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Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast

Indie Film Hustle
Screenwriting
Independent Filmmaking
Indie Filmmaking
Filmmaking
Hollywood
Film Distribution
Networking
Crowdfunding
Character Development
Storytelling
Film Industry
Film Production
Acting
Entrepreneurial Filmmaking
Independent Film
The Hatred
Query Letters
Social Media
Sundance Film Festival
Character Arcs

The Indie Film Hustle Podcast is your #1 source for how to hack the film business and indie film world! The show is here to help as many indie filmmakers as I could. We wanted to bring the best guests, industry leaders, creative legends, and film business friends to you, the IFH Tribe. Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning Writer/Director Oliver Stone, Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black), ... more

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Latest Episodes

Writing a screenplay is easy. Writing one that Hollywood actually wants to read is something entirely different. In this episode, veteran screenplay consultant David Hohl shares decades of experience helping writers transform rough ideas into profess... more

On today's episode, filmmaker Greg Francis shares the incredible journey behind making his first feature film, Poker Night, after spending more than a decade fighting to bring it to the screen. From growing up in Taiwan as the son of missionaries to ... more

Breaking into Hollywood has never followed a single formula, and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman proves that some of the most successful careers begin far outside Los Angeles. After owning a motel and restaurant for fifteen years, Jeanne reinvented herself... more

What starts as a spontaneous idea during a cold morning outside a locked office eventually becomes a life-changing adventure stretching across an entire continent.

In this episode, filmmaker Mark Phillips shares the incredible story behind The Walki... more

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Greg Francis
writer-director
Episode: IFH 864: The Brutal Truth About Getting Your First Film Made with Greg Francis
Jeanne Veillette Bowerman
Editor at Script Magazine; co-founder and moderator of Script Chat
Script Magazine
Episode: IFH 863: How One Tweet Can Change Your Screenwriting Career with Jeanne Veillette Bowerman
Mark Phillips
Star and director of The Walking Fool documentary
The Walking Fool (film)
Episode: IFH 862: The Filmmaker Who Turned Failure Into a Feature Film with Mark Phillips
Hiroshi Katagiri
Special effects makeup artist and filmmaker
Gehenna project
Episode: IFH 861: How a Hollywood Creature Creator Made His First Feature Film with Hiroshi Katagiri
Lane Bishop
Hollywood's Book Whisperer, author of Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence
Vast Entertainment / Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence
Episode: IFH 860: Hollywood’s Book Whisperer Reveals Why Most Scripts Never Sell with Lane Shefter Bishop
Will Keenan
Actor, stuntman, and founder of the St. Babs Church
St. Babs Church / Barbara A. Keenan Foundation
Episode: IFH 859: What James Gunn Taught Me About Success with Will Keenan
Jared Hess
Cinematographer based in Orlando, Florida; experienced with WWE, Bellator, ESPN, and various indie/long-form projects
Freelance Cinematographer
Episode: IFH 858: The Cinematographer’s Secret to Making Actors Trust You with Jared Hess
John Philapavage
Co-director and producer of Barbed Wire City, the unauthorized story of Extreme Championship Wrestling
Barbed Wire City
Episode: IFH 857: The Untold Story of ECW’s Rise & Fall with John Philapavage
Bob Woolsey
Filmmaker, co-creator of Bar of Time Productions
Bar of Time Productions
Episode: IFH 856: How to Make an Indie Film When You Have NO Money with Bob Woolsey & Darren Borrowman

Hosts

Alex Ferrari
Host of the indie filmmaking-focused show; long-time creator and entrepreneur in the indie film space.
Dave Bullis
Guest host on several episodes, brings industry-insider perspectives and practical filmmaking guidance.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 539 ratings
  • Too many ads

    Sometimes the interviews are good but ads are constant and interrupt the interviewee mid sentence constantly. Ridiculous.

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    TeamSG1
    United States3 months ago
  • Informational but annoying

    Honestly there can be good info in here but ads pop up mid sentence! And the episode that finally made me give up is touted as info on LLC’s etc but is actually one ridiculously long commercial for guest’s company. Astounding.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MossATL
    United States3 months ago
  • Good content, but 5 yrs old?

    Just listened to an episode and it feels like Alex has checked out. He built his tribe and has now handed it over to guest hosts. The last ep I listened to was at least 5 years old (they mentioned Hateful 8 as an upcoming movie).

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mass455
    United Statesa year ago
  • Not the same without Alex’s touch

    The podcast has been a great resource for information and learning about filmmaking, but sadly not having Alex Ferrari on at the helm conducting the interview has been lamentable.

    Having a special host in Dave Bullis can only do so much, he should be given the reigns and rebrand the show to his liking.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Nmeskto
    United Statesa year ago
  • Superb episode

    We’ve recently finished our first short film. I’ve read the book and got the T-shirt but this episode was wonderfully honest and full of important and current tips going forward. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SimsUAV
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Ads and pacing divide listeners, with some calling for fewer interruptions.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

IFH 863: How One Tweet Can Change Your Screenwriting Career with Jeanne Veillette Bowerman
Q: Does one page of a script equal one page on screen?
Typically yes, with about one minute of screen time per page, though it varies with direction and on-screen content.
IFH 861: How a Hollywood Creature Creator Made His First Feature Film with Hiroshi Katagiri
Q: What are your plans for Gehenna's release?
I aim for a theatrical release first, using Kickstarter to build momentum and funding; if a distributor comes on board, they would fund but also take control, so the plan is to make a great film first and then seek distribution.
IFH 861: How a Hollywood Creature Creator Made His First Feature Film with Hiroshi Katagiri
Q: Did you crowdfund Pulse, Crayon, and Hindsight?
No, all three were funded with my own money, roughly $3,000 in total, with most effects provided by friends and collaborators and minimal upfront costs.
IFH 861: How a Hollywood Creature Creator Made His First Feature Film with Hiroshi Katagiri
Q: How did you get started in the film industry?
I started after moving to Los Angeles, studying makeup effects, interning at a studio, and gradually building my portfolio while taking on projects that allowed me to learn through hands-on work.
IFH 860: Hollywood’s Book Whisperer Reveals Why Most Scripts Never Sell with Lane Shefter Bishop
Q: What makes a log line effective in practice?
Specificity and high stakes that reveal what makes the project unique, avoiding generic 'this movie meets that movie' formulas.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Indie Film Hustle®

What is Indie Film Hustle® about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, industry-focused show that features indie filmmakers, producers, and distribution experts sharing real-world strategies for crowdfunding, pre-production planning, distribution, and building a sustainable film career on a micro-budget. Episodes frequently explore crowdfunding campaigns, festival and distribution tactics, legal and business structures, and the realities of breaking into LA or other markets. Notable strengths include unvarnished storytelling from hands-on practitioners, a track record of high-profile indie guests, and actionable insights for navigating the film business in today's landscape. A recurring edge is the emphasis on community, mentorship, and the “filmmaker entrepreneur” mindset, making it valuable for ... more

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4. Hiroshi Katagiri
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6. Will Keenan
7. Jared Hess
8. John Philapavage

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