Indie Film Podcast

• A Festival for the Relentless & the Revolutionary | IFP Reviews: She/Her Fest

  In this episode, we review the first annual She/Her Fest in Seattle, a women-focused indie film festival celebrating bold voices, tiny budgets, and revolutionary storytelling. We break down everything from the festival’s strong communication and phenomenal theater tech to its intimate programming block, unique award categories, and the kind of filmmakers who will thrive there. If you're considering submitting to She/Her Fest or just love hearing honest festival insights from the indie trenches, this one’s for you.Learn more about the She/Her Fest: https://www.sheherfest.com_____________________________________Follow us for more indie film content:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiefilmpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiefilmpodcastWebsite: https://www.indiefilmpodcast.comNewsletter: https://indie-film-podcast.kit.com/68f74bc072

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• This Indie Body-Horror Got Under Our Skin | IFP Reviews: Wormtown (2025)

  Indie horror, body-horror, and practical FX collide in our review of Wormtown (2025). Victoria and Chuck break down the parasites, cult vibes, brutal gore, cinematography, and allegory packed into this ambitious microbudget horror film.We also talk about why Wormtown earns a BUY IT rating on our scale, what indie filmmakers can learn from its worldbuilding and practical effects, and why this movie slithers under your skin long after the credits roll.Learn more about Wormtown: http://crankedupfilms.com/watchwormtownGet it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0FWZN8RDM/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r_____________________________________Follow us for more indie film content:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiefilmpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiefilmpodcastGet Your Film Reviewed: https://www.indiefilmpodcast.com/submitNewsletter: https://indie-film-podcast.kit.com/68f74bc072

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• Micro-Budget Filmmaking Gear: The Tools We’re Most Thankful For

  Micro-budget filmmaking doesn’t mean working with junk gear. In this season finale, we break down the affordable filmmaking tools, budget gear, and DIY hacks we actually use on real indie film sets; from organization tricks and cheap equipment that punches above its weight, to the pricier tools that truly earn their keep.We’re talking binders and coverage maps, pawn-shop vintage lenses, favorite audio recorders and shotgun mics, affordable gimbals, post-production plugins, and the low-cost gadgets that saved our sanity more times than we can count.If you’re a micro-budget or indie filmmaker looking to build your toolkit without breaking the bank, this episode is packed with real recommendations, honest lessons, and a few chaotic stories along the way.Want our shot list and film budget templates for free? Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://indie-film-podcast.kit.com/68f74bc072_____________________________________Follow us for more indie film content:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiefilmpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiefilmpodcastWebsite: https://www.indiefilmpodcast.com

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• The Hallmark Movie Formula: Indie Filmmaking Tips We’re Weirdly Thankful For

  The Hallmark movie formula meets indie filmmaking tips in this holiday episode packed with low-budget filmmaking lessons. Hallmark releases 52 movies a year, and behind the tropes, timelines, and predictable plots is one of the most efficient production models in modern film. In today’s episode, we break down how Hallmark movies are made so quickly, why their formula works, and what indie filmmakers can actually learn from the machine.We’re talking:How Hallmark films shoot full features in 2–3 weeksThe ROI behind Hallmark’s simple, repeatable structureProduction, branding, and budgeting strategies indies can stealTropes, casting patterns, and resource-based writingA chaotic Hallmark quiz featuring pears, corn mazes, and questionable AI plotlinesWhy we hate it…and how we still learned from itWhether you love Hallmark movies, love to roast them, or love understanding the business behind low-budget filmmaking, this episode breaks down the “secret Hallmark playbook” in a way only indie filmmakers can appreciate._____________________________________Show Links:Join our newsletter: https://indie-film-podcast.kit.com/68f74bc072Read more about Hallmark Stats: https://medium.com/@andrewnord/the-science-behind-hallmark-movies-what-data-from-478-movies-tells-us-4e7a61ad8901_____________________________________Follow us for more indie film content:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiefilmpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiefilmpodcastWebsite: https://www.indiefilmpodcast.comNewsletter: https://indie-film-podcast.kit.com/68f74bc072

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• Indie Film Budgeting Tips: From Dream Numbers to DIY Reality

  Dream budgets vs. DIY reality, Victoria and Chuck share real-world indie film budgeting tips for filmmakers trying to stretch every dollar. From rewriting scripts to managing micro-budget films, learn how to make your movie happen even when your wallet says “nope.”_____________________________________Show Links:Get the free Indie Film Budget Template: https://indie-film-podcast.kit.com/68f74bc072Chuck’s “3 Day Bender” Micro Short: https://youtu.be/7qvDLS8i-6s?si=DUjTkLZDiAM4rPQ6 _____________________________________Follow us for more indie film content:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiefilmpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiefilmpodcastWebsite: https://www.indiefilmpodcast.comGet Featured on the Pod: https://www.indiefilmpodcast.com/submit

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