Episodes

  • NBF 061: Mastering the Interview Shoot
    Nov 24 2020

    Interview style shoots can be seen across a wide range of projects. And they aren't just for documentaries or reality shows... In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss why mastering the interview shoot is a good move for beginning (and even intermediate) filmmakers looking to build experience and income within the industry.

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    50 mins
  • NBF 060: Navigating The Film Challenges
    Nov 17 2020

    Many of us have done the 24, 48, or 100-hour film challenges, but what are some ways you can master the art of making shorts under pressure? We talk about it in this episode!

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    46 mins
  • NBF 059: Brand Yourself!
    Nov 3 2020

    Branding is an important part of any business, and your brand as a filmmaker is no different. In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss things to think about when creating your own personal or professional brand.

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    1 hr
  • NBF 058: The Rise of Premium VOD
    Oct 13 2020

    With the term "blockbusters" taking on a new form during quarantine, are we going to see a rise in this new PVOD window that is emerging from major studios like Universal and Disney?

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    59 mins
  • NBF 057: Building an Audience for Broader Projects
    Oct 6 2020

    We've all heard the advice of building an audience. This is pretty straight forward for things like documentaries or films that center around a very specific niche topic, but what about all the other movies that aren't "topical"? In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss the often daunting task of trying to build an audience for a broad genre indie film.

    Get the show notes for this, and all episodes, at https://nbf.filmmakingcentral.com

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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • NBF 056: Short-Form & The Death Of Quibi
    Sep 29 2020

    Have you ever heard of Quibi? You have? Did you try it? No. In this episode, we discuss short-form content in all its varieties as well as broach the subject of why Quibi failed.

    Get the show notes for this, and all episodes, at https://nbf.filmmakingcentral.com

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • NBF 055: Get A Grip!
    Sep 22 2020

    It's time to get a grip on... grip! That's right, Alex and Trevor are exploring the vast world of grip gear in this episode and uncovering some of the most common and most useful grip tools you'll come across on set. Get the show notes for this, and all episodes, at https://www.nobudgetfilmmaking.com

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • NBF 054: Avoid Making Your Movie Look Cheap
    Sep 15 2020

    In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss different mistakes one should avoid, lest your movie look cheap... Ah yes, it's a common conundrum. No-budget filmmakers want to spend as little as possible while making the movie look as big as possible. But it's hard to do that! We cover the key mistakes to avoid so that your film looks like a million bucks.

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    2 hrs and 14 mins