Filmmaker Jake C. Young didn’t wait for permission to start making movies. In this episode, he shares how he broke into micro-budget filmmaking, starting with minimal resources and plenty of drive. Jake’s journey began with self-funded features and has since grown into a model for aspiring directors looking to make something out of nothing.
with Kerstin Schulze Kerstin Schultze’s career is anything but ordinary. Starting in athletics, she competed for Germany in the Junior Olympics before pivoting…
In this episode, marketing veteran Jim Fredrick shares his incredible career path, starting from his early days cutting trailers in 1983 to becoming a senior marketing executive at major studios like Warner Bros. and Sony Screen Gems. With credits including Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Fantastic Beasts, Jim applies his expertise with an Indie Film Marketing Masterclass.
Filmmaker Marc Marriott shares how his international path—from the UK to Japan—influenced his approach to directing. He reflects on studying under legendary Japanese director Yoji Yamada, whose mentorship shaped his creative instincts and storytelling style. Marc’s deep respect for Yamada’s work and his time in Japan helped set the foundation for his debut feature film, Tokyo Cowboy in ‘How to sell your film direct to distributors’.
In this episode, I talk with author Kelly Catlin, whose journey into writing began with a personal loss. That experience sparked a desire to explore deeper stories—and led her to write Kurt Cobain: Forever in Bloom. We discuss what drew her to Cobain’s story, how long the process took, and what it really means to commit to writing a book in ‘How to write a Kurt Cobain Biography’.
Meet the Kings: Filmmaking as a Family Business In this episode, Jim talks with father-son duo Sean and Taylor King, who have made nearly…
In this episode of The Honest Filmmaker Podcast, Joseph breaks down his tips for Getting a Distributor to fund your Micro Budget Film.
When it comes to controversial indie filmmakers, one name always stands out—Uwe Boll. Known for his bold storytelling and video game adaptations, the German director has built a career that sparks both praise and criticism. In this episode of The Honest Filmmaker Podcast, Jim sits down with Boll to discuss his career, the evolution of filmmaking, and how to be a controversial filmmaker.
With independent filmmakers constantly searching for new ways to fund their projects, can you finance an indie film using cryptocurrency?
In this episode of The Honest Filmmaker Podcast, Jim sits down with film producer and consultant Rosa Camero to discuss how to package your film for investors.