Ken Kabatoff and Anthony Epp dive into the early realities of getting a film off the ground — from reclaiming responsibility over financing to stepping into the chaos of official pre-production.

They discuss stepping back from oversubscribed government funding programs to focus on private investors, brand partners, and audience-building, and why waiting for permission can stall momentum.

The episode then breaks down the first week of pre-production on Ken’s horror feature Remnant, covering script breakdowns, department meetings, scheduling pressure, and the process of turning a script into a work order.

If you want an honest look at real-life filmmaking and the transition from planning to execution — this episode is for you.

Follow Ken's Indie Horror Feature Remnant here:

www.remnantmovie.com

Follow Ken Kabatoff's newsletter The Film Founder here:

https://kenkabatoff.substack.com

Follow Anthony Epp's newsletter The Filmmaker's Notebook here:

www.anthonyepp.com

Follow Ken & Anthony on Instagram here:

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