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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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37:39

Is Filmhub's Relay the future of Indie Film...

The Honest Filmmaker ·

2025/12/23

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmhub #relay #filmmaking This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Chad Wittman from Filmhub to break down their new streaming platform, Relay, and what it could mean for indie filmmakers navigating today’s crowded distribution landscape. We talk honestly about how Relay works for audiences, how filmmakers get paid compared to traditional AVOD platforms, and whether directing viewers to a single platform actually makes financial sense. Chad also shares...

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44:00

Making your Debut Indie Feature Film with Jon Hill

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2025/12/16

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #indiefilm This week on the podcast I talk to filmmaker Jon Hill about his debut feature 'Above the Clouds' a film about one day after the passing of his father. The film took 13 years to complete, after a few false starts. Jon talks about how he managed to finish his film and make something he hopes will be someone's favourite film. We talk film festivals, sales and distribution and how Jon financed his film. Watch the film ABOVE THE CLOU...

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31:30

No Risk, No Reward - Micro Budget Filmmaking with...

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2025/12/09

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #indiefilm This week on the podcast I chat to filmmaker Justin Phillip. Justin started out as an actor then went onto learn all the equipment and lighting to become a qualified DP and gaffer. He's directed numerous shorts and has a great youtube channel for kit, equipment and tips on shooting on a low budget: https://www.youtube.com/justinphillip Check out the re-release of Jim's first solo directing feature The Witches Hammer - out now on ...

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24:29

The Indie Filmmaking Rollercoaster - The Blade Cuts...

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2025/12/02

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #indiefilm #moviemaking Some 10 months ago I spoke to Indie filmmaker Gene Dolders about his Giallo inspired horror film 'The Blade Cuts Deeper', now with the film released on streaming, Gene's back to talk me through the ups and downs of film festivals and how he navigated sales and distribution. Watch the film on Amazon: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Blade-Cuts-Deeper/0PIHV76NYSGE34YW7GBC0RY23W Watch the film on Apple TV:&nbs...

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44:52

Write it, Shoot it, Survive it - The Art of Getting...

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2025/11/25

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #moviemaking Indie Filmmaking Without the Safety Net This week on the podcast I talk to filmmaker Chris St. Croix about his new thriller feature Killer Content - we talk about how the film was made, some of the challenges Chris faced along the way, how he has approached sales and distribution and Chris tells me about his experienced as an extra on Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction. Killer Content is available everywhere now. Apple, Prime, Fa...

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36:49

10 Things you should never do when making your first...

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2025/11/18

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #movieproduction This week on the podcast I chat to friend of the pod Mark Hampton about the 10 things you should never do when making your first feature film. Marks film Unlicensed has just been released across all digital platforms and we chat through the lessons Mark learned making the film and my own thoughts on what you should never do when making your first film. All the mistakes we made to help you avoid doing the same on your p...

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27:48

How to finance your Horror film from grants and...

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2025/11/11

Send us a text This week on the podcast I’m chatting to filmmaker Daniel M. Caneiro about his horror/comedy feature film Deviant. We chat about how he used grants to fund the film, his tips for applying for grants, how the film was made and tips for shooting on a micro budget and how he handled sales and distribution. Find out more about Daniel here; https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6067003/?ref_=fn_t_1 Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielmcaneiro/ Check out the re-re...

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14:42

16 Mistakes that Indie Filmmakers make... from my own...

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2025/11/04

Send us a text #filmmaking #filmmakers #filmmakerscommunity After 20+ years of making micro-budget films, I’ve made more than my share of mistakes. In this episode, I break down 16 of the biggest ones indie filmmakers make, covering everything from script to sales so you don’t have to learn the hard way like I did. From budgeting and promotion to sound, script, and festivals, I’ll walk you through what I learned the hard way and how you can avoid these pitfalls in your own projec...

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17:02

Indie Filmmaking Essentials - Everything I learned...

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2025/10/28

Send us a text #filmmaking #horror #31daysofhalloween #indie film #microbudget #filmdirector With Halloween right around the corner, I thought this would be the perfect time to talk about The Apocalypse Box , the last feature film I made and some of the filmmaking lessons I learned during the process. Hopefully these insights will be helpful to anyone thinking about making their first indie feature on a micro budget. The Apocalypse Box was an epic undertaking. It was released last...

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29:51

Everything you need to know about Directing Indie...

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2025/10/21

Send us a text #filmdirecting #indiefilm #filmmaking #microbudget This week I chat to indie film director Andrea M. Catinella about his career and his advice for directing indie film. We talk about his work on horror films like 'Piglet', 'Hook' 'Bait' and 'Houseboat Massacre'. The advantage of working on films with existing characters and how he got hired onto direct them. We also talk about the other films he makes, romantic comedies and the reasons he shifts genres.&...

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36:05

How to Make a Horror Movie with Erin Aine & Kyle Valle

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2025/10/14

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #halloween #horrormovies #filmmaking In this weeks episode I sit down with husband and wife filmmaking team Erin and Kyle to talk about their latest indie horror project, Zombie Con Vol. 1 a blood-soaked, heartfelt, and surprisingly funny take on fandom, filmmaking, and the undead. We chat about what it’s really like to make a feature film together as a couple, the creative challenges behind the story and the nitty-gritty of getting a...

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28:04

Turn your Short into a Feature film with Hillary...

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2025/10/07

Send us a text #IndieFilm #FilmmakingTips #TimeTravelIsDangerous #ShortToFeature #IndieFilmmakers #FilmPodcast In this episode, I sit down with filmmakers Hillary Shakespeare and Chris Reading to talk about the making of their indie sci-fi feature Time Travel Is Dangerous, the journey of turning a short film concept into a full-length movie. We dive into how they built a stellar cast and why shooting the film in sections helped them land incredible talent. The behind-the-scenes proces...

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31:23

Crowd Funding Masterclass with Melissa Center

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2025/09/30

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #crowdfunding #kickstarter #indiegogo This week on the podcast I sit down with actor, filmmaker, and crowdfunding coach Melissa Center for a deep dive into the world of indie filmmaking and raising money for your creative projects. Melissa shares her journey from producing her very first micro-budget feature to balancing the roles of both actor and producer. Along the way, she reveals what it really takes to launch a project from scratch and why choosing betw...

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27:00

Should your Micro Budget Feature be a Passion...

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2025/09/23

Send us a text #filmmaking #filmpodcast #podcastclips #indiefilm This week Jim sits down with writer-director Alexandru Borchescu to explore the bold leap that launched his first feature. Alexandru shares why he left film school in his final year, how he scraped together the funding on his own, and how he plans sales and distribution for the film. Check out Alexandru's filmmaking here: https://alexandruborchescu.org Check out the re-release of Jim's first solo directing feature The Wit...

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29:58

How to Shoot a Gritty Gangster Flick - Michael Head’s...

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2025/09/16

Send us a text #filmmaking #indiefilm #podcast #microbudget #podcastclips This week I sit down with playwright-turned-filmmaker Michael Head to trace his leap from the stage to the big screen. We dive into the skills he carried from theatre into directing his first feature, the art of crafting a gritty gangster movie on a shoestring, and what it’s really like working with legends like John Hannah and Alan Ford. Michael shares how he finds his audience, why comedy still matters in...

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32:06

How to Make Your First Feature Film with Jim Eaves

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2025/09/09

Send us a text #filmmaking #indiefilm #podcast #podcastclips This week’s episode takes a bit of a different turn. I’m diving into the story of how I made my first feature film, The Witches Hammer, and sharing my best advice for getting your own debut project off the ground. Filmmaker Michael Marco joins as a guest host, putting me on the spot with questions about the production. I had no idea what he’d ask, but I did my best to stay true to the spirit of The Honest Fil...

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32:18

How to make a Profitable Low Budget Movies on Tubi in...

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2025/09/02

Send us a text #tubi #filmmaking #selfdistribution This week on the podcast I have a returning guest, filmmaker Justin Milton. I had Justin on about a year ago and it was one of my most popular episodes as Justin is a real source of knowledge when it comes to making money with low budget movies and Tubi, self distribution and getting your films to turn a profit. I sat down with Justin to ask him what he's been up to over the last 12 months and what trends and changes to the business he'...

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23:46

Breaking into Indie Film Directing with William Kaufman

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2025/08/26

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #indiefilm This week I'm talking to writer/director William Kaufman. Will has made a bunch of action films both as an indie filmmaker but also as a director for hire. I ask Will about his career, his advice for new people entering the business, what he would do if he had to start from scratch and what it was like working with Linda Hamilton on his latest movie the sci-fi action film Osiris. Check out Wills IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/n...

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37:18

How to Make Feature Films on a Micro Budget with Andy...

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2025/08/19

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #indiefilm This week on the podcast I talk to filmmaker Andy Edwards. Andy started making shorts then wrote and directed his debut feature IBIZA UNDEAD (Zombie Spring Breakers) - he's a regular at Fright fest Film festival and has released a film ever year since 2022. I chat to Andy about his movies, how he funds them, shoots them and now why he's moving into self distribution with the release of his latest film CUSTOM. Andy also dir...

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29:55

How to get your Micro Budget Short Film into...

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2025/08/12

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #filmmaking #indiefilm This week on the podcast I'm chatting to filmmaker Nathan Benham. Nathan started out as an actor and got frustrated with not getting the parts he wanted so he wrote and directed himself in a short monologue that was then taken on the festival circuit. Since then he's been putting together a dedicated team of cast and crew and building with each production. I talked to Nathan about coming from acting, the types of sh...

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