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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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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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25:22

How to Work with Actors on a Micro Budget Indie Feature

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2025/08/05

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #indiefilm #movieproduction This week on the podcast I break down some of the lessons I've learned working with actors on Low Budget and Micro Budget film productions. I talk about blocking, bad acting, then power of a good lead actor, the power shift on set and when to bend the rules. I also talk about working with Doctor Who actor Colin Baker and how my preconceived notions of how he'd behave on set were flipped upside down. Check ...

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27:40

How to Direct an Episode of Black Mirror with Carl...

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2025/07/29

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #blackmirror #moviemaking #indiefilm This week on the podcast I'm talking to Director Carl Tibbetts. Carl started his career editing before writing and directing his debut feature 'Retreat' starring Cillian Murphy, Thandie Newton and Jamie Bell. Carl then went on to direct two monumental episodes of Black Mirror as well as several other high profile shows like 'Humans', 'Hemlock Grove' and 'The Lazarus Project'. I talked to Carl about how he got his de...

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34:53

The Benefits of Shooting an Indie Feature on Film...

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2025/07/22

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmakersfamily #moviemaking #movieproduction #indiefilm This week on the podcast I talk to indie director Ian Diaz. Ian has had a similar trajectory as me having shot his first feature films on film. I talk to Ian about some of the lessons shooting on film gives you during production, how he went from features to his series Rebecca Gold and his plans for the future. Check out Rebecca Gold on Amazon Prime : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rebecca-Gol...

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33:15

How to make a Successful Short Film with Vincent...

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2025/07/15

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #moviemaking This week on the podcast I'm talking to DOP Vincent Wrenn. Vincent has worked on an absolute ton of projects having started at a young age working with his father who was also a Director of Photography. Learning lots of lessons from his dad he went onto work on tv, shorts, feature films and high profile documentaries including The Defiant Ones with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog. We talked about what it's like being a working DOP, working on m...

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14:17

The Indie Filmmaker’s Survival Guide: 20 Things I...

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2025/07/08

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #indiefilm In this episode, I reflect on 20 key lessons I wish I'd known when I started making feature films over 20 years ago. Whether you're gearing up for your first shoot or deep into your filmmaking journey, these practical insights can save you time, money, and stress. From creative strategies like "writing what you have" and "editing on paper," to on-set realities like casting dynamics, power shifts, and packed lunches — this is the ...

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38:58

How to Make an Indie Feature Film with Michael Marco

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2025/07/01

Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #moviemaking This week on the podcast, I sit down with French-American filmmaker Michael Marco to delve into his gripping indie thriller, Blind Blood—a film that’s been making waves on Amazon Prime and Tubi in the US, UK, and Australia. Michael, who wrote, directed, edited, and even acted in the film, shares the remarkable journey of bringing Blind Blood to life. From its origins as a haunting idea in the mid-1990s to its realization decade...

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12:33

Brutally Honest Truths about Film Distribution

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2025/06/24

Send us a text The Cold, Hard Truth About Film Distribution In this week's episode I share the tough lessons I've learned over the past two decades of making films. From dealing with competition and sales agents to the harsh reality of piracy and review bombing. I talk about how difficult it can be to find and grow an audience, why promotion is essential, and why the film industry can often feel like no one cares about your work like you do. How things like artwork and titles play a huge role...

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31:21

Film Hub 2025 update special with Jason Horton

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2025/06/17

Send us a text #indiefilm #filmhub #filmpodcast So if you've ever thought about getting your film up on Film Hub then you've probably come across the name Jason Horton, he's definitely the filmmaker to talk to about Film Hub, he's got over 40 films on the platform, a mixture of documentaries and genre features. He's also recently finished and released his film A' A Hard Place' on streaming and he's got another one in pre-production called 'The Apex Predators Club'. I spoke t...

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