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‘Hungry Dog Blues’ Filmmakers Share Secret to Indie Film (Good Follow Up)

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What does it feel like to finally finish your first feature? It’s difficult to explain the mix of emotions running through you. To quote the director of Hungry Dog Blues, it kind of feels like “finishing a marathon or coming out of a psychedelic drug trip.”


In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with filmmakers Jason Abrams and Irina Gorovaia to discuss:

  • The very unique experience of making your first film
  • The magical sense of community on an indie set 
  • How the film was inspired by a true story
  • Why people prefer to work on a project that already has momentum
  • Launching a crowdfunding campaign right before the pandemic started
  • How the proof of concept made a huge impact on their fundraising efforts
  • Why frequently following up with investors is so important
  • The practice of not taking things personally
  • Why it’s a win if people hate your movie 
  • Understanding you have to wear a lot of hats on your first film 
  • Learning to enjoy every little part of the filmmaking process


    • Memorable Quotes

    • “It’s a very unique process to take something through, from nothing to something.” [4:52]
    • “Everybody wants to be on a moving train. Nobody wants to shovel coal.” [12:16]
    • “It’s not your job to say ‘no’ for other people.” [30:39]
    • “Slow down. Take your time. Enjoy every little piece of it. Learn to enjoy every little piece of the filmmaking process.” [58:04]
    • “You can create just for the sake of creating. Just because you have a story to tell. That’s allowed, too.” [61:57]


      • Mentioned:

      Hungry Dog Blues

      Irina's Instagram

      Hungry Dog Blues Instagram

      Jason's Instagram

      Variations on a Theme (YouTube channel)



      Resources they used:

      Producing

      Film Budget Template

      Line Producer Tips

      Successful Crowdfunding Campaigns

      Entertainment Lawyer Help Filmmakers

      Creative

      Breaking the Fourth Wall

      The Art of Suspense

      Jumping from Short to Feature



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