Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh Stifter (Josh Stifter)

On this riveting episode of the Low-Budget Rebels podcast, I sat down with the extremely talented Jaysen Buterin to talk about his award winning feature Kill Giggles. We chat about first experiments with heavy cameras, hoarding props from past movies, our favorite film fest experiences, black and white filmmaking, adapting and going with the flow on a low-budget film, being prepared for the actual low-budget production, actors being familiar before day one, using friends as cast and crew, the challenges that come with being your own producer, writing for what you want and using what you have, Rod Serling, saving the world with a six week movie, and the trials that can come along with getting distribution.

All of this and even more! Cheers!

A second episode already!?? Yes. Yes it it.

I had the pleasure to chat with the extremely fun and energetic Rakefet Abergel. You may know her from Superbad, New Girl, or the Disney Channel - but she has really impressed the horror community with her short films Jax in Love and Boo. On this episode, we discuss the jump from acting to writing to directing, the genre film scene, influences to get into acting, accidentally becoming a horror filmmaker, being easily scared, comedy mixing with horr, kids being scared of dolls, falling for the trick of the Blair Witch, trying not to post spoilers, festival awards, and so much more!

This was such a fun conversation and you can tell I was having a blast by my visceral laughter in the background through the whole episode.

Make sure to follow Rakefet and Boo on social media and check out Boo when it premieres on ALTER October 19th.

Twitter @rakefet27
Instagram @kef827
IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1679525/

On this episode of the Low-Budget Rebels Podcast, I sat down with the incredible documentary filmmaker Tommy Avallone to talk about his 3 doc features, his one narrative film, his process coming up with documentary ideas, movies that are hard to watch, filming Santa, talking about Bill Murray, SXSW 2018, distribution, finding the interesting character in any moment of filming, how I got on Rebel Without A Crew (again), being patient in the process, finding your take on an idea, and famous houses.

Make sure to check out all of Tommy's movies I Am Santa Clause (which apparently IS on Amazon Prime and I'm just an idiot), The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man, and Waldo on Weed - along with everything else he's created in the past!

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2056650/
Twitter: @TommyAvallone3
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockhardkilla

This week on Low-Budget Rebels, I'm joined by one of the coolest humans I know, and someone who I might have more in common with than anyone I've ever met. John Hale started making stop-motion movies as a kid (sound familiar?) and taught himself every part of the process of low-budget monster movie making (again, sound familiar?). We talk about his short film The Conduit and struggles that came along with it. Waking up in cold sweats, obsessing over little details, and finding ways to fix overlooked mistakes are only a few of the topics John covers in this conversation. We also discuss being dads as well as artists, and the unconventional paths we may have taken to get where we are.

You can follow John all over the social medias as @darkdragonfilms and check out his website https://www.darkdragonfilms.net/

The Conduit is available on BluRay and DVD, as well as on Amazon Prime!

CHEERS!

After a week off, I think I've come back with one of the most knowledgeable guests yet. Noam Kroll is known for many things. A jack of all trades in every regard, Noam has not only made multiple feature films and shorts, he's created a reputation as making some of the best LUTs for cameras and editing, film grain packages, the wonderful "Show Don't Tell" podcast, and much more. He's become one of those people in the film community that we all are constantly looking to for inspiration and new ideas.

As you'll find out, I'm also extremely jealous that he got to shoot on Super 16mm....

We cover a lot of topics including how Noam started out filming videos with his brother, the benefits of being a jack of all trades, the importance of good casting, filming with 16mm, getting back to the roots of why we started a project, and the importance of managing your restrictions on any project.

You can follow Noam @noamkroll on most social medias and check out his movies, podcasts, blog, and LUTs at noamkroll.com

Cheers!

It seems like a lot of my episodes of this Low-Budget Rebels podcast start out the same. I ask the guest how they started, they say they picked up a camera when they were 7, and the rest is history. But not this week. Elena Weinberg didn't get into actually directing until later, starting as an actress in Austin, Texas (a place we both have very fond and interesting relationships with) and slipping into directing out of necessity with her husband - Elena tells an inspiring story of how she made her way from a series of shorts to her first feature film A Room Full of Nothing.

We discuss everything from transitioning from shorts to features, the benefits and challenges of working with a partner, the ups and downs of filming in different cities, and our favorite event in the world.... but you'll have to listen to find out what it is!

You can follow Elena on social media at:
Twitter: @ElenaWeinberg
Instagram: @ElenaIsRad
elenaweinberg.com

Cheers everyone! Make sure to leave me a voice message at speakpipe.com/lowbudgetrebels

I like to use the term "punk rock filmmaker" a lot recently.

It's not only a nod to an "edgy" style, but also a nice way to discuss folks who use what they have, break the rules of the process, and do whatever the hell they want to get their movie made. This weeks guest, Jason Zink, embodies this idea of doing whatever you can to get your movie made and then doing whatever you can to get your movie seen, and working your ass off to find an audience for what you do.



From his start of just pushing out a few features and shorts, doing whatever he can to learn and prepare to make Straight Edge Kegger, to his crazy adventure of getting the movie on Shudder - Jason Zink is one of those filmmakers that plays by his own rules and proves that the crazy amount of work and blood and ideas and money can pay off if you keep hustling.



Go watch Straight Edge Kegger when it drops on Shudder soon and make sure to follow and watch Jason as he continues his adventure in filmmaking!

Website: weirdontoppictures.com
IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3679749/
Staight Edge Kegger: https://screamteamreleasing.com/products/straight-edge-kegger-blu-ray

This is a special episode for me.

Jeremy Wanek and I have been friends for many years and worked together on more projects than I can even remember. He's one of the hardest working people I've met in the industry and has worn all kinds of hats from editor to camera operator to colorist to vfx artist. He's done it all.



Our conversation goes all over the place, as you'd expect a chat between two friends would. We talk about why Jeremy and I like to jump around from different types of work, how he started in the industry, being understanding and kind to each other and the effect that can have on a career, and much more!



Remember to head over to speakpipe.com/lowbudgetrebels and leave me a message! It's a great way to get involved with the show and to let us know what YOU'D like to learn more about in the venture of low-budget filmmaking.

Cheers!

It's amazing how unique each of my guests on Low-Budget Rebels has been. Each one has brought different insight and a different take on what low-budget filmmaking is. This week is definitely not an exception to that.

Eric Power is an extremely talented cut out animation filmmaker. He's not only created multiple animation for youtube, many of which have hit viral success, but he's also directed and animated TWO feature length animated films. His style is completely original and his take on the medium is like nothing I've ever seen.



In this episode, we discuss the differences between live-action and animation directing, the challenges of asking friends to help on work, how good food on set can make a complete difference, cut out animation versus traditional animation, how to overcome your own shortcomings, the tedium of creating art, different steps to making animation, and comfort movies.



Make sure to follower Eric on social media:
@ericpowerup
ericpowerup.net

Cheers, everyone!

On this weeks episode, I hopped on Zoom to talk with documentary filmmaker Taylor Morden (for the second time) to talk about his new feature film The Last Blockbuster. We not only talked about his new movies but also chatted about finding talent to be in his movie, looking for what's around you to make a movie about, watching The Net, movies we've watched the most, Terminator and special effects, old rental stores we went to, Orgazmo, the future of movie rentals and film conversations, being mentored by people who have already mentored us with their movies, Troma, and much more!

Make sure to check out The Last Blockbuster when it releases on 12/15 and follow them at @LastBlockDoc on twitter.



There's also a really fun, little Speakpipe segment at the end of this episode where a few folks sent in messages about their favorite low-budget films! Make sure to send in your comments and questions and favorite low-budget recommendations to speakpipe.com/lowbudgetrebels !!

You can follow Taylow Morden on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TayloR2D2 and on instagram https://www.instagram.com/taylor2d2

Cheers! Have a great week everyone.

I had no idea what to expect from this podcast with filmmaker and producer B.J. Colangelo. I started following her on twitter a few years ago, and since then she's become one of those people that I truly look forward to seeing tweets from. She has a completely original take on things, especially horror movies - never just being negative to be negative, which she talks about in this episode.



We discuss lots of things including her overcoming cancer and realizing she wanted to make movies, starting as a film critic, the cringe writings of our youth, people saying we "wear a lot of hats", being a poor filmmaker, staying outspoken and honest, and John Waters. All of this and so much more!

Make sure to follow her on twitter @bjcolangelo. Go watch Powerbomb and all of her shorts. Check her out on imdb at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2432090/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1#director.

Cheers and thanks for listening!

It's Friday and I'm actually on time to post an episode on Patreon!

This week I had the pleasure to sit down and chat with Nathan Ludwig. Nathan is the film festival director of GenreBlast Film Fest, a festival I met many of my past guests at. Because Nathan was a pretty open book and is putting on a fest I truly respect, I thought he would be the perfect guest to chat with about the inner workings of festivals.

We also discuss going from being filmmaker and attending fests to starting a festival, the stress that goes along with a massive event like a film festival, what the best practices for submitting your film to a festival would be, problems festivals see with submissions, the fun of attending festivals, and so much more!

Thank you to everyone who sent in comments and questions to speakpipe.com/lowbudgetrebels! If you have anything you'd like to ask, advice for filmmakers that you have to offer, or low-budget film recommendations, don't be afraid to send 'em. I love hearing from you.

If you're a filmmaker thinking about sending your films to festivals soon, this episode might just be for you :)

CHEERS!

This week I had the amazing opportunity to chat with exploitation filmmaker Jeremy Sumrall about why we do what we do.

His movie Pickaxe is the type of boobs and blood movie a lot of us grew up on in the 80's and he is continuing to make grindhouse style movies. We discuss everything from how covid could change indie filmmaking and film audiences, to film audio, how we got into the genre we work in, John Carpenter , and so much more!

Go check out Jeremy's work at firstweekofwinterfilms.com and check out Pickaxe on Amazon Prime!

Hey everyone,

This weeks episode I had the pleasure to chat with Vincente DiSanti about his film Never Hike Alone. We discussed the process of making a fan film, the things you can learn from working in animation, what can go wrong working with old vehicles, tricks we've learned from watching other directors, Hitchcock, and so much more.

Make sure to check out his Womp Stomp Films youtube channel!

Cheers,
Josh

One of the things I love about this podcast is the variety of filmmakers I can find. Low-budget filmmaking is a diverse topic ranging from people just running and gunning, to folks running kickstarters to just get that extra little bit of cash to help bring their vision to life. I've talked to filmmakers who have been doing this half their lives and people just starting out.

This week, I had the pleasure to chat with Justin Rodriguez, a Texas based filmmaker who is early on in his career, but has a vision and eye for what he's doing that captured my imagination. We talked about the importance of forming a community, finding a rawness in your process, working with new people on every project, and kinds of art we surround ourselves with.

If you like this episode, make sure to go check out Justin's film GLOSSOLALIA on Amazon Prime and follow Justin as he continues to make movies in 2021.

Cheers,

Josh

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Hey, everyone!

On this weeks podcast I was able to sit down with filmmaking couple Gina Gomez Dunn and Scott Dunn to talk about their film Mandao Returns. We discuss little tricks to improve independent films, use of props, vhs tapes, adding proper visual effects, finding funding, and learning about distribution.

This was such a fun episode and I highly recommend following Gina and Scott on social media and supporting their filmmaking endeavors in the future.

Follow Scott at @ScottyDUNNi on twitter and check out his youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/scottdunnjadedactor

Follow Gina on twitter at @GinaGomezDunn.

And make sure to check out more of their stuff and keep up to date with their new projects at dunnitfilms.com

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HEYO!
I took a week off from podcasting but I'm back now and SUPER excited to get back to work on getting new shows recorded, promoting the podcast, and hopefully making this show a little more interactive. Anyone listening probably know about speakpipe.com/lowbudgetrebels, the site you can go to and leave me audio messages to play on the show!

This weeks guest was great.
Cameron Fife has not only directed two feature films and a bunch of shorts, he's also an actor and performer, as well as working on countless music videos and other professional projects. He has a very interesting background, with a family that worked in show business and entertainment for years! We discuss what motivates us, odd film festival experiences, being told you aren't good enough, faking it til you make it, and Jordan Peele. This and much more!

Thanks, everyone, for listening!

Cheers,

Josh

On this weeks Low-Budget Rebels episode, I sat down with filmmaker Rachel S. Thomas-Medwid to talk about her adventures in indie filmmaking, the problem with squirrels, filmmaking with your family, trying to stay creative during the pandemic, finding your genre, and so much more. Rachel is a wealth of experience, coming from a very unconventional path into filmmaking, and I believe her story is one that will inspire a lot of you.

Make sure to check out her website: rachelspoonerthomas.com and follow her adventures to see In the Company of Crows soon!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Timothy Troy, a really talented short film director and veteran to the industry. He's work as a dolly grip on MANY really amazing features and his resume is incredibly impressive.

We discussed where our ideas come from, learning from professional film sets, exploring the concept of what actually fuels our inspiration and who we're making our movies for, where money should go when you do have some funding, Mike Flanagan, how ego can get in the way, and watching old projects.

Have a great day everyone! CHEERS!

Josh

This week on the podcast I had the chance to talk with horror exploitation filmmaker M.J. Dixon about his movies, what it's like making movies in Great Britain, the struggles of getting the take, and how to limit yourself.

I love how many filmmakers I've been able to find who truly embody this concept of low-budget, independent spirit, and MJ is now exception!

Make sure to check out all of his stuff at mycho.co.uk

Cheers! Have a great week everyone.
Josh

This was a very special episode to me! Not only is the most guests I've ever had on one episode, but it also was the first time I tried to tackle a specific topic like this - Woman in independent filmmaking.

Theresa, Amalia, and Julianna all work in varying degrees in the film industry, so having them on the show to express their perspective was not only insightful, but also completely entertaining! Topics for this week included how they started on a new projects during the pandemic, the struggles of bringing your own voice to a film, Seed&Spark funding for films, the importance of different voices in storytelling, the writing process and attempting to find the right tone in any story, directing a project that isn't your own, producing and scheduling in the independent world of film, and how you can learn something on any project!

Make sure to check out https://www.onepercent2021.com/ and sign up for their mailing list update.

And make sure to check out seedandspark.com in the coming week and help support their film One Percent!

Have a great week everyone!
Cheers,
Josh

I stumbled onto Brian Lonano's short films on Arrow Player and instantly knew I needed to talk to this guy. His sort of insanity is not only entertaining as hell, but also inspiring for any filmmaker or artist who has crazy ideas they just need to get out of their head.

On this episode we talked about the struggles of making "trash", the importance of knowing what kind of films you're making, content, paying for your art out of your own pocket, trying to strive for more than mediocrity, and staying grounded. This and so much more.

Follow Brian on social media and check out his work at http://www.brianlonano.com/

Cheers, everyone!
Have a great week.
Josh

WE'RE BACK

Wow. I never thought it would happen but here we are!

This episode was recorded many, many months ago. Like, back in February... I'm embarrassed as hell that it took this long to get back on the trolley, but at least I'm persistent enough to actually get this finished and out there.

And if I remember right, this was a wonderful conversation. James and I talked about the perils of indie filmmaking, his grindhouse movie, the way the pandemic and internet culture has helped (and hindered) us as filmmakers, and so much more!

Make sure to follow James on social media:


Twitter @jamesd7004
Instagram @monster_kid_productions

WATCH
Fountain and the Vengeful Nun Who Wouldn't Die: https://tubitv.com/movies/641844/fountaine-and-the-vengeful-nun-who-wouldnt-die?start=true&utm_source=google-feed&tracking=google-feed

Enjoy!

Josh Stifter

This week's episode of the Low-Budget Rebels podcast almost didn't happen!

There were technical issues that almost kept this from being able to be released. But through editing magic and Adobe Audition filters, I was able to turn this into a fantastically interesting episode that I'm proud to show you all.

Nick McAnulty joined me this week to talk about his low-budget found footage film Capture Kill Release. It's a wonderfully dark movie about two people who are connecting over something truly sinister. It's truly unlike any film I've seen - and made me really want to talk to Nick about why and how he made it.

We discuss everything from the egotistical and arrogant nature of thinking you can make a feature, the fear that the first film won't be good enough, and the trials of creating a found footage movie on a meager budget.

Follow Nick on twitter at @NickMcAnulty

Watch CAPTURE KILL RELEASE on Tubi https://tubitv.com/movies/553962/capture-kill-release?start=true

Cheers!
Josh

On this week's Low-Budget Rebels conversation, I was able to chat with the very interesting and fun filmmaker Addison Binek about his movie Psycho Ape!

We discuss where the initial inspirations for getting into filmmaking come from and how to move forward with a project - even when you don't have funding. Addison also talks about how he began doing his own style of "run and gun", improv filmmaking and how challenging it can be to stay motivated as you make something you know isn't going to be for everyone.

Follow Addison on Social Media:

Twitter: @Addison_Binek

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/JABproducts

WATCH PSYCHO APE!: https://www.amazon.com/Psycho-Ape-Kansas-Bowling/dp/B08NDN4BKB

Cheers, everyone!
Josh

HEY!

We made it to another episode of the Low-Budget Rebels podcast!

On this episode of the show, I had the pleasure of chatting with returning guest Tommy Avallone. His new documentary I Love You, You Hate Me is available now on Peacock and he has a kickstarter for his next project The House From... running as this podcast is being posted. We discussed the differences between low-budget process and having a budget and a studio involved. We also talked about different things you can learn on any film set, defining your style as a filmmaker in documentary projects, the choices of creating something like documentary about Barney, and much more!



Follow Tommy on social media -

Twitter: @TommyAvallone3

Instagram:@TommyAvallone3

Help him fund his next me "The House From..." on Kickstarter at: thehousefrom.com

And WE'RE BACK on the AIRWAVES!

This week I had the privilege to sit down and chat with Pierce Berolzheimer, a filmmaker I met at Frightfest Film Festival in the U.K. His movie CRABS! was one of the opening films at the festival on the main screen and it was an absolute blast to watch with that audience.

In the episode we talk about the amount of work that goes into low-budget films, the hurdles you have to jump through to keep moving forward, trends and creating your own universes. We also chatted about Pierce's early days of filmmaking with friends and how he finally made the decision to make his first feature.

All this and so much more!

Make sure to follow Pierce on Social Media @piberolz

And check out CRABS on AppleTV or pick up the BluRay on Amazon when it releases. It's a blast.

Cheers,

Josh

Hey there!

Director and Producer team Mike L. Germaine and Theresa Frankel took time away from their busy schedules to join me to talk about their new low-budget film Church of Darkness! We discussed why Mike chose this project to be his directorial debut and how working as a professional for many years effected how he made the film. We also talked about time management on low-budget sets, working with a new cast and working with seasoned professionals, how our pasts have shaped our process, and the challenges that come with working on projects like these.

Make sure to follow them:

Twitter: @theresafrankel @churchofdark
Instagram: @theresafrankel_912 @starlightfilms_tmfg

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.8f21392b-142f-47c5-99e4-10978129aa1d?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb

CHEERS!
Josh

This week I was joined by two wonderful directors, Brandon Dermer & Kyle Newacheck, to discuss their new independent film I'm Totally Fine.

Our conversation twists and turns from the early projects that inspired them like The Big Lebowski and Aerosmith music videos, to the creative process in writing a movie with limited resources, to the tricks and movie magic you can get away with when you can convince an audience to suspend disbelief. We also discuss the writing process and how the pandemic affected many filmmakers in both positive and negative ways. This and much more!

Make sure to rent or purchase I'M TOTALLY FINE wherever you watch movies and help support independent filmmaking.

Also, make sure to head over to speakpipe.com/lowbudgetrebels and leave me a message! I'll play it on the next episode of the podcast.

As always, stay rebellious and keep making your art!

Cheers,
Josh

Shudder has been one of my favorite streaming platforms over the last few years. They consistently release wonderful new horror films and independent features I probably wouldn't see anything else. They also feature these lower-budget films on their main page - making it more likely that I'll actually see them.

One of the films I saw because of this is SLAPFACE.

I had the pleasure of chatting with Jeremiah Kipp about where he started, his career trajectory, and diving deep into why horror films have become such an important expression of art. We also discuss where the idea for Slapface came from and how the process of working on his own film differed from being a "hired gun" on other projects.

Make sure to check out Slapface on Shudder and follow Jeremiah Kipp on Instagram and Facebook!

https://www.shudder.com/play/5c9da4c647252821

Cheers,
Josh

On this weeks episode of Low-Budget Rebels, I was able to sit down and chat with my good friend Alex Kahuam.

We talk about our adventures in the U.K. and the wild fun that was had at Fright Fest, his feature film Forgiveness, working with Ted Raimi, and the the process of making films with minimal takes. We also discuss finding name talent for your film and the benefits, creating projects inside of the limitations that you set for yourself, and the benefits of creating a professional short film like Alex's Redlight.

Follow Alex on Instagram @alexkahuam

Make sure to watch for the release of Forgiveness and check out Failure as it hits festivals in the coming year!
Also, make sure to head over to speakpipe.com/lowbudgetrebels and leave me a message! I'll play it on the next episode of the podcast.

As always, stay rebellious and keep making your art!

Cheers,
Josh

On this very special episode of Low-Budget Rebels, I had the pleasure of chatting with the filmmaking team of Alex Knapp and Max Gardner. Their film Go/Don't Go is a genre-bending, slow-burn thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world. A movie made on a very tight budget and utilized everything the filmmakers had at their disposal.

In this episode we get a little emo, discussing the emotional impact filmmaking has on the artist, as well as the struggle and challenges that come with attempting to release a low-budget film. We also discuss how the pandemic affected our creativity and progress as artists, why we look for the benefits of forcing ourselves to write inside of a box of what we know is possible, balancing professional work with creative work, and how important knowing your location and schedule is.


Follow Alex and Max everywhere!
On Instagram:
@maxmgardner
@alexknapp
@amcreativenyc

Websites:
www.maxmgardner.com
www.Alex-Knapp.com
www.amcreative.nyc
www.godontgo.film

Cheers,
Josh

This was a FUN one.

One of my favorite director/actors, Josh Ruben, took time out of his busy schedule to jump on the show to talk about his start in indie filmmaking and how he went from working for CollegeHumor to directing his first feature and building his career of that. He also discusses what thing he learned in the early days of creating shorts, the importance of score in films, utilizing small budgets, hitting a creative wall and finding inspiration, acting in a film shot on 16mm, putting your stamp on a script you didn't write, and much more.

Follow Josh on social media:
Instagram @joshruben

https://joshruben.onfabrik.com/

Cheers,Josh Stifter

It's been a while! I took a little break from podcasting for the holidays, but I'm excited to be back with another fantastic conversation with another wonderful filmmaker. Sean Nichols Lynch is the creative mind behind Red Snow, a vampire Christmas comedy that screened at Frightfest the same year as Greywood's Plot screened.

In this episode, Sean and I discuss the film festivals we enjoyed with our films, the process of making a film like Red Snow, watching VHS films as kids, regrettable attempts at films and learning from mistakes, trailers ruining films, and sitting down to dinner with interesting characters. Plus so much more. Remember to head over to speakpipe.com/lowbudgetrebels and leave us questions, comments, and low-budget film recommendations!

Cheers,
Josh

This week, I had the pleasure of talking with director Stephen Tramontana about his adventures in low-budget filmmaking. We talk about growing up around the horror of the '80's, Charlie Band and Brian Yuzna, the movies we missed and found later in life, the writing process, the best behind-the-scenes for films, Stephen King's dollar babies and the short film A Very Tight Place. We also chat about how his hilarious low-budget films Killer Pinata and Bride of the Killer Pinata came to be! This and much more.

Remember to head over to speakpipe.com/lowbudgetrebels and leave us a low-budget film question, comment, or recommendation!

Thanks for listening!
Josh

It's exciting to have been doing this podcast for so long that I'm getting guests back who are finding distribution and releasing their follow-up films! This week I had the pleasure of chatting with my friend Alejandro Montoya Marin about his new film Millennium Bugs which will be releasing February 7th. We talked about the horrors (and the fun) of making our second features, crowdfunding, and the challenges and stress that go along with making a movie in the modern age.

We also discussed anxiety and ways we've found to overcome the stress that comes with directing feature films.

Plus, we do a deep dive into problems that can come up during the distribution process. This and so much more!

Follow Alejandro:
instagram.com/alejandromontoyamarin
https://twitter.com/pushstartfilms

Check out Millennium Bugs:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/millennium-bugs/id1660828042Cheers,
Josh

If you like creepy, messed up, visually stimulating found-footage movies - have I got a picture for you! Robbie Banfitch took time to join me to discuss his new film THE OUTWATERS. It's a trip of a flick made on a shoestring budget. It is the exact kind of inspirational, DIY experiment in filmmaking that I love to talk about and I had a wonderful conversation with Robbie.

We discuss the pressures of releasing a film, the process of creating a found footage movie and where the title "The Outwaters" came from, our love of reality t.v., making of documentaries that inspire us to want to make films, and people from our past seeing the art we've made.

We also discussed filming in the desert, how to film yourself naked in a scene, reasons for a good soundtrack on a film, and terrible criticisms of your films and how we deal with them. This and so much more!

The Outwaters is playing in theaters all over the U.S. right now so make sure to go check it out and follow @TheOutwaters on twitter!

There's nothing better than being inspired by one of my own podcasts -- and this was definitely one of those! Writer turned producer turned director Samuel W. Reed joined me to have a conversation about how he went from attempting to make a living writing in LA to eventually falling into producing. We discuss the perils of attempting to write spec scripts and how that's challenging in the modern market and what it means to be a "producer" on low-budget films (spoiler alert: you have to wear a lot of hats.)

Samuel also opens up about how the low-budget film he produced, BIRDIES, ended up gaining a following that turned into a profit for the film. If you want to get an understanding of how your low-budget movie can make money, this is wonderfully inspiring. This and so much more!

Follow him @SamuelWReed on Social Media.
Check out his website: samuelwreed.com Cheers,
Josh

On this week's episode of the Indie Film Hustle Network podcast LOW-BUDGET REBELS, I sat down with Director and Producer of many films including the up-and-coming CRAVE, Jason Horton, to discuss all this indie film.

We talk about how to make money as an independent filmmaker, the way documentaries can help fund passion projects, and the need to find a niche in the market when looking to find an audience. We also discuss his means of getting into the film industry, taking jobs that would help him learn the ins and outs of filmmaking, the specific types of documentaries he made that helped him make money, along with the films that didn't do as well as he expected. This and so much more!

Check out J. Horton's work on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@JHorton

Also, make sure to follow him on social media.
Twitter - @thejhorton
Facebook - @thejhortonWebsite - https://www.thejhorton.com/

Cheers,
Josh

Every once in a while I do one of these shows and someone brings a completely unique perspective that surprises me.

This week's guest - Tony Gapastione - did exactly that. In my research for the episode, I looked into Tony's background and came to find out we had a similar upbringing. An upbringing that eventually led us both to making low-budget indie films. Tony has a wonderfully positive perspective, even through some trying and difficult situations. He talks about how using letdowns and trials to motivate him.

We talk about how going to film festivals, even festivals that have turned your film down, can be a great way to network and push forward with your projects. Tony also discusses how he kickstarted his first short film and learned to utilize his budget as he moved forward into his first low-budget feature: Last Chance Charlene.

This and so much more!

Make sure to follow Tony on social media @tonygapastione
Find out more about Tony at http://www.tonygapastione.com/
Check out where you can watch LAST CHANCE CHARLENE today: https://bravemaker.com/last-chance-charlene/

Cheers,
Josh Stifter

On this week's episode of Low-Budget Rebels, I was finally able to get BLUE MOON director Matthew Alson Thornbury on to talk about his process and all this independent film.

We talk about those early memories in our lives and how they shaped our filmmaking goals, getting ideas out of our heads, the cathartic need to put ideas out in whatever way possible, and the strange art of directing ourselves in features.

We also talk about the wonderful John Orr, the benefit of being able to call on friends to help on truly indie projects, and the wild techniques we've had to use to get our low-budget movies made. All of this and so much more!

Make sure to follow Matt on social media: @mediaartstalent

Check out all the things and learn more about his films: https://www.mediaartsandtalent.com/

Cheers,
Josh

It's that time of the week!

A brand new Low-Budget Rebels podcast episode is here!

I sat down to chat with U.K. producer, actor, writer and filmmaker Hector Helsing. His company, Thulsa Doom Video, has produced over 40 short films and two features over the past few years. He talks about forming this business with two other filmmakers, how the pandemic pushed them to begin this artistic journey, and where it's led them to today. He also discusses his journey from studying with the prospect of being a doctor, to going to acting school, and the sudden life changes needed when his brother got cancer, to finally getting back to acting and producing. He also tells a wild story about being robbed by a man with a machete during the production of the Thulsa Doom Video feature Bilby.
This and much more!

Check out Thulsa Doom Videos at https://www.thulsadoomvideo.com
Follow Thulsa Doom Videos on Twitter: @thulsadoomvideo
Watch Thulsa Doom Videos short films and trailers on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/thulsadoom

Cheers!
Josh

It's time once again for another Low-Budget Rebels podcast.

On this week's episode, I had a blast chatting with U.K.-based filmmaker Daniel Pacquette. Daniel has been a part of many productions (including one of my favorite films ever!) and has made low-budget features such as the romantic comedy Ghosted. In this episode, we talk about balancing creativity with practicality, the plight of the independent filmmaker to overcome falling into only seeing our faults but instead, learning to grow, and the building blocks that you can learn from on every project. We also talk about self-motivation and the passion that has to go into every project, even when you aren't ever sure of the outcome. Daniel also tells the story of how he was inspired by hardware to become a filmmaker.

While the audio quality of this episode is a little lower than normal, I thought that this episode was one of the most inspirational I've ever done. Daniel is a wealth of knowledge on creative thinking! Make sure to check out Daniel's film Ghosted!

Cheers,
Josh

We've reached the end of Season 4!

On this episode, I was joined by the highly recommended Roman Jossart. He's directed multiple feature films and produced a plethora of content over his short but prolific career in indie horror. In this episode, Roman and I discuss those early days of having the realization that, 'It's time to just go make a movie!'

He tells the tale of how he gambled on himself and bought his first gear to make his first feature (without ever making a real short!) and how his friend who convinced him backed out of the production. He also discusses how Tim Burton's films inspired him, learning from youtube videos, buying his own gear to build his production company, and starting 605 Films.

This was an absolutely wonderful episode and I really hope to have Roman back on sometime during Season 5 of LOW-BUDGET REBELS. Make sure to follow Roman and his company 605 Films!

Twitter: @Studio605films
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/studio605productions
Instagram: @studio605

Cheers,
Josh

We're back with a brand new season of Low-Budget Rebels podcast!

In this episode, I sat down with the director of an interesting dark comedy called THE IMPROVISOR to talk about his film, the process of making it, and what he learned about filmmaking along the way. We discuss the early stages of finding inspiration and attempting to learn the craft of storytelling, the amount of time it can take to create a low-budget feature, ways to work with your cast and crew when you don't have a large budget, and tricks to pulling people together to get the most out of your film. Daniel also discusses working with his partner and the distribution process with Indie Rights. This and so much more!

Check out The Improvisor here: https://tubitv.com/movies/659154/the-improviser?start=true&tracking=google-feed&utm_source=google-feed

And follow along with everything Daniel is making at https://rebellensfilms.com

Cheers,
Josh

Happy Monday, everyone!

On this weeks LOW-BUDGET REBELS, I chatted with the wonderful producer of FAITH BA$ED - Luke Barnett. I've chatted with Luke a bit on social media and we've tried to put together an episode for awhile but it's finally come together into one of the most informative podcast episodes to date!Luke and I discussed the shift from focusing on acting to producing and what lead him to making his movie Faith Ba$ed the way that he and his team did.

He talks about his start at Funny Or Die and how it lead him into writing and producing. What film festivals are helpful in distribution of your film, how ideas get put on the "backburner", finding cast that elevates your film, how agencies can help you get your movie into the right festivals, low-budget distribution, and new methods for funding your films are only a few of the topics we tackle in this jam packed episode.

Follow look on social media @lukebarnett

Check out Faith Ba$ed at https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Based-Luke-Barnett/dp/B08KGRJJMR

Have a great week, everybody!
Cheers,
Josh

Hey, everybody. It's time for another Low-Budget Rebels conversation!

In this episode, Rob Hagans and I sat down to chat about his films and the process of making them. Rob is the talented DIY filmmaker behind indie films such as Barbara and Around the World. We discuss filmmaker gear and the ability to use what you have to bring your stories to life, how the low-budget film medium allows for you to make raw and unique films, the joys of American filmmaking and the ability it grants low-budget filmmakers to have so much at their disposal, and how to get away with run n' gun filmmaking with a small crew. We also discuss Rob's background and the wild jobs that brought him into the type of films he makes.

This and so much more. Make sure to follow Rob on social media at @BspectacledMofo Check out his youtube channel for a lot more filmmaking content: https://www.youtube.com/@BespectacledMofoHave a great week.

Cheers,
Josh

Happy Monday!

On this weeks episode, I talked to RUB director and writer Christopher Fox about his style of filmmaking. We discussed his start in audio recording and engineering, along with playing in bands, and how it led him to making movies. We also chat about the writing process, wearing multiple hats on a movie set, the few positive things that can come creatively from utilizing AI, watching movies that inspired us as kids, finding ideas for films in your reality, hunting down sets that you know you have access to, the early work that motivated us to keep trying, and reassessing our goals, especially during the pandemic. This and so much more. Remember to send your audio messages into speakpipe.com/lowbudgetrebels and if you have any questions or comments, send them to flushstudios@gmail.com!

Follow Christopher on social media @cfoxv1027 or on facebook @christopherfox

Watch RUB on VUDU: https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/title/2436406

Have a great week.
Cheers,
Josh

I've decide to release this episode early for everyone so that we can help get the word out that the amazingly talents and interesting Izzy Lee is making a feature film and needs your support!

Izzy Lee is a visionary low-budget short film director who is embarking on the adventure of creating her first feature length horror film called House of Ashes. You can help donate to the campaign today by going to : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/izzylee/house-of-ashes-a-horror-feature-film-by-izzy-lee

In this episode, Izzy and I talk about the social issues that had her go from acting, journalism, and illustration to directing her very large catalogue of short films. We also talked about the challenges in making low-budget films, the joy of learning on each different shoot, and crippling terror that comes along with crowdfunding. She also discuss taking part in Sundance Collab courses, the fear of not being ready to take on larger projects, and the benefits of networking at film festivals. We also dive deep into the crowdfunding process and what you can learn from the process. All this and so much more!

Make sure to check out everything Izzy is doing at https://www.nihilnoctem.com and make sure to follow her social profiles there as well!

Cheers,
Josh

Happy Monday!

And we're rollin' into it with a brand new podcast episode. Liz Manashil is a wonderfully different type of director than the folks I usually get on the show. Her two features, Bread & Butter and Speed of Life, are fascinating character studies that are not only low-budget inspiring but a type of movie that makes me want to work outside of the box. She also was the kind of candid chatter that I LOVE to have on the show. She discussed growing up as a precocious and quiet child, the anxiety that comes with filmmaking, and balancing being a parent with creating art. She also discussed going to film school at USC, working with actors, and the benefits of doing shorts as well as features.

All of this and so much more.

Make sure to follow her on twitter @LizManashil and check out her films Bread and Butter and Speed of Life, available now on Amazon and other streaming sites.

Also, head over to speakpipe.com/lowbudgetrebels and leave me an audio message! Ask questions, leave indie film reviews, and have your voice heard!

Cheers,
Josh

I am so excited for you all to hear this weeks episode of Low-Budget Rebels!

My friend Anthony Cousins hopped on the show to talk about his new film FROGMAN and the shorts that helped him get to where he is. We discussed the movies and t.v. shows that introduced us to the world of filmmaking, his decision to pursue filmmaking, and the sacrifices that you have to make to do what you love. We also discuss the challenges of moving from short films to features and the inspiration behind the stories we tell, working with collaborators, and the challenges that come with making a found footage film. This and so much more!

Make sure to follow Anthony on instagram at @cousins_anthony, check out his short films and segments from the SCARE PACKAGE films, and keep an eye out for where you can see FROGMAN!

Have a great week, everybody.

Cheers,
Josh

On this weeks episode of Low-Budget Rebels, I had the pleasure of talking with first time feature filmmaker of the new sci-fi comedy Love Virtually L.E. Staiman and his co-writer Cheston Mizel.

We discussed how they got into making movies and why a comedy about the Metaverse seemed enticing. They tell me about the writing process and how it came together during the Covid quarantine, what the biggest challenges were, and how the process of editing this movie challenged them. They also discuss the benefits and shortcomings of relying on visual effects and animation and how Cheston learned animation based on the needs of the film.

This and much more!

Love Virtually is releasing November 7th on digital and on demand.

Cheers,
Josh

This Is Your Song is a beautiful, sad, and completely unique film about relationships gained and lost.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with independent filmmaker Hassan Said to talk about the process of making such an ambitious film. Filmed as one long take, the movie tells a story that many of us can relate to - but also will impress the hell out of all you indie filmmakers.

We discussed the casting process, the massive endeavor that is filming large takes, things that can go wrong on a film like this, and why his director of photography had to build her core before production. Six weeks of rehearsal and preproduction, screenings of the film, getting permits for the shoot, color correcting a movie for mood, distribution of a film like this, and finding the right locations are just some of the topics we discuss! Make sure to follow Hassan Said by checking out his website at https://hassansaid.com/ and look for THIS IS YOUR SONG through Indie Rights available now!

Have a great week, everybody!

Cheers,
Josh Stifter

On this episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Michael J Epstein. In his second appearance on the show, he discussed the movies he's directed since the pandemic. Experimenting with mocumentary mixed media projects that included short scenes from other filmmakers during the pandemic and mocumentaries, Michael and his partner Sophia Cacciola have made three incredibly experimental films including The Transformations of the Tranformations of The Drs. Jenkins, The Once and Future Smash, and End Zone 2. We discuss the making of these films, how the pandemic effected them, and the process of distibution for these truly independent features.

Make sure to check out the kickstarter for the release of The Once and Future Smash here: https://launchover.com/launch/film/the-once-and-future-smash/

And follow Michael J Epstein on social media by going to launchover.com

Cheers,
Josh

On this episode of the podcast, Josh Stifter sits down for a conversation with returning guest Taylor Morden. They discuss what has happened since they recorded the last episode, The Last Blockbuster and it's run on Netflix, the challenges of getting projects off the ground, being hired to direct a movie about Build-a-Bear Workshops, and Taylor's newest adventure in crowdfunding with his horror/comedy Bampire! 

Make sure to go over to bampiremovie.com and help support this fun and unique take on indie monster movies. 

Follow the film on social media @bampiremovie

Cheers!

I'm in my studio and recording new episodes of Low-Budget Rebels Podcast! For my first episode in the new studio, I have Romeo's Distress director Jeff Frumess on to talk about what he's been up to since the last time we chatted on the show.

Not only has he been running his patreon page and youtube channel, he's also directed a new film called Gouge Away, and created a gonzo style documentary using diaries and home videos called Kuyashii Gonzo: Blood Visions and Chaos Magic! We also discuss a wide range of topics from the process of finishing a feature and setting deadlines to the benefits of table readings to how important it is to find a way to distribute your own projects in the modern era of film. 

Head over to https://www.frumess.com/ to learn more about where you can see Jeff's films.

Follow Jeff on Social Media:
X : https://x.com/Jfrumess
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screaminjfrumess/

Check out more from Low-Budget Rebels and hear all the episode ad free at patreon.com/flushstudios 

Cheers,
Josh

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!

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!

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 @thechupacabramovie to find out more about Rob's movie.

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 jamihjung.com 

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! 

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 @xfilescabinet

Have a great week and don't let your meat loaf!
Josh

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

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

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

🎙️ 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 ianmartin.works or on Twitter @ianmartinhello.

Cheers,
Josh

🎙️ This Week on Low-Budget Rebels

I was joined by filmmaker and editor Allan Piper to talk about his new movie EVIL SUBLET.

We discuss mixing horror with comedy and the art of surprising the audience, the benefits of working with film, and the challenges that can arise on a film set. We also talked about the gaps between projects, self-funding, ways to adapt and utilize what you have at your disposal, and the joys of screening your movie with people who don't generally watch the types of movies we've made.

Allan and I also discuss his experience on his first film STARVING ARTIST and follow-up documentary MARRIED AND COUNTING.

Check out EVIL SUBLET now on Amazon, Fandango, and Spectrum, and follow Allan at @apiper13!

Cheers,
Josh 

🎙️ This Week on Low-Budget Rebels

My good pal and co-conspirator, Sean Ashley, aka R. S. Trashley, joined me to talk about his latest films, Old Man Slaughter and El Ron.

We also talked about what's happened since our first conversation way back in July of 2019, how to get your movie in a theater, the challenges of pulling together a community, and the process of working collaboratively with your peers on a set.

Check out Sean's Homicide McLeod at https://www.homicidemcleod.com/ and follow Sean at @rstrashley on Instagram!

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has supported this show in season 5! Talking to so many filmmakers was incredible, and I learned so much from hearing about their experiences. I look forward to diving into Season 6 after a little break. If you have any specific topics you'd like me to discuss with the indie filmmaking community, let me know!

Cheers,
Josh

For the last year I've been working on this short film called Other Fish with a very talented dude. Josh Roush wrote the film and co-directed it with me. Since we've officially announced the cast (Michael Parks, Harley Quinn Smith, Jacqui Duncan), I figured this would be a great opportunity to try doing a first interview. In general, I think these short interviews will be for $5 patrons, but since this is the first one (and I'm trying to get more patrons), I've decided to make it available for $1 or more subscribers!

I needed to test out my audio equipment this weekend in order to try to get a new podcast going, so I had Keith jump on skype to test it out. This isn't really an "official podast" episode, but I thought we had an interesting conversation... at least one worth posting for anyone who might be interested.
My plan is to get an offiical talk show going again in the next couple weeks with a brand new theme song, segments and all sorts of other fun jazz. But for now, this'll have to do. Enjoy!

It's a brand new audio show for the Patreon!!!

This is the Art Attack. On the show this week, I had the pleasure of talking to Mike Owens. Mike is an animation director who's past work includes Danger & Eggs, Super, and Animaniacs!
Some of the topics include where Mike started, what it's like directing a large production, the importance in timing, talking to your past self, favorite animations to work on, masturbating cats, dream projects and much more!

To hear more from Mike, including the most amazing near death experience story, subscribe for $1 for Part Two!

This week I have the pleasure to talk to an artist I've really enjoyed recently! Anton Horishnyk (Anton's Artworks) is a painter and airbrush artist with a very distinct and specific style that I really enjoy. He discusses the stress of creating art, where his inspiration comes from, and the problem with trying to be an independent artist.

Josh has Jay Ness over to Flush Studios early on a Saturday morning to discuss directing, editing and filming. The two jump between topics like sleep issues, Mortal Kombat and Beetlejuice action figures, Star Wars reissues, Point Break sequels, trips to Europe, watching yourself direct, trusting people to do their best work, and focusing on projects.

This and so much!

Subscribe for $1 to hear more from Jay Ness on Part Two!

One of the most talented dude's I know, BEN ENKE, joins me this week on the podcast. Not only is he the best D.P. I've ever worked with, he's also just a cool dude in general. Topics include cinematographer vs. director of photography, shooting pictures when you aren't a photographer, and the collaboration between directors and cinematographers.
ENJOY!

I had the pleasure of talking to editor, director, get-it-doner Ian Withey. We discuss his short film Shear Madness, wrestling and the AWF, writing scripts, being on set, future film ideas, and more!

CHEERS n' ENJOY!

I've always wondered about how people go about preparing to launch a kickstarter or other short term crowd funding project. This week I had the opportunity to talk to Mike Bloom who is in the process of kickstarting his comic book series ITALIANO right now. Listen to the podcast and then head over to the ITALIANO KICKSTARTER page to help him make his dream project become a reality. We discuss how he prepped, mafia movies, and just how he went about marketing the project.

Josh sits down Andrew (James "Andy [Asshole]") Hunt to talk about lots and lots and lots of stuff. The two directors discuss filmmaking and the difficulty in explaining that to people, working on Jaws 4, porn, the writing process, the challenges in crafting a film, preproduction, and how to interact with actors.
Subscribe for $1 to the patreon to hear another HOUR AND A HALF of these two dudes rambling about movies and find out why Andy wanted to make a movie by age 24.

I was able to sit down with my cohort in cartooning, Lauren Addy, to discuss criticism, comics, and college. She also burps into the microphone...

Today, I was joined by animator and illustrator Lindsey Stupica to discuss her process, why she digs unicorns, her first animations and the early days of the internet. We also talked about favorite parts of the process, appreciating animation, and people with nothing but negative criticism.
ENJOY!

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Follow her and check out her art at:

twitter: @AnimatorLindsey
instagram: @luxaroo

Matt and I got drinks while talking and being dumb dumbs. This was recorded a while ago but I totally forgot to upload it so I have no idea what we talk about. This is probably a sloppy mess of fun, excitement, silliness, and stupidity; plus there's cartoons n' drinking.

ENJOY!

On this weeks podcast, I sit down with Erik Klaus the creator and artist of a new independent graphic novel called NINJAS AND ROBOTS. We shoot the shit about kickstarter, The Kubert School, promoting, finding your style, and much more.

Check out Erik's kickstarter at:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/349950261/ninjas-and-robots?ref=nav_search

Follow him on instagram: @interstateninja

ENJOY!

This week, I had the pleasure to sit chat over skype with Bentley Michaels! He tells me all about living in L.A., making short films, doing V.O., his dogs, doing ADR for porn, and how he relaxes. Josh gets drunk and crawls under a truck dressed like a ragdoll...
Follow him on twitter @bentleywho

Check out his podcasts:
https://www.45thparallelpodcast.com/
https://www.chaoticamateurs.com/podcast/

And watch the Clerks short film here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B3lJiaqOQM&feature=youtu.be

I had the opportunity to sit down with Nathan Strauss of Faffy Ham fame to talk about his business and how he went from a degree in Psychology to print design. We also discuss his cease and desist from a "famous individual" and how to use unemployment to get your business going.
ENJOY!

I was joined at Flush Studios this week by medical animation lighting and rendering guru Matt Thelin to have a conversation about 3d Animation. This dude's been working in 3d animation since the very beginning and has amazing and honest insight into what to do and not to do when trying to break into the animation industry.

I had the pleasure to have the other filmmakers join me at my makeshift podcast studio in Avery Merrifield's bedroom to bullshit about our pasts and futures.
For the first episode, I had a wonderful conversation with Bola Ogun about the struggles of being a production assistant (PA) and pushing forward with your career. We also discussed Kevin Sorbo, SXSW films, what we wish we had been told early on, and what we hope to do now that Rebel Without a Crew is over.

Watch for Bola's film THE WATER PHOENIX to drop soon.

-Follow Bola on social media-
Twitter: @onebolafun
Instagram: @onebolafun
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamBolaOgun

If you've got questions, Josh and Jenny have answers! Well, some of them...

Me and my wife decided to sit down and discuss the first episode of Rebel Without A Crew: The Series, along with answering questions that my friends, family, twitter followers, and others have about the show! If you have questions about what happened during the Rebel Challenge or if you want to know more about how our films were made, follow me on twitter (@joshstifter) on instagram (@flushstudios) or on facebook (facebook.com/flushstudios). Or comment on this episode or on my patreon page!

ENJOY!

I had the pleasure of chillin' out at my makeshift podcast studio in Avery Merrifield's bedroom again with my main squeeze Alejandro Montoya Marin! This dude helped me so much on the show, from talking through what I should get for the shoot, to just relaxing with a beer to blow off some steam. Also, we made lots of inappropriate jokes together. I can say with complete honesty that in the last 4 months we've known each other, he's become one of my best friends.
On this episode, we ramble about filmmaking, discuss the honesty and integrity of Rebel Without A Crew, feeling pride for your own work, and getting mugged.

Social Media:
Instagram: @alejandromontoyamarin
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fourpoint5films
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FilmmakerAMM/

http://www.alejandromontoyamarin.com/

Alejandro and I were able to hop on skype and discuss casting, the stress, Scarlet crying, Avery's cuteness, and much more!
If you have any more questions about Episode 3 or if you want to know about anything else with the show, feel free to leave your questions here or reach out to me or Alejandro on social media!

Want more of me and filmmaker friends b.s.in' about filmmaking and reality TV life? Well, here ya' go!
Scarlet and I chatted about lots of fun stuff including me freaking here out about Premiere, her freaking me out with all her fancy clothes, me broking down when the show wrapped, and Scarlet crying a few times about other things. We also give some sage advice about casting, adapting, and spillin' blood on stuff.

All this and so much more!

Check out more of Scarlet's work at:

http://www.scarletmoreno.com/

and follow her on instagram: @scarletinni

Alejandro and I are back to answer your Rebel Without A Crew questions and talk about pooping bandits!
If you haven't, go check out Episode 4 on go90.com and make sure to comment and like the episode. Let go90 know you're enjoying it on social media and by telling your friends and fam to watch.

Episode 5 already!?!

Rebel Without A Crew has a new episode, which means I need to get on the mic and talk about it! This week I was joined by Bola Ogun via skype, to discuss her first day of shooting, our 15 minutes with Robert, what we did in the car when we couldn't listen to music, and how the reality crew made shooting far more difficult.

This and MORE!!!

We're halfway through the episodes! On Episode 6 of Rebel we FINALLY get to really see what it's like on Stifter set, which is super exciting for me. We ... don't get to see... as much of Scarlet... BUT THAT'S WHY SHE'S HERE!!!!

In this commentary, Scarlet and I discuss what our first few days were like, how we prepped our actors, the stresses involved with those first days, how we felt seeing the other rebels on their sets, how terrible of a cook I am and LOTS more.

#HideTheRaisinBran

FINALLY!

It's taken some time but I had the pleasure to have Bonnie (known on Rebel as BK) on the podcast to tell me a little more about herself and why she makes films! We discuss topics including nicknames, making kids pay to watch you perform, oatmeal, trying to be original, and crying.

This and much more!
Follow Bonnie on instagram: @bonniekathleenryan

So it's come to this. THE GREATEST CONVERSATION EVER HAD!

I was joined by Daniel Degnan to discuss the seventh episode of RWAC. In this episode we talk about snow melting, getting sick, getting drunk, hugging, and rebelling. We also chat about Rebel episode 7, Daniel meeting Robert, me giving myself chills, and much more!

You're in for a treat...

I'm flying solo for this and getting VERY personal. This might be the worst podcast every recorded, but I hope you all can enjoy listening to me divulge some personal information and dig really deep into this weeks episode of Rebel Without A Crew.

In this podcast, I discuss my inner struggles and emotional journey up until this point on the show. I also discuss my nervousness of directing someone in their "grunders" (and explain where grunders comes from)

Plus much, much more!

OOOOOOOOooooOOooo!!!!11!1111
BOYS NIGHT IN!

I was joined by Alejandro "Alejandor" Montoya Marin to discuss episode 9 and answer your questions on this weeks podcast. Listen as we direct each others movies, eat all of the foods, and use too many bad words.

ENJOY!

It's another episode of Rebel Without A Crew and that means another podcast commentary where I indulge in discussing how I feel. This time, I'm joined by my beautiful wife to discuss the things I wish had been shown. Pierce Brosnan tries to ruin my movie, I don't feel inspired but Jenny cries, Daniel goes all Jurassic Park, and Avery brings it up a notch.

All this and more!

Jenny and I have been crazy busy doing screenings, taking a mini-vacation, trying to get some short films and other art done, and more... so Jenny was very, very tired on this commentary. Nevertheless, we muscled through it to talk about my favorite episode of Rebel Without a Crew yet!
In this episode we talk about the importance of the sizzle reel, meeting with Robert for the last time, working together to finish the projects, and my inability to be sentimental.

Alejandro and I got together to do our commentary and answer your questions about the FINAL episode of Rebel Without A Crew. We discuss seeing our movies together, taking a photo with Robert, SXSW, what we want to do next, who we would've cast in our movies, and more.

If you all want more podcasts from the two of us, make sure to comment below and/or subscribe to the patreon! We'd love to do more but only if people are going to listen, so let us know that you listened!!!

Scarlet and I sat down at Casa de Elvis the Dog to discuss how Scarlet is the "famous one" on Rebel and what it's like now that the show is over. We also talked a lot about dreams and why Scarlet hates when I call my movie stupid.... ENJOY!!!