What would you do if you were 45 years old, had $10,000 saved, and had spent years trying to break into filmmaking? That’s the question I threw at filmmaker, founder of One Grand Film, and upcoming VIP Film and TV Summit presenter, AJ Rome, on this episode of the Indie Film Coach. His answer? https://youtu.be/BxYGhzpqTJw https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wh2g6-1b3b317 Stop chasing the mythical person who is going to discover you, finance you, or finally give you permission to make your movie. Think strategically. Instead of spending $10,000, $50,000, or even $150,000 on a short film, sizzle reel, or proof of concept hoping someone says yes, ask a different question: What movie can I make right now that moves me toward the career I actually want? AJ and I get into: • Why filmmakers can lose a decade chasing one project • Why a finished feature changes the conversation • Why waiting for financing can sometimes be fear disguised as strategy • Why your first movie does NOT need to be your masterpiece • Why failure is part of building a real filmmaking career • And why sometimes you need to make the movie that gets you to the movie that gets you to your dream movie You don’t need permission to become a filmmaker. You need to make films. Watch the latest episode of The Indie Film Coach with AJ Rome. Then get out there and make your movie. https://youtu.be/BxYGhzpqTJw https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wh2g6-1b3b317 #IndieFilmCoach #IndependentFilmmaking #Filmmaking #FilmCareer #MakeYourMovie

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I recently sat down with filmmaker Bryan Redding, a writer, director, cinematographer, and the creator behind Deaf Director. Bryan is deaf, and instead of allowing that to push him away from filmmaking, it has shaped the way he sees the craft. He has become intensely focused on visual storytelling, communication, preparation, and finding creative solutions when resources are limited. WATCH: https://youtu.be/wo2dnTCqBTI LISTEN: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-vaz2n-1b33c5f We talk about his journey into filmmaking, writing, and cinematography; the technology he uses to communicate on set; and what it took to direct American Deadbolt (find out where to watch HERE) on an incredibly tight production schedule while navigating everything from the SAG strike to unexpected production challenges. There is a lot filmmakers can learn from Bryan's approach: don't focus on what you don't have. Figure out how to tell the story with what you do have. 🎬 Learn more about Bryan here: https://www.youtube.com/@DeafDirector https://www.bryanredding.com/ American Deadbolt: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33336378/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk