Filmmakers and producers are driven by a vision—a compelling story, bold idea, and belief that their project will resonate. But when it comes to financing, banks and investors are focused on something…
Indie filmmaking isn’t for the faint of heart. Janek Ambros, producer, director, and founder of Assembly Line Entertainment, shares his journey from finance to filmmaking and the evolution of his…
The secret to staying under budget isn’t just cutting costs. It’s mastering the right tools and strategies. In this episode of Inside Indies, seasoned line producer Steve Gruskin shares his proven…
How do you produce a Grand Jury Prize-winning indie film? Daniel Tantalean joins John Cooke and Anthony López to walk us through the creative, chaotic, and deeply personal journey behind the making of…
If your workflow feels like a bigger production than your film, Florian Reimann has a fix you’ll want to hear. In this episode of Inside Indies, Florian joins hosts John Cooke and Steve Bizenov to…
Every movie has its stars, but few know about the accountants who keep them on screen. While audiences see the action, production accountants like Brad Field keep the budgets balanced, the crews paid,…
What does it take to make your first film? Robert Larriviere shares the journey from conceptualizing to having an award-winning debut. John Cooke and Bishop Porter sit down with Robert to unpack the…
