Years with Elizabeth Blake-Thomas I have an inspirational treat for you today. On the show, we have writer/producer/director Elizabeth Blake-Thomas. She has recently financed, written, directed and sold six feature films in the past two years, with no professional film school training. Elizabeth has been…
Read MoreTHROWBACK FRIDAY: HollyShorts: Confessions of a Film Festival Programmer w/ Daniel Sol
Please note: Throwback Fridays are archival episodes from the Indie Film Hustle Podcast. After many requests from the IFH Tribe to bring back some of the show’s best episodes, I decided to create Throwback Fridays. These episodes will not be posted every week but at least twice a month…if not more. There are so much amazing info and knowledge…
Read MoreBPS 019: How Screenwriters Can Navigate the Hollywood System with Scott Myers
How Screenwriters Can Navigate the Hollywood System with Scott Myers For screenwriters, navigating the shark-infested waters of the Hollywood system can be a daunting task. You never know what the producer or studio is looking for. How do you pitch your story properly? So many questions. I hope today’s guest can help guide you a…
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