by Noam Kroll
Each week, filmmaker Noam Kroll shares valuable insight into the world of micro-budget filmmaking, geared towards true DIY filmmakers looking to get out there and create their own films.
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April 18, 2025
Director Christopher Folkens discusses his debut feature film, The Catalyst, and shares how he utilized structured improvisation and a condensed shooting schedule to overcome budget limitations, in this interview.
April 11, 2025
In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Clinton Cornwell to discuss his feature film <i>12 Months</i>, which he shot over the course of two years (and 60 shooting days) in a style inspired by Richard Linklater's <i>Boyhood.</i><br /><br />Throughout our conversation, we dive deep into Clinton's unique production approach and creative process. Topics covered include: <br /><ul><li>Creating an improvised relationship drama shot over real time</li><li>Working with a minimal crew (often just 3 people) across 60 shooting days</li><li>The benefits and challenges of spreading production over two years</li><li>Finding actors comfortable with improvisation and maintaining their commitment</li><li>Balancing structure and spontaneity in an improvised film</li><li>Managing 200+ hours of footage during post-production</li><li>The advantages of being a "jack of all trades" filmmaker</li></ul><br /><b>Links from the show:</b><b></b> <br /><a href="https://linktree.com/12MonthsFilm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><br /><br /><b><a href="https://linktree.com/12MonthsFilm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">12 Months Film</a></b><br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/clintoncornwell/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Clinton Cornwell - Instagram</a></b><br /><br /><b><a href="https://letterboxd.com/clintoncornwell/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Clinton Cornwell - Letterboxd</a> </b><br /><b><a href="http://www.noamkroll.com/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></b><br /><b><a href="http://www.noamkroll.com/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sign up for my newsletter for exclusive filmmaking insight each Sunday</a></b>
April 4, 2025
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.<br /><br />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:<br /><ul><li>Their progression from a $65K genre film to their newest feature, "<i>Valley View Motel</i>"</li><li>Building strong community support in small-town Pennsylvania as a production base</li><li>Maximizing efficiency with minimal crew and strategic location planning</li><li>Creative approaches to chronological shooting and managing weather variables</li><li>Navigating the ever-changing sales and distribution landscape</li><li>The delicate balance between artistic integrity and commercial viability</li><li>Their post-production workflow and co-directing dynamic</li></ul><b>Links from the show: </b><br /><b></b><br /><b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/foureighteenfilms/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">418 Films - Instagram</a> </b><br /><b></b><br /><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cheat-Nick-Psinakis/dp/B0D82FQHYH/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.81PT1rRT4t4WdDTDYRe0B2VdLly2r-kMGsO6Rr9dZv1x3EFA3VqoYtQStJiMc14HKzLlV-sRQFrjo9At08y-BRROvRJFRmPivCdGWwl_0uOI_aSRxpjfpTftTTrGC1zODtgeeuE6TL1yjpU5xYrqo05DbsB_eZl-zUIE2jBkRxJs-RbFfk0Z9lKFVabmzwcv-4KRFGM1_ncdoYf0yBB77PV7RiVeO45cL1VSfmjUlw8._v_XMVApRGkQG-fGCCjtzaaekPhiFhpG4-dJCro1mDk&dib_tag=se&keywords=cheat+-+the+movie&qid=1743779282&sr=8-3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cheat - Watch on Amazon Prime</a> </b><br /><b></b><br /><b><a href="http://www.noamkroll.com/newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sign up for my newsletter for exclusive filmmaking insight each Sunday.</a></b>
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