Indie Film Hustle® – Thrive & Survive in the Film Industry

Learn How to Survive & thrive in the film business

We are here to help filmmakers and screenwriters succeed on their journey. Whether you’re an aspiring creative or an accomplished one, we’re here for you.

What is Indie film hustle?

IFH is the #1 FREE filmmaking resource for up-to-date content, resources, tools, and courses that will help you on your path. We show filmmakers, screenwriters and film creatives how to survive and thrive in the film industry. We are honored to help people no matter what stage they are on in their journey.

Learn how hustle, truth, and knowledge can take you anywhere.

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ARTICLES

the latest Content to help level up your skills

In the IFH Blog we cover, directing, producing, film distribution, post production, screenwriting, short films, filmmaking terms and more you need to strive in the film industry.

IFH 692: How I Wrote Erin Brockovich with Susannah Grant

By Indie Film Hustle | June 15, 2023

IFH 691: How I Wrote Fight Club with Jim Uhls

By Indie Film Hustle | June 13, 2023

IFH 690: Inside the Golden Age of Hollywood with George Stevens Jr.

By Indie Film Hustle | June 8, 2023

IFH 689: Creating Revenue Streams for Filmmakers with Pat McGowan

By Indie Film Hustle | June 6, 2023

IFH 688: What They Don’t Tell Filmmakers about Making an Indie Film with Jeremy Gardner

By Indie Film Hustle | June 1, 2023

How Spielberg, Lucas & Kasdan Created ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ (Story Conference Transcript)

By Indie Film Hustle | May 31, 2023

IFH 687: Skipping First-Time Screenwriting Mistakes with Naomi Beaty

By Indie Film Hustle | May 30, 2023

IFH 686: How to Get Things Done with David Allen

By Indie Film Hustle | May 25, 2023

IFH 685: Learning Screenwriting Story Structure with John Bucher

By Indie Film Hustle | May 23, 2023

PODCAST

Conversations With Top Filmmakers, Industry Leaders And More

From Oscar® winning filmmakers and screenwriters, to tips and tricks on making it in the business, to the craft of storytelling, to how to make a living as a film creative, we've got you covered. Downloads for the show place it in the Top 1% of ALL Podcasts World-Wide.

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IFH 859: What James Gunn Taught Me About Success with Will Keenan

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IFH 858: The Cinematographer’s Secret to Making Actors Trust You with Jared Hess

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IFH 857: The Untold Story of ECW’s Rise & Fall with John Philapavage

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IFH 856: How to Make an Indie Film When You Have NO Money with Bob Woolsey & Darren Borrowman

ON THE SHOW WE HOST OSCAR® WINNERS TO LEGENDARY INDIE FILMMAKERS

Oliver Stone
Eric Roth

Oscar® Winning Writer/Director
(Platoon, Wall Street, JFK)

Oscar® Winning Screenwriter
(Forrest Gump, Dune)

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Oscar® Winning Writers & Directors
(Everything, Everywhere, All At Once)

Writer/Director
(Shaun of the Dead, Baby Driver)

Richard Linklater
Jason Blum

Oscar® Nominated Writer/Director
(Boyhood, School of Rock)

Oscar® Nominated Producer
(Get Out, Whiplash, The Purge)

BOOKS

IFH Publishes books that help you on your creative journey

Not only has our founder Alex Ferrari written two Amazon best-selling books, but he also wanted to publish other top industry authors to help the IFH Tribe on their filmmaking and screenwriting path.

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rise of the filmtrepreneur

Do you want to turn your indie film into a profitable business? In my new book I breakdown how to actually make money with your film projects. If you are making a feature film, series or any video content, The Filmtrepreneur Method will set you up for success.

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shooting for the mob

A bipolar gangster, a naive, young film director, and Batman. What could go wrong? Alex Ferrari is a first-time film director who just got hired to direct a $20 million feature film, the only problem is the film is about Jimmy, an egomaniacal gangster who wants the film to be about his life in the mob. Based on a true story.

Ascenso del Cineasta Empresarial

El futuro del cine independiente es el cineasta empresarial o Filmtrepreneur. En el ascenso del cineasta empresarial, el autor y cineasta Alex Ferrari analiza cómo se puede ganar dinero con proyectos independientes y muestra a los cineastas cómo convertir sus películas en negocios rentables.

No todo es teoría, Alex utiliza múltiples estudios de casos del mundo real para ilustrar cada parte de su método. Este libro muestra, paso a paso, como convertir tu pasión por el cine en una carrera rentable. Si estás haciendo un largometraje, una serie o cualquier tipo de contenido de vídeo, el Método Filmtrepreneur te llevará al éxito.

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