About Indie Rebel: The Podcast for Independent Filmmakers
Indie Rebel will help guide you through what it really takes to make your own independent films in the current age of filmmaking technology. The information and tips have been battle tested by director Christopher Tempel through the production of five feature length films and countless shorts.
Purchase your copy of "Indie Rebel: A Masterclass in Independent Filmmaking" here: https://tinyurl.com/vpx3epnu
Director Christopher Tempel explains how he built his own free scheduling app to manage actors and film production logistics, offering independent filmmakers a cost-effective solution in this interview.
12 Dec 2025
Casting
Christopher Tempel discusses film casting strategies and recounts anecdotes from his experiences, offering valuable insights for independent filmmakers in this interview.
25 Nov 2025
Interview with Filmmaker Brett Harrison
Filmmaker Brett Harrison discusses his creative process and experiences adapting Shakespeare's Hamlet into a modern film set in Vancouver, in an interview.
13 Aug 2025
Editing Computers
Host Alex Thompson guides independent filmmakers through selecting the ideal editing computer, covering essential software, platforms, and specs.
25 Jul 2025
The Camera
Director Christopher Tempel advises new filmmakers on selecting a camera, explaining essential features and techniques for capturing quality images in this informative episode.
20 Jun 2025
Adventures in Distribution (Where Has the Podcast Been?)
Filmmaker Christopher Tempel explains the podcast's hiatus and shares insights on distributing his new feature film, "Leap: A Tale of the Last Days," in this interview.
14 Mar 2025
The Budget
Today we go over things to consider when budgeting your indie feature film.
7 Mar 2025
Scheduling
In this episode, learn how to breakdown and schedule your indie feature, both by hand and with software.
28 Feb 2025
A Filmmaker's Wife
In this special episode, director Christopher Tempel interviews his wife, Karissa, about what it's like being married to an indie rebel.
21 Feb 2025
Pre-Viz & Planning
In this episode, director Christopher Tempel breaks down his pre-viz process. Learn how to board, exercises to think in terms of shots, software, techniques and and where to get free templates.
14 Feb 2025
Writing the Script
In this episode, director and filmmaker Christopher Tempel shares some of his tips and tricks for writing your first feature script. Includes a comprehensive breakdown of software and why we need it, handling writers block and more!
7 Feb 2025
Crafting a Story
In this episode, writer and director Christopher Tempel breaks down how he takes an idea for a movie and turns it into a story.
31 Jan 2025
How I Made My Most Recent Film
This episode covers the growth and transition from a $600 movie with no equipment to a current film with all the toys and the trials and tribulations you will still face even after producing a couple of feature films.
24 Jan 2025
How I Made My First Feature Film (The $600 Film School)
In this pilot episode, director Christopher Tempel recounts what it took to produce his first feature length film for just $600 in the summer of 2007. He covers the good and the bad in hopes of inspiring you to bring your vision to life.
Filled with behind the scenes stories, tips and hacks to help you make your first movie.
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