Indie Film Lodge

This week things get WEIRD as Robb and Matt chat with the directors of the Weird Al Burlesque Documentary 'TIGHT AND NERDY', Jeff Nucera and Jonathan Ruane.

Come along with us as we discuss the finer points of emotional storytelling, the counter culture power of Weird Al Yankovich, and melting the ice atop Mt. Everest. 

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This week Robb and Matt talk to multi-hyphenate director Paula Rhodes about her debut feature, DELICATE STATE, the hardships of filmmaking while pregnant, and how every disappointment is actually an opportunity in disguise.




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This week Robb and Matt how to take advantage of a location even when you don't exactly have permission. And to help with this legally grey area is none other than... ROBB PADGETT?! He's laying out the master plan for his feature MERRY HEISTMAS and leaving nothing behind.

That's right. In addition to getting some valuable hints about how to make the most out of your location budget, you'll also get the secret history of our OTHER host, Robb. What's not to love?

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This week Robb and Matt try to unlock the secret of indie film sustainability with award-winning director Todd Norwood and his film GAP WEEKEND.

We talk crew sizes, story scope, and how to keep those production engines humming to get you making your next film and the film after that.



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This week Matt and Robb talk to the illustrious Matt Jackson who...

Wait.  That's one of us!

Well tune into hear the secret sordid history of co-host Matt Jackson and the greatest Mon-Rom-Com you've ever seen, LOVE IN THE TIME OF MONSTERS and learn a bit about how to handle an enormous scale on a not-so-enormous budget.


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Welcome to the premiere episode of the Indie Film Lodge, we're very excited you're here!

Today Matt and Robb are chatting with "8 found Dead" Director Travis Greene about the importance of sound design, the power of spite, and what to look out for when alone in the desert.



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So just what is this 'Indie Film Lodge'? What is it all about and who is the blame for it's existence? 

Check us out on Instagram at Instagram/indiefilmlodge. And if you have questions about filmmaking OR want us to know about your film, EMAIL US at [email protected]