ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
A look at what it takes to make an indie film. Each episode shares advice on things like funding, planning, and getting a project across the finish line, without a studio-sized budget.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 23 days
Average audio length:
15 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
28 episodes
since May 22, 2025
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
Securing film permits in Los Angeles can feel like an uphill battle. But a grassroots movement is working to change that, one policy win at a time.
Bishop Porter sits down with Cale Thomas, an Emmy Award-winning makeup artist and co-lead for legislative and policy efforts at Stay in LA. They discus…
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
The next opportunity for indie filmmakers might not be on a big screen. It might be vertical.
In this episode of Inside Indies, Anthony López sits down with Nancy Pop, Senior Producer at In Case You Missed It Productions, and James Barker, Founder and CEO of Edits Etc. They discuss the booming wor…
Every great series starts with an idea, but it takes a team to bring it to life.
In this episode of Inside Indies, Bishop Porter sits down with Emmy-winning broadcaster and producer Al Roker and bestselling novelist and author Dete Meserve. They discuss the creation of “Weather Hunters”, an animate…
Filmmakers and producers are driven by a vision—a compelling story, bold idea, and belief that their project will resonate. But when it comes to financing, banks and investors are focused on something else entirely: the numbers.
In this episode of Inside Indies, John Cooke sits down with Melanie K…
Indie filmmaking isn’t for the faint of heart.
Janek Ambros, producer, director, and founder of Assembly Line Entertainment, shares his journey from finance to filmmaking and the evolution of his company. Known for his socially driven narratives, Janek has had films showcased at Sundance and other…
The secret to staying under budget isn’t just cutting costs. It’s mastering the right tools and strategies.
In this episode of Inside Indies, seasoned line producer Steve Gruskin shares his proven methods for managing production budgets efficiently. With experience at major production companies l…
How do you produce a Grand Jury Prize-winning indie film? Daniel Tantalean joins John Cooke and Anthony López to walk us through the creative, chaotic, and deeply personal journey behind the making of “In the Summers.”
From cold emails and festival mixers to navigating production without a post su…
If your workflow feels like a bigger production than your film, Florian Reimann has a fix you’ll want to hear.
In this episode of Inside Indies, Florian joins hosts John Cooke and Steve Bizenov to share how his experience producing films, commercials, and documentaries led him to co-found Yamdu, a…
Every movie has its stars, but few know about the accountants who keep them on screen. While audiences see the action, production accountants like Brad Field keep the budgets balanced, the crews paid, and the incentives in check.
In this episode of Inside Indies, Bishop Porter sits down with Brad, …
What does it take to make your first film? Robert Larriviere shares the journey from conceptualizing to having an award-winning debut.
John Cooke and Bishop Porter sit down with Robert to unpack the making of This is Jan, discussing topics such as crowdfunding, casting, securing a SAG-AFTRA contra…
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