
A weekly podcast highlighting the creators of independent film and the business behind it. Hosted by Ben Duchek.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 175 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Visual ArtsTV & FilmFilm InterviewsArts | |||

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Happy third anniversary to the pod and I'm so happy to be spending it with Irish filmmaker -- and award-winning ad maker -- Gar O'Rourke.
When people ask about the podcast, the usual first question is, what are your fa... more
Every Sunday, I'll post a quick video -- and podcast -- about an indie film from at least a year ago. Today's film: PAYING FOR IT (2024)
Director: Sook-Yin Lee
Story by: Chester Brown
Stars: Emily Lê; Andrea Werhun; Dan Beirne
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When an i... more
I love Minnesota; in fact, on June 29th, there I'll be, beside one of its 10,000 lakes, ready for America's 250th birthday. (It's the best place to spend the Fourth.)
It's also a great place for filmmaking so I talk about that with deputy director o... more
I conclude Tribeca special coverage with one of my favorite films at the festival, CAITY (2026). To say Lindsay Calleran has been through some things to get her debut feature made is underselling it by a lot. Please read this First Person IndieWire a... more
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First Time Go is a great podcast for those unfamiliar with filmmaking to gain an appreciation of the art form. The host has a natural rapport with guests as they have candid conversations on the behind the scenes of filmmaking. Highly recommend.
As someone who typically doesn't venture into independent films, Ben's podcast keeps me thoroughly engaged with his insightful questions and fascinating guests. I'm eagerly anticipating the evolution of this podcast and the introduction of new guests each week. It's a five-star experience that leaves me ready for more!
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