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.

The Legacy of Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof

By Indie Film Hustle | May 17, 2021

What is the French New Wave? – Definition and Examples

By Indie Film Hustle | May 15, 2021

IFH 468: The New Film Language of “ScreenLife” with Wanted Director Timur Bekmambetov

By Alex Ferrari | May 13, 2021

IFH 467: Limbo and Changing Minds with Comedy with Ben Sharrock

By Alex Ferrari | May 11, 2021

How to Distribute Your Film to SVOD and Keep 100% Ownership

By Guest Post | May 10, 2021

25 Grip and Electric Terms Everyone on a Film Set Should Know

By Matt Webb | May 10, 2021

Kinoptik 5.7mm F1.8 (The Kubrick) – Vintage Lens Review

By Indie Film Hustle | May 9, 2021

IFH 466: Billy Crystal – An Exclusive Conversation with the Comedy Legend

By Alex Ferrari | May 7, 2021

IFH 465: Making the $6000 Feature Film with David Simpson

By Alex Ferrari | May 6, 2021

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 854: Why Most Indie Films Fail Before Production Even Starts with Jenna Edwards

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IFH 853: The Legal Mistake That Can Destroy Your Film Career with Nellie Akalp

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IFH 852: Why Moving to LA Might Ruin Your Film Career with Will Ball

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IFH 850: Why Most Creators Never Finish Their Film (Hard Truth) with James Altucher

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)

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(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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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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