IndieFilm Insider is a podcast hosted by two filmmakers with the goal of talking to other filmmakers in an effort to learn how they made their work and any lessons they learned from it.
Brando Crawford is an actor, writer, director, and founder of Acting for a Cause, the nonprofit production company behind star-studded live readings featuring notable guests like Florence Pugh, Jacob Elordi, Julia Fox, and many more, all while raising money for charity. He also recently directed 'The Room Returns!', a feature-length reimagining of Tommy Wiseau's cult classic 'The Room' starring Bob Odenkirk, Mike Flanagan, and Greg Sestero.
Watch 'The Room Returns':https://brando20.gumroad.com/l/theroomreturns
Follow Brando:https://www.instagram.com/professorbrando/
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mA8usHsMpG7dyX5w82vNW?si=87d892aa5ae94d1b
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Reach out to us at indiefilminsiderpodcast@gmail.com
IndieFilm Insider is a podcast hosted by two filmmakers who engage in interviews with other creatives to gain insights into their creative processes and the lessons they have acquired through their experiences.
0:00 - Podcast Intro1:07 - Brando Introduction5:05 - Acting For A Cause15:30 - 'The Room Returns' Origin20:38 - The Logistics of Filmmaking22:30 - Filming 'The Room Returns"29:50 - Marketing 33:45 - Casting Bob Odenkirk38:45 - What Kind of Director is Brando?46:10 - Restraints Help Creativity55:10 - What Changed in the Reimagining56:45 - Recontextualizing Art1:02:10 - Outro
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Will Gen-Z Save The Film Industry? | Sam VerMerris
Sam VerMerris is a 19-year-old filmmaker from Michigan. In this episode, we go into detail about the state of indie films, what stories he likes to create, and how Gen-Z has the potential to make major contributions to the film industry.
Follow Sam:https://www.instagram.com/samversea/
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mA8usHsMpG7dyX5w82vNW?si=87d892aa5ae94d1b
Follow Owen: https://www.instagram.com/owencarr.dp/Follow Jake: https://www.instagram.com/jakerossbell/
Reach out to us at indiefilminsiderpodcast@gmail.com
IndieFilm Insider is a podcast hosted by two filmmakers who engage in interviews with other creatives to gain insights into their creative processes and the lessons they have acquired through their experiences.
13 Apr 2026
Will AI Ruin Filmmaking? | Sergio Cilli
Sergio Cilli is a writer, director, and social media content creator who has gone viral for his series, "Will AI Replace Us?" In this episode, we talked with him about the dangers of AI, the strange world of social media, and how the film industry has changed over the last few decades. Follow Sergio: https://www.instagram.com/sergiocilli/ https://sergiocilli.com The Legend of Bro-Man: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/ryansagun/the-legend-of-bro-man https://www.instagram.com/legendofbroman/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mA8usHsMpG7dyX5w82vNW?si=87d892aa5ae94d1b Follow Owen: https://www.instagram.com/owencarr.dp/ Follow Jake: https://www.instagram.com/jakerossbell/ Reach out to us at indiefilminsiderpodcast@gmail.com IndieFilm Insider is a podcast hosted by two filmmakers who engage in interviews with other creatives to gain insights into their creative processes and the lessons they have acquired through their experiences. #indie #film #filmmaking #indiefilm#shortfilm #IFI #indiefilminsider #podcast #IFIPodcast #screenwriting #creative #camera #gear #screenwriter #script #screenplay
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