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Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast

Indie Film Hustle
Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
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  • IFH 809: No Budget, All Hustle: The Filmmaking Grind of Staci Layne Wilson
    In this colorful and deeply personal episode, Staci Layne Wilson shares her remarkable journey from a childhood surrounded by Hollywood legends and horseback riding to becoming an award-winning filmmaker and bestselling author. Born and raised in Los Angeles to a famed musician father (Don Wilson of The Ventures) and a glamorous pin-up model mother, Staci’s life has always been steeped in creativity. Yet, her entrance into filmmaking wasn’t planned—it evolved naturally through her work as a horror novelist and entertainment journalist. With a passion for storytelling and a love for visual style, she eventually directed short films and features that showcase her unique blend of artistry, grit, and genre flair. Throughout the conversation, Staci Layne Wilson reflects on the confidence she gained through small, creative victories, her experiences navigating the film world as a woman, and her desire to tell authentic stories—whether through film or memoir. Her book So L.A. offers a humorous yet heartfelt look into her unconventional upbringing, filled with wild stories like meeting Malcolm McDowell weekly or being invited to the Playboy Mansion as a teenager. With future projects on the horizon, including a documentary on her father’s legendary band, she continues to blend past and present into meaningful art that captures the spirit of Hollywood’s golden oddities.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.
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  • IFH 808: Behind the Screams: How Shae Smolik Brought The Hatred to Life!
    Shae Smolik, a talented young actress from Iowa, shared her journey from local modeling to leading a feature film in Los Angeles. Starting with commercials and gradually advancing to TV and web series, Shae embraced each step with enthusiasm and resilience. Her audition technique—spontaneous and emotionally driven—reflects an innate gift for performance. This approach helped her land the lead role in the horror film The Hatred, a major milestone that showcased her ability to handle complex, emotionally intense scenes at a young age.On set, Shae demonstrated a level of professionalism and presence that many seasoned actors strive for. She spoke candidly about initially feeling overwhelmed by the scale of a professional film production, but quickly adapted, delivering performances that resonated with both cast and audience. Her advice to fellow young actors is to stay authentic, enjoy the process, and never fear mistakes—because there's always another audition, and the heart of acting lies in being true to yourself.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.
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  • IFH 807: Making Your Own Damn Movies: Inside Dave Campfield’s Troma-Fueled Filmmaking Path
    When two Daves walk into a podcast, you don’t expect to stumble upon a meditation on art, failure, persistence, and horror-comedy. But that’s exactly what happened in this electric and delightfully unfiltered conversation with Dave Campfield, a filmmaker, actor, and host of the Troma Now Podcast, best known for his work in the cult Caesar and Otto comedy-horror film series.Dave Campfield is a fiercely independent filmmaker whose journey from a now-defunct film college in New Mexico to directing his own cult horror satires has been a long and winding road paved with hustle, humor, and horror.We start in the sand-colored surrealism of Santa Fe, where adobe buildings and the ghost of City Slickers set the stage for Dave’s early filmmaking dreams. In the land of tumbleweeds and tumble-down gym studios turned sound stages, Dave cut his teeth not just on film but on the art of adaptation.The college no longer exists, but the memories—like chalk lines under studio lights—remain vivid in his story. “It was like going to school on Tatooine,” he says, laughing, but behind that joke is a bittersweet nod to the ephemeral.From there, Dave walks us through the illusion of success—early meetings with Universal and New Line Cinema where hopes were dangled like carrots in front of eager young dreamers. The industry, he quickly learned, speaks its own coded language: familiarity, marketability, and sometimes, plain deception. One mentor told him to “say you're young, from the streets, and have a dark comedy,” regardless of truth. Dave gave it a shot but came away with the haunting realization that "they were intrigued enough to keep me on leash, but not enough to make it happen."That experience seeded his first real film, “Dark Chamber,” a mystery-horror project which deliberately bucked slasher formulas. It took five years to make—five years of blood, sweat, and overdrafts. And yet, when the studios responded with, “We wanted something more familiar,” Dave knew he was swimming upstream. Still, he sold the film to a small distributor, endured its repackaging as something it wasn’t, and got it onto Netflix. A win—just not the one he envisioned.But here’s the heart of it all: Dave didn’t stop. He pivoted, not with bitterness, but with evolution. “I decided I wasn't going to be one of those people waiting for opportunity. You had to make it happen on your own.” And so, he leaned into comedy horror—a genre he describes as “Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein, but for the splatter generation.” Thus, Caesar and Otto were born: two absurdly lovable doofuses bumbling their way through massacres, monsters, and paranormal mayhem.One of Dave’s secret weapons is loyalty to what’s real. Whether recounting how Lloyd Kaufman forgot him (then remembered) or editing commercials for the Philadelphia Pet Expo, he keeps a kind of grounded magic about his craft. He shares a deeply personal new project, “Awaken the Reaper,” born from a decade of introspection and struggle, calling it “the most personal thing I’ve ever written.” He says, “It’s about being stuck—feeling like every day you’re not moving forward—and finally getting out of your own way.”All along, Dave’s been quietly building a reputation for casting future stars before they break—Trey Byers (Empire), Peter Scanavino (Law & Order)—and hosting a podcast that thrives not just because of brand synergy with Troma, but because he genuinely knows how to talk to people. “They’ve never rejected an episode,” he remarks. “I tease Troma a lot, and they’re always game. It’s a beautiful collaboration.”The conversation wraps not with grandiosity, but a recognition that even the smallest cult followings can keep a creator going. “My fanbase is small, but intense,” Dave says with pride. “I can rattle them off on two hands.” Maybe that’s enough. Maybe that’s everything.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.
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  • IFH 806: Shooting Sharks in Your Living Room: The Art of DIY Filmmaking with Ron Bonk
    In this episode, we dive into the wild, wonderful world of Ron Bonk, an indie filmmaker and founder of SRS Cinema known for the cult horror-comedy House Shark. Ron shares his journey from studying accounting and criminal justice to becoming a self-taught director, driven by a passion for storytelling and a deep love for genre cinema. With no Hollywood backing, Ron used camcorders, community college equipment, and his own home as a film set to bring his visions to life. House Shark began as a joke about roof noises and turned into a full-blown production that he wrote, directed, and shot over a year. His philosophy? Use what you have, stay true to your weird ideas, and don't be afraid to break the rules. He talks about the challenges and joys of indie filmmaking, how crowdfunding works behind the scenes, and why authenticity matters more than perfection. As Ron puts it, “You tell people whatever they need to hear in order to keep shooting.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.
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  • IFH 805: Why Your Film Isn’t Getting Made (And What to Do About It) with Ron Newcomb
    When the moon is high and the muse is low, we often find ourselves in deep conversation with our own souls, asking, "Why do I do this?" And on today’s episode, we welcome the steadfast and visionary Ron Newcomb, a former Marine and police officer who has traded in his uniform for a camera, answering that very question not just with thought—but with action.Many walk the tightrope between dreams and reality. But Ron doesn’t walk it; he builds it. With a full-time job, family responsibilities, and the unrelenting buzz of daily life, filmmaking becomes more than a pursuit—it becomes a pilgrimage. In our conversation, Ron unveils the raw truth behind being a modern-day storyteller, caught between the 9-to-5 grind and the eternal call of the creative. His journey is not just about making films; it's about making space in a crowded world to remember who we really are when the credits roll.You see, filmmaking, as Ron wisely puts it, "isn't a want—it’s a calling." It’s not about lighting up a screen; it's about lighting a fire.There is a reverence in his approach, a kind of worship in the way he speaks of independent cinema. He isn’t interested in chasing fame or fortune but in answering that whispering voice within that says, “Tell this story. It matters.” In an age where distractions are currency, Ron is cashing in for clarity. He’s figured out that doing the work is the real prayer.As a self-proclaimed “storyteller,” Ron lays out three sacred paths for the indie filmmaker: seeking a manager to break through studio gates, finding a producing partner to align energies with, or rallying investors to go it alone. “I'm going to bang the drum on all three,” he says. That’s not just a plan—it’s a mantra. And true to that vow, he’s organizing a bold, DC-based pitch event to connect filmmakers with gatekeepers. It's a beautiful paradox—waiting for no one while creating opportunities for everyone.We explored how the daily discipline—rising at six, family dinners, late-night writing—becomes the framework for spiritual resilience. This isn't just about making movies; it's about making meaning. Ron explains, “Contentment is found in the process, not the end result.” How very Zen. Each film, each failed Kickstarter, each late-night script rewrite is not a detour—it is the path. As he puts it, “You should feel filmmaking breathe within you.” And if it doesn’t? It may be time to let go.Ron also speaks with reverence for collaboration, knowing that the alchemy of filmmaking lies not in the lone genius, but in the orchestra of souls rowing in rhythm. He is generous in spirit and grounded in grit, reminding us that the true power isn’t just in raising capital or climbing a ladder—it’s in raising each other. "If we all just left ego aside for a moment, I believe that all of us could get what we wanted." There’s more than wisdom in that; there’s a way forward.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.
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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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.
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