The Honest Filmmaker

Send us Fan Mail #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #moviemaking This week on the podcast I'm talking to DOP Vincent Wrenn. Vincent has worked on an absolute ton of projects having started at a young age working with his father who was also a Director of Photography. Learning lots of lessons from his dad he went onto work on tv, shorts, feature films and high profile documentaries including The D...

Send us Fan Mail #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #indiefilm  In this episode, I reflect on 20 key lessons I wish I'd known when I started making feature films over 20 years ago. Whether you're gearing up for your first shoot or deep into your filmmaking journey, these practical insights can save you time, money, and stress. From creative strategies like "writing what you have"...

Send us Fan Mail #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #moviemaking  This week on the podcast, I sit down with French-American filmmaker Michael Marco to delve into his gripping indie thriller, Blind Blood—a film that’s been making waves on Amazon Prime and Tubi in the US, UK, and Australia. Michael, who wrote, directed, edited, and even acted in the film, shares the remarkable journey of bringing Blind...

Send us Fan Mail The Cold, Hard Truth About Film Distribution In this week's episode I share the tough lessons I've learned over the past two decades of making films. From dealing with competition and sales agents to the harsh reality of piracy and review bombing. I talk about how difficult it can be to find and grow an audience, why promotion is essential, and why the film industry can...

Send us Fan Mail #indiefilm #filmhub #filmpodcast  So if you've ever thought about getting your film up on Film Hub then you've probably come across the name Jason Horton, he's definitely the filmmaker to talk to about Film Hub, he's got over 40 films on the platform, a mixture of documentaries and genre features.  He's also recently finished and released his film A'...

Send us Fan Mail #filmmakingpodcast #composer #moviemaking #musiccareer #minecraft  Are you interested in becoming a composer? or hearing from a successful one? This week I speak to Crispin Hands; he's a multiple award winning composer, producer, audio director, sound designer and  music supervisor for video games , movies and television. He's worked on games like Gears of War, Minecraft...

Send us Fan Mail #tubi #filmmaker #filmhub #microbudget Ready for a Micro-Budget Movie Masterclass? This week’s guest, Jason Park, is a true indie filmmaking powerhouse. He’s made and released multiple feature films—often appearing in them—and takes on nearly every role in production and post. In our conversation, we dive into topics like self-distribution, generating ad revenue through YouTube, a...

Send us Fan Mail #filmmakingpodcast #film #indiefilm #microbudget I usually talk to filmmakers at the end of their journey, when the film has been shot and released, but this week I thought it would be interesting to chat to two filmmakers at the very beginning of their journey. So I spoke to Andrew Klaus-Vineyard and Daniel Talbott who are about to shoot a feature documentary. Andrew has made a b...

Send us Fan Mail #filmmakingpodcast #film #indiefilm #microbudget Do you want to know what it takes to make your first feature film and get it released? Well I spoke to Mitchell Holliday and he's done just that with his debut film Murder Ballads: How to Make it in Rock 'n' Roll starring Simon Callow.  We talked about how he put the film together, how he convinced award winning actor...

Send us Fan Mail   #filmmakingpodcast  #microbudget  #filmmaking  This week on the podcast I chat to filmmaker Jake C. Young about his movies, how he funded them through Indiegogo, working with what you have and how he handled sales and distribution. He also told me about how he managed to release his film on Blu-ray through Makeflix. Find out more about Jake and his movies:  https://www.instagram...

Send us Fan Mail #filmmakingpodcast #acting #moviemaking  This week on the podcast, I’m joined by the incredibly dynamic Kerstin Schultze — fitness guru, trainer, actor, and performer. Kerstin’s journey began in competitive athletics, representing Germany in the Junior Olympics. After moving to the U.S., she transitioned into acting, landing roles that showcase both her physicality and charisma. M...

Send us Fan Mail #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #moviemaking #filmmakerscommunity  This week I’m joined by film Marketing Guru Jim Fredrick whose incredible body of work includes Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Fantastic Beasts. Jim’s career spans some of the biggest blockbuster franchises, and in our conversation, he shares his insights on everything from cutting an unforgettable trailer to m...

Send us Fan Mail #filmmakingpodcast  #moviemaking #filmmakerscommunity How do you get your independent film into cinemas without a sales agent? In this episode, filmmaker Marc Marriott reveals how he sold his debut feature Tokyo Cowboy directly to distributors—landing theatrical releases in both the U.S. and Japan . Marc takes us through his filmmaking journey, from working under iconic Japanese d...

Send us Fan Mail #podcast #nirvana  #creative #writingcommunity  Have you ever wondered if you could write a book, maybe a biography? Well I spoke to Kelly Catlin who did just that. Inspired by a family tragedy she decided to write a book about Kurt Cobain and wrote "Kurt Cobain - Forever in Bloom". Her book, Kurt Cobain: Forever in Bloom, offers a fresh and sensitive take on one of musi...

Send us Fan Mail #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #filmmakerscommunity  This Week on the Podcast: Making Feature Films for Under $10K with Sean and Taylor King On this episode, I sit down with father-son filmmaking duo Sean and Taylor King , who have been consistently creating feature films on micro-budgets of under $10,000. Since starting in 2015, they’ve developed a streamlined production process...

Send us Fan Mail  #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #movieproduction  Is it possible to get your debut feature film into cinemas? This week, I spoke with first-time filmmaker Liam Calvert, who has done exactly that. His debut film, A Night Like This, secured distribution and was recently screened at BFI Flare. Made with the support of Southampton’s film charity, City Eye, his journey offers valuable...

Send us Fan Mail #moviemaking #indiefilm #movieproduction  How to Get a Distributor to Fund Your Movie – Insights from Filmmaker Joseph Mbah How do you get a distributor to fund your micro-budget movie? I sat down with filmmaker Joseph Mbah to find out. Joseph has navigated the ups and downs of independent filmmaking. After a tough experience with sales and distribution on his first feature, he re...

Send us Fan Mail #filmmakingpodcast #podcast #moviemaking  When it comes to controversial filmmakers in the indie film world, one name always stands out—German director Uwe Boll. Known for his extensive filmography, Boll gained fame (and infamy) for his video game adaptations and provocative storytelling. Most recently, he wrapped filming The Dark Knight starring Armie Hammer. I sat down with Boll...

Send us Fan Mail #CryptoFilmFunding #IndieFilmFinance #BlockchainHollywood Can You Finance an Indie Film Using Cryptocurrency? Here's How One Filmmaker Did It; With countless filmmakers struggling to secure funding, could cryptocurrency be the game-changer indie cinema needs? To find out, I sat down with filmmaker Stuart Daly, who successfully leveraged crypto to finance his feature film. Stu...

Send us Fan Mail #filmmakingpodcast #filmfinance #filmmakerscommunity  In this episode of The Honest Filmmaker Podcast, Jim sits down with Rosa Camero, a film producer and consultant who knows the ins and outs of securing funding for indie films. With years of experience helping filmmakers package their projects for investors, Rosa breaks down exactly what makes an investment package stand out. Sh...

Send us Fan Mail #filmmakingpodcast #weddingvideo #moviemaking  This week on the podcast I talk to filmmaker and podcaster Victor Hughes. Vic is a freelance filmmaker making his day to day income filming and editing wedding videos commercials and music videos. He also hosts the Psychocinematic podcast where he interviews filmmakers and talks about the process of filmmaking and storytelling.  He&ap...

Send us Fan Mail #filmmakingpodcast #distribution #filmmakerscommunity  In this episode of The Honest Filmmaker Podcast, Jim chats with film distribution and marketing consultant Rosa Camero. With over 16 years in the industry, Rosa has been part of more than a hundred film releases, including The Twilight Saga, The Impossible, and Divergent. . Rosa shares her insights on common misconceptions abo...

Send us Fan Mail #filmmakingpodcast #television #directing  This week on the podcast I talk to Television Director Jon East. Jon has an impressive list of credits having director shows like Killing Eve, The Last Kingdom, Lost in Space, Pennyworth and Downtown Abbey. He's worked in the industry for over 40 years in numerous roles, starting as an editor.   I talked to Jon about some of the amaz...

Send us Fan Mail #filmmakingpodcast   #filmmaking #moviemaking   This week on the podcast I talk to Writer/Director James Couche. James made a bunch of short action films before moving on to his debut feature film Lost Phoenix. It was shot during the Covid Pandemic with a very small crew, small budget, it's an action martial arts movie. I talked to James about the challenges of shooting an ac...

Send us Fan Mail #filmmaking #filmpodcast #jurassicpark This week on the podcast I'm talking to Visual Effects Guru and Writer Director John Schlag. Johns been in the industry a long time and has worked on some absolute classic movies like Jurassic Park, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Death Becomes Her, Forest Gump and Star Trek Generations.  He's also recently moved into writing and direc...