Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking Noam Kroll

Today I am thrilled to have acclaimed DP Oren Soffer on to talk about his recent work on The Creator, and all other things cinematography.

Oren is of course known for his brilliant camera work on countless narrative, commercial, and music video projects. He recently co-DP’d The Creator along with Greig Fraser - which drew tons of attention for its stunning visuals and innovative use of the Sony FX3.

Throughout the interview, Oren talks about his journey into cinematography, the process of co-DP'ing a project, and tips for budding cinematographers looking to break in. He also shares technical wisdom on green screens vs. gray screens, shooting with the FX3 on a major feature film, and much more! 

Links from the show:

Oren Soffer - Instagram  
Oren Soffer - Website
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In this episode I am very excited to share my interview with the amazing Barbara Crampton - Known for her iconic genre films like Re-Animator, Jakob’s Wife, Suitable Flesh, and countless others.

After recently working with Barbara on our new feature film, I had to get her on the podcast to discuss her unique creative process.

Throughout the discussion, we cover Barbara’s career path from soap star to genre legend. We also discuss tips for new directors working with actors, the importance of re-inventing yourself as an artist, landing notable actors for your film, and so much more.

Links from the show:

Barbara on Instagram
Barbara on Twitter
Barbara on Facebook
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In this episode, I share a breakdown of some amazing and unconventional lens choices on the feature film Poor Things.


While many lenses were used throughout production, there were 4 in particular that I believe contributed most critically to the distinct look of this film - Including a pair of Lomography Petzval lenses, and a 4mm lens adapted from Super 16. 

Throughout the episode, I cover each lens in depth, explore how they were used, and share other key takeaways from the film.

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In this episode I am joined by DIY filmmaker Marty McGowan, who recently completed his feature film Ava on a budget of just $200!

Throughout the episode, we unpack Marty’s creative process, how he pulled off a feature with a 2 person crew, and his approach to building a strong visual palette on a budget. We also touch on his workflow for capturing great performances, the importance of building your own filmmaking model, and more.

Links from the show:

Marty McGowan - Instagram

Marty McGowan - Website

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In this new solo episode, I break down these 8 common issues that can kill your indie film:
Big egosRushing the scriptDragging out developmentOverspending on equipmentNeglecting actors for cameraMaking sound an afterthoughtNot taking feedback from the teamNot caring about the small details
Throughout the show I take a deep dive into the root cause of each of these issues, along with practical solutions for working around them.

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In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Steven Pierce to talk all about his latest feature film Herd.

The film follows a woman that ends up trapped between a zombie outbreak and warring militia groups while trying to outrun her past. An ambitious concept for a micro-budget, making the execution of it all that much more impressive.

Throughout the episode Steven and I speak about his new film at length. We cover his tactics for shooting action sequences on a budget, how he covered 20+ locations, the process of editing his own film, and much more.

Links from the show:

Herd - Movie Website
Herd - Instagram
Steven Pierce - Instagram

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