The one thing more difficult than actually making an indie film is marketing and selling that film. I get asked all the time the same question: “How can I make CASH, MONEY, DINERO with my film?” So I decided to put together this very dense podcast with suggestions on multiple revenue streams for independent films. This … Read more
Want to hear a crazy story on how one Filmtrepreneur used a hybrid distribution and marketing strategy to sell his film Bomb It. May I introduce Jon Reiss. After hearing his story I had to have him on the show so he can tell his story to the IFH Tribe. Jon Reiss was named one of “10 Digital Directors to … Read more
Social media is a mystery to most filmmakers. It’s really easy to get lost on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr, Youtube, SnapChat, Periscope, or any of the hundreds of other social media platforms available online. With so many choices and platforms to learn many of us just don’t even bother but for those that take the … Read more
The Indie Film Hustle Podcast has been around for five short months. I have not had the same guest twice, until now. Paddy Bird from Inside the Edit. The last time he was on Paddy Bird dropped some major post-production knowledge on the IFH Tribe. I had to have him back. Just as a refresher, Paddy Bird is one … Read more
So I know working in the film industry can be tough. Breaking in is even tougher. Many people tell you to have to work for free or intern somewhere to get a foot in the door. Now those people aren’t totally wrong. The question is when do you work for free? When is trading your time, energy … Read more
We’ve all read in Variety or The Hollywood Reporter of some no-name screenwriter selling his or her screenplay for a million bucks. Ever wonder how they did it? What structure did they use? What “tricks of the trade” were employed? May I introduce Paul Castro, the original writer of one of my favorite films August Rush. Paul Castro is a produced, award-winning screenwriter and … Read more
OK, I wanted to start off the new year on the right foot. Over the course of my career, I’ve seen so many filmmakers obsess over film gear, to a paralyzing end. They focused so much on gear that they never make actual films. No one is saying you shouldn’t keep up to date on the … Read more
Happy New Year! I have been an amazing 2015 for Indie Film Hustle. We launch five short months ago and have grown at an alarming rate. Thanks to the IFH Tribe the Indie Film Hustle Podcast has become the #1 filmmaking podcast on iTunes, just three months after launch…CRAZY! The Indie Film Hustle Youtube Channel is … Read more
Have you been confused and frustrated when directing actors? I think every director and actor has been frustrated with each other at one or more points in their career but don’t worry Nina Foch is here to help. I’ll get to who she is in a moment. For a filmmaker, directing actors can be a daunting task. Actors … Read more
Have you always wonder what happens to indie filmmakers who win HUGE film festivals like the SXSW Film Festival? Well, wonder no more. I’ve invited one of my oldest friends onto the show, Brant Sersen, the writer, and director of the SXSW Audience Award-winning film “Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story” starring Rob Corddry. Some other films he’s … Read more