Our Goal with Indie Film Podcast is to share all of the mistakes we’ve made in our film making journey, so you can avoid them! We are owners of over 75 rejection letters from film festivals. In spite of producing several well-received films, neither of us has managed to turn our passion into a career. Our continued efforts to follow the advice doled out by the gurus has given us a plethora of experience in nearly every filmmaking role, but also, a negative balance in our bank accounts. Follow us on our journey as we attempt to break into the national film scene, or just incur more debt.
You made the movie. Now how do you get people to actually watch it? In this episode of Indie Film Podcast, we break down how filmmakers can find the right audience for their work, build an online following, and create marketing that gives people a real reason to care.
We talk about audience research, social media strategy, why generic behind-the-scenes posts often miss the mark, and how to figure out what kind of content your viewers actually want to see. We also get into owned audiences, YouTube strategy, follower counts, and why simply uploading your film and hoping the algorithm does the rest usually isn’t enough.
If you’re trying to promote an indie film, grow an audience around your work, or get more people to actually watch what you’ve made, this episode is for you.
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1 Oct 2026
How to Break Into the Film Industry Without “Knowing Someone”
Trying to break into the film industry without the right connections can feel impossible. But is gatekeeping really the problem, or is there more going on?
In this episode, we talk about filmmaker networking, why established film crews keep hiring the same people, how to make yourself useful on set, and what actually helps you build relationships in your local film community.
We also dig into film festival rejection, programming decisions, getting your movie seen, and why even a major festival screening won’t automatically create an audience or distribution opportunity.
If you’re an indie filmmaker trying to get onto better sets, build stronger industry connections, navigate film festivals, or find a bigger audience for your work, this conversation is for you.
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24 Sept 2026
When Your Film Crew Gets Too Small: The Hidden Cost of a Skeleton Crew
How small can your film crew get before saving money starts costing you more? In this episode, we break down what happens when a skeleton crew gets stretched too thin, from bad location sound and rushed lighting to missed art department details, overworked directors, production paperwork problems, and expensive fixes in post.
We also talk about what you can realistically cut on a low-budget film set, what you should never compromise on, and how better pre-production, simpler setups, and smarter scheduling can help a small crew actually work.
If you’re making an indie film with limited money and limited people, this episode is all about finding the line between lean and understaffed.
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