The Honest Filmmaker

The Micro Budget Film BOOM? How Filmmaker Jason Morris Makes Movies for $3K

A GREAT VIDEO TO WATCH NEXT: #MicroBudgetFilmmaking #IndieFilm #Filmmaking #IndependentFilm #filmdistribution 00:00 Introduction to Jason and how he got into filmmaking 01:02 Jim's trajectory into filmmaking 01:24 Jason's first feature film - how was it funded? 02:47 Budget levels for Jasons films and shows 04:18 $100k feature film - hard to turn a profit 04:53 Where are we with Micro Budget - state of the industry? 06:14 Filmmakers finding an audience - Micro Budget Boom 06:56 How to release a film - sales agents, distributors or Film hub? 09:38 Contracts - red flags to look out for 10:11 Working with a traditional distributor 11:59 Selling individual territories country by country 12:58 The changing face of distribution 13:27 Checking if your movie rights have returned 13:52 Space Rodent - $3k monster movie 17:18 A rubber monster 17:40 Has the movie made money? 19:57 Physical release - Sam Rami 's new film Get Help 21:13 AI art work - is Space Rodent Ai? 24:19 The AI in filmmaking debate 24:56 Looking back - what does Jason wish he'd known at the beginning? In this episode, filmmaker Jason Morris breaks down the real state of micro budget filmmaking — from making a $3,000 monster movie to navigating $100K feature budgets, film distribution, sales agents, contracts and whether indie films can still turn a profit. We talk about the micro budget film boom, how filmmakers are finding audiences today, whether platforms like Filmhub are still changing the game and the biggest red flags to look for in distribution deals. Jason also shares lessons from making films at different budget levels, the realities of selling territories country-by-country and his thoughts on AI in filmmaking. Check out Space Rodent on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34394450/ Watch the trailer for Space Rodent: https://youtu.be/MpFRanxS33Y?si=RuxusIygheLDjMRI Topics covered: 🎬 Funding your first feature film 💰 Why $100K films can still struggle to profit 📈 The future of micro budget filmmaking 📦 Film distribution: sales agents vs distributors vs Filmhub ⚠️ Contract red flags filmmakers miss 👾 Space Rodent — the $3K monster movie experiment 🤖 AI artwork and the future of filmmaking 🎥 What Jason wishes he knew starting out REAL TALK FOR ASPIRING FILMMAKERS The Honest Filmmaker is your go-to resource for navigating the real-world challenges of micro-budget and indie filmmaking. Hosted by award-winning filmmaker Jim Eaves, we delves into the nitty-gritty of independent film production. From securing funding and managing tight budgets to distribution strategies and building a sustainable career, this is unfiltered advice and practical tips from professionals who have been in your shoes. Whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or an indie filmmaker determined to make your mark, The Honest Filmmaker equips you with the tools, insights, and honest guidance to thrive in the world of independent cinema. Find out more at: https://thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk