Making A $10,000 Feature Film Documentary With Director Rob Smat

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Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking

Noam Kroll

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Each week, filmmaker Noam Kroll shares valuable insight into the world of micro-budget filmmaking, geared towards true DIY filmmakers looking to get out there and create their own films.

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Each week, filmmaker Noam Kroll shares valuable insight into the world of micro-budget filmmaking, geared towards true DIY filmmakers looking to get out there and create their own films.

TV & Film

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Making A $10,000 Feature Film Documentary With Director Rob Smat

Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking

50 minutes

9 months ago

Making A $10,000 Feature Film Documentary With Director Rob Smat

In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Rob Smat who shares his experience transitioning from the $100,000 feature film The Last Whistle to a $10,000 documentary Walkout, and the valuable lessons learned along the way.

Throughout our discussion, we explore the realities of micro-budget filmmaking and distribution through the lens of both projects. Topics covered include:

• How scaling down production increases creative control
• Working with traditional distributors vs. self-distribution platforms
• Marketing & AVOD strategies for micro-budget films
• The importance of building a sustainable filmmaking career
• The value of making multiple films vs. betting only on one project
• Finding success through grassroots marketing and community outreach

Links from the show:

Film Collaborative's Distributor Report Card
BitMAX
Walkout - Film
Walkout - Companion Podcast

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