We promised and now we deliver! Filmmaker Zef Cota stops by the Cinema Summit offices to talk about his debut feature, "The Trouble". What went wrong, what went right, and what did he learn from his first foray into directing a feature-length film?

For more information about Zef and his film, check out: http://troublefilm.com/

NBF 016: Zef is in THE HOUSE! Interview with Indie Filmmaker Zef Cota

No-Budget Filmmaking is a podcast about the art of making films no matter how small the budget.

Hosts Alex Darke & Trevor L. Nelson sit down and talk about the latest trends, coolest gadgets, and ultra top secret filmmaking techniques.

Want more cool stuff from Alex and Trevor? Visit Filmmaking Central and Cinema Summit.

Plus, join the Fearless Filmmakers community to meet other independent filmmakers like yourself and start the independent revolution!

Arts

Literature

Performing Arts

Design

Food

Fashion & Beauty

Visual Arts

Interview style shoots can be seen across a wide range of projects. And they aren't just for documentaries or reality shows... In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss why mastering the interview shoot is a good move for beginning (and even intermediate) filmmakers looking to build experience and income within the industry.

NBF 061: Mastering the Interview Shoot

Many of us have done the 24, 48, or 100-hour film challenges, but what are some ways you can master the art of making shorts under pressure? We talk about it in this episode!

NBF 060: Navigating The Film Challenges

Branding is an important part of any business, and your brand as a filmmaker is no different. In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss things to think about when creating your own personal or professional brand.

NBF 059: Brand Yourself!

With the term "blockbusters" taking on a new form during quarantine, are we going to see a rise in this new PVOD window that is emerging from major studios like Universal and Disney?

NBF 058: The Rise of Premium VOD

We've all heard the advice of building an audience. This is pretty straight forward for things like documentaries or films that center around a very specific niche topic, but what about all the other movies that aren't "topical"? In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss the often daunting task of trying to build an audience for a broad genre indie film. 

Get the show notes for this, and all episodes, at https://nbf.filmmakingcentral.com

NBF 016: Zef is in THE HOUSE! Interview with Indie Filmmaker Zef Cota

Download our free app to listen on your phone