Show Don't Tell: Micro-budget Filmmaking

In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Ethan Hegel, who recently made his feature directorial debut with Purgatory Station after years of honing his craft behind the camera. Throughout the interview, Ethan shares his unique path to serving as director, DP, editor, and colorist on multiple feature films. Topics covered include:The importance of having a supportive network that encourages creative risk-takingHow color grading expertise deepened Ethan's cinematography knowledge.Adapting and improving someone else's screenplay while maintaining the core storyShooting an ambitious feature in just 7 days with minimal pre-production timePractical techniques for achieving convincing day-for-night and night-for-day lightingEffective methods for directing actors that focus on emotional motivationThe value of balancing self-sufficiency and collaboration in filmmakingLinks from the show: Ethan Hegel - Instagram Moving On - Short Film Purgatory Station - Prime Video Sign up for my newsletter for exclusive filmmaking in