Your Burning Questions Answered: From Indie Film Funding To On-Set Disasters
Ever wondered what happens when a plane literally crashes into your film set? Or how filmmakers actually find money to make their movies? Ken and Anthony rip open the vault in this no-holds-barred Q&A episode, answering the questions that keep indie filmmakers up at night. From the "friends and family" funding reality check to the technical skills that actually matter (spoiler: it's not what film school taught you), this episode is packed with battle-tested wisdom from directors who are making it happen right now. Whether you're debating shorts vs. features or just trying to survive your first production, prepare for the advice you wish someone had given you years ago.
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Beyond The Gatekeepers: Seed & Spark’s Emily Best On Taking Control of Your Indie Film Career
In this game-changing episode, we sit down with Emily Best, the founder and CEO of Seed&Spark who has helped nearly 6,000 indie filmmakers raise OVER $72 MILLION in funding. She drops tactical knowledge about why the traditional film financing model is DEAD and what you need to do RIGHT NOW to build a sustainable filmmaking career.
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Punk Rock Filmmaking: Inside the Festival That Breaks All the Rules—Run N Gun | Joel McCarthy & Sasha Duncan
Filmmakers and creative rebels—RNG REGISTRATION WEEKEND IS UPON US. So buckle up for a raw, unfiltered dive into Vancouver's revolutionary film festival! We sit down with Joel McCarthy and Sasha Duncan, the maverick leaders of Run N Gun - the scrappy 48-hour competition that's transformed from indie underdog to Vancouver's hottest ticket in filmmaking.
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The Profitable Indie Filmmaker: Breaking Free From The Studio System—Daren Smith
This is the episode indie filmmakers CANNOT MISS! Producer Daren Smith delivers a game-changing masterclass on achieving true independence and profitability. Whether you're struggling to fund your first feature or trying to build a sustainable filmmaking career, the strategies revealed in this conversation could completely transform your approach to the business of indie film.
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The Brutal Truth About Film Development: Indie Success Blueprint
"If you can't sell your film, nobody else is going to sell it for you."In this raw and honest episode, we dive deep into the REAL development process of independent films. Not just writing the screenplay, but building the entire system needed to get your film made and seen. This episode is REQUIRED viewing for any filmmaker serious about getting their independent project off the ground. Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share your development challenges in the comments below!
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Making movies isn’t just for Hollywood—it’s for anyone with a vision and the drive to make it happen. Hosted by Ken Kabatoff & Anthony Epp, Off The Lot dives into the hustle, techniques, and real-world challenges of indie filmmaking with directors, producers, writers, and industry pros who’ve done it themselves. Subscribe now and start making your film!
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