IFH 824: The Screenwriting Secrets Every Indie Writer Needs to Know with Dan Benamor

IFH 824: The Screenwriting Secrets Every Indie Writer Needs to Know with Dan Benamor

Dan Benamor began his film career as an intern, quickly working his way up to head of development at a small production company. That experience gave him a deep understanding of story and the industry, shaping his perspective on what makes a screenplay stand out: confidence, strong character work, and purposeful storytelling. While he has tried directing, Dan discovered that his true passion lies in writing. He believes the hardest part of the process is in the planning and development stage, where theme, character arcs, and structure are carefully mapped out. Once the blueprint is clear, writing becomes the rewarding part — a process he mastered through developing dozens of scripts and watching them come to life on screen.

That skill set came full circle with Initiation, the indie horror-thriller he co-wrote with his cousin Oren, who directed the film. The story follows strangers forced into a deadly cult ritual, blending genre thrills with deeper meaning about inner strength and survival. Despite being a low-budget production, the film secured distribution through Gravitas Ventures and earned strong reviews, showing that ingenuity and disciplined storytelling can overcome resource limitations. Dan’s journey is proof that with persistence, craft, and a confident voice, independent filmmakers can create work that resonates with both audiences and industry professionals.

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IFH 059: How a 17 yr old Shot & Sold her 1st Feature on 16mm Film

IFH 059: How a 17 yr old Shot & Sold her 1st Feature on 16mm Film

Every once in a while I get sent a story that blows my mind. They story is a 17 year old 1st time director shoot and sells her first feature film (that was shot on 16mm) right out of the gate.How that...

24 Maalis 20161h 1min

IFH 058: Tips on How Directors Should Work with a Colorist

IFH 058: Tips on How Directors Should Work with a Colorist

Working with a professional colorist can be intimating if you haven't done it before. I've been a colorist for over 12 years and have spent my fair share of time in a color grading suite.I decided to ...

22 Maalis 201613min

IFH 057: HollyShorts: Confessions of a Film Festival Programmer w/ Daniel Sol

IFH 057: HollyShorts: Confessions of a Film Festival Programmer w/ Daniel Sol

Have you ever wanted to know what really happens behind the scenes at a top level film festival like the HollyShorts Film Festival? Well this week I kidnapped co-founder and film festival programmer D...

17 Maalis 20161h 22min

IFH 056: Do You Need an Agent or Talent Agency to Make it in Hollywood?

IFH 056: Do You Need an Agent or Talent Agency to Make it in Hollywood?

Is an agent or talent agency needed to make it in Hollywood? Well it helps! Seriously, this is a question I get asked all the time.In this episode I go over what you need to do to get an agent and als...

15 Maalis 20169min

IFH: Filmmaking Motivation - Go Make Your Film!

IFH: Filmmaking Motivation - Go Make Your Film!

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14 Maalis 20163min

IFH 055: Michael Hauge - Writing a Screenplay That Sells

IFH 055: Michael Hauge - Writing a Screenplay That Sells

Michael Hauge - Writing a Screenplay That SellsYou are in for a treat. This week's guest, MICHAEL HAUGE has been one of Hollywood’s top script consultants, story experts and authors for more than 30 y...

10 Maalis 201653min

IFH 054: How NOT to Get Ripped Off in Post Production

IFH 054: How NOT to Get Ripped Off in Post Production

Over the years I've seen many of my fellow indie filmmakers get completely ripped off when they entered the post production process.So many promises are given and the rates they charge are criminal. I...

8 Maalis 201619min

IFH 052: The 5 Lies of Film Distribution

IFH 052: The 5 Lies of Film Distribution

Film distribution in a mystery to most indie filmmakers. It is filled with deception, scams, mis-information and straight out LIES! I wanted to put together an episode spotlighting the five major lies...

23 Helmi 201617min

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