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Independent Filmmaker Josh Stifter of Flush Studios and Robert Rodriguez's show "Rebel with a Crew," sits down and speaks with indie filmmakers, creative artists about life in independent filmmaking, the...
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Independent Filmmaker Josh Stifter of Flush Studios and Robert Rodriguez's show "Rebel with a Crew," sits down and speaks with indie filmmakers, creative artists about life in independent filmmaking, the creative process, and making it the crazy film business.
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Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh Stifter
Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh Stifter
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28 OCT 2024 · 🎙️ This Week on Low-Budget Rebels
I was joined by Ian Martin to discuss his film Cooke Concrete. This unique and methodical film stands out in the low-budget scene, showcasing a sincere commitment to its vision. Blending genres, Cooke Concrete consistently surprises with bold stylistic choices and innovative filmmaking techniques.
In our conversation, Ian and I explored ways to the right tone for your film, understanding your creative process, the early experiences that shape our storytelling, unique distribution opportunities through streaming, and the importance of personal storytelling.
We also chatted about the intriguing mystery behind Cooke Concrete, crafting a film with intentional pacing, and encouraging audiences to engage with a central question early on.
This and so much more!
Make sure to check out Cooke Concrete, available on Tubi, Amazon, and Hoopla:
https://tubitv.com/movies/682678/cooke-concrete?start=true
Follow Ian Martin at http://ianmartin.works/ or on Twitter @ianmartinhello.
Cheers,
Josh
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21 OCT 2024 · On today's episode of Low-Budget Rebels, I chatted with director Garry Medeiros and producer Walter Rivero about their film Plaga Zombie: American Invasion, a comedy zombie movie filmed with hilarious camp, nasty jokes, and a relentlessly fun style.
We discuss the process of being able to make a sequel to a cult camp film and why this movie seemed like the right first for the team. We also talked about the styles and movies that influenced their passion for filmmaking, finding locations and people to help with visual effects, finding the motivation to keep going when things hit rock bottom, scheduling, and tricks we've learned over the years making projects on minimal budgets.
Make sure to follow Plaga Zombie: American Invasion on Instagram at @plagazombi.4 and check the movie out on TUBI. To learn more about their upcoming film Sins of the Devil follow @sinsofthedevil24 on Instagram!
Cheers,
Josh
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15 OCT 2024 · On this week's episode of LOW-BUDGET REBELS, I sat down to chat with director and amazing human Dusty Austin. We discussed her new movie The Beast of Walton St. and how a love of visual effects led to experiments with film and made the process seem possible.
We also discussed finding the genre you prefer, self-discovery of the type of director you want to be, the challenges of adapting on set when things go wrong, taking the "No's" you receive as possibilities, and trying to balance what you can do to help the independent film community while also creating your own art.Make sure to follow Dusty online and keep an eye out for The Beast of Walton St. this November from Scream Team Releasing!
CHEERS!
Josh
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7 OCT 2024 · In this episode of Low-Budget Rebels Podcast, I had a cup of coffee and chatted with Facing East and This Must Be It director Tommy Baker.
We discussed working with his brother at Half Brothers Media, a production company that they started together, and how they balance contract work with creative ideas. We also talked about how making a film is similar to being in a band, the benefits of learning the craft doing behind-the-scenes projects, getting access to locations that you have available, knowing your role in a specific project, and using the knowledge you've gained throughout your life to write a story you know.
This and so much more!
Make sure to check out https://halfbrothersmedia.com/ to find out more about Tommy's films and creative work.
Cheers,
Josh
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30 SEP 2024 · This week I sat down on two occasions (thanks Hurrican Helene) to chat with filmmaker and genuinely nice guy Tate Hoffmaster about filmmaking and his new movie Pizza Guy 8.
We also discuss working with VHS and other media to create art, Troma and its influence on low-budget filmmaking, assessing criticism of films, and things we've learned on set. We also talk about our scripting process and improvising ideas. This and so much more! Ch
eck out Tate's work at https://www.youtube.com/@GuyBacon13 and follow him on social media @https://www.instagram.com/xfilescabinet/
Have a great week and don't let your meat loaf!
Josh
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23 SEP 2024 · I had the pleasure of hopping on a call with Micah Khan and discussing his new feature film The Zombie Wedding. Unrelated, but I also had my mic backward the whole time I recorded like an absolute moron. Technical difficulties aside, it was still a wonderful conversation and I hope you all can handle my very hollow-sounding microphone for a week. I hope to not have this issue again for at least a few episodes. Oh the joys of working in a new studio...
Micah and I discussed what it's like to work on projects that we didn't write or are outside of the norm for us, especially projects where you're working with other people's money. We also discuss lost old movies, the cringiness of where you begin and how to enjoy it, Micah's festival that revolves around showing early films, working with your cast and crew, how to fake shots and utilize a small room, and so much more!
Check out Micah's film The Zombie Wedding - available now to rent or purchase and screening in limited theaters!
Visit Micah's website to find out more: https://micahazamkhan.com/
Have a great week, everyone!
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17 JUN 2024 · This weekend I had the pleasure of chatting with actor and filmmaker Jamie H Jung about all things independent filmmaking!
Jamie and I were both part of the the Rebel Without A Crew: The Series process but in very different capacities. Jamie was an actor in Alejandro Montoya Marin's movie Monday; and on this episode, we compared experiences of what it was like to be on reality TV. Jamie also discusses his adventure in producing his first film The Wedding Night which will be premiering at the Manhattan Film Festival on June 22.
We also discussed the challenges of adapting your project with no money, finding a character, and learning your process through life experiences.
Follow Jamie on social media @jamiehjung and check out more from Jamie at https://jamihjung.com
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10 JUN 2024 · This week I had the pleasure of chatting with writer and director Rob Mabry.If you look at our film's synopsis, you can instantly see that my film Greywood's Plot and his The Legend of El Chupacabra have some things in common. Watching the movies, it's interesting how unique both movies are as well!
Rob and I discussed his rise from early days of playing with cameras, to the break in his filmmaking process and coming back to it through 48 hour film fests and making a plethora of shorts, to eventually making his first feature film. We also chat about Rob's preproduction process, finding the shot in the moment, messy effects shots, and the fun of creating monsters with practical visual effects.This and so much more!
Make sure to follow @https://www.instagram.com/thechupacabramovie/ to find out more about Rob's movie.
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3 JUN 2024 · Director Scott McElroy came on the show to discuss his feature film Fey, a twisting, independent psychological-thriller about a rock band that goes to a secluded studio to record their album and finds out they may be in for more than creating tunes and drinking booze.
We discuss a wide variety of independent filmmaking topics including how to direct when you don't have technical knowledge, building a friend and family group that you can call on for help when it's time to get out and make a movie, and tricks for taking advantage of sound design to build the mood. We also chatted about music and how other forms of art beyond filmmaking help to build storytelling and structural style when it is time to make a feature length movie.
Make sure to follow Fey on social media @feythemovie on instagram and stay tuned for the release of this truly independent, twisted flick!
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28 MAY 2024 · Even with the busy holiday weekend, I was able to chat with two indie filmmakers who've made some interesting movies and are looking to take them out to theaters and try a new model of low-budget film distribution.
While they're called The Farx Brothers, you'll find out early in this episode that they are not actually brothers. Nick and Kyle are two Minnesota based filmmakers creating short form movies and proof of concept videos. We discuss their background, how they each bring different ideas and style to the projects they make, and new ideas about how they want to distribute their films this year.
They also discuss four walling, new projects, and working in the industry versus having a day job outside of filmmaking.
This and much more!
Independent Filmmaker Josh Stifter of Flush Studios and Robert Rodriguez's show "Rebel with a Crew," sits down and speaks with indie filmmakers, creative artists about life in independent filmmaking, the...
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Independent Filmmaker Josh Stifter of Flush Studios and Robert Rodriguez's show "Rebel with a Crew," sits down and speaks with indie filmmakers, creative artists about life in independent filmmaking, the creative process, and making it the crazy film business.
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