Welcome to Film Trooper, where we empower the filmmaking entrepreneur. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier—anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier—anyone can sell their film directly to the world. Film sales and marketing are the last barriers! To rise above the noise of the internet is the challenge — this is the place that explores these topics to help you, the filmmaking entrepreneur. Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network (www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com)
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Filmmaker Process - Need Help Getting Your Film Funded, Finished and Distributed?
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After working in the IFH labs for the first part of 2021 I can finally announce what it is. May I introduce Indie Film Hustle's FILMMAKER PROCESS. Filmmaker Process offers comprehensive professional services for hire to help filmmakers and screenwriters, working at any budget level, get their film project to the finish line. I wanted to put the muc…
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BONUS EPISODE: Richard Linklater - Inside the 90's Indie Film Revolution
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Well I put out an episode back in 2019 putting my dream list of guests out into the universe and in the past four months I've been humbled to have some amazing filmmakers and screenwriters on the show. Incredibly one of those dream guests has made his way on the show today. We are joined by indie film icon and Oscar® nominated writer/director Richa…
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CROSSOVER: The Art of the $9000 Micro Budget Indie Film with Edward Burns
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We have made it to 450 episodes of the Indie Film Hustle Podcast. The IFH Tribe has given me 450 opportunities to serve them and for that I am humbled. Thank you all for allowing me to do what I love to do so much. With that said I wanted to bring you a massive guest for this remarkable milestone. Today’s guest is a writer, director, producer, acto…
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SPECIAL EVENT: Oliver Stone | Directing, Screenwriting and Surviving the Vicious Hollywood Game
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Today on the show I bring you one of the most influential and iconic filmmakers in the history of cinema, three-time Oscar® winner Oliver Stone. Throughout his legendary career, Oliver Stone has served as director, writer, and producer on a variety of films, documentaries, and television movies. His films have been nominated for forthy two Oscars® …
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CROSSOVER: Why Most Independent Films Never Make Money
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Alex Ferrari has been thinking about doing this podcast for a long time. In the tradition of Why Filmmakers are Always So Damn Broke & What They Can Do to Change It this episode is going to be a cold bucket of water over your head if you are not ready for it. In the insane world we are all living in today, filmmakers need to break out of the mindse…
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CROSSOVER: Big Budget Visual Effects on a Micro-Budget with Kevin Good
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Today on the show we have low-budget visual effects master Kevin Good. Kevin is a freelance cinematographer, VFX artist, and director. He has worked on diverse projects from creating television pilots for Fox Television Studios to shooting interactive feature-length films for the U.S. Army. His work has been featured in the Independent TV Festival …
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CROSSOVER: Making Money & Cracking the Amazon Code for Self Distribution with Ismael Gomez
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Today on the show we have a filmmaker that was able to crack the Amazon code and actually make money self-distributing his low-budget film on the platform. His name is Ismael Gomez. Ismael Gomez is a Cuban-American filmmaker. In 2009, he received an Artist Fellowship grant to pursue his B.A in Film Production. After completing his studies, he began…
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SNEAK PEEK - Christopher Nolan: The Directors Series Podcast
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This season we will be deconstructing the work and career of film director Christopher Nolan on The Directors Series Podcast hosted by Cameron Beyl. Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network http://www.ifhpodcastnetwork.comDoor IFH Podcast Network
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The IFH Podcast Network makes it easy for you to discover, connect, and engage with industry-leading filmmaking and screenwriting podcasts, all in one place. We curate the best podcasts that will help you on your filmmaking and screenwriting journey. You can listen to any of our shows on your favorite podcast platform. #IndieFilmUnite http://www.if…
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159: Rise of the Filmtrepreneur with Alex Ferrari
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FINAL EPISODE: Lessons Learned In this episode, I'm joined once again by my good friend and fellow podcaster, Alex Ferrari of Indie Film Hustle. Since this is the final episode for the Film Trooper podcast, Alex and I discuss everything that we've learned while running our podcasts. It's a long episode, but contains a lot of value bombs! Enjoy and …
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158: What Happens When You Make A Movie For The Mob?
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What Happens When You Make A Movie For The Mob? In this episode, I'm joined again by my good friend and fellow podcaster, Alex Ferrari of Indie Film Hustle. Alex shares with us how he wrote the true life story of trying to make a feature film for the mob and it nearly broke him. In addition to the book, we get into other important industry topics. …
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157: How To Make Films For China
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[Podcast] How To Make Films For China In this episode, returning guest, Thomas Lim from Sun Entertainment Culture Shares with us how filmmakers can make films for the Chinese market. Sun Entertainment Culture ... Sun Entertainment Culture (SEC), established in 2011, aims at bringing top quality entertainment to audiences worldwide by producing and …
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156: Film Distribution Secrets with Tucia Lyman
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In this episode, I am joined by Tucia Lyman, filmmaker of "M.O.M." as we discuss what to do with your film when it's finished and you are searching for film distribution.Door IFH Podcast Network
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155: What Really To Do With Your Indie Film
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In this episode, Ashley Scott Meyers from the SellingYourScreenplay.com joins us to discuss what filmmakers really should do when they finish their indie films. Listen in as Meyers shares what he's doing with his film, "The Pinch". Selling Your Screenplay "The Pinch" https://youtu.be/Di4J1ZLkdJY Free 3-Hour Webinar Ashley Scott Meyers offers a free…
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154: Creating an Epic Viking Horror Film
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In this episode, Indie Film Coach, Ron Newcomb, interviews Titus Paar, the filmmaker behind the epic Viking Horror film, "The Legend of Dark Rider".Door IFH Podcast Network
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153: How To Create VR and Augmented Reality Films
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In this episode, the Indie Film Coach, Ron Newcomb, interviews VR and Augmented Reality filmmaker, Craig Stiff. Dimension Studio ... Links ... Site: https://www.dimensionstudio.co/Door IFH Podcast Network
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152: How To Create Practical Effects For Your Film
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In this episode, Indie Film Coach, Ron Newcomb, interviews the filmmakers of "Slice of Life", Dino Julius & Luka Hrgovic. You'll discover how they made practical effects work in their low budget Sci-Fi film that is very reminiscent of the original Blade Runner.Door IFH Podcast Network
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151: How Do You Start Your CGI Filmmaking Career?
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In this episode, we discover what happens when a CGI artist and his wife double down on a Kickstarter campaign to make their short film series featuring a lot of CGI shots. Listen in as Indie Film Coach, Ron Newcomb interviews CGI Artist and filmmaker, Miguel Ortega, on his film series, "The Ningyo".…
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150: How To Level Up Your Filmmaking Career
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In this episode, VIP Film Summit creator, Ron Newcomb, talks with legendary filmmaker Eduardo Sanchez about "The Blair Witch Project" and what life was like after that pivotal movie.Door IFH Podcast Network
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149: Lessons Learned From Indie Film Hustle
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In this episode, Alex Ferrari returns to share what he's learned in the years since launching "Indie Film Hustle". In addition, Alex shares with us what he's learned from crowdfunding and self-distributing his feature film, "This is Meg" and the launch of his new film, "On the Corner of Ego and Desire", a comedy about selling a film at the Sundance…
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148: Discussing Story and A Well Written Script
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In this episode, VIP Film Summit Founder, Ron Newcomb, interviews award-winning filmmaker, Greg Green about looking at filmmaking through the lens of the writer. Discussing the importance of story, structure, dialogue, and how flashbacks can be used as a strategic way to reveal character. Plus! How does someone over 40 living outside of Hollywood m…
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147: How To Make Live Theater Into A Film
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In this episode,Ron Newcomb, founder of the VIP Film Summit, was able to sit down with two of the producers from "Hamelt in the Golden Vale" and speak about using a public domain written Shakesperean masterpiece, as well as taking live theater and turning it into a film all the while doing it in Ireland.…
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146: What I Learned From My Hiatus From Film Trooper (Part 2)
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In this episode, we continue our conversation about my lengthy hiatus to share what I've learned while being away. My special guest is Kyle Erwin from "The Backyard Space Opera" podcast. The post 146: What I Learned From My Hiatus From Film Trooper (Part 2) appeared first on Film Trooper.Door IFH Podcast Network
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145: What I Learned From My Hiatus From Film Trooper (Part 1)
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In this episode, I've returned from a lengthy hiatus to share what I've learned while being away. My special guest is Kyle Erwin from "The Backyard Space Opera" podcast.Door IFH Podcast Network
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144: How To Sell Your Film To A Distributor
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In this episode, we are joined by returning guest, Scott Kirkpatrick, SVP at DRG.TV. Kirkpatrick shares with us the day-in-the-life of a film executive and how they go about buying and selling films and filmed content.Door IFH Podcast Network
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142: How To Sell Your Film at The American Film Market (AFM)
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In this episode, Indie Film Coach, Ron Newcomb interviews the Managing Director of The American Film Market (AFM), Jonathan Wolf. Discover what the film market is and how best to utilize the event to sell your film to the international market.Door IFH Podcast Network
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141: Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers with Richard RB Botto
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In this episode, we are joined by Richard "RB" Botto, author of the book, "Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers". You might know RB as the founder of Stage 32 and RAZOR Magazine. Discover why crowdsourcing is more important than crowdfunding.Door IFH Podcast Network
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140: Filmmakers & Actors: Working a Full-Time Job While Pursuing Your Dream
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In this episode, we explore how filmmakers and actors can still work a full-time job while pursuing their dreams, but also how they can combine what they do to have the best of both worlds. Our guest for this episode is Brian K. Lewis from Halstead Properties and special bonus guest, Paul Bright, indie filmmaker and actor.…
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139: How To Get A Named Actor In Your Film and How To Work With SAG (part 2)
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In this episode, we continue our series on how to get a named actor in your indie film and how to work with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). Our two featured guests are New York's indie film director, John Gallagher, and Darrien Michele Gipson, National Director of SAG Indie.Door IFH Podcast Network
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138: How To Get A Named Actor In Your Film and How To Work With SAG (part 1)
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[Podcast] How To Get A Named Actor In Your Film and How To Work With SAG (part 1) In this episode, we uncover how to get a named actor in your indie film and how to work with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). This is part one in this special series. Our two featured guests…Door IFH Podcast Network
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137: Filmmaker Problems and How To Fix Them
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In this episode, Indie Film Coach, Ron Newcomb, joins me as we banter about the common problems indie filmmakers deal with and how they can fix them.Door IFH Podcast Network
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136: How To Take Your Indie Film On The Road
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In this episode, I'm joined by the Angry Filmmaker himself, Kelley Baker, as he shares with us his latest book, "Road Dog", detailing the adventures of how to take your indie film on the road.Door IFH Podcast Network
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135: How to Sell Your Film to Netflix
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In this episode, former podcast guest, Jonny Von Wallstöm, shares with us how to sell your film to Netflix.Door IFH Podcast Network
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134: How to Gain Access to Anyone
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In this episode, I'm joined by fellow podcaster, Michael Schein, as he shares with us how filmmakers can gain access to anyone.Door IFH Podcast Network
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133: How to Market Your Indie Film (Part 2)
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In this episode, we continue part 2 of how to market your indie film by LIVE workshopping Jamie Benyon's and Lucy Jordan's indie film, Time of the Season.Door IFH Podcast Network
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132: How to Market Your Indie Film (Part 1)
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In this episode, we workshop the film, "Time of the Season", and explore tactics of how to market an indie film in today's digital landscape. This is part 1 of the workshop.Door IFH Podcast Network
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131: Predicting Disruptions in the Entertainment Industry
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In this episode, I'm joined by Gabriella Mirabelli, host of the Up Next podcast. Her podcast focuses on new ideas and new technology that are causing seismic shifts the media industry. Gabriella introduces us to the innovators, the risk-takers and the disrupters on the front lines of change from Hollywood, Wall Street, Silicon Valley and beyond.…
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130: How to Make a Web Series a Success
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In this episode, we discover how to make a web series a success. Nick Hagen and Mercedes Rose, Co-Creators of Haunting of Sunshine Girl, share the secrets on how they turned their hit YouTube web series into a book series and a TV series.Door IFH Podcast Network
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129: How Do Movies Make Money?
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In this episode, we go deep down the rabbit hole and explore how movies make money and how it affects the independent filmmaker.Door IFH Podcast Network
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127: 10 Ways To Improve Your Luck As A Filmmaker
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In this episode, I explore 10 ways a filmmaker can increase their luck.Door IFH Podcast Network
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126: The 6 Gold-Mine Genres of Indie Hollywood with Scott Kirkpatrick
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In this episode, I rebroadcast my interview with Scott Kirkpatrick, Author of "Writing for the Green Light: How to make your script the one Hollywood notices". At the time of this interview, Kirkpatrick was an executive at Mar Vista Entertainment, and his background in film sales and production unveils the truth about working in the world of Indie …
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125: What Self-Publishing a Book Taught Me About Selling Films Online
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In this episode, I go through the step-by-step process of how I self-published my book and how that can help you sell your film online more effectively. File this under film distribution and sales.Door IFH Podcast Network
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124: Lessons Learned From The New World of Film Distribution With Peter Broderick
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In this episode, I'm joined by indie film distribution expert, Peter Broderick, as we explore the lessons learned from the New World of Film Distribution.Door IFH Podcast Network
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123: How To Pitch To A Hollywood Executive with Stephanie Palmer, Good in a Room
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In this rebroadcast episode, I interview former Director of Creative Affairs for MGM Studios, and now the founder of Good In A Room, Stephanie Palmer. Stephanie teaches filmmakers and screenwriters how to prepare for any pitch meeting. Her advice will give you the best chances to succeed.Door IFH Podcast Network
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122: Sound Recording and Mixing Tips For Your Indie Film
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In this episode, we get sound recording and mixing tips for our indie films from Sam Ejnes, Mix Technician on Game of Thrones.Door IFH Podcast Network
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121: How To Make A Living From Your Web Series and Documentaries with Lucas Longacre
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In this episode, I speak with Lucas Longacre from Iron Way Entertainment about how he and his wife are able to make a living from their web series and documentaries.Door IFH Podcast Network
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120: Don’t Take Your Film To A Festival: The American Film Market (AFM)
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In this episode, I unpack why you wouldn't want to take your film to a festival and bring it to the American Film Market.Door IFH Podcast Network
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119: Imagine Making $193M Off Your Micro-Budget Film with Oren Peli
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In this episode, I polish off an old interview and rebroadcast it for you. Listen in as you get a detailed account of all the emotions and business steps that went into turning "Paranormal Activity" into a global phenomenon.Door IFH Podcast Network
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118: How To Find Your Next Movie Concept (Part 1) with Brooks Elms
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In this episode, returning guest, Brooks Elms, who is a filmmaker and screenwriter is here to take us through the process of finding a movie concept that speaks to you and your audience.Door IFH Podcast Network
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117: Better Control Over Your Film Distribution with Dot Studio Pro
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In this episode, I interview Phoenix Gonzalez, COO at Dot Studio Pro, who explains how her company offers better distribution control for filmmakers.Door IFH Podcast Network
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