40 episodes

Filmmaker Freedom is a new kind of filmmaking podcast. It's handcrafted it for those of us who like to think outside the box, to experiment, to walk our own path instead of doing things the way they've always been done. If you want to make make films you're proud of and make a living from it, this is the show for you. It's full of clear, focused, and actionable advice to help you succeed as an indie filmmaker in a constantly changing world.

Filmmaker Freedom Rob Hardy

    • TV & Film
    • 4.6 • 9 Ratings

Filmmaker Freedom is a new kind of filmmaking podcast. It's handcrafted it for those of us who like to think outside the box, to experiment, to walk our own path instead of doing things the way they've always been done. If you want to make make films you're proud of and make a living from it, this is the show for you. It's full of clear, focused, and actionable advice to help you succeed as an indie filmmaker in a constantly changing world.

    Season 3 Intro: A New Paradigm for the Indie Film Business

    Season 3 Intro: A New Paradigm for the Indie Film Business

    To the ambitious, entrepreneurial indie filmmakers of the world—this one’s for you.

    • 17 min
    The Filmpreneur Code

    The Filmpreneur Code

    The foundational ideas that will help you make the films you care about, and make a great living from it.

    • 13 min
    The Horrifying Economics of Indie Film (Part 1)

    The Horrifying Economics of Indie Film (Part 1)

    Why most indie films never make a profit, why DIY distribution is so difficult, and why you should be very wary when offered a distribution deal.

    • 21 min
    How to Make Indie Film a Viable Business (Part 2)

    How to Make Indie Film a Viable Business (Part 2)

    The traditional indie film business is broken. But when you learn to shift the economics back in your favor, you can build a viable business around your films.

    • 25 min
    Mike Hall & Chris Sakr | A Radical Experiment in Direct Distribution

    Mike Hall & Chris Sakr | A Radical Experiment in Direct Distribution

    When the worlds of documentary filmmaking and online business collide, amazing things can happen.

    • 1 hr 30 min
    Alex Ferrari | Writing Your Own Rules as an Entrepreneurial Filmmaker

    Alex Ferrari | Writing Your Own Rules as an Entrepreneurial Filmmaker

    An in-depth conversation with Alex Ferrari about mastering your psychology, making features quickly and cheaply, and winning the game of distribution.

    • 1 hr 42 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

ChrisE1986 ,

First Episode Done, Now Im Hooked

Great, thought provoking podcast. Listened to the first episode about Filmmaking Success, loved it, downloading all the others. Great music too! Keep em coming!

Tony Deeney ,

A must for aspiring filmmakers

A must for any aspiring filmmaker! Enjoyed the first three episodes and looking forward to completing the season.

Smkleeds ,

Fantastic...

Hands down the best filmmaking podcast I have found. Very informative and engaging. You can tell Rob really loves what he does, which makes for even better listening :)

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