The Honest Filmmaker
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.
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Latest Episodes
How to Make, Distribute & Release a £33K Feature Film with Kevin Walls
How do you make a feature film for around £33,000 and get it into cinemas without a traditional distributor?In this episode of The Honest Filmmaker, Jim talks to filmmaker Kevin Walls about his feature film Premature , from writ...
How Ole Hartmann Made a $25K Feature Film After Writing It in 8 Days
What happens when you decide you're going to make a feature film, despite having almost no connections in the film industry?For Ole Hartmann, it started while watching Desperado.Inspired by Robert Rodriguez's story ...
We Thought Making Our First Feature Would Be Easier… with Devin Smock and Sam David
What does it really take to make your first feature film?This week on The Honest Filmmaker Podcast, I'm joined by Devin Smock and Sam David, who are currently making Hollar, their debut feature.They're about 60% th...
From $100 to HELLMARE: Victor Gabriel on Making Micro-Budget Feature Films
What happens when you want to make a feature film but don't have much money?Filmmaker Victor Gabriel joins The Honest Filmmaker to talk about the making of HELLMARE, his horror feature that cost roughly $10,000 and w...
From a £6K Feature to an £80K Film with Peter Stylianou
How do you finance an independent feature film when you don't have a studio behind you?Filmmaker Peter Stylianou joins Jim to talk about his journey from making his first feature, Who Needs Enemies, for around £6,000 to h...
