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Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast

Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast

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The Indie Film Hustle Podcast is your #1 source for how to hack the film business and indie film world! The show is here to help as many indie filmmakers as I could. We wanted to bring the best guests, industry leaders, creative legends, and film business friends to you, the IFH Tribe.

Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning Writer/Director Oliver Stone, Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black), Alex Proyas (The Crow, I, Robot), James V. Hart (writer Dracula, Hook), John August (Big Fish, Aladdin), Jim Uhls (writer of Fight Club), Oscar® Winner Russell Carpenter (DP of Avatar, Titanic) Joe Carnahan (Smokin' Aces, The Grey), and David F. Sandberg (Shazam!) to name a few.

We hope this podcast can help you along your journey as an artist, filmtrepreneur, filmmaker, screenwriter, and as a human being.

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Episodi
  • IFH 855: The Crazy Story Behind Shooting Clerks (The Clerks Biopic) with Christopher Downie

    IFH 855: The Crazy Story Behind Shooting Clerks (The Clerks Biopic) with Christopher Downie
    May 19 2026
    Christopher Downie’s filmmaking journey began the same way many indie filmmakers start—with VHS tapes, cheap cameras, and a deep obsession with movies. But after discovering Kevin Smith’s Clerks and the View Askewniverse films, filmmaking transformed from a hobby into an identity. In this episode, Christopher shares the unbelievable story behind Shooting Clerks, the ambitious biopic about the making of Clerks, and how years of fan films, persistence, and sheer determination eventually earned the support of Kevin Smith himself.

    The conversation dives deep into the realities of independent filmmaking: actors not showing up, productions collapsing, hard drives failing days before premieres, crowdfunding chaos, and the constant need to improvise under pressure. But beneath the filmmaking war stories is a larger lesson about creativity itself—that great indie filmmaking often comes from limitations, not resources. Christopher’s story becomes a reminder that the DIY spirit that inspired Clerks decades ago is still alive today.

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    1 ora e 22 min
  • IFH 854: Why Most Indie Films Fail Before Production Even Starts with Jenna Edwards

    IFH 854: Why Most Indie Films Fail Before Production Even Starts with Jenna Edwards
    May 12 2026
    What really stops independent filmmakers from succeeding?

    According to producer and actress Jenna Edwards, it’s not talent, money, or even connections—it’s the complete lack of a real plan. In this powerful conversation, Jenna shares the hard truths she learned moving from acting on shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Malcolm in the Middle into producing independent films. From networking mistakes to ego-driven productions, she explains why most projects collapse long before the camera ever rolls.

    But beneath the filmmaking advice is an even deeper story of resilience. After surviving a horrific tragedy that nearly ended her career, Jenna rebuilt her life from the ground up and discovered a new perspective on storytelling, creativity, and collaboration. This episode becomes more than a conversation about filmmaking—it becomes a blueprint for how artists survive the chaos of the industry without losing themselves in the process.

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    1 ora e 13 min
  • IFH 853: The Legal Mistake That Can Destroy Your Film Career with Nellie Akalp

    IFH 853: The Legal Mistake That Can Destroy Your Film Career with Nellie Akalp
    May 5 2026
    What if the biggest threat to your film isn’t your budget… your script… or even your distribution—but something legal you never even thought about?

    In this episode, Nellie Akalp, CEO of CorpNet, breaks down the essential legal foundations every filmmaker must understand before stepping onto set. From LLCs to liability protection, she reveals why treating your film like a real business isn’t optional—it’s survival.

    As the conversation unfolds, the deeper truth emerges: filmmaking isn’t just art—it’s structure, protection, and strategy. Nellie explains why each film should be its own entity, how to avoid costly legal mistakes, and what most indie filmmakers get completely wrong when starting out. This isn’t about paperwork—it’s about protecting your vision, your team, and your future in the industry.

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    36 min
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