IFH 827: Turning a Script into a Movie: The Indie Filmmaking Story of Jamie Buckner

IFH 827: Turning a Script into a Movie: The Indie Filmmaking Story of Jamie Buckner

Jamie Buckner’s filmmaking journey is one built on passion, persistence, and pure creative drive. After exploring careers in music, architecture, and art, he realized filmmaking combined everything he loved into one pursuit. Starting as a production assistant, Jamie worked his way through Hollywood’s ranks on major films like Seabiscuit, The Departed, and John Wick: Chapter Two. But while learning from industry giants, he continued writing his own scripts — most notably Split, a romantic comedy centered around bowling. Determined to bring his vision to life, Jamie self-financed the project, ran a successful Kickstarter campaign, and transformed a short proof-of-concept into a full feature film.

His experience on Split became a masterclass in independent filmmaking — from balancing day jobs to managing budgets, post-production challenges, and distribution. The result was a feel-good movie that found audiences on multiple streaming platforms. Through his story, Jamie reminds aspiring filmmakers that creativity must be paired with discipline, resourcefulness, and an unshakable belief in your own ideas. His message is simple but powerful: if storytelling is in your blood, keep writing, keep filming, and never stop creating — because that’s what makes you a true filmmaker.

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IFH 831: Making Independent Films Without Hollywood or a Huge Budget with David Ash

IFH 831: Making Independent Films Without Hollywood or a Huge Budget with David Ash

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IFH 830: How Two Filmmakers Captured the Ultimate Rocky Fan Story with Jim Toscano & Danny Gianino

IFH 830: How Two Filmmakers Captured the Ultimate Rocky Fan Story with Jim Toscano & Danny Gianino

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25 Marras 202538min

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Franco Sama, a veteran executive producer, reveals the hard truths and practical steps behind raising real money for independent films. He explains that while many filmmakers obsess over finding inves...

22 Marras 20251h 15min

IFH 829: The Secret to Marketing Your Movie Like a Pro with Brad Wilke

IFH 829: The Secret to Marketing Your Movie Like a Pro with Brad Wilke

On today’s episode, we welcome Brad Wilke, a filmmaker, screenwriter, and marketing strategist whose career bridges the worlds of storytelling and audience building. A graduate of West Point turned fi...

18 Marras 20251h 27min

IFH 828: The Ultimate Life of Action: Martial Arts, Movies, and Wisdom with Leo Fong

IFH 828: The Ultimate Life of Action: Martial Arts, Movies, and Wisdom with Leo Fong

Leo Fong was a true Renaissance man — a martial arts Grand Master, filmmaker, and Methodist minister who turned life’s challenges into fuel for creativity. Born in 1930s Arkansas, Leo faced racial dis...

11 Marras 20251h 15min

IFH 826: How to Turn a Script Into a Movie Without Hollywood’s Help with Chris Jay

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