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Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast

Independent Filmmaker Josh Stifter of Flush Studios and the Robert Rodriguez"s series "Rebel with a Crew," sits down and speaks with indie filmmakers about life in independent filmmaking, the creative process, and making it in the crazy film business of low-budget film.Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network (www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com)

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Season 6 Episode 16: LIGHTING, BLOCKING, AND FRAMING...

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

2025/12/22

🎬 Welcome back, Rebels!In this episode of Low-Budget Rebels, we’re digging into one of the most defining — and often most misunderstood — aspects of filmmaking: how your movie looks like your movie. From lighting choices to blocking to camera framing, every decision shapes the emotional language of your story. And when you’re working on a small budget, those decisions matter even more. This week’s guests break down how they craft their visual style in ways that are practical, personal, and deeply

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77:29

Season 6 Episode 15: CRAFTING CHARACTERS ON A BUDGET...

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

2025/12/14

🎬 Welcome back, Rebels!Today’s episode of Low-Budget Rebels explores one of the most essential, and deceptively challenging, parts of filmmaking: crafting characters who feel real, grounded, and unforgettable… all without the luxury of big budgets. When you don’t have massive sets, expensive wardrobe, or endless rehearsal time, your characters need to come alive through intention, collaboration, and creativity. And for indie filmmakers, that constraint can actually become a superpower.Our guests

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71:55

Season 6 Episode 14: FESTIVALS AND SELF-DISTRIBUTION...

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

2025/12/08

🎬 Welcome back, Rebels! Today’s episode of Low-Budget Rebels tackles one of the biggest, most confusing, and most career-defining decisions indie filmmakers face: What the hell do you do with your movie once it’s finished? Do you take the festival route and hope the right people notice? Or do you skip the gatekeepers entirely and push your film straight to the audience that actually wants it? There isn’t a universal “correct” answer — but there are smart ways to evaluate your options. And today’s

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75:10

Season 6 Episode 13: Building Your Film Family –...

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

2025/12/02

🎬 Welcome back, Rebels!In this episode of Low-Budget Rebels, we’re exploring one of the most essential — and most personal — parts of indie filmmaking: building your film family. Cameras, lights, gear… those things matter. But nothing shapes a movie more than the people you choose to make it with. Your cast. Your crew. Your collaborators. Your circle.This week, we’re breaking down what it really takes to create a trusted, long-term team and how to nurture those relationships so your film family

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78:00

Season 6 Episode 12: Finding the Magic: Improvisation...

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

2025/11/24

🎬 Welcome back, Rebels!In this episode of Low-Budget Rebels, we’re diving into one of the most unpredictable — and genuinely exhilarating — parts of indie filmmaking: improvisation on set. Scripts are the backbone of any movie, but once you’re on location with your cast, crew, props, chaos, and surprises… the real magic often comes from the unexpected. This week’s guests break down how they use improvisation as a tool — not to lose control of a scene, but to elevate it.We kick things off with Mitch

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81:46

Season 6 Episode 11: Turning One Film into the Next –...

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2025/11/19

🎬 Welcome back, Rebels!In this episode of Low-Budget Rebels, we’re digging into one of the toughest challenges indie filmmakers face: keeping the spark alive. Finishing a movie is a huge accomplishment — but what happens next? How do you refill the creative tank, carry momentum into the next project, and keep building a body of work without burning out? This week’s guests share the honest, practical, and personal ways they turn one film into the next.We kick things off with Traci and Jon Russell

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74:11

Season 6 Episode 10: Finding the Shot - Crafting...

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

2025/10/19

🎬 Welcome back, Rebels!In this episode of Low-Budget Rebels, we’re diving into one of the most essential — and often overlooked — parts of indie filmmaking: finding the shot. Whether you’re working with a full crew or flying solo, every decision behind the camera shapes the story you’re telling. This week’s guests share how planning, collaboration, and spontaneity all come together to create the visual language of a film.We start with Max Remmler, director of 4 Clones Alone, who breaks down the

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84:21

Season 6 Episode 9: Marketing Beyond Social Media –...

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2025/10/13

🎬 New Low-Budget Rebels Episode: The Art of Marketing Your Indie FilmHey Rebels!In this week’s episode, I’m joined by some amazing filmmakers to dig deep into one of the hardest parts of indie filmmaking — getting people to actually watch your movie.• Traci and Jon Russell Cring talk about how filmmakers can get creative with marketing, involve their audiences in promotion, and use their unique voice as a selling point to build real connections and get people out to screenings.• Max Remmler dives

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63:44

Season 6 Episode 8: Building An Audience Before and...

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2025/10/06

🎬 Welcome back, Rebels!In this episode of Low-Budget Rebels, we’re digging into one of the most crucial — and often overlooked — parts of filmmaking: building your audience. Making a great film is only half the battle; finding the people who’ll connect with it, share it, and keep you creating is the real challenge. Today’s guests open up about how they discovered their audiences, how their expectations changed once the film was finished, and how that process shapes what they make next.First up, I

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78:12

Season 6 Episode 7: Finding the Film in the Edit

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2025/09/17

Welcome back, Rebels!In this episode of Low-Budget Rebels, we’re digging into one of the most transformative stages of filmmaking: editing. When you finally sit down with your footage, the real story emerges — tone, pace, and emotion all come together in the cut. Today’s guests share how they approach the edit as both a creative playground and a problem-solving tool, shaping their films into their strongest possible versions.First up, I talk with Jason Zink, filmmaker behind Looky-Loo, about the

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67:46

Season 6 Episode 6: Working Fast and Smart - The Art...

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2025/09/08

Welcome back, Rebels!In this episode of Low-Budget Rebels, we’re diving into one of the most crucial parts of indie filmmaking: working fast and smart on set. When time and money are tight, preparation, communication, and creativity become the tools that keep your project alive. Today’s guests share how they maximize efficiency, adapt when things go wrong, and keep their sets moving without losing the heart of their films.First up, I talk with Dennis Cahlo, director of The Trouble with Tessa, about

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76:14

Season 6 Episode 5: From Locations to Luck - Making...

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2025/08/25

Welcome back, Rebels! In this episode of Low-Budget Rebels, we’re tackling one of the most important skills in indie filmmaking: building a film around what you have.From choosing the right location to balancing ambition with practicality, today’s guests share how they shape their movies by leaning into their resources — not fighting against them. We talk about making the most of time and space on set, finding creative solutions when money is tight, and how passion fuels projects when budgets

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78:20

Season 6 Episode 4: Framing the Vision - Finding the...

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

2025/08/17

Welcome back, Rebels! In this episode of Low-Budget Rebels, we’re focusing on one of the most visually exciting — and challenging — parts of filmmaking: finding the best shots. From building a shot list to collaborating with your DP, blocking scenes, and adapting on the fly, today’s guests share how they craft compelling visuals while navigating the constraints of indie filmmaking.First up, I talk with Alex Kahuam about his approach to planning and executing shots for his single-take thriller

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Season 6 Episode 3: Directing Actors: Casting,...

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2025/08/11

Welcome back, Rebels! In this episode of Low-Budget Rebels, we’re digging into the heart of filmmaking — directing actors and finding authentic performances. From casting the right people to running rehearsals, to supporting your cast through the challenges of shoot days, today’s guests share how they create the conditions for great performances, even on limited budgets. First up, I talk with Alex Kahuam about his approach to working with actors on his single-take thriller Failure. We get into the

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59:01

Season 6 Episode 2: The Sound of Indie Film and...

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2025/08/04

Welcome back, Rebels! In this episode of Low-Budget Rebels, we’re diving into a part of filmmaking that’s often overlooked but absolutely essential — sound design. From capturing clean dialogue on set to mixing score and building tension through sound, this week’s guests share how they approach audio on tight schedules and tighter budgets. First up, I talk with Spooky Madison about building strong communication with your sound team and being aware of audio issues before they become problems. We also

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61:45

Season 6 Episode 1: Finding Your Genre &...

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2025/05/12

Welcome back, Rebels! We’re kicking off Season 6 with a deep conversation about finding your genre, defining your storytelling process, and building creative momentum even when things get tough. I’m joined by four incredible filmmakers — each with a unique approach to writing, directing, and creating personal, impactful films on a budget.First up is Alex Kahuam, director of Forgiveness and the one-take thriller Failure, starring Ted Raimi. Alex and I talk about choosing a subject that resonates

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77:47

BONUS EPISODE: FAILURE! director Alex Kuhuam

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

2025/03/03

On a bonus episode of Low-Budget Rebels podcast, I sat down with Alex Kuhuam to discuss his new impressive, one-take movie FAILURE! starring Ted Raimi.In this episode we discuss finding a genre and story that speaks to you, making a single-take movie, writing for your cast, blocking and planning for the best shot possible, directing a crew during production, finding the best performances and utilizing the rehearsal process, tricks to getting the best sound design on set, and more.Check out Alex's

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Season 5 Episode 24: OLD MAN SLAUGHTER director R. S....

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

2024/11/19

🎙️ This Week on Low-Budget RebelsMy good pal and co-conspirator, Sean Ashley, aka R. S. Trashley, joined me to talk about his latest films, Old Man Slaughter and El Ron.We also talked about what's happened since our first conversation way back in July of 2019, how to get your movie in a theater, the challenges of pulling together a community, and the process of working collaboratively with your peers on a set.Check out Sean's Homicide McLeod at https://www.homicidemcleod.com/ and follow Sean at

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66:20

Season 5 Episode 23: EVIL SUBLET director Allan Piper

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

2024/11/11

🎙️ This Week on Low-Budget RebelsI was joined by filmmaker and editor Allan Piper to talk about his new movie EVIL SUBLET.We discuss mixing horror with comedy and the art of surprising the audience, the benefits of working with film, and the challenges that can arise on a film set. We also talked about the gaps between projects, self-funding, ways to adapt and utilize what you have at your disposal, and the joys of screening your movie with people who don't generally watch the types of movies we've

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81:04

Season 5 Episode 22: COOKE CONCRETE director Ian Martin

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

2024/10/28

🎙️ This Week on Low-Budget RebelsI was joined by Ian Martin to discuss his film Cooke Concrete. This unique and methodical film stands out in the low-budget scene, showcasing a sincere commitment to its vision. Blending genres, Cooke Concrete consistently surprises with bold stylistic choices and innovative filmmaking techniques.In our conversation, Ian and I explored ways to the right tone for your film, understanding your creative process, the early experiences that shape our storytelling, unique

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