🎬 Welcome back, Rebels!
In this episode of Low-Budget Rebels, we’re diving into one of the most essential — and often overlooked — parts of indie filmmaking: finding the shot. Whether you’re working with a full crew or flying solo, every decision behind the camera shapes the story you’re telling. This week’s guests share how planning, collaboration, and spontaneity all come together to create the visual language of a film.
We start with Max Remmler, director of 4 Clones Alone, who breaks down the challenges of filming himself and working with an incredibly small crew. He talks about how storyboards changed his approach to production, and how being deliberate about shot planning can still leave room for discovery on set.
Then, Traci and Jon Russell Cring, the team behind Little Bi Peep, The Night We Met, and Sky Valley, talk about the delicate balance between capturing the perfect shot and getting the right performance. They share why doing a thorough breakdown before filming is key to staying organized and creative when it’s time to roll.
Next up, Ricky Glore, writer and director of Sweet Meats and Casually Cool!, opens up about working with trusted collaborators — friends who know how to communicate and understand his creative instincts. That trust, he says, is what ensures he always gets the shots he needs without second-guessing the process.
Finally, Mitch McLeod, director of Silhouette and Marrow, dives into how a detailed shotlist keeps his productions efficient and focused. He talks about identifying where coverage is crucial, planning the “fun” shots, and the energy that comes alive on set when everything comes together to nail the perfect frame.
This episode is all about collaboration, intuition, and the craft of building your movie one shot at a time — a reminder that even the smallest setups can lead to the biggest cinematic moments.
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Traci and Jon Russell Cring – Little Bi Peep, The Night We Met, Sky Valley
Max Remmler – 4 Clones Alone
Ricky Glore – Sweet Meats, Casually Cool!
Mitch McLeod – Silhouette, Marrow
More bold, independent filmmaking conversations are on the way — stay tuned, keep creating, and stay rebellious.
Cheers,
Josh
