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 801: Breaking the Rules: Crafting Powerful Films Without Hollywood Money with Shawn Whitney

IFH 801: Breaking the Rules: Crafting Powerful Films Without Hollywood Money with Shawn Whitney

Sometimes, the fire of creativity is struck not by lightning but by the slow, smoldering ache of dissatisfaction. And in today's soul-stirring conversation, we welcome Shawn Whitney, a filmmaker who f...

6 Touko 202552min

IFH 800: Behind the Scenes of Sharknado: Turning Sci-Fi Madness into Storytelling Gold with Andrew Shaffer

IFH 800: Behind the Scenes of Sharknado: Turning Sci-Fi Madness into Storytelling Gold with Andrew Shaffer

The mind is a curious trickster, delighting in dreams where logic pirouettes in absurdity. In today's extraordinary episode, we welcome Andrew Shaffer, a humorist and New York Times bestselling author...

29 Huhti 202527min

IFH 799: What Every Indie Filmmaker Can Learn from a $5K Zombie Movie with Bojan Dulabic

IFH 799: What Every Indie Filmmaker Can Learn from a $5K Zombie Movie with Bojan Dulabic

A spark of madness is often the first step toward creation. On today’s episode, we welcome Bojan Dulabic, a passionate Vancouver-based filmmaker who pulled off a small miracle—he made a full-length zo...

22 Huhti 20251h 27min

IFH 798: From Pills to Pictures: Cynthia Hill's Unlikely Path to Documentary Filmmaking

IFH 798: From Pills to Pictures: Cynthia Hill's Unlikely Path to Documentary Filmmaking

Cynthia Hill, a filmmaker from North Carolina, discussed her journey from pharmacy school to filmmaking, highlighting her documentaries "Tobacco Money," "Private Violence," and the upcoming eight-part...

15 Huhti 202556min

IFH 797: From Instagram Mysteries to Indie Horror: The Bold Experiments of Joe Kowalski

IFH 797: From Instagram Mysteries to Indie Horror: The Bold Experiments of Joe Kowalski

When the winds of curiosity rustle the mind and stir the soul, they often bring with them storytellers—those rare beings who don’t just recount events but breathe life into them. On today's episode, w...

8 Huhti 20251h 10min

IFH 796: No Film School, No Problem: Gary King's Journey of Grit and Creativity

IFH 796: No Film School, No Problem: Gary King's Journey of Grit and Creativity

Gary King is a filmmaker who transitioned from a career in psychology and human resources to independent cinema, building a body of work that balances heart, hustle, and deeply human storytelling.In t...

1 Huhti 20251h 13min

IFH 795: Balancing Hollywood Productions and Indie Passion Projects with Jamie Buckner

IFH 795: Balancing Hollywood Productions and Indie Passion Projects with Jamie Buckner

Some stories unfold not with a bang, but with the echo of a bowling ball rolling down a waxed lane—steady, unpredictable, and brimming with hidden intention. On today’s episode, we welcome a filmmaker...

25 Maalis 20251h 11min

IFH 794: The Art of Film Marketing: How to Make Your Movie Impossible to Ignore with Danielle Raiz

IFH 794: The Art of Film Marketing: How to Make Your Movie Impossible to Ignore with Danielle Raiz

A blank canvas. A single frame. The quiet hum before a film breathes life into a screen. But what happens after the final cut? How does a filmmaker's vision transcend the void and reach the hearts and...

18 Maalis 202533min

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