Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast

This has been one helluva' week. We've been self-quarantined, while I took on way too many contracts and other little projects (including the Project 88 video with Max and a Corona Virus related gig, AND started my new job to make sure that my family can keep on keepin' on. But it didn't stop me from podcasting and starting on some other fun projects as well! Gotta' keep moving forward, right? Ada...

I've talked a lot about film festivals recently and how difficult it can be to navigate which ones work for a film. The cost and the effort can be completely not worth it when all is said and done. However, with the South Texas Underground Film Festival, I've always felt like my effort has been worth it because of how much love and care the folks that run it put in. I had the pleasure to hop on sk...

This week, I'm joined by documentary filmmaker Taylor Morden from PopMotion Pictures to discuss his process and how he got started making documentary feature films. We also chat about ska music, movie renting, challenges and differences between documentary and narrative filmmaking, and more. Check out everything from Taylor Morden at popmotionpictures.com including the brand new trailer for The La...

This is the last of three podcast episodes recorded at South Texas Underground Film Festival, but it won't be the last time I talk to someone from that fest. It was such an amazing time and I'm honored to have the opportunity to sit down with J.J. Perez to discuss his process of making the film Beneath. From the troubles with getting a project like that started, to the issues faced attempting to f...

Hey friends! A new podcast is here! I was able to hop on Skype with Lisa Belcher to chat about how she went from working in business to moving to Hong Kong to making short films to starting on a feature. We also discuss the pantsless professional that is Avery Merrifield, film festivals, how important business is in filmmaking, and the different struggles that directors face.... oh, and business c...

TWO POSTS IN ONE DAY! I've stockpiled quite a few episodes and I really hate to behind with these. Also, I've been so busy with preproduction, contract work, and prepping some other cool stuff that I just haven't had time to post all that much. But this is a good one - I was joined by podcast/actor Neal Jones a.k.a. NASTY Neal to talk about podcasting, acting, and being sans bellybutton. I met Nea...

Hey everyone! I love that podcasting affords me the opportunity to sit down with all kinds of different artists and creative people to talk about why and how we do the things we do, and this week was no different. I was joined by director and writer Riley Cusick and his writing/film making partner Carson Bailie to talk about film festivals, collaborating on projects, and their short film Sweetie....

It's Monday, which means there's a brand new podcast! This week I'm joined again by the Emmy Award winning animation director Mike Owens and his friend Moustache Jim. Moustache Jim is a ridiculously talented photographer, a master barber, a kind soul, and one helluva' moustache wearer. We discuss creativity, where Moustache Jim got his name, the artistic process, telling a story through photos or...

HAPPY MONDAY!!! I'm into week one of the podcast schedule and so far I've made it! Wednesday's podcast will be the Josh and Jenny show; while Mondays will be with a guest or two. And this week, I have two of my favorite guests in the world. I'm joined by Daniel Degnan (Father Gil) and Nathan Strauss (Fly Guy/Igor) to chat about how I met Strauss, living in the sub-basement, our first films, failur...

This is one of my favorite episodes of the podcast I've ever done. Very often, I record these episodes, and while I learn a little bit about the guest or am inspired to create, I rarely can say it changed my process or the way I work. That can not be said about this episode! Alex Ferrari not only came on to talk about his book, but to discuss how he turned failure into success, predatory film dist...

I've told the story a few times on the podcast or in interviews about the PA with a heart of gold that saved me from quitting Rebel Without A Crew when I got bronchitis. This week I had the privilege of jumping on skype and having a few drinks with Parker "Fresh Pot" Gibbs to talk about what it was like for him being behind the scenes on Rebel Without A Crew. We discuss the success and shortcoming...

Bryan Winn made a black and white movie as well. His is MUCH different than mine. In this episode, Bryan talks about his movie THIEVES, We discuss the independent spirit and what it takes to complete a feature film. We pontificate about how important having good people around you is, discuss using what you have to add value to your movie, and get really excited about not getting permits to shoot o...

Director, Writer, Cinematographer, and all around talent, Mary C Russell joins me on this episode of the podcast to talk about how she went from script supervisor, to writer, to director and camera operator. We also discuss the time I got kicked out of my own movie, her short film Carved, the struggle of getting a pitch off the ground, the joys and woes of film festivals, dream film projects, the...

For those of you who like digging into the minutiae and details of the indie film process, have I got an episode for you! This week I'm joined by Jeff Frumess to talk about the making of and hardships behind no budget films. His film Romeo's Distress screened as a midnight movie at Nightmares Film Festival and can be seen on Amazon right now. It's a trip of horror, insanity, and Lynchian oddness....

In this fantastically inspiring episode of the podcast, I talked to filmmaker and soon to be Twin Cities Film Fest alum Jessica Ellis about what it was like to make her first feature! While the film might not be the normal "Flush Studios fare", I found the movie to be really important for independent filmmakers. It shows how crowdfunding can work. It shows how independent films need to start break...

A while ago, I saw this amazing, indie film called Get My Gun. As I watched it, I kept just thinking about how wonderfully polarizing the flick would likely be and how it doesn't give a shit what you want to happen. It just goes for it. Exploitation without forcing it down your throat. A well crafted story with some really f*cked up moments and a rebel without a crew spirit. Plus, the filmmaker be...

Holy Meatballs! We're back! Between finishing Greywood's Plot, getting Scumbag going, going to Scotland, and everything else, I have been terrible about podcasting. But I have 4 more amazing guests lined up that I couldn't be more excited about! This week... not so much... JKJKJJJjjjjkkkjJKJKKJJJKJjjjkkk!!!! This week I was blessed to be joined by Daniel to talk about things I've talked about with...

Another Sunday. Another art and inspiration filled podcast! This week I was able to head over to the World Monster HQ studio to sit down and chat with John Bivens about comic book art, old comic stores, how he got into working on the amazing projects he's been a part of and SO much more. If you want to check out John's work head over to his site and/or follow him on social media at any of these lo...

It's pretty rare that I get nervous before a podcast, but it's also pretty rare that I see a movie but an independent filmmaker that strikes me in the way that Lowlife did! On this weeks episode, I hopped on skype to chat with the amazingly talented RYAN PROWS about everything from making films in highschool to his opinions on film school now that he's made a movie. We also discuss our first featu...

I found time, even with my ridiculously busy schedule these days, to chat with the really awesome Dallas Gibson about his writing process, filmmaking, getting work published and seen, and so much more. It was a wonderfully chill little chat and it honestly inspired me to start writing more. Follow Dallas on Social Media and check out his screenplays on amazon! https://twitter.com/thedallasgibson h...

First time filmmakers in the digital era are an interesting breed. Many of them aren't trained through filmschool but rather have learned from youtube or trial and error. They often aren't afraid to make something, learn from it, and move on. Some might look at these features and say, 'They made trash' or 'Why not spend your time making something good?' (trust me, I've heard this one many times) b...

Holy hanna, I can't believe this happened. LLOYD KAUFMAN called me to chat! Can you believe it!? In this episode we talked about #shakespearesShitstorm, my animation, his influence on young filmmakers, our love for the film Society, sheep vaginas, Troma documentaries, bootlegs in China, a new Troma/Flush crossover Valentine's Day animation, and so much more. Lloyd is not only an inspiration, but h...

I hope you all enjoyed Greywood's Plot if you were able to watch it. And if you didn't enjoy it or weren't able to watch it, well... TOUGH SHIT! JK JKJKJJ JKJKJ. You all should have received a private screener link in your inbox. If you did see it, shoot me over feedback and fill out the the survey - ( https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WGMN59M) I'm also trying to think of fun ways to discuss the movi...

This weeks guest was fantastic. Not only is John Brennan a huge inspiration to me, but he's also just downright fun to talk to. We discuss our introductions to Troma, old movie rental stores, horror films, making music, Joe Bob Briggs' amazing Shudder show LAST DRIVE-IN and how he got involved, script writing, Shakespeare's Shitstorm, lizard shit, Tromagate, and much more. This was one full episod...

It's another week and another really riveting, raw, and amazing podcast. Indie Film Hustles own ALEX FERRARI is here to discuss the indie spirit, how to hustle, his new movie, and his new book! We dive into topics such as his start in the industry, meditation, diet, what the true spirit of indie filmmaking is, being self aware, earthing, shooting a movie AT Sundance (yes, you read that right), wor...