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Indie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival

Summary: Indie Film Hustle is dedicated to showing you how to hack 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, producing, film business, screenwriting, movie scripts, film distribution, VOD, VHX, iTunes distribution, DIY filmmaking stuff, short films, feature films, web series and much more in this podcast, all in an effort for you to survive and thrive in the jungles of the film business. Head over to http://www.indiefilmhustle.com and join the film tribe that shows you stuff they don't teach you in film school. GO MAKE YOUR FILM!

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 IFH 079: From Micro Budget to Million Dollar Budget Films with Christian Sesma | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

From Micro Budget to Million Dollar Budget Films with Christian Sesma Many indie filmmakers dream of going from micro budget to million dollar budget films. Well my friends on this weeks episode I’ve got a guy who not only did exactly that but also had fun doing it. Christian Sesma is a indie film writer/director based in Palm Spring, CA. I’ve know Christian for probably over 10 years now and I’ve watched him grow from a small $15,000 horror film (On Bloody Sunday) to his latest action blood fest Vigilante Diaries starring Paul Sloan, Michael Madsen, Michael Jai White, Jason Mewes and UFC legend Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson. Take a look at the trailer below. Vigilante Diaries will hit select theaters and be available on iTunes on June 24, 2016. Synopsis: Jason Mewes of CLERKS and JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK stars as an in-your-face filmmaker known for his web videos of an urban avenger known only as ‘The Vigilante’ (Paul Sloan). But when The Vigilante terminates a creep with deep connections, it’ll trigger a live-feed bloodbath between the Armenian mob, Mexican cartels, a rogue team of Special Forces commandos, and an international black ops conspiracy that’s about to make things very personal. UFC legend Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, Michael Jai White (BLACK DYNAMITE), Jaqueline Lord (MERCENARY FOR JUSTICE), WWE star Sal ‘Chavo’ Guerrero, Jr., James Russo (DJANGO UNCHAINED) and Michael Madsen (THE HATEFUL EIGHT) co-star in this explosive throwback packed with badass swagger, hardcore firepower and bone-crunching action. I wanted to pick his brain and share his unique journey with the IFH Tribe. Enjoy this one, it’s a blast! Right click here to download the MP3 LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE * Christian Sesma – Official Site * Christian Sesma – IMDB * Vigilante Diaries – Purchase or Rent on iTunes * Indie Film Hustle’s FULL ACCESS Membership * THIS IS MEG Launch Team * FreeFilmBook.com (Your FREE Audio Book) * IFH’s Online Film School * Six Secrets to get into Film Festivals for FREE! Action Items: * Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes,  Stitcher, Soundcloud or via RSS. If you like From Micro Budget to Million Dollar Budget Films with Christian Sesma, then click below: Werner Herzog Masterclass

 Best Film Festival Submission Practices – Film Festival Hacks Podcast: 003 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:21

Film Festival Hacks Podcast: Best Film Festival Submission Practices Our third episode is the second part of our discussion of Withoutabox and FilmFreeway, the two most commonly used film festival submissions platforms. We talk about some of the best practices for using both platforms, including the importance of strong still images from your film, the dark art of writing a film synopsis, and what exactly you should put in your submission’s cover letter. Better yet, you’ll hear how these things can affect a festival programmer’s thinking. Our conversation also covers the larger question of film submissions as a marketing exercise. We discuss the reasons that the submissions game is much like a sales process, with festival programmers (and their audiences) as customers for your product. We’ll explain the basics of the marketing elements you’ll need for festivals as well as for selling your film to general audiences later on, laying out which assets you’ll need as well as what should be in them. From trailers to web sites to poster art, this episode runs the gamut of marketing materials you should have for your film in these early stages of its life. Right click here to download the MP3 LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE * Film Freeway * Withoutabox * Find Chris @ filmfestivalsecrets.com * Film Festival Hacks Course: How to Submit Your Film Like a Pro  * IFH 046: Film Festival Hacks: Secrets on How to Get Your Film Accepted * IFH Online Film School – 30% OFF Discount * FreeFilmBook.com (Your FREE Filmmaking Audio Book) * Six Secrets to get into Film Festivals for FREE! Action Items: * Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes,  Stitcher, Soundcloud or via RSS. If you like Secrets on How to Submit to Film Festivals, then click below: How to Create Multiple Revenue Streams for Your Indie Film Enjoyed “Secrets on How to Submit to Film Festivals” Please share it in your social networks (Facebook, Twitter, email etc) by using social media buttons at the side or bottom of the blog. Or post to your blog and anywhere else you feel it would be a good fit. Thanks. I welcome thoughts and remarks on ANY of the content above in the comments section below… Get Social with Indie Film Hustle: Facebook: Indie Film Hustle Twitter: @indiefilmhustle 

 IFH 078: Follow Your Passion, No Matter What! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:40

Follow Your Passion, No Matter What! This is a special episode of the podcast guys. I recently had a good friend of mine pass, Allan Wertheim. He was a legendary First Assistant Director and Unit Production Manager. Allan and I worked together almost 20 years ago on one of my first directing gigs.  This is by far the most difficult project I have ever worked on and Allan was kind enough to mentor me and protect me from the siutation. He passed a few days ago at the age of 72 and my friend left it all on the field. He worked with legendary directors like Martin Scorsese and David Fincher but more importantly lived a happy life with his family. I wanted this episode to spotlight the fact that you can’t leave with the music still inside of you. Take a listen to this special episode. I hope it inspires you a bit. Right click here to download the MP3 LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE * Allan Wertheim – IMDB * Raging Bull * Se7en * Love Story * Saturday Night Fever Action Items: * Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes,  Stitcher, Soundcloud or via RSS. You can learn the essentials of filmmaking, on your own, in two weeks.” – Werner Herzog If you like Follow Your Passion, No Matter What!, then click below: How I Made Over $90,000 Selling my Short Film Enjoyed this post? Please share it in your social networks (Facebook, Twitter, email etc) by using social media buttons at the side or bottom of the blog. Or post to your blog and anywhere else you feel it would be a good fit. Thanks. I welcome thoughts and remarks on ANY of the content above in the comments section below… Get Social with Indie Film Hustle: Facebook: Indie Film Hustle Twitter: @indiefilmhustle  Instagram: @ifilmhustle YouTube: Indie Film Hustle TV Podcast: IFH Podcast Podcast: Film Festival Hacks Podcast

 Decoding WithoutaBox & Film Freeway – Film Festival Hacks Podcast: 002 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:42

Film Festival Hacks Podcast: Decoding WithoutaBox & Film Freeway In this second episode we explore the essential tools of submitting to film festivals. Withoutabox and FilmFreeway are the two most prominent festival submissions platforms online. Although there are a number of prominent festivals that do not accept submissions on these submissions engines, together the sites represent the majority of film festival submissions opportunities. They are major players on the film festival scene and influence not only how festivals accept films for submissions but also how much they charge and how films are promoted. Our overview covers the reasons filmmakers love and hate the submissions platforms, how they are viewed and used by festivals, and the ways that both Withoutabox and FilmFreeway have shaped the festival industry over the last 16 years. Plus we’ll talk about how the platforms help festivals grow and all about the submissions mixup that taught Alex what he has in common with Winnie from “The Wonder Years.” Right click here to download the MP3 LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE * Film Freeway * Withoutabox * Find Chris @ filmfestivalsecrets.com * Film Festival Hacks Course: How to Submit Your Film Like a Pro  * IFH 046: Film Festival Hacks: Secrets on How to Get Your Film Accepted * IFH Online Film School – 30% OFF Discount * FreeFilmBook.com (Your FREE Filmmaking Audio Book) * Six Secrets to get into Film Festivals for FREE! Action Items: * Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes,  Stitcher, Soundcloud or via RSS. If you like Secrets on How to Submit to Film Festivals, then click below: How to Create Multiple Revenue Streams for Your Indie Film Enjoyed “Secrets on How to Submit to Film Festivals” Please share it in your social networks (Facebook, Twitter, email etc) by using social media buttons at the side or bottom of the blog. Or post to your blog and anywhere else you feel it would be a good fit. Thanks. I welcome thoughts and remarks on ANY of the content above in the comments section below… Get Social with Indie Film Hustle: Facebook: Indie Film Hustle Twitter: @indiefilmhustle  Instagram: @ifilmhustle YouTube: 

 IFH 077: Acting & the Art of Being Yourself with Adrian Martinez | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:13:01

Acting & the Art of Being Yourself with Adrian Martinez Being yourself in any situation in life is hard for many people. Actors do make a living playing other people but the art of being comfortable in your own skin is a lesson we can all learn. I invited on the show Adrian Martinez, a actor, writer, producer, and soon-to-be-director, with nearly 100 film and TV credits. Adrian’s career began as a high school track star on NBC’s “Unsolved Mysteries“. Some in casting have called Adrian, “the sidekick to the stars,” as evidenced by his recent sidekick trifecta– Will Smith’s sidekick in Warner Bros’ “Focus,” Ben Stiller’s sidekick in his Fox remake of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” Will Ferrell’s sidekick in Lionsgate’s “Casa de mi Padre,” to name a few. Mr. Martinez’s TV work includes over forty guest spots, including a recurring guest star in CBS’ “A Gifted Man,” opposite Patrick Wilson, FX’s “Louie” opposite Louis CK, HBO’s “Flight of the Conchords,” “Sex and the City,” and is recurring on Comedy Central’s “Inside Amy Schumer.“ Adrian is currently making his directorial debut with the film “iCreep,” through his production company, Paloma Pictures. I wanted have Adrian Martinez on the show to see if he would share some of his secret sauce for maintaining such a long and successful career…and he did. Whether your an actor, director, writer, or artist the knowledge bombs Adrian drops are massive. BTW, this happens to be one of the funniest episodes I’ve ever done. Adrian is not only generous with his knowledge but he’s FUNNY AS HELL! Enjoy. Right click here to download the MP3 LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE * Adrian Martinez – Official Site * Indie Film Hustle’s FULL ACCESS Membership * THIS IS MEG Launch Team * FreeFilmBook.com (Your FREE Audio Book) * IFH’s Online Film School * Six Secrets to get into Film Festivals for FREE! Action Items: * Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes,  Stitcher, Soundcloud or via RSS. If you like Acting & the Art of Being Yourself with Adrian Martinez, then click below: Yancey Arias – How to Make It as a Working Actor

 IFH 076: How to Blaze Your Own Path in the Film Industry | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:59

How to Blaze Your Own Path in the Film Industry Have you been banging your head against the wall trying to figure out what you need to do to break into the film industry? Me too. This episode  is dedicated to all the indie filmmakers out there trying to make a living as a filmmaker. After studying so many success stories of directors, writers, producers, and actors who finally broke through and made it into the exclusive party I found one common denominator among every single one of them. I discuss that truth and make a major announcement to the Indie Film Hustle Tribe about what I’ll be doing over the next year and how it applies to the topic of “Blazing Your Own Path in the Film Industry.” If your a bit lost or just keep running into walls trying to make it as a filmmaker then this is the podcast you need to listen to. I hope you find some value in it. Good luck! Right click here to download the MP3 LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE * VideoBlocks (Stock Footage – IFH Discount) * Indie Film Hustle’s FULL ACCESS Membership * THIS IS MEG Launch Team * Jill Michele-Mélean * IFH Online Film School – 30% OFF Discount * IFH 069: Michael Polish – How to Make Money Selling a No Budget DSLR Indie Film * For Lovers Only * FreeFilmBook.com (Your FREE Audio Book) * Six Secrets to get into Film Festivals for FREE! Action Items: * Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes,  Stitcher, Soundcloud or via RSS. If you like IFH 076: How to Blaze Your Own Path in the Film Industry, then click below: How I Made Over $90,000 Selling my Short Film Enjoyed “How to Blaze Your Own Path in the Film Industry” Please share it in your social networks (Facebook, Twitter, email etc) by using social media buttons at the side or bottom of the blog. Or post to your blog and anywhere else you feel it would be a good fit. Thanks. I welcome thoughts and remarks on ANY of the content above in the comments section below… Get Social with Indie Film Hustle: Facebook: Indie Film Hustle Twitter: @indiefilmhustle  Instagram: 

 Secrets on How to Submit to Film Festivals – Film Festival Hacks Podcast: 001 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:22

Film Festival Hacks Podcast: Secrets on How to Submit to Film Festivals This is it! The inaugural episode of Film Festival Hacks, the podcast that explores the festival circuit “from both sides of the badge.” Alex Ferrari is an award winning filmmaker with nearly 600 international film festivals under his belt. He’s joined by Chris Holland, author of Film Festival Secrets: A Handbook for Independent Filmmakers who has worked closely with more than 200 film festivals including Sundance, AFI Fest, and SXSW. Together we explore the hidden world of film festival programming and pass along tips that give you that critical edge in the festival submissions game. Getting the most out of your film festival investment takes careful planning ahead. In this first episode we look at what filmmakers can do during the submissions process to make sure they get the best results and how to avoid some common pitfalls. The primary topic of conversation of today’s show is the top 3 things that annoy festival programmers. These are typical mistakes that most festival rookies make, which is why we’re here to teach you the important do’s and don’ts of getting your film in front of these crucial gatekeepers while keeping them in a good mood. They’re the little things that may not seem like a big deal to you but are major annoyances to festival directors. This episode alone will save you hours of frustration and keep you out of the doghouse, so set aside 15 minutes to invest in your festival future. Right click here to download the MP3 LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE * Film Freeway * Withoutabox * Find Chris @ filmfestivalsecrets.com * Film Festival Hacks Course: How to Submit Your Film Like a Pro  * IFH 046: Film Festival Hacks: Secrets on How to Get Your Film Accepted * IFH Online Film School – 30% OFF Discount * FreeFilmBook.com (Your FREE Filmmaking Audio Book) * Six Secrets to get into Film Festivals for FREE! Action Items: * Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes,  Stitcher, Soundcloud or via RSS. If you like Secrets on How to Submit to Film Festivals, then click below: How to Create Multiple Revenue Streams for Your Indie Film Enjoyed “Secrets on How to Submit to Film Festivals” Please share it in your social networks (Facebook, Twitter, email etc) by using social media buttons at the side or bottom of the blog. Or post to your blog and anywhere else you feel it would be a good fit. Thanks.

 IFH 075: What Does It Really Take to Make in Hollywood with Sebastian Twardosz | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:11:13

What Does It Really Take to Make in Hollywood with Sebastian Twardosz Every once in a while we all need to get a gut check. A “gut check” is when some new situation, or in this case knowledge, that tests your belief on what it takes to achieve your goal. I invited Sebastian Twardosz to give us that gut check and lay down some major knowledge bombs on the Indie Film Hustle Tribe. Now Sebastian has been playing the Hollywood game for close to two decades and has ranked up some major experience. Hollywood and the film business in general is a “relationship business“. Here’s what Sebastian said: “Some of you will be successful and some of you will be less successful—it’s a numbers game, but regardless of the stats, you will likely fail if you don’t help each other.” Sebastian Twardosz’s first production job was from 1995-1999 for Tom Cruise and Paula Wagner’s Paramount-based company where he started as an assistant and was promoted to executive, actively participating in the making of Mission Impossible 1-2 and Without Limits. Like many hopefuls wanting to get into the film biz, Sebastian Twardosz started as an agent’s assistant in the motion picture department at ICM. He graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts in 1993. His short film, Silent Rain, received a Student Academy Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as well as the Student Emmy. Sebastian co-produced the independent feature Small Town Saturday Night starring Chris Pine, and he has been an adjunct professor at both UCLA and USC Film Schools teaching about the art and business of film since 2006. He also hosted a weekly show called The Insiders which aims to shed light on the “behind-the-scenes world of Hollywood” for aspiring filmmakers. Sebastian is currently a partner in Circus Road Films, which advises and represents emerging filmmakers. Take a listen to this eye opening interview. Right click here to download the MP3 LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE * VideoBlocks (Stock Footage – IFH Discount) * Official Site * Circus Road Films * The Insiders: YouTube Show * Insiders: The Art & Commerce of Hollywood * Junk * BYOD: Documentary Show * The Right Hook *

 IFH 074: How to Make Money TODAY Selling Your Indie Film with Amazon Video Direct! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:54

How to Make Money TODAY Selling Your Short or Feature Film with Amazon Video Direct! We making money selling your short film, feature film or web series just got a whole lot easier. Amazon.com has thrown it’s hat into the Independent creators VOD ring with the launch of Amazon Video Direct. This move is designed to go head to head with Google’s YouTube for video-ad dollars. as well as going after other juggernauts like Facebook and Vimeo. Amazon Video Direct has four distribution options for its creators. * Filmmakers can make their films available to Prime Video subscribers and receive a per-hour royalty fee * Films or Series can be sold as a subscription through the Streaming Partners Program * Films can be made available for digital rental or purchase * Films can be made available to ALL Amazon customers for free with ads, and filmmaker would receive a 55% share of the ad revenue (exactly as they do on YouTube). Amazon Video Direct will pay filmmaker 50% of the retail price for all rentals, digital purchases and subscription fees. If filmmakers choose Prime Video distribution, creators will earn royalties of 15 cents per hour streamed in the U.S. and 6 cents in other territories under the standard terms. What makes this a game changer is indie filmmakers no longer have to deal with a middle man or distributor to gain access to one of the largest marketplaces in the world. Take a listen to this podcast as I breakdown this amazing new distribution opportunity for indie filmmakers and I go over the technical requirements that are need to upload to Amazon Video Direct. Right click here to download the MP3 LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE * VideoBlocks (Stock Footage – IFH Discount) * AmazonVideoDirect.com * Amazon Video Direct – Video Requirements * Amazon Video Direct – File Formats * IFH Online Film School – 30% OFF Discount * IFH 044: How to Create Multiple Revenue Streams for Your Indie Film * FreeFilmBook.com (Your FREE Audio Book) * Six Secrets to get into Film Festivals for FREE! Action Items: * Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes,  Stitcher, Soundcloud or via RSS. If you like How to Make Money TODAY Selling Your Short or Feature Film!, then click below: How to Create Multiple Revenue Streams for Your Indie Film Enjoyed “How to Make Money TODAY Selling Your Short or Feature Film” Please share it in your social networks (Facebook,

 IFH 073: Film Gear in Cinematography Today with Ernesto Lomeli | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:21:25

Film Gear in Cinematography Today with Ernesto Lomeli Oh, the dilemma! What film gear should I use for my film? Which camera will give me the look I want for my project? What gear can I afford? Well as I’ve said before: “Film gear does not make a movie, the story does. No one ever won Sundance or an Oscar® because they used the latest and greatest film gear. They won because of, you guessed it, story.” With that said choosing the right film gear for your project is important. You need to have the right paint brush and not necessarily the most expensive or newest paint brush to create your opus. I thought it would be interesting to have cinematographer Ernesto Lomeli  on the show. He’s one of the most technical film geeks I know. Ernesto shares a bunch of knowledge bombs with us in this interview and discusses what film gear to get and what you really need to make your project sing! Right click here to download the MP3 LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE * VideoBlocks (Stock Footage – IFH Discount) * Ernesto’s Official Site * Film Lighting Masterclass Course * Cinematography MasterClass Course * IFH Online Film School – 30% OFF Discount * USC Film School’s ONLY On-line Course: Directing the Actor * FreeFilmBook.com (Your FREE Audio Book) * Six Secrets to get into Film Festivals for FREE! Action Items: * Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes,  Stitcher, Soundcloud or via RSS. If you like Film Gear in Cinematography Today with Ernesto Lomeli, then click below: Suki Medencevic ASC & the Art of Cinematography Enjoyed “Film Gear in Cinematography Today with Ernesto Lomeli?” Please share it in your social networks (Facebook, Twitter, email etc) by using social media buttons at the side or bottom of the blog. Or post to your blog and anywhere else you feel it would be a good fit. Thanks. I welcome thoughts and remarks on ANY of the content above in the comments section below… Get Social with Indie Film Hustle: Facebook: Indie Film Hustle Twitter: @indiefilmhus...

 IFH 072: How Marketable is Your Film Idea or Screenplay? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:33

How Marketable is Your Film Idea or Screenplay? So how marketable is your film idea or screenplay? I know so many screenwriters and filmmakers who spend months and sometimes years on an idea that is cool to just themselves. Depending on what you are attempting to achieve with your story, you should always figure out if you idea is marketable or if you have a fighting chance of selling the screenplay or final film. Paul Castro, the writer of the Warner Brothers feature film August Rush (Starring Robin Williams) shares with us his thoughts on how to test and find marketable ideas. You can download the MP3 or watch the video below. Right click here to download the MP3 LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE * IFH’s Online Film School * The MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS OF SCREEN WRITING (Limited Time Discount) * USC ONLY Online Film Course: Directing the Actor with Nina Foch * Film Festival Hacks: Submit Like a Pro Course (50% OFF for a LIMITED TIME ONLY) * FreeFilmBook.com (Your FREE Audio Book) * IFH: Filmmaking Hacks * Six Secrets to get into Film Festivals for FREE! Action Items: * Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes,  Stitcher, Soundcloud or via RSS. If you liked How Marketable is Your Film Idea or Screenplay?, then click below: How to Writer the Million Dollar Screen play with Paul Castro Enjoyed “How Marketable is Your Film Idea or Screenplay?” Please share it in your social networks (Facebook, Twitter, email etc) by using social media buttons at the side or bottom of the blog. Or post to your blog and anywhere else you feel it would be a good fit. Thanks. I welcome thoughts and remarks on ANY of the content above in the comments section below… Get Social with Indie Film Hustle: Facebook: Indie Film Hustle Twitter: @indiefilmhustle  Instagram: @ifilmhustle YouTube: Indie Film Hustle TV Podcast: IFH Podcast Online Film School

 IFH 071: Save the Cat – Screenwriting Story Structure Made Easy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:10:53

Story Structure Made Easy Why would you want to ‘Save the Cat’? If you are a screenwriter or aspiring one you should of heard by now of Blake Snyder’s game changing screenwriting book. In his 20-year career as a film producer and screenwriter, Blake Snyder sold dozens of scripts, including co-writing Blank Check, which became a hit for Disney, and Nuclear Family for Steven Spielberg — both million-dollar sales. Named “one of Hollywood’s most successful spec screenwriters,” Blake sold his last screenplay in 2009. His book, Save the Cat!® The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need, was published in May, 2005, and is now in its 24th printing. When I read this book it really had an impact on my storytelling and screenwriting. Thankful Blake was not done and apparently it was not quite the last book on screenwriting you’ll ever need, as the eagerly awaited sequel, Save the Cat!® Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter’s Guide to Every Story Ever Told, was published in October, 2007 — shooting to #1 in the Screenwriting and Screenplay categories on Amazon.com. Blake’s third book, Save the Cat!® Strikes Back: More Trouble for Screenwriters to Get Into… And Out Of, was published in November, 2009. Blake’s method has become the “secret weapon” of many development executives, managers, and producers for its precise, easy, and honest appraisal of what it takes to write and develop stories that resonate. Save the Cat!® The Last Story Structure Software You’ll Ever Need has codified this method. Blake passed unexpectedly in 2009 but the Save the Cat community carries on Blake’s work. I had the pleasure of interviewing one of Blake’s main pupils Jose Silerio. Jose is carrying the torch of Blake’s work and travels around the world well…saving the cat. Enjoy my informative interview with Jose Silerio. Right click here to download the MP3 LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE * Save the Cat – Official Site * Save the Cat!® The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need * Save the Cat!® Goes to the Movies * Save the Cat!® Strikes Back: More Trouble for Screenwriters to Get into … * The Million Dollar Screenplay * The Million Dollar Business of Screenwriting * Indie Film Hustle’s Private Facebook Group * Six Secrets to get into Film Festivals for FREE! Action Items: * Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes,  Stitcher, Soundcloud or 

 IFH 070: A Filmmaker’s Focus – Podcast Interview with Alex Ferrari | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:02:37

A Filmmaker’s Focus – Podcast Interview with Alex Ferrari So this week I’m doing something different. I occasionally get asked to be guest on other people’s podcasts. In these podcast I go over topics I might not of spoken about on the IFH Podcast in the past so to mix things up, with the permission of the hosts,  I’ll be uploading bonus episodes with these interviews. In my effort to bring you more value I think you’ll enjoy these interviews. First up is my interview with Doc Kennedy from the Filmmaker’s Focus Podcast. This interview was a ton of fun. Let me know what you think in the comments below. Right click here to download the MP3 LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE * Filmmaker’s Focus Podcast * USC ONLY Online Film Course: Directing the Actor with Nina Foch * Film Festival Hacks: Submit Like a Pro Course (50% OFF for a LIMITED TIME ONLY) * How to Make a Feature Film for a $1000 with Mark Duplass * Skillshare (IFH Discount $1 for 90 days) * FreeFilmBook.com (Your FREE Audio Book) * IFH: Filmmaking Hacks * Six Secrets to get into Film Festivals for FREE! Action Items: * Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes,  Stitcher, Soundcloud or via RSS. If you like A Filmmaker’s Focus – Podcast Interview with Alex Ferrari, then click below: How I Made Over $90,000 Selling my Short Film Enjoyed “A Filmmaker’s Focus – Podcast Interview with Alex Ferrari” Please share it in your social networks (Facebook, Twitter, email etc) by using social media buttons at the side or bottom of the blog. Or post to your blog and anywhere else you feel it would be a good fit. Thanks. I welcome thoughts and remarks on ANY of the content above in the comments section below… Get Social with Indie Film Hustle: Facebook: Indie Film Hustle Twitter: @indiefilmhustle  Instagram: @ifilmhustle YouTube: Indie Film Hustle TV Podcast:

 IFH 069: Michael Polish – How to Make Money Selling a No Budget DSLR Indie Film | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Michael Polish: How to Make Money Selling a No Budget DSLR Indie Film I’m always looking for indie filmmaking models to study. I like to analyze how other filmmakers make successful indie films while doing through a new DIY method, self distributing their film or achieving critical and fan respect for their work. Well I found a film that checks all the boxes, For Lovers Only create by the Polish Brothers, Michael and Mark Polish (more on that film later). These filmmakers have been making films, on their terms, for over a decade now. Since premiering at Sundance with their debut feature, 1999’s Twin Falls Idaho, the brothers have remained steadfast in their commitment to creating personal, character-driven films. Michael Polish has created a filmography of critically-acclaimed features, including the karaoke-themed Jackpot (2001), the self-financed period piece Northfork (2003) and the sci-fi drama The Astronaut Farmer (2006). Yet the polish brothers have always maintained a collaborative—as opposed to competitive—spirit when it comes to finding success in Hollywood In 2005, he and his brother published the must read book The Declaration of Independent Filmmaking: An Insider’s Guide to Making Movies Outside of Hollywood, a how-to guide for first-time filmmakers. How to Make $500,000 on a DSLR Feature Film How does one make money shooting a feature film on a DSLR? The film in question came from a screenplay that Mark Polish wrote more than a decade ago called For Lovers Only, about an American photographer who runs into an old flame while on assignment in Paris. The film follows the rekindled lovers around Paris, France in a series of quiet vignettes that gradually reveal more about the complications in the couples’ lives. Related: DSLR Video Tips: How to Make Your DSLR Film or Video Look More Cinematic Inspired by the guerilla style of the French New Wave filmmakers of yesteryear, Mark and Michael Polish came up with a simple plan: they’d fly over to France with only a Canon 5D Mark II camera (which they already owned) and one actress (Castle star Stana Katic) in tow and just go out and shoot feature film. Oh did I mention it was in black and white? With no budget to speak of they went out into Paris and captured it’s stunning beauty for f...

 IFH 068: Do You Need a Movie Star to Sell Your Indie Film? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:51

Do You Need a Movie Star to Sell Your Indie Film? Being in post production for over 20 years, many films have walked through my doors. Some with huge movie stars that go nowhere and other with no stars that win Sundance. The question is do you really need a movie star in your independent film to be able to sell it? The answer is yes…and no. I layout specifics on when and if you need star power in your film and I discuss what the new definition of star power is today. The times they are a changing my indie film hustlers and if you don’t change with them you’ll be left behind. Take a listen and let me know what you thin in the comments below. Right click here to download the MP3 LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE * How to Make a Feature Film for a $1000 with Mark Duplass * How to Shoot and Sell SIX Features in a Year with Joe Swanberg * USC Film School’s ONLY On-line Course: Directing the Actor * FreeFilmBook.com (Your FREE Audio Book) * Six Secrets to get into Film Festivals for FREE! Action Items: * Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes,  Stitcher, Soundcloud or via RSS. If you like Do You Need a Movie Star to Sell Your Indie Film?, then click below: How to Shoot an Award Winning Feature on an iPhone with Sean Baker Enjoyed “Do You Need a Movie Star to Sell Your Indie Film?” Please share it in your social networks (Facebook, Twitter, email etc) by using social media buttons at the side or bottom of the blog. Or post to your blog and anywhere else you feel it would be a good fit. Thanks. I welcome thoughts and remarks on ANY of the content above in the comments section below… Get Social with Indie Film Hustle: Facebook: Indie Film Hustle Twitter: @indiefilmhustle  Instagram: @ifilmhustle YouTube: Indie Film Hustle TV Podcast: IFH Podcast IFH: Filmmaking Hacks

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