High Concept, Micro Budget: Making Bears on a Ship with Eduardo Castrillo

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How do you scale a big idea on an indie budget?

Director Edward Castrillo joins the show to discuss his new film, Bears on a Ship. While the title promises a wild ride, the process of making it is a masterclass in independent production. Edward shares his "honest" experiences in the director's chair, dealing with the unique challenges of genre filmmaking.

Highlights include:

• The "Why": What drew Edward to this specific project.
• The Director’s Mindset: The toughest times on set
• Practical Tips: Edward’s top advice for emerging filmmakers.

Whether you're a fan of creature features or a filmmaker looking for your next spark of inspiration, Edward’s insights are pure gold.

Connect with Edward: https://www.bearsonaship.com/

Check out the re-release of Jim's first solo directing feature The Witches Hammer - out now on amazon 
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