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Filmmaker Freedom

41 EpisodesProduced by Rob HardyWebsite

Filmmaker Freedom is a new kind of filmmaking podcast. It's handcrafted it for those of us who like to think outside the box, to experiment, to walk our own path instead of doing things the way they've always been done. If you want to make make films you're proud of and make a living from it, this i… read more

41 Episodes | 2017 - 2024

Naomi McDougall Jones

January 6th, 2021

2:10:31

If you haven't seen The Joyful Vampire Tour of America doc-series yet, it's amazing and insightful. Watch it here.

And you can stay up to date with …

Zander & Elliot Weaver | Cosmos

December 28th, 2020

1:56:40

My favorite indie film conversation of 2020. Hands down.

Marcus Mizelle | A Life In Micro-Budget Features

March 9th, 2020

2:26:53

Today on Filmmaker Freedom, a super in-depth interview with Marcus Mizelle.

Marcus is a multi-talented filmmaker with three micro-budget features …

Audience Mapping, The Niche Filmmaker’s Secret Weapon

February 29th, 2020

53:29

So, you’ve chosen the perfect niche for your films. And you’ve done the research to ensure it can support you financially. Now what?

Well, one option is to just start making films and marketing yourself.

Just taking those …

The Exact Process I Use For Niche Research

January 17th, 2020

53:48

In the Art of War, Sun Tzu tells us, “victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."

If your goal is to earn a living from your films, this is wisdom to …

How to Choose the Perfect Niche for Your Films

December 10th, 2019

1:16:43

This episode is long. Quite long. In fact, when it comes to choosing a profitable niche audience for your micro-budget films, you’re about to listen to the most comprehensive guide on the internet.

Make no mistake, if …

Niche Down or Perish

November 23rd, 2019

24:59

Today on Filmmaker Freedom, the only sustainable way for micro-budget filmmakers to win the brutal war for audience attention.

This is a war being dominated right now by the likes of Netflix, Disney, YouTube, Facebook, …

The Smart Way to Build an Audience for Your Films

November 12th, 2019

24:41

Today on Filmmaker Freedom, how to approach building an audience for your films, and do it in a way that leads to sustainable revenue with minimal …

Jason Zink | Horror Stories from the Trenches of Micro-Budget Distribution

November 6th, 2019

1:16:32

Today on Filmmaker Freedom, an interview with Jason Zink.

Jason's directed several micro-budget, DIY features, all in the realm of horror and punk rock. His latest is called Straight Edge Kegger, which looks awesome.

He's …

Mike Dion | The Pioneer of DIY Distribution

September 6th, 2019

1:12:02

Today on Filmmaker Freedom, an in-depth interview with Mike Dion.

Now, Mike's not a household name in the film community, but to my mind, he's one of …

Film Festivals Are Not a Business Plan

August 29th, 2019

20:47

Today on Filmmaker Freedom, we’re going to kill one of the sacred cows of indie filmmaking culture. Film festivals.

We’re going to dissect, point by …

Coat of Arms | Running a Successful Studio & the Pursuit of Meaningful Work

August 7th, 2019

1:54:02

Today on Filmmaker Freedom, an in-depth interview with Clara Lehmann and Jonathan Lacocque.

Clara and Jonathan are the co-founders of Coat of Arms, a …

3 Types of Audiences That Drive Film Revenue

July 31st, 2019

16:21

Today on Filmmaker Freedom, the three types of audiences you’ll need to understand if you want to make a living selling directly to your fans.

We’ll also dig into one of the biggest mistakes I see again and again from …

Liz Manashil | Finding Success With Micro-Budget Films

July 22nd, 2019

1:01:06

Liz Manashil is pretty prolific when it comes to writing and directing micro-budget features.

I actually found out about Liz a few years ago after …

The Fundamentals of Audience Building

July 22nd, 2019

22:40

Today on Filmmaker Freedom, a crash course in what it really means to build an audience, and how to approach this process in a way that will lead you …

Alex Ferrari | Writing Your Own Rules as an Entrepreneurial Filmmaker

July 22nd, 2019

1:42:49

Alex Ferrari is the founder of Indie Film Hustle, one of the most popular indie film podcasts and blogs around.

He's also got a streaming platform …

Mike Hall & Chris Sakr | A Radical Experiment in Direct Distribution

July 22nd, 2019

1:30:09

Chris Sakr and Mike Hall are the founders of Shohawk Media, and the creators of Generation Freedom, a documentary about online business that's being distributed using online business principles. Pretty meta, right?

But …

How to Make Indie Film a Viable Business (Part 2)

July 22nd, 2019

25:46

The last episode of Filmmaker Freedom was a bit of a downer. We talked about why indie filmmaking is rarely a good business, and why most filmmakers can never make a living from it.

But today, I'm sharing a new …

The Horrifying Economics of Indie Film (Part 1)

July 22nd, 2019

21:50

Today on Filmmaker Freedom, perhaps the most depressing episode of this show I'll ever make. We’re going to dig into the horrifying economic realities of making and distributing indie films. We’ll get into why most DIY …

The Filmpreneur Code

July 22nd, 2019

13:38

The filmpreneur code is a set of ideas that will help you make the films you care about, build an audience, and earn a great living from it. The journey won't be easy, and it won't be quick, but it will be worth it.

Season 3 Intro: A New Paradigm for the Indie Film Business

July 22nd, 2019

17:47

Welcome to Filmmaker Freedom Season 3 (Previously referred to as The Filmpreneur). This is a new type of podcast for indie filmmakers who want to make films they care about, and earn a good, consistent living from them.

A New Direction for Filmmaker Freedom

July 19th, 2019

9:16

Hey friend, long time no see.

I hadn't been planning on releasing new episodes of Filmmaker Freedom this year, but events transpired that completely shifted those plans.

And now, I'm happy to announce that Filmmaker …

2.8 Resilience

August 15th, 2018

31:28

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2.7 Depression

August 15th, 2018

58:59

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2.6 Confidence

August 15th, 2018

37:00

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2.5 Resistance

August 15th, 2018

27:04

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2.4 Perfectionism

August 15th, 2018

27:11

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2.3 Fear

August 15th, 2018

21:42

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2.2 Beliefs

August 15th, 2018

30:23

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2.1 Psychology

August 15th, 2018

27:36

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1.10 Putting It All Together

August 3rd, 2017

25:49

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1.9 Grow Your Network

July 30th, 2017

25:47

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1.8 Develop Your Voice

July 20th, 2017

18:08

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1.7 Diversify Your Income

July 13th, 2017

26:21

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1.6 Build an Audience

July 6th, 2017

25:40

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1.5 Client Work

June 29th, 2017

23:17

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1.4 The Film Industry

June 22nd, 2017

21:21

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1.3 Purpose

June 15th, 2017

20:06

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1.2 Consistent Action

June 7th, 2017

19:11

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1.1 Defining Success

June 5th, 2017

23:12

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

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