Indie Film Distribution, Micro Budget Horror & Surviving Independent Filmmaking with Austin Galante

Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2271184/fan_mail/new) #moviemaking #filmmaking #indiefilm  #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #moviemaking #microbudget #indiefilm  Filmmaker, actor and producer Austin Galante talks about the grind of making independent films in today’s market, from shooting music videos and working with major recording artists to directing feature-length horror films and navigating distribution deals. Austin shares the story behind Sanguine Teeth on a Driftless Road, including the budget realities, marketing challenges, sales reporting, subtitles, distributors and what happens after your movie is finally finished. The conversation also dives into why many indie filmmakers end up handling directing, producing, cinematography, editing and promotion themselves — and the lessons Austin learned from releasing films back to back. Austin’s background includes collaborations with Cee Lo Green, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, Sid Wilson, and Slimkid3, alongside his work directing films and music videos. Whether you're making your first feature or trying to understand the business side of indie cinema, this episode offers an honest look at what it takes to get a film made and released independently. Austin is currently developing his next feature film, “What Have We Won,” starring Robert LaSardo. Check out the re-release of Jim's first solo directing feature The Witches Hammer - out now on amazon  https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0F235F4T8/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r For regular updates and exclusive content - sign up for The Honest Filmmaker newsletter https://thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk/index.php/e-newsletter/ Join The Honest Filmmaker community on our Facebook Group or Discord https://thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk/index.php/join-the-community/ HONEST, OPEN ADVICE ABOUT YOUR FILMMAKING CAREER Are you about to leave Uni with a filmmaking degree? Or want to change careers and work in a creative industry? We want to give you the tools you need to enter the real world of production or freelancing. Honest and open career advice from people in the business. We also talk to those in other creative industries to discuss their careers, the potential cross over with film production and practical tips for a successful and fulfilling career. Join the community: http://www.thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk