Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality
Film school taught you how to make a movie—this show teaches you how to get it financed and distributed. In bite-sized 30-minute episodes, filmmaker and distribution expert Jeff Deverett gives you the real-world advice film schools leave out. From raising money to getting your movie on screens (and making your money back), Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality breaks down the business side of indie film with practical, honest guidance. No fluff. No sugar-coating. Just the truth—and the reality—of what it takes to get your film made and seen. Have a question for Jeff? jdeverett@deverettmedia.com From Straw Hut Media
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Key takeaways:● The difference between indie filmmaking and the indie film business● Why treating filmmaking purely a...
Topics covered include:
● How the distribution landscape has changed fo...
Together, they pull back the curtain on what it really takes to create an immersive audio experience in indie film, and how sound can make or break a project—even when you're working with limited resources. With years of collab...
- Start editing on set: Shoot with the edit in mind—get plenty of coverage for smooth pacing and transitions.
- Script advisor tip: Use one in post to fine-tune structure and catch issues early.
- Smart shooting saves time: Streamline post-production by planning camera setups that support the edit.
- Avoid common indie pitfalls: Learn from real mistakes and discover practical solutions.
They go beyond camera talk, diving deep into lighting, equipment setups, and how to creatively use limited resources to deliver a high-end visual experience. Scott shares practical tips on how to stretch a small budget and make your indie film look like a big-budget pr...
They dive into the nuances of casting—from A-list to B-list talent—and break down the key differences between hiring union versus non-union actors, including the cost implications of each. Miriam and Candice also offer valuable insights into the ca...
- The creative process of comp...
Maribeth Moy shares insights on the resourcefulness an...
- The Dos and Don’ts: Essential tips for navigating the tax credit process successfully.
- Financing Complexities: An in-depth look at how getting financing can be a tangled web.
- Tax Credit Routes: Exploring different ways to receive tax credits, including refundable and transferable options, depending on your state.
In this episode, Jeff Deverett breaks down the essentials of pitching your movie to an investor—affectionately referred to as “Uncle Charlie.” Jeff emphasizes that when you’re in the room with a potential backer, you’ve got about 30 minutes to make your case—and it’s not just about the story.
He makes a key point: Uncle Charlie doesn’t actually care about your movie. What he does care about is the ...
Jeff also explores alternative financing options, such as reaching out to family and friends, and offers valuable tips on how to effectively pi...
In this episode of Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality, Jeff Deverett makes the case for starting with your audience, not your script. Before you write a single page, he challenges you to ask: Who will this movie b...
In this first episode of Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality, filmmaker, educator, and distribution veteran Jeff Deverett unpacks why so ...
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