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• The Indie Producer’s Survival Guide: Budgets, Crews & Problem-Solving | Amanda Verhagen

  This week, Ken and Anthony sit down with Amanda Verhagen, an indie producer, line producer, and founder of Notable Studios. From managing million-dollar budgets to finding creative workarounds, Amanda shares real-world strategies for getting your film made.Whether you’re producing your first indie or looking to level up, this episode is packed with insider knowledge, budgeting tips, and industry wisdom you won’t find anywhere else!Follow us for more filmmaking content:Instagram: @offthelotpodKen Kabatoff – @ken_kabatoff Anthony Epp – @epptriYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OffTheLotPodcast Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us at [email protected]!Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help more indie filmmakers discover the show!

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• From Unforgiven to Heretic: A Prop Master’s Filmmaking Journey | Dean Goodine

  Ever wondered how the smallest details in a movie can make or break the story? Props aren’t just objects—they’re storytelling tools. And no one knows that better than Dean Goodine, a legendary Hollywood prop master with over 39 years in the business.He’s worked on everything from Unforgiven and Inception to 2024's indie horror juggernaut Heretic, and breakout indie thriller The Order. Today, he’s here to drop major knowledge on how props shape performance, enhance world-building, and why indie filmmakers need to stop overlooking them.If you want to make your indie film feel like a big-budget production, this episode is a MUST-LISTEN.Follow Us for More Filmmaking Content:Instagram: @offthelotpodTikTok: @offthelotpodKen Kabatoff: @ken_kabatoffAnthony Epp: @epptriDean's Must-Read Book: They Don’t Pay Me to Say No: My Life in the Props Department Got a question or topic idea? Email us at [email protected]!

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• The Secret Weapon of Filmmaking: How Costume Design Transforms Your Story | Mandi Line

  Ever wondered how costumes shape storytelling? Or how a designer goes from styling indie films to crafting iconic looks for hit TV shows?This week we sit down with Mandi Line, the powerhouse costume designer behind Pretty Little Liars, Travelers, The Young and the Restless, and some of the wildest rock music videos of the 2000s (think Linkin Park, Korn, and System of a Down). Mandi shares her raw, no-BS journey from indie films to Hollywood, the intense grind of working on soap operas, and why attitude and relationships matter more than talent in the industry.This episode is pure gold for filmmakers, costume designers, and anyone hustling to break into the industry!Instagram:@offthelotpod@ken_kabatoff@epptri@mandiline

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• The Indie Filmmaker’s Guide to Directing Hallmark Movies | Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe

  Hallmark movies and indie films are more alike than you think. While these films may be known for their feel-good romance and holiday cheer, behind the scenes, they run like indie films—tight schedules, small budgets, and fast-paced productions.To break it all down, we sit down with Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, a seasoned actor-turned-director who made the leap behind the camera to helm character-driven Hallmark films. You might know Crystal from Signed, Sealed, Delivered and Primeval: New World, but today, she’s giving us a deep dive into the Hallmark directing process—from navigating tight turnarounds to balancing creativity with a structured formula.This episode is a masterclass in indie-style filmmaking within the TV movie world!Instagram:@offthelotpod@ken_kabatoff@epptri@officialcrystallowe

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• The $6K Indie Film That Launched a Hollywood Career | Joshua Caldwell

  How do you make a feature film for just $6,000 and turn it into a career? In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Caldwell (Layover, Infamous, Mending the Line) to break down his indie filmmaking journey—from shooting his first feature Layover on a micro-budget to directing multiple films with Hollywood talent.Instagram@offthelotpod@ken_kabatoff@epptri@joshuacaldwelldirector

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