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Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast

by Indie Film Hustle

IFH 832: The Filmmaker Who Refused to Tap Out: The Making of Heel Kick! with Danny Mac

09.12.2025 • 01:02:36

Danny Mac, a self-taught filmmaker from Edmonton, turned his dream into a career through persistence, creativity, and sheer determination. After produ...

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

02.12.2025 • 00:52:24

On today’s episode, we meet David Ash, a filmmaker who perfectly embodies the spirit of the weekend warrior — balancing a demanding corporate career, ...

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

25.11.2025 • 00:38:15

Jim Toscano and Danny Gianino, two filmmakers from Detroit, found an unexpected calling in telling the story of Mike Kunda, the world’s number one Roc...

BONUS EPISODE: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Money for Your Movie with Franco Sama

22.11.2025 • 01:15:23

Franco Sama, a veteran executive producer, reveals the hard truths and practical steps behind raising real money for independent films. He explains th...

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

18.11.2025 • 01:27:24

On today’s episode, we welcome Brad Wilke, a filmmaker, screenwriter, and marketing strategist whose career bridges the worlds of storytelling and aud...

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

11.11.2025 • 01:15:14

Leo Fong was a true Renaissance man — a martial arts Grand Master, filmmaker, and Methodist minister who turned life’s challenges into fuel for creati...

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

04.11.2025 • 01:11:36

Jamie Buckner’s filmmaking journey is one built on passion, persistence, and pure creative drive. After exploring careers in music, architecture, and ...

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

28.10.2025 • 01:19:32

Chris Jay, once a touring musician with the rock band Army of Freshmen, found a new creative path when the music industry shifted and opportunities dr...

IFH 825: The Untold Stories of Women in Action Cinema with Melanie Wise

21.10.2025 • 00:52:34

Melanie Wise, a former model and actress, discusses her transition to producing due to height-related challenges in acting. She produced the horror ac...

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

14.10.2025 • 00:40:34

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 ...