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Send us Fan Mail We talk with filmmaker Dan Davis about the ethics of telling other people’s hardest stories and the business decisions that keep story-first work sustainable. Dan shares how Stiry grows from an entrepreneurial background into a documentary “story house” that protects trust, builds a film library, and finds distribution partners who honor the storyteller.  • Aligning on a shared ag...

Send us Fan Mail Blair Treu shares his four-decade journey from student films to directing Disney Channel hits to documentary filmmaking, revealing the practical realities of building a career in the entertainment industry. His experiences demonstrate how persistence, adaptability, and starting small can lead to sustainable success in filmmaking. • Beginning as Kevin Bacon's stand-in on &quot...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a decades-long dream project suddenly gains unstoppable momentum? For married filmmakers Lee and Katherine, their baseball-themed feature "Rally Caps" represents both the unpredictable magic and sobering business realities of modern independent filmmaking. After 15 years of development, what began as a passion project during the pandemic transformed whe...

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Jessica Jordan share their unique cinematic journey where Eastern spirituality meets Texas landscapes in their black and white feature film "El Tonto Por Cristo" - the tale of an Orthodox monastery on the coast of Texas where an unlikely saint emerges. Support El Tonto Por Cristo's theatrical run here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/748841722/el-tonto...

Send us Fan Mail Legal expertise isn't just a box to check—it's a vital component of successful filmmaking that can make or break your project. Entertainment attorney Pete Salsich III pulls back the curtain on the often intimidating world of film law, revealing how proper legal structuring serves as the foundation for creative freedom rather than an obstacle to it. At the core of film pr...

Send us Fan Mail Nathan and Meghan Leon share their journey as Christian filmmakers who have found creative ways to balance their family life with independent film production while maintaining creative control and authenticity in their storytelling. • Started from creative backgrounds with Nathan in an Act One mentorship program and Meghan with a master's in creative writing • Prioritize fami...

Send us Fan Mail Celebrating the 100th episode, we take a look back at our journey from conceptualizing our first low/no-budget feature film, "The Loved & Lost" to making a living as feature filmmakers now. We share a memorable Q&A session captured during our festival run. The discussion highlights the emotional themes, affordances and limitations of indie filmmaking, and the lea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we chat with Chris Peters, co-founder of Crave Content, about his  journey from making backyard films with his brother-in-law David Lawrence to establishing a successful film production brand.  Chris shares the creative development process of merging two short films into a feature-length narrative. We discuss the inventive strategies employed to tackle budget cons...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we chat with independent film producer, author, and creative entrepreneur Daren Smith to uncover the often-overlooked role producers play in bringing a story into existence. Daren discusses his collaborations with director Garrett Batty on indie films " Faith of Angels " and " The Carpenter " and how he navigates the complex world of theatrical relea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode as we uncover the powerful impact of time constraints on getting things done. We illustrate how setting tight time limits can drastically reduce procrastination and boost your focus. These principles apply whether you are managing household chores or attempting to finish a film with our 1 year timeline in the Feature Filmmaker Academy. Discover how working within s...

Send us Fan Mail Director of the post-apocalyptic film, Permafrost , Lenni Uitto takes us behind the scenes and shares his experiences making and ultimately self-distributing his first film with Film Hub.  Join us as we unravel Lenni's journey from coding to creating post-apocalyptic films. From making camping videos on YouTube to experimenting with After Effects and even taking acting classe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore why thinking like a hobbyist filmmaker may be the fastest way to eventually transition into a professional career. Learn how starting with passion projects and investing in your hobby can lead to professional growth and financial sustainability. We delve into the concept of building filmmaking assets, illustrating how every project, no matter its immedia...

Send us Fan Mail Join the conversation as filmmaker Matthew Taggart pulls back the curtain on the life of an indie filmmaker, from his first leap into directing with "The Counterfeit Kid" to managing the delicate balance of family and film. Matthew's journey offers a relatable peek into the highs and lows of bringing a vision to the big screen, navigating through the world of indepe...

Send us Fan Mail Where do I distribute the funds that I have procured for my film?  How much will each facet of making a movie cost me so that I know how to lay out the budget? Once you have finished your film, you can receive laurels from festivals;  even the small film festivals. These laurels help promote trailers and posters that are used to market your film to the masses. Join us today as we...

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Send us Fan Mail How do you add value to your film? What does that mean? What determines value and why would people pay money to watch what you make? It's impossible to amplify the and sell the value of your film to the world if you don't understand why it matters to your audience on a deep level early on. Tune in to this episode to explore the most intrinsic deep value films can offer t...

Send us Fan Mail Do you think that you need to give up everything in your life to get your feature film off of the ground? The opposite may actually be true.  Sacrificing your lifestyle will only deplete your store of creativity and contacts that can lead to the very connections and resources you need.  Keeping your day job can provide a safety net that allows you more creative freedom. Tune into...

Send us Fan Mail How well do you know your characters?  Can you anticipate how a person would act in a variety of situations?  In art, if you're drawing a person, you have to understand how bone structure works to be able to draw the figure accurately, but you're not going to actually see the bones necessarily in the finished product. The same is true for character development.   The ben...

Send us Fan Mail Are you feeling overwhelmed with all that you need to accomplish? In this episode, we talk about the importance of self care and how to prioritize your time in order to feel better. Free "Make Your Feature Film" Checklist Schedule my Greenlight Call Check Out Our Most Recent Film Free "Make Your Feature Film" Checklist

Send us Fan Mail  Thinking that there isn't an interesting enough story in your life worth telling? This episode will help you discover what you can share with the world. In this episode, Kent and Anna discuss how to make a story personal, how to use your resources, and share some of their own personal perspectives on the subject. Free "Make Your Feature Film" Checklist Schedule my...

Send us Fan Mail Which crew members are most essential for your film, and which ones can you do without for your first feature? Who can manage multiple roles without being overwhelmed? If you're creating a film with a low/no budget range, then this podcast episode is for you. Free "Make Your Feature Film" Checklist Schedule my Greenlight Call Check Out Our Most Recent Film Free &quo...

Send us Fan Mail If you work with someone you love or are have family roles to play whilst also working on a film production, this episode is for you. Free "Make Your Feature Film" Checklist Schedule my Greenlight Call Check Out Our Most Recent Film Free "Make Your Feature Film" Checklist

Send us Fan Mail An exclusive interview with Adam Bova, professor at Columbus State University and Producer on the Indie Feature, A Place Called Home .  We talk about: Balancing film and family How distribution is changing Why passion projects pay Advantages of making a low-budget first film Approaching distribution without a sales agent What Adam wishes he had known before making his debut featur...

Send us Fan Mail Peter Jackson is the 3rd highest grossing film director of all time. He is an absolute legend, but he got his start following the same pattern that all best filmmakers do.  He made movies for fun with his friends. They wore all the hats and played all the roles. They DIY-ed their own gear/props/costumes as they went. They broke all the "rules." They kept their day jobs....