{"id":1270,"date":"2024-10-23T10:24:03","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T10:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk\/?p=1270"},"modified":"2024-11-03T21:27:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T21:27:41","slug":"how-to-crack-social-media-with-your-indie-film-with-chris-mayo-aka-big-fat-cult","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk\/index.php\/2024\/10\/23\/how-to-crack-social-media-with-your-indie-film-with-chris-mayo-aka-big-fat-cult\/","title":{"rendered":"Use SOCIAL MEDIA TO PROMOTE YOUR INDIE FILM with Chris Mayo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2271184\/episodes\/15961345-how-to-crack-social-media-with-your-indie-film-with-chris-mayo-aka-big-fat-cult?client_source=small_player&#038;iframe=true\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title='The Honest Filmmaker, How to Crack Social Media with your Indie Film with Chris Mayo aka Big Fat Cult'><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>This week on the podcast I&#8217;m talking to horror influencer and content creator Chris May &#8211; also known as Big Fat Cult on TikTok and Instagram where he reviews and talks about the latest horror movies and other films out on release. I asked him about how to use social media to promote your Indie Film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Crack Social Media with your Indie Film with Chris Mayo aka Big Fat Cult\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a2CbE5X8CsM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chris also attended this years Fright Fest film festival so I got him to give me a run down of some of the films he enjoyed at the festival, he also gave me his tips posting on social media, he told me how he got started and his move into becoming an influencer, we talked about some of the trends in horror movies and his tips for posting on social media and how to reach a new audience &#8211; enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Films from Fright Fest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the films Chris singles out when I asked him about some of the highlights from the years Fright Fest Film Festival.<br>Dead Mail: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW9GaTZBWWZqREpCTU8wWkx0ZVV1TWdqQTBKd3xBQ3Jtc0trR28wTWwySUxhaEhyRldGbnVqYkdzTUxJbGNYWWJ6MERkcld4emJ6aVRwcnpQaUhSYTJEZ01LNzFCUGZVaER1YkNEd0p6UjlPRTJwS3BjbS1zazZqMzdIcUdOdmJYRkJ0cTdLdjhnRkRQWVFXYkxIdw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imdb.com%2Ftitle%2Ftt26474783%2F&amp;v=a2CbE5X8CsM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt26474783\/<\/a> <br>A Desert: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkNhcEVRNU5KQ2EyVEJmUmdHeDNLTDRwaEw1UXxBQ3Jtc0trMk55MlNZNkdzQU5TODNDd3NiU0drUkVFcS1sZC14a196dVZPbldaQ1ZwM2dSUWlQTDRlYWpla2k2a0R1dU5ZYzN5MDEzcm94dExDbmYyUS1GU00zT3RrWXZlc21EaXJ2XzZYLUI2V1JzdlVnd19Bdw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imdb.com%2Ftitle%2Ftt32139458%2F%3Fref_%3Dfn_al_tt_1&amp;v=a2CbE5X8CsM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt32139458&#8230;<\/a> <br>Book Worm: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa05vSDJBN2J0UU85dlAxc25nMEdJTno2LVhJQXxBQ3Jtc0trQW83ZXdNSzFpWHdKUXVuZnZGVGNsM1Zaa0RTVWdEUk44aTZkX2NTVkREV2tkMXo5VEJYaG10MkVfM3Vob2FaYXV3OS0tRHR2Rkc5MFhfMHN5T2NmNXdjY2FCUXRDQVJxa2I0TExpVGFVdThKOWg0MA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imdb.com%2Ftitle%2Ftt23472210%2F%3Fref_%3Dfn_al_tt_1&amp;v=a2CbE5X8CsM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt23472210&#8230;<\/a> <br>Broken Bird: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTl4Zk10RGlRVkhpSWNNUkVUcDJ3TFYwVDc0QXxBQ3Jtc0ttaHhGRkdwdlRmT0tGNldoRm5oN1Vydzk2UkhYaXJuOVE3NF9ZVnl5TzhzT1Fmdmx4a3lxMms4TktXQnVoWUJiQU5jWmVMdS1lMmFfLXRGeVlGSEdfbUJXYjQyN213S21aVjBGWXcwbTBXTlBlQlNKMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imdb.com%2Ftitle%2Ftt15908894%2F%3Fref_%3Dfn_al_tt_1&amp;v=a2CbE5X8CsM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt15908894&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1270_f4fe90-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1270_f4fe90-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1270_f4fe90-ba\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1270_f4fe90-ba mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1270_f4fe90-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1270_f4fe90-ba\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1270_f4fe90-ba img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1270_f4fe90-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1270_f4fe90-ba\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1270_f4fe90-ba wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1270_f4fe90-ba\">Use Social media to promote your indie film<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Chris Mayo from Big Fat Cult as he unpacks indie horror filmmaking and social media promotion. First, discover how Big Fat Cult started and its horror fascination. Then, Chris shares what attracts him to horror and practical advice on camera presence. Notably, he covers tips for avoiding common pitfalls like the &#8220;like&#8221; habit. Next, learn how to crack social media and attract horror fans. Additionally, Chris highlights indie film clich\u00e9s and how to stand out. Finally, hear his must-watch horror films and reasons to subscribe for more insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick list of talking points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the things we discussed: <br>&#8211; <strong>All about Chris Mayo and Big Fat Cult<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Learn Chris\u2019s story and his film journey<br>&#8211; <strong>Big Fat Cult gravitates to Horror<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Why horror? Find out Chris\u2019s perspective<br>&#8211; <strong>What attracts Chris to horror?<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Chris reveals his inspiration and influences<br>&#8211; <strong>Putting yourself on camera<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Advice for filmmakers wanting to show up on screen<br>&#8211; <strong>Tips for being confident on camera<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Key tricks to shine in front of the camera<br>&#8211; <strong>The &#8216;like&#8217; epidemic &amp; completing sentences<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Avoiding common speaking habits<br>&#8211; <strong>How to crack social media<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Boost your film\u2019s presence with social media tactics<br>&#8211; <strong>Indie horror film &#8211; What audiences want<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 What does an audience expect from horror?<br>&#8211; <strong>What Chris is tired of seeing in indie films<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Common indie horror clich\u00e9s to avoid<br>&#8211; <strong>The ultimate horror movie journal<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A guide for any horror filmmaker<br>&#8211; <strong>How to publicize your indie film<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Essential tools and tips to promote your film<br>&#8211; <strong>Highlights from Fright Fest film festival<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The top moments from a horror film fest<br>&#8211; <strong>Best horror movie ever made?<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Chris\u2019s pick for the ultimate horror film<br>&#8211; <strong>When people haven\u2019t heard of classics<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Surprising horror gaps in film knowledge<br>&#8211; <strong>Most disturbing movie scene ever?<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Chris\u2019s pick for the scariest scene<br>&#8211; <strong>If Chris could reboot a movie<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Discover which movie Chris would remake<br>&#8211; <strong>Reasons to subscribe<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Wrap-up and why you should stick around<br><br>Ideal for indie filmmakers, horror enthusiasts, and anyone eager to understand how social media can boost film promotion. Not only will you learn from Chris\u2019s insights on cracking social media algorithms, but you\u2019ll also gain an understanding of horror audience preferences. Moreover, these practical tips, alongside Chris\u2019s entertaining takes on horror classics, make this video a must-watch. So, don\u2019t miss out\u2014subscribe for more!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1270_23a996-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1270_23a996-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1270_23a996-d0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1270_23a996-d0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1270_23a996-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1270_23a996-d0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1270_23a996-d0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1270_23a996-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1270_23a996-d0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1270_23a996-d0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1270_23a996-d0\">Need more help promoting your film?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know more about <a href=\"https:\/\/thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk\/index.php\/2024\/02\/16\/how-to-promote-your-independent-film-with-rosa-camero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Promote your own film<\/a> check out the chat I had with film publicist Rosa Camero &#8211; 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out now!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch The Apocalypse Box: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXVBWV9FdmR3YTAwOFNaQm1ia2N5QWl2RWVxd3xBQ3Jtc0trb3g2RU51eXE5aDRCcXJvQkpwdGZ1bnZsZGNPZXNNY2lRNEZUeW0yODBFTlRtZlhYM3pXbS0tZ2sySDNqZ2I1WndldXQycmZYaW0xMTFoeUZZQ21KaHN0bG1XMXRrdTY3eVJadnRRVGJKbmhMTUlBVQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famberpictures.co.uk%2Fthe-apocalypse-box%2F&amp;v=a2CbE5X8CsM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/amberpictures.co.uk\/the-apoca&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE APOCALYPSE BOX - FULL TRAILER - Not everyone holds the key to success\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W7usA6qBjvk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; 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