In this episode, host GG Hawkins hosts a roundtable discussion with microbudget filmmakers at the Austin Film Festival. They share their journeys of creating feature films under tight budgets and high personal stakes. Each filmmaker provides insight into the emotional, physical, and financial tolls of producing indie films while managing personal challenges. Despite the struggles, their stories are underscored by the resilience and camaraderie that helped them see their projects through.

The discussion touches on how these filmmakers greenlit their own projects, self-funded, and navigated logistical and emotional hurdles. From crafting stories inspired by personal traumas to relying on a supportive community to rally resources, the episode reveals what it truly takes to complete a microbudget film. The filmmakers open up about facing setbacks, from COVID shutdowns to creative crises, while pushing forward in pursuit of their vision.

Panelists featured in this episode include:

Sisters

Lady Parts

Young King

Crossword

• Michael Vlamis (Co-writer, Director, Producer, and Actor)

The Ego Death of Queen Cecilia

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