Behind the Lens: Mastering the Indie Film Hustle
Behind the Lens: Mastering the Indie Film Hustle
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Ever wonder why 98% of indie films never make their money back? Join Khoa Le as he dives deep into the art, science, and hustle of independent filmmaking. From funding secrets to distribution strategies, this is your ultimate guide to the film industry.
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The show focuses on topics like film financing, distribution strategies, and the impact of AI on filmmaking. Notable episodes include insights on the American Film Market, tips for indie film production, and explorations of personal branding through filmmaking, exemplified by guests like Eliana Ghen and Jeff Deverett.
Ever wonder why 98% of indie films never make their money back? Join Khoa Le as he dives deep into the art, science, and hustle of independent filmmaking. From funding secrets to distribution strategies, this is your ultimate guide to the film industry.
🎥 About this episode: In this episode of The Khoa Le Show, filmmaker and entrepreneur James Orfano shares his unconventional journey into the film industry—without film school. Starting in due diligence and security for productions, he and his team eventually transitioned into filmmaking, producing the 10-episode crime drama A Good Cop across New York.
🎬 What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Film Financing – Why raising money is harder than making the movie.
- American Film Market (AFM) – Insights into what buyers look for.
- AI in Filmmaking – How AI is revolutionizing production.
- The Business of Film – Setting themselves up for failure.
- Marketing & Distribution – The brutal truth!
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