Behind the Lens: Mastering the Indie Film Hustle
Ever wonder why 98% of indie films never make their money back? Join Khoa Le as he dives deep into the art, science, and hustle of independent filmmaking. From funding secrets to distribution strategies, this is your ultimate guide to the film industry.
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🎥 About this episode: In this episode of The Khoa Le Show, filmmaker and entrepreneur James Orfano shares his unconventional journey into the film industry—without film school. Starting in due diligence and security for productions, he and his team eventually transitioned into filmmaking, producing the 10-episode crime drama A Good Cop across New York.
🎬 What you’ll learn in this episode:
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Eliana Ghen( @ElianaGhen ) is a social media sensation with over 10 million followers on TikTok and 4 billion views on YouTube. But her success doesn’t stop at viral videos—Eliana has taken her creativity and drive into the world of indie filmmaking. In this episode, Eliana shares the behind-the-scenes journey of creating her first feature film, Christmas Cowboy. From her early struggles in acting to leveraging her massive social ...
We sit down with Jeff Deverett, an accomplished indie filmmaker with an impressive track record of producing and distributing 9 feature films—3 of which landed on Netflix.
Jeff pulls back the curtain on the indie film world, sharing insider tips on securing funding, crafting watchable films, and navigating the distribution maze. With 10,000 features made every year—and half deemed unwatchable—Jeff’s practical advice will help aspir...
In this episode, composer Colin Bell dives into the immense pressure, creativity, and challenges of creating film scores.
Hosted by Khoa Le, we discuss the intense process of composing for movies, the behind-the-scenes of Christmas Cowboy, and why film composing is harder than you think.
From balancing tight deadlines to crafting emotional soundscapes, this conversation sheds light on the hidden struggles that film composers face a...
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