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REAL TALK FOR ASPIRING FILMMAKERS Are 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 advice and practical tips from professionals who have been in your shoes. Whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or an indie filmmaker determined to make your mark, The Honest Filmmaker equips you with the tools, insights, and honest guidance to thrive in the world of independent cinema. http://www.thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk
Jim Eaves hosts The Honest Filmmaker, a tv show with 140 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to make a feature film? In this episode, filmmaker Alex Alessi joins me to discuss the journey behind Homebody , from deciding to self-finance the project to working with Richard
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Send us Fan Mail AI is rapidly changing filmmaking — but what are the real implications for artists, copyright and the future of creative work? This week, Jim sits down with Jonathan Yunger, Co-President of Millennium Me
Send us Fan Mail What does it actually take to make a feature film on a micro budget ? Filmmaker Evan Marcewicz joins the podcast to share how he went from skipping film school to shooting a feature film in just five day
Send us Fan Mail Filmmaker Daniel J. Pico joins the podcast to unpack the realities of making independent horror films on a micro budget. We discuss the pitch behind The Withering , why horror remains one of the stronges
Send us Fan Mail Director Daya Dodds and actor/writer/producer Zoe Carroll join the podcast to discuss the making of Witches of God — a micro budget black and white horror feature created with extremely limited resources
Send us Fan Mail Filmmaker Jason Morris joins the podcast to discuss the realities of micro budget filmmaking in today’s industry . Including film funding, distribution, profitability and the changing landscape for indep
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Send us Fan Mail #moviemaking #filmmaking #indiefilm #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #moviemaking #microbudget #indiefilm In this episode of The Honest Filmmaker Podcast , director Beasy Jones joins us to unpack the reali
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by filmmaker Steve Love , who describes himself as “The Film Machine.” We explore his journey into filmmaking, the lessons he learned from his first projects and the realities
Send us Fan Mail #filmmakingpodcast #scriptwriting #screenwriting #scriptwriter In this episode, I chat with Andrea Mann, a British screenwriter and mentor, about her journey into the industry. Her first spec script was
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Send us Fan Mail #indiefilm #filmmaking #indiefilmmaking #filmmaker #filmpodcast In this week's episode, I’m joined by filmmaker Tobias Jon to break down the making of his debut feature, Gifted Pain . We talk about how t
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