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The Honest Filmmaker

REAL TALK FOR ASPIRING FILMMAKERSAre you wrapping up your film degree or contemplating a career shift into the creative industry? The Honest Filmmaker is your go-to resource for navigating the real-world challenges of micro-budget and indie filmmaking.Hosted by award-winning filmmaker Jim Eaves, the podcast delves into the nitty-gritty of independent film production. From securing funding and managing tight budgets to distribution strategies and building a sustainable career, this is unfiltered

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43:32

How to be a Composer for Minecraft with Crispin Hands

The Honest Filmmaker ·

2025/06/10

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #composer #moviemaking #musiccareer #minecraft Are you interested in becoming a composer? or hearing from a successful one? This week I speak to Crispin Hands; he's a multiple award winning composer, producer, audio director, sound designer and music supervisor for video games , movies and television. He's worked on games like Gears of War, Minecraft Legends and for Disney on the Mirrorverse. This is a really interesting chat if you're interested...

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36:58

Micro Budget Movie Masterclass - Film hub and Tubi -...

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2025/06/03

Send us a text #tubi #filmmaker #filmhub #microbudget Ready for a Micro-Budget Movie Masterclass? This week’s guest, Jason Park, is a true indie filmmaking powerhouse. He’s made and released multiple feature films—often appearing in them—and takes on nearly every role in production and post. In our conversation, we dive into topics like self-distribution, generating ad revenue through YouTube, and smart strategies for marketing your films. Whether you’re working on your first feature or alre...

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26:53

How to Start Making your Micro Budget Feature with...

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2025/05/27

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #film #indiefilm #microbudget I usually talk to filmmakers at the end of their journey, when the film has been shot and released, but this week I thought it would be interesting to chat to two filmmakers at the very beginning of their journey. So I spoke to Andrew Klaus-Vineyard and Daniel Talbott who are about to shoot a feature documentary. Andrew has made a bunch of short films and Daniel has a background in theatre and screenwriting on big shows lik...

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31:08

How to get a Famous Actor in your £30k Micro Budget...

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2025/05/20

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #film #indiefilm #microbudget Do you want to know what it takes to make your first feature film and get it released? Well I spoke to Mitchell Holliday and he's done just that with his debut film Murder Ballads: How to Make it in Rock 'n' Roll starring Simon Callow. We talked about how he put the film together, how he convinced award winning actor Simon Callow to appear in the film and how he handled the sales and distribution process. He also told me ab...

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36:19

Funding, Filming & Finding an Audience - Micro Budget...

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2025/05/13

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #microbudget #filmmaking This week on the podcast I chat to filmmaker Jake C. Young about his movies, how he funded them through Indiegogo, working with what you have and how he handled sales and distribution. He also told me about how he managed to release his film on Blu-ray through Makeflix. Find out more about Jake and his movies: https://www.instagram.com/jakecyoung_official/ Check out the re-release of Jim's first solo dir...

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24:46

How to have an Acting Career in L.A. with Kerstin...

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2025/05/06

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #acting #moviemaking This week on the podcast, I’m joined by the incredibly dynamic Kerstin Schultze — fitness guru, trainer, actor, and performer. Kerstin’s journey began in competitive athletics, representing Germany in the Junior Olympics. After moving to the U.S., she transitioned into acting, landing roles that showcase both her physicality and charisma. Most recently, she appeared in a featured role on The Righteous Gemstones alongside Danny McBri...

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46:14

Indie Film Marketing Masterclass with Jim Fredrick

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2025/04/29

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #moviemaking #filmmakerscommunity This week I’m joined by film Marketing Guru Jim Fredrick whose incredible body of work includes Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Fantastic Beasts. Jim’s career spans some of the biggest blockbuster franchises, and in our conversation, he shares his insights on everything from cutting an unforgettable trailer to marketing your movie when you don’t have a studio-sized budget. We also dive into practical adv...

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31:44

How to sell your film direct to Distributors with...

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2025/04/22

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #filmmakerscommunity How do you get your independent film into cinemas without a sales agent? In this episode, filmmaker Marc Marriottreveals how he sold his debut feature Tokyo Cowboy directly to distributors—landing theatrical releases in both the U.S. and Japan. Marc takes us through his filmmaking journey, from working under iconic Japanese director Yoji Yamada, to creating a bilingual comedy/drama that blends cultures and language. H...

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30:44

How to write a Kurt Cobain Biography with Kelly Catlin

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2025/04/15

Send us a text#podcast #nirvana #creative #writingcommunity Have you ever wondered if you could write a book, maybe a biography? Well I spoke to Kelly Catlin who did just that. Inspired by a family tragedy she decided to write a book about Kurt Cobain and wrote "Kurt Cobain - Forever in Bloom". Her book, Kurt Cobain: Forever in Bloom, offers a fresh and sensitive take on one of music’s most iconic and misunderstood figures.Whether you’re a Nirvana fan, an aspiring biographer, or just

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50:54

How to Make a Feature Film for $10,000 with Sean &...

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2025/04/08

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #filmmakerscommunity This Week on the Podcast: Making Feature Films for Under $10K with Sean and Taylor King On this episode, I sit down with father-son filmmaking duo Sean and Taylor King, who have been consistently creating feature films on micro-budgets of under $10,000. Since starting in 2015, they’ve developed a streamlined production process that allows them to quickly move from one project to the next — and they’re currently working ...

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18:59

How to get your Debut Feature Film into Cinemas

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2025/04/01

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #movieproduction Is it possible to get your debut feature film into cinemas? This week, I spoke with first-time filmmaker Liam Calvert, who has done exactly that. His debut film, A Night Like This, secured distribution and was recently screened at BFI Flare. Made with the support of Southampton’s film charity, City Eye, his journey offers valuable insight into breaking into the industry. Find out more about 'A Night Like This' ...

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45:44

Getting a Distributor to Fund your Micro Budget Film...

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2025/03/25

Send us a text #moviemaking #indiefilm #movieproduction How to Get a Distributor to Fund Your Movie – Insights from Filmmaker Joseph Mbah How do you get a distributor to fund your micro-budget movie? I sat down with filmmaker Joseph Mbah to find out. Joseph has navigated the ups and downs of independent filmmaking. After a tough experience with sales and distribution on his first feature, he refined his approach. Now, he secures funding from private investors and even gets distributors ...

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35:43

How to be a Controversial Filmmaker with Uwe Boll

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2025/03/18

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #podcast #moviemaking When it comes to controversial filmmakers in the indie film world, one name always stands out—German director Uwe Boll. Known for his extensive filmography, Boll gained fame (and infamy) for his video game adaptations and provocative storytelling. Most recently, he wrapped filming The Dark Knight starring Armie Hammer. I sat down with Boll to discuss the controversy surrounding his films, how he deals with criticism, and his appr...

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42:40

Can You Finance an Indie Film Using Cryptocurrency?...

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2025/03/11

Send us a text #CryptoFilmFunding #IndieFilmFinance #BlockchainHollywood Can You Finance an Indie Film Using Cryptocurrency? Here's How One Filmmaker Did It; With countless filmmakers struggling to secure funding, could cryptocurrency be the game-changer indie cinema needs? To find out, I sat down with filmmaker Stuart Daly, who successfully leveraged crypto to finance his feature film. Stuart began his career as an actor, working on big-budget productions, before diving deep into the world...

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25:15

Packaging your film for Investors with Rosa Camero

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2025/03/04

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmfinance #filmmakerscommunity In this episode of The Honest Filmmaker Podcast, Jim sits down with Rosa Camero, a film producer and consultant who knows the ins and outs of securing funding for indie films. With years of experience helping filmmakers package their projects for investors, Rosa breaks down exactly what makes an investment package stand out. She dives into the key elements of a strong pitch deck, the importance of market research (inclu...

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37:17

What Wedding Videos taught me about Filmmaking -...

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2025/02/25

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #weddingvideo #moviemaking This week on the podcast I talk to filmmaker and podcaster Victor Hughes. Vic is a freelance filmmaker making his day to day income filming and editing wedding videos commercials and music videos. He also hosts the Psychocinematic podcast where he interviews filmmakers and talks about the process of filmmaking and storytelling. He's recently shot his first short film "Desert Trip". I talked to Vic about what it's like s...

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24:09

The Truth about Film Distribution with Rosa Camero

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2025/02/18

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #distribution #filmmakerscommunity In this episode of The Honest Filmmaker Podcast, Jim chats with film distribution and marketing consultant Rosa Camero. With over 16 years in the industry, Rosa has been part of more than a hundred film releases, including The Twilight Saga, The Impossible, and Divergent. . Rosa shares her insights on common misconceptions about film distribution and the best tools for finding and contacting distributors. She discusses...

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33:22

How to be a Television Director with Jon East

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2025/02/11

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #television #directing This week on the podcast I talk to Television Director Jon East. Jon has an impressive list of credits having director shows like Killing Eve, The Last Kingdom, Lost in Space, Pennyworth and Downtown Abbey. He's worked in the industry for over 40 years in numerous roles, starting as an editor. I talked to Jon about some of the amazing shows he's worked on, what it's like working with show runners and executives, we also t...

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46:04

How to make a Micro Budget Action Indie Feature with...

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2025/02/04

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #moviemaking This week on the podcast I talk to Writer/Director James Couche. James made a bunch of short action films before moving on to his debut feature film Lost Phoenix. It was shot during the Covid Pandemic with a very small crew, small budget, it's an action martial arts movie. I talked to James about the challenges of shooting an action film on a micro budget, we talked about how difficult it was shooting during Covid, the a...

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39:51

From Iconic Movie VFX to Writing & Directing with...

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2025/01/28

Send us a text#filmmaking #filmpodcast #jurassicparkThis week on the podcast I'm talking to Visual Effects Guru and Writer Director John Schlag. Johns been in the industry a long time and has worked on some absolute classic movies like Jurassic Park, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Death Becomes Her, Forest Gump and Star Trek Generations. He's also recently moved into writing and directing his own short films. So I talked to John about some of those classic films, got some inside stories an...

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