Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality
By Jeff Deverett
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Film school taught you how to make a movie—this show teaches you how to get it financed and distributed. In bite-sized 30-minute episodes, filmmaker and distribution expert Jeff Deverett gives you the real-world advice film schools leave out. From raising money to getting your movie on screens (and making your money back), Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality breaks down the business side of indie film with practical, honest guidance. No fluff. No sugar-coating. Just the truth—and the reality—of what it takes to get your film made and seen.
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| Episode | Date |
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The Reality of Film Festivals
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May 28, 2026 |
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Tips and Strategies from House of Film's CEO, Ava B.
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May 21, 2026 |
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Mastering Indie Film Budgets: Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Approaches
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May 14, 2026 |
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How to Navigate a Film Market
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May 07, 2026 |
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The Future of Film Distribution & Marketing
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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The Essential Guide to Making Proper Delivery
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Location Scouting with Jeff Morris
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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From Submission to Screen: Film Festival Guide With Sandra Lipski
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Continuity and Creativity with Script Supervisor Lori Suri
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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The Indie Filmmaker's Guide to Self-Distribution: Getting Your Indie Film Seen
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Why Only 1% of Indie Films Make Money and How to Get Closer to the Other 99%
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Piracy After Release: Protecting Indie Films in the Digital Wild West with Wilson Hack
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Competing for Audience Against Big Streamers
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Breaking into Filmmaking: Steps to Turn Your Movie Idea into Reality
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Faith-Based Distribution: The Hidden Market Indie Filmmakers Overlook
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Plan A, Plan B: Balancing Your Dream with Reality
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Bootstrapping a Feature Film: Brandon Keeton’s Indie Hustle
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Producer vs. Director: Finishing the Film When Everything Goes Wrong
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Artwork & Trailers: The Make-or-Break Tools of Indie Film Distribution
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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The Truth Behind Making an Indie Feature Film with Adam Kilbourn
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Protecting Your Idea — Legal Truths & Practical Realities
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Breaking In as a Writer: The Real Paths to Film & TV
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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Cathy Yonek, Chocolate for Christmas
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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Owning Your Distribution with Uscreen CEO Allison Yazdian
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Capturing Reality: Luc Forsyth on the Art and Risk of Documentary Filmmaking
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Navigating the Film Festival Circuit w/ Jon Fitzgerald
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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The Rapid Rise of AI in Indie Filmmaking
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Choosing Film Festivals
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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How to find a Distributor
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Inside Indie Film Distribution with Jack Sheehan of Archstone
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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It’s All About the Audience
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Truth & Reality in Indie Filmmaking; Why I Do This Podcast
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Cracking Indie Film Distribution with Indie Rights
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Payroll Made Simple with Cameron Woodward, Creator of Wrapbook
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Legal Survival Guide for Indie Filmmakers — with Tatiana Perez
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Markets, Money & Micro-Budgets — Tom Malloy on Real Indie Distribution
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Indie Film Distribution Secrets with Clay Epstein
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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The Truth and Reality about Film Festivals.
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Selling & Distributing Your Indie Film with Ryan Tillotson
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Why the Indie Film Business Has Never Worked
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Film Distribution with Berry Meyerowitz of Quiver Distribution
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Distribution Reality with Noah Segal
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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The Sound Behind the Scenes
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Editing with Scott Leslie
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Cinematography with Scott Leslie
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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The Truth About Casting For An Indie Film
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Script Scheduling and Shooting Schedules
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Music Composing in Indie Filmmaking with James Covell
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Script Writing & Hiring a Writer
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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The Importance of Production Sound Mixing in Indie Films with Beto Cabral
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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The Truth About Being a Production Manager: Passion, Pressure & Getting It Done with Kelli Lessie
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Wardrobe on a Budget with Maribeth Moy
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May 21, 2025 |
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Funding your Indie Film with Crowdfunding
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May 14, 2025 |
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Tax Credits in Indie Filmmaking
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May 07, 2025 |
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Pitching Your Movie to Uncle Charlie
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Getting Financing for Your Indie Film
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Choosing The Right Film Concept (And Why Most Filmmakers Get It Wrong)
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Introduction to Indie Filmmaking
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Introducing, Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality
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Mar 24, 2025 |