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This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Chad Wittman from Filmhub to break down their new streaming platform, Relay, and what it could mean for indie filmmakers navigating today’s crowded distribution landscape. We talk honestly about how Relay works for audiences, how filmmakers get paid compared to traditional AVOD platforms, and whether directing viewers to a single platform actually makes financial sense. Chad also shares Filmhub’s thinking around marketing, discoverability, data, international reach, and future platform support, while we dig into practical promotion strategies, analytics, and even the role of AI in artwork and marketing. If you’re an indie filmmaker trying to understand where streaming is heading then this conversation is for you.

Find out more about Relay https://pickrelay.com/ 

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This week on the podcast I talk to filmmaker Jon Hill about his debut feature 'Above the Clouds' a film about one day after the passing of his father. The film took 13 years to complete, after a few false starts. Jon talks about how he managed to finish his film and make something he hopes will be someone's favourite film. We talk film festivals, sales and distribution and how Jon financed his film.

Watch the film ABOVE THE CLOUDS now: https://www.abovethecloudsfilm.com

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This week on the podcast I chat to filmmaker Justin Phillip. Justin started out as an actor then went onto learn all the equipment and lighting to become a qualified DP and gaffer. He's directed numerous shorts and has a great youtube channel for kit, equipment and tips on shooting on a low budget: https://www.youtube.com/justinphillip

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Some 10 months ago I spoke to Indie filmmaker Gene Dolders about his Giallo inspired horror film 'The Blade Cuts Deeper', now with the film released on streaming, Gene's back to talk me through the ups and downs of film festivals and how he navigated sales and distribution.

Watch the film on Amazon: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Blade-Cuts-Deeper/0PIHV76NYSGE34YW7GBC0RY23W

Watch the film on Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-blade-cuts-deeper/umc.cmc.1vz5q8rdp0gfdwb16p1h8gwld

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This week on the podcast I talk to filmmaker Chris St. Croix about his new thriller feature Killer Content - we talk about how the film was made, some of the challenges Chris faced along the way, how he has approached sales and distribution and Chris tells me about his experienced as an extra on Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction.

Killer Content is available everywhere now. Apple, Prime, Fandango, Google Play, YouTube Movies
Coming to Tubi November 16th
Watch the trailer for Killer Content https://youtu.be/x4drQkKf-hg

Follow Killer Content on Instagram: @watchkillercontent

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This week on the podcast I chat to friend of the pod Mark Hampton about  the 10 things you should never do when making your first feature film. Marks film Unlicensed has just been released across all digital platforms and we chat through the lessons Mark learned making the film and my own thoughts on what you should never do when making your first film. All the mistakes we made to help you avoid doing the same on your productions.

Check out Marks film here:

Watch Unlicensed on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0FSC43MVK/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r?utm_id=1344207247310791_v2_s01_e1002&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4CGNhbGxzaXRlAjE1AAGnYVrgYfJVamtsb1ei3KWFWHLiqyu_VeZwDMHTlIgRogDypEAKFMkO-s5aTbI_aem_7LpSo3chnJFXqFuA7qov2g

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This week on the podcast I’m chatting to filmmaker Daniel M. Caneiro about his horror/comedy feature film Deviant. We chat about how he used grants to fund the film, his tips for applying for grants, how the film was made and tips for shooting on a micro budget and how he handled sales and distribution. 

Find out more about Daniel here; https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6067003/?ref_=fn_t_1

Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielmcaneiro/

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After 20+ years of making micro-budget films, I’ve made more than my share of mistakes. In this episode, I break down 16 of the biggest ones indie filmmakers make, covering everything from script to sales so you don’t have to learn the hard way like I did.

From budgeting and promotion to sound, script, and festivals, I’ll walk you through what I learned the hard way and how you can avoid these pitfalls in your own projects.

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With Halloween right around the corner, I thought this would be the perfect time to talk about The Apocalypse Box , the last feature film I made  and some of the filmmaking lessons I learned during the process. 

Hopefully these insights will be helpful to anyone thinking about making their first indie feature on a micro budget.

The Apocalypse Box was an epic undertaking. It was released last year, and you can still check it out for free on Tubi or YouTube or download it to watch on Amazon; links below

TUBI https://tubitv.com/movies/100027122/the-apocalypse-box

YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/PnKfmd-0vVM?si=loO5kIkW_HUNfocV

AMAZON https://www.amazon.co.uk/Apocalypse-Box-Jim-Eaves/dp/B0DC8QQK54

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This week I chat to indie film director Andrea M. Catinella about his career and his advice for directing indie film. We talk about his work on horror films like 'Piglet', 'Hook' 'Bait' and 'Houseboat Massacre'. The advantage of working on films with existing characters and how he got hired onto direct them. We also talk about the other films he makes, romantic comedies and the reasons he shifts genres. 

In this episode director Andrea M. Catinella joins us to dive deep into the world of indie filmmaking. From tackling both horror and romantic comedies to navigating the challenges of being a director for hire. Andrea opens up about what it’s like to work with existing characters in horror films, how that impacts distribution and why writing still feels like the toughest part of the process. 

We also get into the art of short films and why they matter, how they can launch your career and what Andrea looks for when judging at the London Independent Film Festival.

We discuss the craft behind the camera of editing by instinct, avoiding overthinking and the common mistakes new filmmakers make. Andrea shares what he wishes he’d known starting out, his philosophy on communication under stress  and the personal motto that keeps him grounded through every production. 

Check out the re-release of Jim's first solo directing feature The Witches Hammer - out now on amazon 
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