No-Budget Filmmaking
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No-Budget Filmmaking
No-Budget Filmmaking is a podcast about the art of making films no matter how small the budget. Hosts Alex Darke & Trevor L. Nelson sit down and talk about the latest trends, coolest gadgets, and ultra top secret filmmaking techniques. Want more cool stuff from Alex and Trevor? Visit Filmmakin...
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NBF 061: Mastering the Interview Shoot
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 a...
NBF 060: Navigating The Film Challenges
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 a...
NBF 059: Brand Yourself!
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...
NBF 058: The Rise of Premium VOD
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 st...
NBF 057: Building an Audience for Broader Projects
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 s...
NBF 056: Short-Form & The Death Of Quibi
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...
NBF 055: Get A Grip!
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...
NBF 054: Avoid Making Your Movie Look Cheap
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...
NBF 053: Current Trends in Filmmaking
Alex and Trevor discuss some of the trends that are currently popping up in the film industry. Everything from Instagram to Gimbals, nothing is sacred...
NBF 052: 3 Things We Would've Done Differently
There's no time to wallow in past mistakes, but hey, we're quarantining, so all we've got is time! Listen to Alex and Trevor discuss the 3 things that...
NBF 051: Augment Your Reality
In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss the latest and greatest in Augmented Reality for film production. We've seen it in the hit series "The Mandal...
NBF 050: NBF Returns - The Future of the Film Industry and this Podcast
Alex and Trevor discuss where they've been, why they went on a hiatus from the show, and how things have changed now that they are back. They also dis...
NBF 049: SELL SELL SELL!!!!!!! Your Movie
As a No-Budget Filmmaker, your job doesn't stop once the final edit is done, you need peepers to see your hard work! How do you go about marketing you...
NBF 048: I Like To Move It, Move It - Creating Movement In Your Frame
There is nothing worse than a static shot of talking heads, so how can you take a mundane scene or shot and add a little spice? By adding movement! Wh...
NBF 047: The Joy of Casting (With Bob Ross)
Directors often say that the most important work they do is casting, so how do you find the perfect actors for your project. Alex and Trevor break dow...
NBF 046: A Brief Update and a Question for our Listeners
This episode is LATE! And it's not a true blue episode... But, today, Alex and Trevor give a brief update into what they are doing, why this episode i...
NBF 045: Why (Most) Horror Movies Suck
Self describe horror movie freaks Alex and Trevor break down what they view as the biggest problems with horror movies these days. Damsel in distress?...
NBF 044: Nerdin' Out About Post Equipment
So you have the best camera you could afford, all the equipment, have shot the best project of your life, and are about to sit down and edit it......o...
NBF 043: The Theory of Everything...Filmmaking Related
They've done many, many episodes - too many, some would say - on the technical aspects of filmmaking. Well today, Alex and Trevor are going in a diffe...
NBF 042: Kitted Out: Your Dream Equipment Kit
There is no such thing as a perfect equipment kit that can shoot any project, but we sure can dream can't we? Alex and Trevor walk you through what yo...
NBF 041: So You're Going to Film School
They've talked about the pros and cons of going to Film school, but if you are pulling the trigger, what exactly can you expect? How should you prepar...
NBF 040: YouTube: Key for Indie Filmmakers or Nothing But Cat Videos?
People love to put their videos on YouTube. Cat videos, kids dunking in trash cans, there are endless videos about countless subjects, but is YouTube...
NBF 039: Our EDCC - Every Day Cinema Carry
We've had episodes about some of the big gear that everyone likes to talk about... Cameras, Lights, and Grip... But in this episode, Alex and Trevor s...
NBF 038: How To Keep A Production Company Afloat
They talked about what to do to make money as a freelancer, but what do, and how to you survive and thrive if you want to start your own production co...
NBF 037: Its Not Short...It's Just Not That Long
It's 2019 so it's time to get rocking on your film career! What better way to kick it off than to produce I high quality, well done short to show the...
NBF 036: Additional Edumacation
So you don't think Alex and Trevor have all the answers???? Boy are you....right! In this episode, the intrepid duo share their favorite flimmaking le...
NBF 035: New Year, New You, New Goals!
Happy 2019! It's time to start the new year off right and set yourself up for success. When planning out your filmmaking goals, is it is best to aim h...
NBF 034: To Edit or Not To Edit, That Is The Question
You wrote your masterpiece, the shoot is in the can, now the question is, do you hand your baby off to someone else, or do you hunker down in a dark r...
NBF 033: Artistic or Money Maker? What Kind of Film for Your First Feature
As filmmakers, we all probably got into this industry to make art, but when you boil it down, the film industry is still a business and most movies ne...
NBF 032: Shorts vs Features - What Makes The Most Sense In The Current Industry?
The question of, "Do I make a short or a feature?" came up quite a bit throughout college and we thought we had a pretty cut and dry answer. But, the...
NBF 031: How To Stay Motivated: I'll Write Something Clever Later
Sometimes the hardest thing for a filmmaker to do is to find motivation when the grind gets to you. What can you do to keep powering through to push y...
NBF 030: What Camera Should I Buy? - Answering the Age Old Question
We see this question asked over and over again on Facebook, in forums and videos, and even in person. In this episode, we attempt to peel away some of...
NBF 029: All About You - Marketing Yourself for Gigs
You got the gear, you got the experience, but you still don't have the work! It's hard out there for a freelancer, so Alex and Trevor dive into the di...
NBF 028: All the Avenues for Self-Distribution. Make that Money!!
You did everything you should in preparation for distribution BEFORE you started filming. Your film is mastered and in the can, ready for the world to...
NBF 027: Get That Money! Packaging Your Project for Funding
So you have a great idea that needs money to make, how do you put together a great package to attract investors? Alex and Trevor walk you through the...
NBF 026: How to Develop and Finance Your Film with Slated
Everyone has a great idea, a great script, or a relationship with a great actor. But that rarely means you can make a film if you don't have the money...
NBF 025: Interview With the Directors of Camp Manna
It's time to go camping! Alex and Trevor talk with writer-director duo Eric Scott Johnson and Eric Machiela about their recent film 'Camp Manna'. How...
NBF 024: Is Film School The Best Option?
Film school and whether or not to go is a big topic of debate online amongst filmmakers.
They are asked it all the time, is going to film schoo...
NBF 023: Average Movie Budget - Unforeseen Expenses of a No-Budget Film
What is an average movie budget for a "no-budget" film?
A movie shot on an iPhone still had a budget of over $100,000?!?! Filmmakers thinking th...
NBF 022: Make a Living Doing What You Love
You love making films, shooting projects, editing away in your parent's basement, but how do you go about making it a sustaining career! Alex and Trev...