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

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

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

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

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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Season 6 Episode 7: Finding the Film in the Edit

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

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...

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

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...

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

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,...

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

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 &...

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

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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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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74:17

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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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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Season 5 Episode 21: PLAGA ZOMBIE AMERICAN INVASION...

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2024/10/21

On today's episode of Low-Budget Rebels, I chatted with director Garry Medeiros and producer Walter Rivero about their film Plaga Zombie: American Invasion, a comedy zombie movie filmed with hilarious camp, nasty jokes, and a relentlessly fun style.We discuss the process of being able to make a sequel to a cult camp film and why this movie seemed like the right first for the team. We also talked about the styles and movies that influenced their passion for filmmaking, finding locations and people to

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74:30

Season 5 Episode 20: THE BEAST OF WALTON ST Director...

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

2024/10/15

On this week's episode of LOW-BUDGET REBELS, I sat down to chat with director and amazing human Dusty Austin. We discussed her new movie The Beast of Walton St. and how a love of visual effects led to experiments with film and made the process seem possible.We also discussed finding the genre you prefer, self-discovery of the type of director you want to be, the challenges of adapting on set when things go wrong, taking the "No's" you receive as possibilities, and trying to balance what you can do

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75:55

Season 5 Episode 19: THIS MUST BE IT Director Tommy...

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

2024/10/07

In this episode of Low-Budget Rebels Podcast, I had a cup of coffee and chatted with Facing East and This Must Be It director Tommy Baker.We discussed working with his brother at Half Brothers Media, a production company that they started together, and how they balance contract work with creative ideas. We also talked about how making a film is similar to being in a band, the benefits of learning the craft doing behind-the-scenes projects, getting access to locations that you have available, knowing

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74:17

Season 5 Episode 18: PIZZA GUY 8 Director Tate...

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

2024/09/30

This week I sat down on two occasions (thanks Hurrican Helene) to chat with filmmaker and genuinely nice guy Tate Hoffmaster about filmmaking and his new movie Pizza Guy 8. We also discuss working with VHS and other media to create art, Troma and its influence on low-budget filmmaking, assessing criticism of films, and things we've learned on set. We also talk about our scripting process and improvising ideas. This and so much more! Check out Tate's work at https://www.youtube.com/@GuyBacon13 and

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Season 5 Episode 17: THE ZOMBIE WEDDING Director...

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

2024/09/23

I had the pleasure of hopping on a call with Micah Khan and discussing his new feature film The Zombie Wedding. Unrelated, but I also had my mic backward the whole time I recorded like an absolute moron. Technical difficulties aside, it was still a wonderful conversation and I hope you all can handle my very hollow-sounding microphone for a week. I hope to not have this issue again for at least a few episodes. Oh the joys of working in a new studio...Micah and I discussed what it's like to work on

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66:54

Season 5 Episode 16: THE WEDDING NIGHT Director Jamie...

Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast ·

2024/06/17

This weekend I had the pleasure of chatting with actor and filmmaker Jamie H Jung about all things independent filmmaking!Jamie and I were both part of the the Rebel Without A Crew: The Series process but in very different capacities. Jamie was an actor in Alejandro Montoya Marin's movie Monday; and on this episode, we compared experiences of what it was like to be on reality TV. Jamie also discusses his adventure in producing his first film The Wedding Night which will be premiering at the

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