A discussion on the highs, lows, and in-betweens of true independent filmmaking!
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Meet tomorrow’s filmmakers today.
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A show dedicated to indie film lovers seeking the latest movies in independent cinema. Host: Glen Reynolds, veteran film producer & sales agent.
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Demystifying The Indie Film Journey
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The Indie Film Hustle Podcast is your #1 source for how to hack the film business and indie film world! The show is here to help as many indie filmmakers as I could. We wanted to bring the best guests, industry leaders, creative legends, and film business friends to you, the IFH Tribe. Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning Writer/Director Oliver Stone, Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black), Alex Proyas (The Crow, I, Robot), James V. Hart (writer Dracula, Hook), John August (Big Fish, A ...
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Follow along the journey as director, Jason Baumgardner, takes his maiden voyage into no-budget feature filmmaking. Hear recaps of each day as the filmmaker goes from finding an idea, writing the screenplay, directing the film, and editing the footage.
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Indie Film Grit is a podcast about indie films and indie filmmakers.
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A podcast for lovers of independent film! Find us and other great podcasts at Necropodicon.com
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Film Reverie | Indie Film Interviews | Filmmaking | Indie Film | Movies
Indie Film Interviews, Indie Filmmaking, Writing, Screenwriting, Directing, Producing, Low Budget Filmmaking, DIY Filmmaking, Film Festivals
Film Reverie is an indie filmmaking podcast, interviewing indie filmmakers from all around the globe.
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The INDIE FILM INDULGENCE features directors, actors, crew, producers, and cinema cheerleaders and their love affairs with independent movie making. Hosted by Canadian film maker/actor Jayson Stewart of Laps in Judgement Films. Matthew Perez is a 15 year old Colombian director and actor who has a few short films under his belt, some festival showings, and a plan for the future. See his story here, on the inaugural episode of INDIE FILM INDULGENCE. You can become a guest on the INDIE FILM IND ...
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Indie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I Moviemaker
Alex Ferrari | Filmmaker, Directing, Visual Effects, Crowdfunding, DP, Film Distribution & Film Business
Indie Film Hustle is dedicated to showing you how to hack filmmaking & the film business. Interviews with Acadamy Award® / Oscar nominees and industry professionals giving you the real deal from the inside with no BS, just the truth on what it takes to survive and thrive doing what you love. We discuss cinematography, RED Camera, Arri Alexa, Blackmagic camera, post production, color grading, filmmaking, visual effects, motion graphics, film festivals, editing, film crews, directing, producin ...
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The Indie Film Academy® Podcast features interviews with industry insiders in every aspect of the filmmaking process. Our goal is to give filmmakers as much information as possible about the entire filmmaking process so that they don't make the mistakes that many filmmakers have made in the past. Our focus is not simply on one way to make a film, but of the many different ways that filmmakers have found success with a variety of funding and distribution strategies. We also discuss technical ...
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622. Brett Willis “When the Clock Stops”
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1:48:28Welcome Back, Everybody! Today’s podcast guest is Brett Willis, who wrote and directed the film “When The Clocks Stop” that came to Film Invasion Los Angeles in June 2025 and took home The Poppy for Best In Fest – Featurette! The Poppy is the custom trophy that we created for the 10th Anniversary of FI-LA and Brett was actually the first filmmaker …
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Atropia (2025), The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025), High Fidelity (2000)
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6:06Send us a text Indie Film Weekly Episode 52: Atropia (2025), The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025), High Fidelity (2000) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to revisit or see…
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IFH 832: The Filmmaker Who Refused to Tap Out: The Making of Heel Kick! with Danny Mac
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1:02:36Danny Mac, a self-taught filmmaker from Edmonton, turned his dream into a career through persistence, creativity, and sheer determination. After producing his first feature, Love/Hate, on weekends while working a day job, he managed to sell it to a Canadian broadcaster—an extraordinary feat for a debut filmmaker. The experience became his hands-on …
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Interview with director Addison Binek, creator of the insane PSYCHO APE series of films!Autor: cmgrega
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S3 E14 Final | 5 Ways to Turn One Indie Film into Multiple Revenue Streams
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35:38This season of Truly Independent is supported by the Help Them See Foundation. Help Them See is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting feature films that inspire faith, hope, and connection. Learn how to get involved at helpthemseefoundation.org. Welcome to Season 3 of Truly Independent — I’m Garrett Batty, alongside my co-host Daren Smith. This seaso…
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What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Bob Lindenmayer made the feature documentary, “Making Megaforce,” which had a SOLD OUT screening at Film Invasion Los Angeles 2025 and earned the trophy that we introduced for the Best In Fest award. The first d…
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620. Bob Lindenmayer “Making Megaforce”
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1:47:50Happy Friday, Film Lovers! It’s an extra special day today because it’s the first night of programming for our 10TH YEAR of the SHERMAN OAKS FILM FESTIVAL! Hopefully you’re all listening to this podcast on the way to Look Cinemas to catch some of our incredible films. Something else amazing happened in 2025 and it is because Bob Lindenmayer made th…
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What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Dancer/Choreographer/Performer/director/writer Anna Long had two official selections at Film Invasion Los Angeles 2025; the short film “Death in The Desert” that took home the Filmmakers Award for Outstanding Wr…
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100 Nights of Hero (2025), Come Closer (2025), Living in Oblivion (1995)
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6:17Send us a text Indie Film Weekly Episode 51: 100 Nights of Hero (2025), Come Closer (2025), Living in Oblivion (1995) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to revisit or…
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IFH 831: Making Independent Films Without Hollywood or a Huge Budget with David Ash
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52:24On today’s episode, we meet David Ash, a filmmaker who perfectly embodies the spirit of the weekend warrior — balancing a demanding corporate career, a family of four, and a thriving passion for filmmaking. Living in the Twin Cities, Ash proves that a creative life doesn’t have to mean abandoning stability. With a degree in business administration …
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IFS Interview with the cast and crew of the film THE FALL OF BARSISA, from UK-based All-in Entertainment!Autor: cmgrega
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618. Anna Long “Death in the Desert” & “The Experience”
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1:21:10Anyone else not know how we’re already in December?! Dancer/Choreographer/Performer/director/writer Anna Long was developed by scientists in a lab to create a person who would literally engage my every artistic interest at once. That is almost not hyberbole! Anna had two official selections at Film Invasion Los Angeles 2025; the short film “Death i…
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What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Michael D. Cohen held his WORLD PREMIERE of his short comedy film “Roughing It” at Film Invasion Los Angeles in June, 2025 and took home the Filmmakers Award for Outstanding Writing, Comedy. When I’m forced to w…
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S3 E13 | How to Work With Your DP (and Make Your Film Look Better)
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43:18This season of Truly Independent is supported by the Help Them See Foundation – a nonprofit dedicated to supporting feature films that inspire faith, hope, and connection. Learn more at helpthemseefoundation.org. In this episode, Garrett Batty and Darren Smith talk with cinematographer Jeremy Prusso (*The Saratov Approach, Aliens Abducted My Parent…
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616. Michael D. Cohen “Roughing It”
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1:06:33It’s the week of Gratitude and one thing I’m certainly thankful for is all of you curious listeners and our amazing guests. Speaking of amazing guests: Michael D. Cohen has enjoyed a wonderful career as a TV actor, but I got to meet him at Film Invasion Los Angeles in June, 2025 when we held the World Premiere of a short comedy film that Michael wr…
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The Secret Agent (2025), The Tale of Silyan (2025), An Angel at My Table (1990)
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6:46Send us a text Indie Film Weekly Episode 50: The Secret Agent (2025), The Tale of Silyan (2025), An Angel at My Table (1990) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to rev…
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IFH 830: How Two Filmmakers Captured the Ultimate Rocky Fan Story with Jim Toscano & Danny Gianino
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38:15Jim Toscano and Danny Gianino, two filmmakers from Detroit, found an unexpected calling in telling the story of Mike Kunda, the world’s number one Rocky fan. Their documentary, The Pretender, follows Kunda’s lifelong devotion to Sylvester Stallone’s iconic character — a passion that goes far beyond simple fandom. From dressing like Rocky to giving …
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The boys discuss pre-production, and a bunch of other rambling film-related nonsense.Autor: cmgrega
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What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Caleb Garrett brought his film “Lonesome Town” to FIlm Invasion Los Angeles in 2025 and took home the Grand Jury Award for Best Short Film, Experimental/Arthouse. Caleb and I got swept away in our chat (posted F…
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BONUS EPISODE: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Money for Your Movie with Franco Sama
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1:15:23Franco Sama, a veteran executive producer, reveals the hard truths and practical steps behind raising real money for independent films. He explains that while many filmmakers obsess over finding investors, the real challenge is making their projects financially viable. To attract funding, he emphasizes the importance of having a solid business plan…
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614. Caleb Garrett “Lonesome Town”
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1:28:55Thank Goodness It’s (DIF) Friday! Caleb Garrett brought his film “Lonesome Town” to FIlm Invasion Los Angeles in 2025 and took home the Grand Jury Award for Best Short Film, Experimental/Arthouse. I have yet to meet someone, audience or jury member, who did not love this film. Caleb also took home awards from our Filmmakers Board, a jury of alumni …
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What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Maxwell Hamilton produced and starred in “The Mannequin,” a feature length horror film that came to Film Invasion Los Angeles in 2025 and took home the Grand Jury Award for Best Feature Film, Horror, Best Screen…
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A Magnificant Life (2025), Cactus Pears (2025), Smooth Talk (1985)
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7:25Send us a text Indie Film Weekly Episode 49: A Magnificant Life (2025), Cactus Pears (2025), Smooth Talk (1985) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to revisit or see f…
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IFH 829: The Secret to Marketing Your Movie Like a Pro with Brad Wilke
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1:27:24On today’s episode, we welcome Brad Wilke, a filmmaker, screenwriter, and marketing strategist whose career bridges the worlds of storytelling and audience building. A graduate of West Point turned filmmaker, Brad’s path to Hollywood wasn’t typical—he went from military service to film programming, then into writing creature features for Roger Corm…
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S3 E12 | How This Indie Couple Turned a Web Series Into a Feature Film (Without a Studio)
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49:17In this episode of Truly Independent, Garrett Batty and Darren Smith sit down with Andrew and J. Huff — the filmmaking duo behind Doc Connor. They break down how they transformed a small, bootstrapped web series into a full-length feature film, secured theatrical release, and navigated the indie distribution maze without waiting for studio approval…
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612. Maxwell Hamilton “The Mannequin”
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1:01:43Happy Monday, Film Folks! Maxwell Hamilton produced and starred in “The Mannequin,” a feature length horror film that came to Film Invasion Los Angeles in 2025 and took home a little award that we like to call the Grand Jury Award for Best Feature Film, Horror. But you can add a few more to the list, including Best Screenplay – Feature Film for Joh…
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What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Filmmaker Chloe Schieldhause’s “Pool House,” a surreal, original, imaginatively dark comedy kicked off Film Invasion Los Angeles 2025 and took home the Filmmakers Award for Outstanding Originality, Comedy. I was…
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610. Chloe Schildhause “Pool House”
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1:37:50A Wonderful Wednesday to You All! Chloe Schieldhause won me over pretty quickly. The first time I saw the short film “Pool House” as a member of the Film Invasion Los Angeles jury, I thought, “This HAS to be the film that launches the festival.” And it worked out! The first film in the first block of 2025 was Chloe Schieldhause’s “Pool House,” a su…
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Sirât (2025), Rebuilding (2025), Pixote (1980)
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7:03Send us a text Indie Film Weekly Episode 48: Sirât (2025), Rebuilding (2025), Pixote (1980) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to revisit or see for the first time. A…
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S3 E11 | The Announcement: Brotherhood Is Greenlit
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51:26This season of Truly Independent is supported by the Help Them See Foundation — a nonprofit dedicated to championing films that inspire faith, hope, and human connection. Learn more or get involved at HelpThemSeeFoundation.org. In this episode, Garrett and Darren welcome filmmaker Ross Booth to officially announce Brotherhood — a new cinematic musi…
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IFH 828: The Ultimate Life of Action: Martial Arts, Movies, and Wisdom with Leo Fong
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1:15:14Leo Fong was a true Renaissance man — a martial arts Grand Master, filmmaker, and Methodist minister who turned life’s challenges into fuel for creativity. Born in 1930s Arkansas, Leo faced racial discrimination early, leading him to boxing and later martial arts as a way to build confidence and strength. His journey took him from judo dojos and ku…
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Interview with Dustin Diggs, creator of the Artist United network and the Mother of All Movies media festival(M.O.A.M.)!Autor: cmgrega
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609. 4Qs with Josh Sathre & Tommy O’Rourke
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36:13What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Tommy O’Rourke and Josh Sathree had their theatrical premiere of the episode “Hairy Herb” of their comedy series, “Barney & Herb,” at Sherman Oaks Film Festival 2023. Their screening and Q&A at the festival were…
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608. Josh Sathre & Tommy O’Rourke “Barney & Herb”
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1:54:35Welcome back for another exciting Filmmakers chat! I met Tommy O’Rourke and Josh Sathree when we held the theatrical premiere of the episode “Hairy Herb” of their series, “Barney & Herb,” at Sherman Oaks Film Festival 2023. Thanks to some pre-fest emails, I wasn’t too surprised when their presents, screening and Q&A at the festival were extremely f…
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What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Filmmaker JB Singh Ghuman, Jr. provided the main attraction at our Film Invasion Los Angeles 2025 Opening Night Gala’s VR Pavillion by presenting, “paSSive poWer.” It was described as, “a sonic visual 8K 4D 360 …
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Train Dreams (2025), Peter Hujar’s Day (2025), Cooley High (1975)
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6:40Send us a text Indie Film Weekly Episode 47: Train Dreams (2025), Peter Hujar’s Day (2025), Cooley High (1975) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to revisit or see fo…
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IFH 827: Turning a Script into a Movie: The Indie Filmmaking Story of Jamie Buckner
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1:11:36Jamie Buckner’s filmmaking journey is one built on passion, persistence, and pure creative drive. After exploring careers in music, architecture, and art, he realized filmmaking combined everything he loved into one pursuit. Starting as a production assistant, Jamie worked his way through Hollywood’s ranks on major films like Seabiscuit, The Depart…
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Grega and Macke talk about the depression and grind of filmmaking and the importance of pushing forward regardless.Autor: cmgrega
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How We’re Finding Investors (Without Pitching) + The Real Indie Bottleneck
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47:13Season 3 of Truly Independent is here—supported by the Help Them See Foundation, a nonprofit backing feature films that inspire faith, hope, and connection. Learn more or get involved: https://helpthemseefoundation.org In this episode, Garrett Batty and co-host Darren Smith catch up after a festival road trip (Newport Beach, AFI, Austin) and break …
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606. JB Singh Ghuman, Jr. “paSSive poWer”
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1:29:17Welcome back, Listeners! Meeting filmmaker JB Singh Ghuman, Jr. was definitely one of the highlights of Film Invasion Los Angeles 2025. JB provided the main attraction at our Opening Night Gala’s VR Pavillion by presenting, “paSSive poWer,” described as, “a sonic visual 8K 4D 360 VR collaborative experience.” As you can imagine I am super busy at t…
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What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Joel Benjamin created the Immersive Film “Max Q,” one of the highlights of the VR Pavilion at Film Invasion Los Angeles 2025, and took home the Grand Jury Award for Best Immersive Short! Seeing the array of grea…
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A Wonderful Wednesday to You All! Joel Benjamin created the Immersive Film “Max Q,” one of the highlights of the VR Pavilion at Film Invasion Los Angeles 2025. In fact, Joel took home the Grand Jury Award for Best Immersive Short! I am always too busy at our festival’s Opening Night Gala to get a chance to watch the Immersive Films up in the VR Pav…
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Stitch Head (2025), Depeche Mode: M (2025), Hercules in New York (1970)
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7:37Send us a text Indie Film Weekly Episode 46: Stitch Head (2025), Depeche Mode: M (2025), Hercules in New York (1970) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to revisit or …
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IFH 826: How to Turn a Script Into a Movie Without Hollywood’s Help with Chris Jay
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1:19:32Chris Jay, once a touring musician with the rock band Army of Freshmen, found a new creative path when the music industry shifted and opportunities dried up. Instead of giving up, he and his bandmate Aaron Goldberg turned to filmmaking, writing and producing their first feature, The Bet. Without studio backing or formal film education, the duo lear…
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Interview with Christopher Bickel, director of PATER NOSTER AND THE MISSION OF LIGHT.Autor: cmgrega
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S3 E09 | How Screenwriters Survive Hollywood and Indie Film | Truly Independent Podcast
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46:32This episode of Truly Independent dives deep into the journey of screenwriter David Plyler, known for Outlaw Trail and Forever Strong. Hosts Garrett Batty and Daren Smith talk with David about his path from LA Film School to working in the indie world, his experiences writing faith-driven and character-centered stories, and what it really takes to …
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What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Johnny Galvan III has had several scripts in previous festivals and returned to Film Invasion Los Angeles in June, but this time with the animated short film “Franks In Hell.” Thanks to its creativity and origin…
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602. Johnny Galvan III “Franks In Hell”
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1:21:37Happy Friday, Film Friends! I’ve got a history with Johnny Galvan III. It started when Johnny’s screenplay “My Brother The Lion” was an Official Selection at Film Invasion Los Angeles in June, 2024. (More on that below.) In December, 2024, Johnny was an Official Selection at Sherman Oaks Film Festival with the screenplay, “For Misty.” When 2025 rol…
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What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Drew Lewis Guerra wrote and directed the film “The Last Light” and we had the honor of hosting its World Premiere at Film Invasion Los Angeles 2025. Drew’s smart, touching and extremely powerful film took home t…
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Shelby Oaks (2025), Boxcutter (2025), Poor Little Rich Girl (1965)
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8:19Send us a text Indie Film Weekly Episode 45: Shelby Oaks (2025), Boxcutter (2025), Poor Little Rich Girl (1965) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to revisit or see f…
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