Best 70 Independent Film Podcasts

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The No Film School Podcast is the audio channel of nofilmschool.com, the leading worldwide community of filmmakers, video producers, and independent creatives. No Film School is where filmmakers learn from each other 'no film school' required. Our podcasts feature interviews with leading filmmakers and industry authorities, check-ins from major film festivals, and our weekly news update. more

The Indie Film Hustle Podcast is your #1 source for how to hack the film business and indie film world! The show is here to help as many indie filmmakers as I could. We wanted to bring the best guests, industry leaders, creative legends, and film business friends to you, the IFH Tribe. Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning Writer/Director Oliver Stone, Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black), Alex Proyas (The Crow, I, Robot), James V. more

Filmmakers Adam Green (FROZEN, the HATCHET franchise), Joe Lynch (MAYHEM, EVERLY), and Arwen the Yorkie host this inspirational and educational program that offers a fully comprehensive look at the entertainment industry, the artistic process, and the enduring struggle of not giving up on your dreams. By candidly sharing their own trials and tribulations in Hollywood, Adam and Joe create an extremely honest and heartfelt dialogue with their guests. The hilarious, heartbreaking, and therapeutic 'artist on artist' conversations focus on each guest's individual journey and the various hurdles they have personally faced and conquered along the way. With guests ranging from Academy Award winners, entertainment icons, and A-list celebrities... to cinematographers, editors, studio executives, and countless other crucial positions not typically featured in the spotlight, an average episode of THE MOVIE CRYPT offers more insight for navigating the entertainment industry than an entire semester of film school. Hailed by Entertainment Weekly magazine as 'one of the top 20 podcasts you should be listening to' [Issue #1345], a new episode of THE MOVIE CRYPT has been released every single Monday without fail since the day the podcast launched on May 6, 2013.This is an independent, non-sponsored podcast that only exists thanks to the support of listeners. To get the FULL version of every new episode every Monday morning simply subscribe to our Patreon for just $1 a month! Our entire catalogue of episodes, access to our monthly LIVE events, and more are all available at: www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt more

Each week on Screen Talk, IndieWire's Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio debate the indie film world and beyond -- from film festivals to new releases and the future of the business. more

Host Leslie LaPage, Director of LaFemme International Film Festival uncovers the Secrets of Filmmaking with her lineup of industry professional guests. In every episode you will learn things like how to make the most out of the film festival circuit, how to find a great distribution partner, how to attract A list talent, finding the perfect representation, the dirty little secrets of Hollywood and much more. more

Liz Manashil and Alrik Bursell discuss independent filmmaking, everything from writing, producing and directing to working as crew. But this is not just a podcast about 'making it,' it's also about struggling with rejection, self-doubt and everything else that comes with pursuing a career in film. Follow along as we forge our own way through the industry and talk to guests who are also making it happen. more

The Go Creative Show is dedicated to creative professionals in the video, film, tv and music industries. Hosted by Ben Consoli, Director and owner of BC Media Productions. Each week Ben takes on topics relevant to the film making, video, music and visual arts worlds, talking about tools, talent, challenges and successes. A wide range of topics are discussed, as well as various special guests involved in both mainstream and independent creative production are invited to join in. more

If you love documentary films, hear from the top storytellers on Pure Nonfiction. Host Thom Powers is well-connected in this world as a documentary curator for the Toronto International Film Festival, DOC NYC, and SundanceNow Doc Club. He leads conversations that are frank, funny, and revealing. Listen to interviews with Oscar-winning filmmakers Barbara Kopple, Alex Gibney, and Roger Ross Williams; as well as the directors of 'Making a Murderer,' 'Weiner' and 'OJ: Made in America.' more

Interviews with some of the most unique voices in independent film and popular culture. Think of it as a weekly film recommendation for something a bit off the beaten path. more

Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing hosted by directors. Each week we interview filmmakers on writing, cinematography, development and acting to learn how to build a successful career as a filmmaker in the Hollywood industry. more

Every Thursday, Noam, shares valuable insight into the world of micro-budget filmmaking, geared towards true DIY filmmakers looking to get out there and create their own films. Tune in to hear Filmmaking techniques, camera reviews, and industry tips from his real-world experiences as an independent filmmaker. more

Interviews with leading film and TV creators about their process and craft. From screenwriting to film language to cinematography, they examining the innovative ways today's best filmmakers are getting their visions out into the world. more

A podcast about how to make film and TV by filmmakers who actually make them. Interviewing guests from the film-making world from Indie film to Hollywood and everything in between. Hosts Giles Alderson (The Dare), Dom Lenoir (Winter Ridge) Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar (Wolves of War), Tori & Matthew Butler-Hart (Two Down), Phil Hawkins (Prancer: A Christmas Tale), Stephen Follows (Film Data Analyst), Christian James (Fanged Up), Andy Rodger (Three Day Millionaire) and many others explore the world behind-the-scenes of making films and TV, talking to the actors, writers, directors and producers who make them! more

In each episode, our host Matthew Toffolo talks storytelling and film. Conversations with film professionals and great storytelling moments. more

The Indie Film Podcast.

A podcast series in which two spitting young polish men (Ryan Sliwinski & Bartek Kasprzyszak) discuss films. As two Polish gentlemen we have combined our minds, hearts, and souls to be able to talk about the films and works that no one else dares to go in detail about. We hope you dare to hold our hands while we take this dangerous adventure into the void, as we explore the murky waters of the films forgotten in time, pull up a seat in the cinema of the unloved. more

Spoiler Alert Radio is conversations on the craft of filmmaking. Each week, host Toni Pennacchia provides a retrospective look at independent artists in filmmaking: directors, cinematographers, composers, writers, and animators from across the globe. Both entertaining and informative, Spoiler Alert Radio gives you a sneak peek behind the scenes in the world of underground filmmaking. more

The Film at Lincoln Center Podcast is a weekly podcast that features in-depth conversations with filmmakers, actors, critics, and more. more

Documentary First is your all-access guide to the world of documentary filmmaking. With her own 'The Girl Who Wore Freedom' film well underway, Director Christian Taylor sits down with Josh and Jason to explore the highs and lows of film creation. more

the loudest podcast around, filling your mind up with ideas since 2019. your home for High Theory and everything at the intersection of cinema and stoned thought, hosted by nadine smith (@ trillmoregirls) & seth shepherd (@ asapsunscreen). HOTBOX HOTLINE: leave us ur most high ideas, comments, & questions at hotboxthecinema@gmail.com@hotboxthecinema more

Filmmaking Stuff provides tactics for film producing, film funding, and film distribution.

Conversations with documentary filmmakers and video journalists about their creative process—successes, failures, and what they've learned along the way. Created by the global filmmaking collective The Video Consortium, Rough Cut is a guide to navigating today's ever-changing media landscape. more

Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby is a small fraction of the critical conversations currently taking place across the indie film community. The podcast reaches out to the next generation of filmmakers, who continue to look for inspiration and guidance. more

The ins and outs, tips and tricks, and dirt on the independent film industry. getreelisms.com

Independent Filmmaker Josh Stifter of Flush Studios and Robert Rodriguez's show 'Rebel with a Crew,' sits down and speaks with indie filmmakers, creative artists about life in independent filmmaking, the creative process, and making it the crazy film business. more

The Voice of Mobile Film is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones. Susy Botello created the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking in 2017 to give a voice to her passion for storytelling and film through smartphone filmmaking. The podcast is exclusive to this idea. The SBP Podcast promotes and inspires people all around the world in the mobile filmmaking community. more

Meet tomorrow's filmmakers today.

The Filmmaking Confidential podcast is the quintessential resource for independent filmmakers from aspiring students to seasoned pros. Each episode is filled with invaluable perspective, secret tips, how-tos, and general philosophy about making films, no matter the budget, no matter the location. Hosted by award-winning indie filmmaker Steve Balderson, the attention is focused on what it takes to be a productive filmmaker in an industry that is risk-averse and locked in a world where the rigid process seems more important than creativity. more

Interviews and conversations centered on cinema and streaming shows. Discerning conversations; organic interviews. more

On the Filmmaking (Actually) podcast, award-winning indie filmmaker Koura Linda talks all things indie film, from project development through navigating the festival circuit! From finding (or writing) a good story to casting and auditioning, getting funding, planning for post-production, utilizing festivals to grow your network, and everything in between including travel tips and any other random related topic. more

Moving Radio focuses on Albertan, Canadian, and independent cinema. Join host/producer Christian Zyp and contributors Lindsey Campbell, Mark Davies & Lucas Anders monthly for entertaining interviews, film reviews, and anything else silver screen related. more

No Rest for the Weekend is a podcast and blog dedicated to being an independent voice covering the world of entertainment. For more visit our website: www.norestfortheweekendpodcast.comDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on No Rest for the Weekend are not necessarily the opinions of this channel or Behind the Rabbit Productions. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-rest-for-the-weekend/support more

Regular film show from the Cinetopia podcast team, reviewing the latest releases (slanted towards arthouse cinema), and interviews with film professionals as well as highlighting industry-specific masterclasses we produce in Edinburgh. more

Technology has made non-fiction film easier to make, more available and more popular than ever before. Here, WNYC selects the best documentaries as they come to screens of any size. more

Flicks with The Film Snob features a weekly film review focused on new independent releases and old classics. Chris Dashiell knows film, and he knows enough to know what's worth watching and why. Produced in Tucson Arizona at KXCI Community Radio. more

Inside The Crazy Ant Farm is our weekly podcast. It provides a detailed look at the inner working of an independent production company. Okay, it's really more like seven 'Crazy' guys and gals talking about the awesomeness of being indie filmmakers!! Every week we talk about our film projects, the latest industry news, weekend box office predictions and results, and the 'Word of the Day'!! We also interview celebrity guests! more

Directors Notes is an interview podcast dedicated to independent filmmaking in all its wondrous forms, lengths and styles. The show digs deep into the what, how and why of the world's best filmmaking in the only way that counts - by hearing directly from those talented individuals who have successfully taken their ideas from concept to screen. more

Viaje a Ítaca es un magazine cultural en el que, partiendo de los libros, buscamos sus conexiones con el resto de disciplinas creativas. Así, cada semana podemos hablar de literatura, ensayo, poesía, cine, teatro, música, TV, arte..., y la misma vida. more

Harold and Brad, actors, writers, directors living in Chicago, talk to guest about the craft, the industry, and other stuff. more

If they make it, we review it! We've reviewed over 500 movies and just can't stop. We watch between 10-15 movies per week, and publish new podcast episodes bi-monthly. We also love independent films, and features in-depth interviews with indie filmmakers weekly. more

Go behind-the-scenes to learn more about the story-telling process as producers, directors, writers and actors discuss their craft. more

FILM FORUM PRESENTS is the official podcast of Film Forum, a nonprofit cinema in downtown New York City, founded in 1970. Each episode features audio from a special event (Q&A, intro, or conversation), recorded live at Film Forum, around our signature programming: premieres of new independent movies and world-class repertory cinema. more

A series of relaxed conversations between Ben Allan ACS CSI and some of the most interesting people in the industry today talking about the film industry and the craft of cinematography. more

An interview podcast discussing no-budget filmmaking and DIY creativity using modern technology. Because, let's be honest, there can only be a couple Bono's and Brittany Spears' in the world, these are conversations with creative people who you've never heard of. more

School of Doc introduces listeners to the world's most renowned documentary filmmakers. In each episode, host David Altrogge sits down with a world-class documentarian to discuss the craft of documentary filmmaking. A production of Vinegar Hill — VinegarHill.film more

Dal 2002 va in onda Chassis-Il contenitore di pellicole di Radio Popolare. Un programma pensato per informare ed evocare con un tono leggero fatto di parole, note e suoni che sostituendo le immagini permettono di ricreare con la propria capacità di ascolto emozioni e riflessioni suggerite dal cinema. Il programma, che prende il nome dal contenitore che conserva e ripara dalla luce le pellicole all'interno della macchina da presa, va in onda ogni domenica mattina con quasi un'ora di interviste a registi, attori, autori, musiche e parole dal mondo della celluloide. A volte con interventi e opinioni di critici, sempre con i racconti di chi il cinema lo fa. Un programma d'informazione sulle uscite cinematografiche settimanali e le cronache dai Festival di Cannes, Venezia, Torino, Locarno. Inoltre viene dato spazio alle novità editoriali in campo cinematografico e ogni puntata di Chassis si chiude con una canzone dei titoli di coda, tratta ogni mese da una colonna sonora diversa.Vi aspetta ogni sabato dalle 14.00 alle 15.00 in FM 107.60, in streaming o su app. more

A podcast of audio commentaries dedicating to discussing cinema that fascinates us in a way we hope fascinates you. more

Tai laida apie kin? Lietuvoje: s?kmingai kuriamus naujus filmus, nuolat tobul?jan?ius ir tarptautini? festivali? pastebimus k?r?jus, naujus užsienio projektus, atrandan?ius m?s? šal?. Taip pat neliks pamirštos ir kino s?sajos su kitomis kult?ros sritimis: turizmu, architekt?ra, istorija, kalba bei jautriomis socialini? grupi? temomis. Praskleiskime paslaptingo kino meno uždang? ir leiskime klausytojams pasijusti „kinoman?' bendruomen?s dalimi. Laid? veda Aust?ja Kuskien?. Antradieniais 11:05 val. more

The Film Situation is a podcast by filmmakers and for cinema enthusiasts. We interview directors, writers, actors, producers, and other movie industry folks to discuss their work and the films that inspired them.Hosted by Zef Cota more

A podcast examining the final films of Hollywood's brightest lights.

The VIFF Podcast brings you exclusive in-depth conversations with industry-leading filmmakers, creators, and cultural luminaries recorded live at the Vancouver International Film Festival. Listen as VIFF guests Michael Moore, Jane Goodall, Rob McElhenney, and RZA (just to name a few) share insights into their creative process. more

Entrevistas con los protagonistas de los oficios de la industria cinematográfica.

Interviews with actors, writers, filmmakers, artists, musicians and authors, with a focus on independent work.

Beim «Maximum Cinema Filmpodcast» gibt es in regelmässigen Abständen spannende Diskussionen über Film, Kino und Serien, Hintergrundinformationen über die Filmbranche sowie aktuelle Film- und Serientipps. Maximum Cinema ist ein junges Schweizer Filmmagazin, das sich auf Arthouse-Kino, Independent-Filme, hochwertige Serien und Streamingangebote spezialisiert hat. more

Der Podcast für FREUNDE DES ABSEITIGEN FILMS. Willkommen bei Art or Trash Cinema, dem Podcast, der tief in die Welt des aussergewöhnlichen Kinos eintaucht. Hier treffen Arthouse-Meisterwerke auf trashige Horrorklassiker. Die Jungs bringen obskure Filmperlen ans Licht gebracht und präsentieren verschiedene Formate für Filmliebhaber.Art or Trash Cinema: In diesem Format vergleichen wir stilvolle Arthouse-Filme mit kultigen Horror- und Trash-Filmen.Genrejagd: Wir begeben uns auf die Suche nach den obskuren Juwelen des Genrekinos von Western über Hammer zu Masala Filmen.Rachenputzer: Hier gibt es den richtig harten Tobak - Filme aus der Fleischerei.Current Cinematic Conundrums: Erlebe hautnah die spannendsten Filmfestivals der Welt. Wir bringen Dir exklusive Berichte und Interviews mit Filmemachern, Schauspielern und Brancheninsidern direkt nach Hause. more

How to Enjoy Experimental film is your approachable user-guide to some of the most unusual and extraordinary moving image works ever created. Aiming at the newcomer to experimental films as much as those who love them already, presenter Dan Adams interviews artist filmmakers, film experts and programmers to shine a light on some of the darkest corners of the cinematic landscape. H2EEF aims to make the case for experimental film as something that can be widely enjoyed by viewers wherever you may be, as opposed to a niche interest. more

Collecting Australian filmmaking stories.

GenreTainment is where Julie and Marx talk about what is happening in the world of film, TV and web series. They give you interviews with writers, directors, producers and actors in both independent and not-so-independent creations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genretainment/support more

Industry Insights - The EFM Podcast is about and for the entertainment industry. The podcast features long episodes as a year-round series, with short episodes to be aired only during the five-day virtual event of the EFM 2021. As the first international film market of the year, the European Film Market is where the film industry starts its business of the year. Industry Insights - The EFM Podcast will put the spotlight on highly topical and trendsetting industry issues, thereby creating a compass for the forthcoming film year. The podcast will feature in-depth analyses of the film industry's contemporary challenges and strategies in order to tap into the most dynamic debates. Together with our partner Goethe-Institut, Industry Insights - The EFM Podcast will be covering the most pressing strategic industry topics such as digitizing the business and diversity & inclusion as well as social, environmental and economic sustainability and the power of community building.Industry Insights - The EFM Podcast is one of the Berlinale podcasts and is provided in cooperation with Goethe-Institut. more

Jason and his friends talk about old and new movies

Descubre ideas, proyectos y temas de actualidad de Guatemala y el mundo.

Two film nerds discuss theory behind classic, arthouse, and independent cinema, and try to be a little less pretentious than that sounds. Each episode will establish a common thread between three films and engage in discussion about them. more

Interviews with filmmakers. Gain insight into the filmmaking process: the first idea, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, VFX, score, and editing.BorrowingTape.com is an independent online film publication providing concise film coverage for cinephiles — indie films, foreign movies to Hollywood releases. Established in 2014, we've published spoiler-free reviews, feature articles, and exclusive interviews with the brightest talents in filmmaking/directing. more

Experimentally ILL is a bohemian arts and entertainment podcast produced/hosted by multi-media artist Michael O'Toole. Get to know funny and fascinating friends filmmaker Lawrence Hollie, 'weird local artist' D.L. Polonsky, irrepressible entertainer Quincy Brisco and others as they talk DIY art, pop culture, movies, mental health and more. The show also features long-form one-on-one interviews with New England area and internationally recognized countercultural artists, performers, musicians, filmmakers and creative thinkers. Visit http://ExperimentallyILL.com for 100 episodes. more

'Cette invention n'a aucun avenir', aurait dit Antoine Lumière (le père des frères). Une invention sans avenir est un podcast qui porte un regard moderne et politique sur le cinéma. Sans épargner les œuvres 'cultes' ou les 'classiques' de la cinéphilie, nos chroniqueurs et chroniqueuses s'interrogent sur ce que montrent les films et sur notre manière de les regarder. Un podcast créé par Robin Cauche et Raphaël Jaudon. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations. more

Deep-dive conversations with emerging Stanford artists and their creative processes.

American Cinematographer interviews cinematographers, directors, and other filmmakers to take you behind the scenes on major studio movies, independent films, and popular television series. more