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Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast

by Indie Film Hustle

IFH 850: Why Most Creators Never Finish Their Film (Hard Truth) with James Altucher

14.04.2026 • 01:08:05

James Altucher breaks down the real foundation of creativity and why most writers and filmmakers struggle—not because they lack talent, but because th...

IFH 849: Why 99% of Indie Films NEVER Get Distribution with Bill Ostroff

07.04.2026 • 01:21:52

What if the biggest obstacle to your film career… isn’t talent—but misunderstanding how the industry actually works? In this eye-opening conversation...

IFH 848: Why Most Filmmakers NEVER Finish Their Movies with Rob Dimension

31.03.2026 • 00:53:11

What if the only thing standing between you and your film career… is you? In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Rob Dimension pulls back the curta...

IFH 847: The Indie Filmmaker’s Survival Guide (No Hollywood Required) with Ethan Marten

24.03.2026 • 01:30:36

Ethan Marten shares his journey from growing up around Hollywood through his father’s connections to forging his own path as an actor, producer, and f...

IFH 846: Why Breaking Into TV Is HARDER Than You Think with Sandra Leviton

17.03.2026 • 00:51:05

In this episode, Sandra Leviton pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a career in television and film. From her early days working i...

IFH 845: The Screenwriting Software Changing How Writers Work with Guy Goldstein

10.03.2026 • 00:50:21

Guy Goldstein discusses how his background as both a programmer and screenwriter led to the creation of WriterDuet, one of the most innovative screenw...

IFH 844: How to Turn a YouTube Idea Into a Feature Film with Patrick Epino

03.03.2026 • 00:50:58

Patrick Epino shares how a simple YouTube video about Hollywood tropes evolved into the crowdfunded feature film Awesome Asian Bad Guys. After buildin...

IFH 843: How to Turn a Short Film Into a Film Career with Jennifer & Kevin Sluder

24.02.2026 • 00:55:34

Jennifer and Kevin Sluder share their journey from North Carolina to Los Angeles and how they built Sunshine Boy Productions into a growing independen...

IFH 842: The Art of Networking in Hollywood – Real Strategies That Work with Erman Baradi & Brandon Waites

17.02.2026 • 01:14:05

Erman Baradi and Brandon Waites share practical, real-world advice on how to network effectively in Hollywood without coming across as desperate or tr...

IFH 841: What a Real Film Producer Actually Does with Marc Bienstock

10.02.2026 • 00:46:19

Marc Bienstock shares an honest look at what producing really means, drawing from decades of experience on both independent and studio films. From his...