BPS 465: How to Turn a YouTube Idea Into a Feature Film with Patrick Epino
Patrick Epino shares how a simple YouTube video about Hollywood tropes evolved into the crowdfunded feature film Awesome Asian Bad Guys. After building an audience through the National Film Society, P...
2 Huhti 50min
BPS 464: How to Turn a Short Film Into a Film Career with Jennifer & Kevin Sluder
Jennifer and Kevin Sluder share their journey from North Carolina to Los Angeles and how they built Sunshine Boy Productions into a growing independent film company. Kevin’s early recognition as a scr...
26 Maalis 55min
BPS 463: The Rodriguez List: How to Make Movies with What You Already Have with Aaron Kaufman & Brian Levin
Aaron Kaufman and Brian Levin share an unfiltered look at how independent filmmakers can build real momentum by creating instead of waiting. Drawing from experiences ranging from YouTube comedy to stu...
19 Maalis 53min
BPS 462: Finding Your Way into Film Without Film School with David Powers
David Powers shares his unconventional path into filmmaking, one driven by curiosity rather than credentials. From discovering cinema through genre films and festivals to learning production hands-on ...
12 Maalis 2h 7min
BPS 461: What a Real Film Producer Actually Does with Marc Bienstock
Marc Bienstock shares an honest look at what producing really means, drawing from decades of experience on both independent and studio films. From his early days at NYU and directing features to becom...
5 Maalis 45min
BPS 460: Making Independent Films Without Hollywood or a Huge Budget with David Ash
On today’s episode, we meet David Ash, a filmmaker who perfectly embodies the spirit of the weekend warrior — balancing a demanding corporate career, a family of four, and a thriving passion for filmm...
26 Helmi 51min
BPS 459: How Filmmakers Can Win in the Digital Marketing Age with David Feinman
David Feinman shares how cinematic storytelling can be used to build successful businesses and viral experiences. From creating Zombie Run—a nationwide immersive event inspired by zombie films—to foun...
19 Helmi 55min
BPS 458: Finding a New Creative Path in Indie Film with Charmane Star
Charmane Star shares her unexpected journey from a small role in Black Dynamite to discovering a deep passion for independent filmmaking. What began as a routine booking evolved into a Sundance Film F...
12 Helmi 51min
