The Film Hacks

The Film Hacks

Welcome to The Film Hacks! We offer a box office invite to all things filmmaking. Our thoughts covering filmmaking tips, new techniques, and how to make your film better through our collaborative experiences. Sit back, grab the popcorn and enjoy the show!
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Crafting a Low Budget Thriller During Quarantine
December 13, 202201:02:4557.56 MB

Crafting a Low Budget Thriller During Quarantine

James and Chris sit down with Samuel C. Morrison Jr. and Marquis Ransom to discuss their low-budget thriller, By Deception.

Filmmakers ON Edibles - Barbarian (2022)
December 02, 202254:0149.57 MB

Filmmakers ON Edibles - Barbarian (2022)

James and Chris take edibles and talk about the 2022 horror movie, Barbarian!

Making the low budget film Brides of Satan with Joe Bizarro and Noel Maitland
November 18, 202201:17:0770.75 MB

Making the low budget film Brides of Satan with Joe Bizarro and Noel Maitland

James and Chris sit down with Joe Bizarro and Noel Maitland to discuss filmmaking and their film Brides of Satan

Film hacks for Filmmakers
November 04, 202201:10:5365.03 MB

Film hacks for Filmmakers

James and special guest host Derek Haugen discuss film hacks for filmmakers!

Persistence in Filmmaking with Shawn Burkett
October 21, 202201:15:2169.11 MB

Persistence in Filmmaking with Shawn Burkett

James and guest host Derek Haugen are joined by filmmaker Shawn Burkett to discuss his films and making low budget movies. Shawn Burkett was born on January 3, 1984 in Dayton, Ohio, USA. He is a director and editor, known for  Don't Fuck in the Woods  (2016),  Betsy  (2018) and  Don't Fuck in the W...

Preproduction on a Low Budget Feature Film
October 14, 202201:06:0060.56 MB

Preproduction on a Low Budget Feature Film

James and Chris discuss preproduction on their feature films, Transient and Absolution

Growing as a Filmmaker and Learning from Your Mistakes With Adam Nelson
September 08, 202201:05:5460.47 MB

Growing as a Filmmaker and Learning from Your Mistakes With Adam Nelson

Chris and James sit down with director Adam Nelson to talk about the growth from your first feature film to your second, talking with actors, and the struggles of low budget filmmaking. Adam Nelson was born in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, and started his filmmaking and writing careers before the age...

Making a True Crime Documentary With Edrar 'Bird' Sosa
August 19, 202201:03:4058.42 MB

Making a True Crime Documentary With Edrar 'Bird' Sosa

James and Chris sit down with filmmaker Edrar 'Bird' Sosa Edrar 'Bird' Sosa is known for Our Precious Hope Revisited: St. Louis' Little Jane Doe

Writing, Producing, and Directing with Hamish Downie
August 12, 202201:16:4470.38 MB

Writing, Producing, and Directing with Hamish Downie

James and Chris sit down with filmmaker Hamish Downie. Hamish Downie is a writer and producer, known for  An American Piano  (2014),  Matcha & Vanilla  (2021) and  Lost Hope  (2017).

Indie filmmaking Interview with Ryan Kruger and Leigh Evans
August 04, 202201:10:4964.95 MB

Indie filmmaking Interview with Ryan Kruger and Leigh Evans

James and Leigh sit down and discuss indie filmmaking with Director Ryan Kruger. Multi award-winning Director Ryan Kruger is known for his unique conceptual shooting style bringing Narrative and visuals to his music videos spinning over the last 12 years. Working with Some of South Africa's biggest...