Micro Budget Movie Hustle with Jake C Young

Micro Budget Movie Hustle – Funding, Filming & Finding an Audience

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.

Jim Fredrick Marketing Guru

Indie Film Marketing Masterclass – how to Promote your movie

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.

How to sell your film direct to distributors with Marc Marriott

How to sell your film direct to Distributors

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’.

How to write a Kurt Cobain Biography

How to write a Kurt Cobain Biography

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’.