Master Casters is my documentary film about the resin bootleg toy scene. It's now available to watch on Amazon Prime Video and other online platforms. In this episode I talk about making the film, submitting to film festivals, and getting it distributed online.

Watch Master Casters on Amazon prime... 

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Watch Master Casters on Vimeo On Demand...

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/mastercasters

Special Thanks to: Master Casters @mastercasters_

Host: Timothy Patrick @indiefilmgrit

Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber

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Jack Venturo is a talented indie filmmaker and a Jim Henson puppeteer. His new short film "The Repossession" is a Psychological Suspense/Drama and is now making its run at film festivals. We talk about how he made the film, AFM, crowdfunding, and what it's like working for The Jim Henson Company. 

Special Thanks to: Jack Venturo venturoproductions.com

Host: Timothy Patrick

Guest: Jack Venturo: @JackVenturo

Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber

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Aleem Hossain is the writer/director/producer of the new sci-fi indie feature "After We Leave", which won Best Feature Film at the London Sci-Fi Festival and recently finished it's theatrical run in Los Angeles. We talk about how he made the film, distribution, VFX, and how Bollywood influenced him as a filmmaker.

Special Thanks to: Aleem Hossain @aleem

Host: Timothy Patrick

Guest: Aleem Hossain

Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber

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Patrick Green returns for his third appearance on the Indie Film Grit podcast to talk about his new short film "Mommy's Little Monster".  It's a psychological horror-thriller about a mother and son on the run from an abusive relationship. We talk about how he made the film, his strategy for film festivals, and a couple new projects he's working on.

Special Thanks to: Patrick Green @bypatrickgreen

Host: Timothy Patrick

Guest: Patrick Green

Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber

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Alex Ferrari is back on the podcast to talk about his new book "Rise of the Filmtrepreneur" and his companion podcast "Filmtrepreneur Podcast". In this episode, he shares valuable insight to AFM, film distribution, and how indie filmmakers need to be business-minded if they are going to thrive as professional filmmakers. Check out his new podcast on iTunes as well as Indie Film Hustle and the Bulletproof Screenplay podcast. His book "Rise of the Filmtrepreneur" is now available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and on audio book.

Special Thanks to: Alex Ferrari @indiefilmhustle

Host: Timothy Patrick

Guest: Alex Ferrari

Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber

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Christian Bautista is the co-founder and chief business officer at Gatekeeper Animation. His company is located in the Philippines and they on projects all over the world. I spoke with Christian at AFM 2019 where we talked about the future of animation, visual effects, and VR and how he plans to bridge the gap between Hollywood and the Philippines with Gatekeeper Animation.

Special Thanks to: Christian Bautista GateVFX.com

Host: Timothy Patrick

Guest:Christian Bautista

Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber

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Franco Sama is an indie film producer with over 20 films under his belt, including “Guns, Girls and Gambling” starring Gary Oldman and Christian Slater. Franco has attended AFM seventeen years in a row and he shares great insight to the event and how it's changed over the years. We also talk about, what it takes from a business standpoint, to make indie films.

Special Thanks to: Franco Sama www.samacofilms.com

Host: Timothy Patrick

Guest: Franco Sama

Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber

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Randall Lobb is a writer/director/producer who's new documentary is "Power of Grayskull", the Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. We talk about his unique approach to making documentaries, how he crowdfunded over $76,000 on Kickstarter, 1980's nostalgia, and his upcoming project involving "The Dark Crystal". Watch "Power of Grayskull" on DVD and Digital starting Aug 13th.

Special Thanks to: Randall Lobb @thelabcoatguy

Guest: Randall Lobb

Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber

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Mike Finazzo is an indie filmmaker who recently wrote and directed a feature film called "Bored in the USA" which he made for just $5000. The film follows the friendship of a bored housewife named Kelly and her British friend Chris, who is moving back to London. It's a character-driven film shot in black and white and it deals with what is, and what could've been. "Bored in the USA" is available now on Amazon Prime.

Special Thanks to: Mike Finazzo www.boredintheusafilm.com

Hosted by: Timothy Patrick

Guest:Mike Finazzo

Theme Music by: Ryan Stuber

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Rob Smat is an indie filmmaker and USC film school grad who recently completed his first feature film "The Last Whistle". It's about a high school football coach who pushes his team to win even after an all-star player dies during practice of cardiac arrest. It's won several awards at film festivals including Best Actress and Best Feature film. It's set to release in select theaters and On Demand on June 28th.

Special Thanks to: Rob Smat @MadSmatter

Hosted by: Timothy Patrick

Guest: Rob Smat

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