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The Honest Filmmaker

Jim Eaves

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REAL TALK FOR ASPIRING FILMMAKERSAre you wrapping up your film degree or contemplating a career shift into the creative industry? The Honest Filmmaker is your go-to resource for navigating the real-world challenges of micro-budget and indie filmmaking.Hosted by award-winning filmmaker Jim Eaves, the podcast delves into the nitty-gritty of independent film production. From securing funding and managing tight budgets to distribution strategies and building a sustainable career, this is unfiltered...

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Episodes (150)

Short Films - Funding, Shooting & Film Festivals with Hakim Zziwa

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How to be a Hollywood Costume Designer with Cynthia Summers

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How to Release your Debut Feature Film - Amazon Prime, YouTube Movies & Google P...

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Doctor Who, Marvel & Mission Impossible - Production Design with Phil Sims

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How to have a career in Television and Theatre - The actors dream with Tom Butch...

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How to Kickstart your Creative Career with Sam Hornsby from ERIC the Creative Ca...

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How to be a successful Soap Actor with Corrinne Wicks

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How to turn a Short Film into a Television Career with Jamie Donoughue

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How to make a Profitable Low Budget Movies on Tubi with Justin Milton

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How to have a Career in Visual Effects with Harry Potter Visual Effects Supervis...

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How to get 200,000 Streams on a Bigfoot Movie - Micro Budget Masterclass with Mi...

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How to Boost your Film's Exposure - proven strategies with Amy Guth

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How to get your movie into Sundance with Producer Isen Robbins

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How to win an Oscar for Sound Design with Nina Hartstone

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How to be a successful television director with Andrew Gunn

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How to write a Commercial Screenplay with Lucy V. Hay

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How to be a Concept Artist with John Gallagher AKA Uncannyknack

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How to release a Low Budget film - Theatrical and Streaming with Gabriel Foster...

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Cannes Film Festival & Sales Market 2024 Report from Mark Hampton - Marche Du Fi...

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What is Virtual Production? with Phil Griffiths from Framesync

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How to be a Radio Presenter with Aryana Neo - Presenting, Acting and Confidence...

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How to be a Working Actor with Mark Hampton

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Cannes Film Festival Survival Guide - Prep, Parties, Receptions & Networking

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Fright Fest Special with Paul McEvoy - One of the UK's biggest and brightest thr...

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How to be a Fight Choreographer with Brahim Chab - Monkey Man, Dev Patel

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How to be a Celebrity Stylist & Fashion Consultant with Wilfree Vasquez Torres

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From Short Films to The Industry with Gabriel Miller

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How to be an Ethical Filmmaker with Benn Wiebe

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How to Make a Living as a DOP - Director of Photography with Andrew Rodger

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Classic Movie Make Up SFX with seasoned pro Rob Burman

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How to make money on Film Hub with Jason Horton

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How to Direct a Hollywood Movie with Clive Tonge

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How to Promote your Independent Film - Marketing Strategy with Rosa Camero

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How to be a Big Budget Stunt Performer with Adam Basil - To be a Stuntman or Stu...

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How to Sell a Film - Navigating Sales Agents and Distributors as a Filmmaker

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How to play Iconic Characters with Ross Mullan - The White Walker from HBO's Gam...

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How to Crowd Fund your feature film with Writer/Director MJ Dixon - Career advic...

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How to be a Marvel Studios Make Up SFX Artist with Jon Moore - Career Advice fro...

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How to be a Commercial Drone Pilot - Get your license and start working paid gig...

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Film Industry Myths Busted - What Film Students are often told - debunking some...

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BAFTA Winning Secrets: Kids TV Production Insights | The Honest Filmmaker Podcas...

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How to be a Sound Recordist with with THE MEG 2 Production Sound Mixer Rob Entwi...

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Festivals, Talent Labs and Dealing with Sales Agents with Writer/Director Graham...

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How to be a Professional Puppeteer with Olly Taylor

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How to get your Script Optioned with writer/director Pat Higgins

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How Film Sales & Distribution Works with Head of Acquisitions Ross Boyask

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How to be a Successful Freelance Filmmaker with Jake Hawkins

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How to be a Published Author with Bev Sanford

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Introducing - The Honest Filmmaker Podcast

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