The Indie Film Place Podcast

The Indie Film Place Podcast


Latest Episodes

Can you make a ZERO BUDGET Film - IFP 182
November 12, 2019

Can you make a film with zero budget? This is a very common question. Some may say that even if you already have a camera, even a cell phone you already have spent a budget on your film. Let get in to this. Also, this episode is the first video...

Camera Movement - IFP 181
November 05, 2019

Camera movement is just as a crucial piece of the puzzle as any other part of filmmaking. It is part of the character, and helps convey energy and emotion. Let's get into it here.

Recording ADR - IFP 180
October 29, 2019

Sometimes you need to record ADR (Additional Dialogue Recording) and sometimes you don't. Either way, recording ADR will be something that sets your film apart from other films that don't. If you are about to shoot your first film, the definitely plan...

Sound Continuity - IFP 179
October 23, 2019

Having continuity in sound throughout your film is an absolute must! There really is no excuse to have sound that is inconsistant through your film. Let's chat about getting that sound continuity in your finished project.

Continuity in Lighting - IFP 178
October 14, 2019

We've talked about continuity, and we've talked about lighting. Now let's talk about continuity in lighting. This seems to be a very basic thing, but it is surprising how often mistakes are made here. Let's take a look at how it applies to beginners...

A Little Inspiration - IFP 177
October 09, 2019

Where do you get your inspiration from? Where do you find it? Is it the same thing that always inspires you? Could it be different things or activities? Let's talk about keeping what inspires us close to us. Also, officially announcing the title and...

How to see your film through to completion - IFP 176
October 01, 2019

We would never think about starting a film project if we didn't think that we weren't going to finish it. Well things do happen. There are many reasons why this happens. let's discuss how to keep it from happening.

Key Lighting - IFP 175
September 23, 2019

Paying attention to key lighting is so crucial. Even if you don't have lighting gear and no budget, your key lighting needs your attention. You may need to use all natural lighting, in which case you need to choose your location accordingly. The...

Go ahead and Break the Rules IFP 174
September 16, 2019

Being innovative and fresh means you gotta break some rules. There is only one rules that can't be broken in filmmaking. Let's chat about that, and breaking all the other rules.

The Casting Process - IFP 173
September 10, 2019

The casting process is certainly one of the most important pieces of filmmaking. It is also one of the most stressful. We have so much at our disposal today to eliminate a huge amount of that stress. Let's chat about casting.