Show Don't Tell: Micro-budget Filmmaking

In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Nick Psinakis to discuss his journey creating four feature films with creative partner Kevin Ignatius and how they've developed a sustainable model for indie filmmaking.Throughout our conversation, we explore their evolution from DIY beginnings to community-supported productions, with special emphasis on how they've maintained high production value on micro-budgets. Topics covered include:Their progression from a $65K genre film to their newest feature, "Valley View Motel"Building strong community support in small-town Pennsylvania as a production baseMaximizing efficiency with minimal crew and strategic location planningCreative approaches to chronological shooting and managing weather variablesNavigating the ever-changing sales and distribution landscapeThe delicate balance between artistic integrity and commercial viabilityTheir post-production workflow and co-directing dynamicLinks from the show: 418 Films - Instagram Cheat - Watch on Amazon Prime Sign up for my n