IndieFilm Insider

Brando Crawford is an actor, writer, director, and founder of Acting for a Cause, the nonprofit production company behind star-studded live readings featuring notable guests like Florence Pugh, Jacob Elordi, Julia Fox, and many more, all while raising money for charity. He also recently directed 'The Room Returns!', a feature-length reimagining of Tommy Wiseau's cult classic 'The Room' starring Bob Odenkirk, Mike Flanagan, and Greg Sestero.
Watch 'The Room Returns':https://brando20.gumroad.com/l/theroomreturns
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IndieFilm Insider is a podcast hosted by two filmmakers who engage in interviews with other creatives to gain insights into their creative processes and the lessons they have acquired through their experiences.
0:00 - Podcast Intro1:07 - Brando Introduction5:05 - Acting For A Cause15:30 -  'The Room Returns' Origin20:38 - The Logistics of Filmmaking22:30 - Filming 'The Room Returns"29:50 - Marketing 33:45 - Casting Bob Odenkirk38:45 - What Kind of Director is Brando?46:10 - Restraints Help Creativity55:10 - What Changed in the Reimagining56:45 - Recontextualizing Art1:02:10 - Outro
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Sam VerMerris is a 19-year-old filmmaker from Michigan. In this episode, we go into detail about the state of indie films, what stories he likes to create, and how Gen-Z has the potential to make major contributions to the film industry.
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Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mA8usHsMpG7dyX5w82vNW?si=87d892aa5ae94d1b
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Reach out to us at indiefilminsiderpodcast@gmail.com
IndieFilm Insider is a podcast hosted by two filmmakers who engage in interviews with other creatives to gain insights into their creative processes and the lessons they have acquired through their experiences.

Sergio Cilli is a writer, director, and social media content creator who has gone viral for his series, "Will AI Replace Us?" In this episode, we talked with him about the dangers of AI, the strange world of social media, and how the film industry has changed over the last few decades. Follow Sergio: https://www.instagram.com/sergiocilli/ https://sergiocilli.com The Legend of Bro-Man: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/ryansagun/the-legend-of-bro-man https://www.instagram.com/legendofbroman/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mA8usHsMpG7dyX5w82vNW?si=87d892aa5ae94d1b Follow Owen: https://www.instagram.com/owencarr.dp/ Follow Jake: https://www.instagram.com/jakerossbell/ Reach out to us at indiefilminsiderpodcast@gmail.com IndieFilm Insider is a podcast hosted by two filmmakers who engage in interviews with other creatives to gain insights into their creative processes and the lessons they have acquired through their experiences. #indie #film #filmmaking #indiefilm#shortfilm #IFI #indiefilminsider #podcast #IFIPodcast #screenwriting #creative #camera #gear #screenwriter #script #screenplay

Gunnar Anderson is a fitness content creator and a screenwriter. In this episode, we discuss his writing process, the importance of outlining, and how he balances his social media business with his filmmaking. Follow Gunnar: https://www.instagram.com/itsgunnaranderson/ Follow Bro-Man: https://www.instagram.com/legendofbroman/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mA8usHsMpG7dyX5w82vNW?si=87d892aa5ae94d1b Follow Owen: https://www.instagram.com/owencarr.dp/ Follow Jake: https://www.instagram.com/jakerossbell/ Reach out to us at indiefilminsiderpodcast@gmail.com IndieFilm Insider is a podcast hosted by two filmmakers who engage in interviews with other creatives to gain insights into their creative processes and the lessons they have acquired through their experiences. #indie #film #filmmaking #indiefilm#shortfilm #IFI #indiefilminsider #podcast #IFIPodcast #screenwriting #creative #camera #gear #screenwriter #script #screenplay

Tom Botchii is an LA-based film director who has recently made two feature films, Artik and Relentless. Having decades of experience, we go into the ins and outs of indie filmmaking and what you can do to survive in this ever-changing industry. Follow Tom: https://www.instagram.com/tombotchii/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mA8usHsMpG7dyX5w82vNW?si=87d892aa5ae94d1b Follow Owen: https://www.instagram.com/owencarr.dp/ Follow Jake: https://www.instagram.com/jakerossbell/ Reach out to us at indiefilminsiderpodcast@gmail.com IndieFilm Insider is a podcast hosted by two filmmakers who engage in interviews with other creatives to gain insights into their creative processes and the lessons they have acquired through their experiences. #indie #film #filmmaking #indiefilm#shortfilm #IFI #indiefilminsider #podcast #IFIPodcast #screenwriting #creative #camera #gear #screenwriter #script #screenplay

Hadley Hillel is a writer and director currently based in Los Angeles. Hadley has collaborated with the acclaimed pop artist Chappell Roan by directing multiple music videos with her. With experience in commercials, narrative films, and commercials, there isn't a lot that Hadley hasn't done. Follow Hadley:https://www.instagram.com/hadleyhillel/http://www.hadleyhillel.comListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mA8usHsMpG7dyX5w82vNW?si=87d892aa5ae94d1bFollow Owen: https://www.instagram.com/owencarr.dp/Follow Jake: https://www.instagram.com/jakerossbell/Reach out to us at indiefilminsiderpodcast@gmail.comIndieFilm Insider is a podcast hosted by two filmmakers who engage in interviews with other creatives to gain insights into their creative processes and the lessons they have acquired through their experiences.

Wes Clark is a 24 year old filmmaker who is already earning a living making movies. In this episode, we learn how he started his career, how he raised $80k to fund a feature, and how he plans to scale up from here. This was an incredibly informative episode that you do not want to miss. Follow Wes:https://www.instagram.com/awesclarkfilm/https://www.howtostartacultin5-easysteps.comListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mA8usHsMpG7dyX5w82vNW?si=87d892aa5ae94d1bFollow Owen: https://www.instagram.com/owencarr.dp/Follow Jake: https://www.instagram.com/jakerossbell/IndieFilm Insider is a podcast hosted by two filmmakers who engage in interviews with other creatives to gain insights into their creative processes and the lessons they have acquired through their experiences.#indie #film #filmmaking #indiefilm#shortfilm #IFI #indiefilminsider #podcast #IFIPodcast #screenwriting #creative #camera #gear #screenwriter #script #screenplay

Nate Rodriguez is a music video director and filmmaker based in Sacramento, California. He directs, films, and edits his music videos, giving them a unique and engaging style. In this episode, we discuss his process, why music videos have the potential to change Hollywood, and how you can get involved in creating music videos!Follow Nate:  / filmbynate  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mA8usH...Follow Owen:   / owencarr.dp  Follow Jake:   / jakerossbell  IndieFilm Insider is a podcast hosted by two filmmakers who engage in interviews with other creatives to gain insights into their creative processes and the lessons they have acquired through their experiences.

Raz Fritz is a wonderfully talented actor from Los Angeles. Despite being only 27 years old, he has starred in several short films that have been viewed by millions. In this episode, we discuss what it takes to get prepared for a role, the pros and cons of living in LA, and a little bit about the short film we made with him titled, 'The Big Slick'.Follow Raz:https://www.instagram.com/razfritz/https://www.razfritz.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@razfritzListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mA8usHsMpG7dyX5w82vNW?si=87d892aa5ae94d1bFollow Owen: https://www.instagram.com/owencarr.dp/Follow Jake: https://www.instagram.com/jakerossbell/IndieFilm Insider is a podcast hosted by two filmmakers who engage in interviews with other creatives to gain insights into their creative processes and the lessons they have acquired through their experiences.

In this episode, Jake and Owen discuss 5+ common mistakes that indie filmmakers make and how to learn from them. They go over each film they made and figure out what mistake they made and reflect on what could've been done differently.