Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking Podcast
1) Building Netflix Thrillers While Retaining IP With Filmmaker Anna Elizabeth James
In this episode I’m joined by filmmaker Anna Elizabeth James, whose psychological thrillers Deadly Illusions and Held Hostage in My House both found major success on Netflix, including top-chart place...Show More
2) Making A $4000 Feature Film Over 1 Year With Filmmaker Mark Hensley
In this episode, I’m joined by filmmaker Mark Hensley, whose new feature Clown and Out in Valley Village was shot entirely guerrilla-style over the course of a year, for just $4,000.Mark shares how he...Show More
3) How the DP Behind MONSTER, BULLETPROOF & THE WATERBOY Became One of Hollywood’s Most Insightful Storytellers
In this episode, I’m joined by Steven Bernstein, ASC - the legendary cinematographer behind films like Monster, Bulletproof, and The Waterboy - to explore his extraordinary journey from BBC-trained wr...Show More
4) Touring With Your Indie Film, Self-Distribution & Building a Sustainable Filmmaking Career With Hudson Phillips
On today’s episode, I’m joined by filmmaker Hudson Phillips, who returns to share the incredible story of how his first appearance on the podcast led to getting his feature film financed (via one of o...Show More
5) Luke Barnett On Going Viral With A $50 Short & Carving Out Success In Hollywood
In this episode I’m thrilled to be joined by Luke Barnett to discuss our viral short film OVATION, made for just $50 over a two-hour shoot. The film satirizes the never-ending standing ovations at maj...Show More
Luke Barnett On Going Viral With A $50 Short & Carving Out Success In Hollywood
1:02:15 | Oct 10th, 2025
6) DP’ing Jay Duplass' New Feature THE BALTIMORONS With Filmmaker Jon Bregel
In this episode I’m joined by filmmaker Jon Bregel, who recently DP'd the new Jay Duplass feature film The Baltimorons - which premiered at this year's SXSW film festival, and was released theatricall...Show More
7) Winning Kevin Smith’s Smodcastle with FOIBLES Writer / Director Ryan Oksenberg
In this episode I am joined by longtime friend and fellow filmmaker Ryan Oksenberg, here to break down the making of his debut feature FOIBLES - a darkly comic, surreal satire about codependency and a...Show More
Winning Kevin Smith’s Smodcastle with FOIBLES Writer / Director Ryan Oksenberg
1:00:32 | Sep 13th, 2025
8) Raising $400K, Casting Without Names, and Writing the Iron-Core Story with Mick Lexington
In this episode filmmaker and novelist Mick Lexington joins me to unpack the development phase for his debut feature Mr. Jack - an existential New York drama adapted from his own novel.Through the int...Show More
9) From Wu-Tang & Nicki Minaj Music Videos To A $40K Feature With Filmmaker Matthew Freiheit
In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Matthew Freiheit, whose career has spanned work with major artists like Wu-Tang Clan, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Nicki Minaj - and who has now broken into fea...Show More
10) Directing a Vertical Series For Candy Jar, Feature Films & More With Filmmaker Emily Elizabeth Thomas
Filmmaker Emily Elizabeth Thomas joins me this week to break down the making of her debut feature film Keily: Homecoming Dweeb, a YA romance that bridges classic rom-com elements with bold visual expe...Show More