No-Budget Filmmaking

Alex Darke

No-Budget Filmmaking is a podcast about the art of making films no matter how small the budget. Hosts Alex Darke & Trevor L. Nelson sit down and talk about the latest trends, coolest gadgets, and ultra top secret filmmaking techniques. Want more cool stuff from Alex and Trevor? Visit Filmmaking Central and Cinema Summit. Plus, join the Fearless Filmmakers community to meet other independent filmmakers like yourself and start the independent revolution!

  • 49 minutes 45 seconds
    NBF 061: Mastering the Interview Shoot

    Interview style shoots can be seen across a wide range of projects. And they aren't just for documentaries or reality shows... In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss why mastering the interview shoot is a good move for beginning (and even intermediate) filmmakers looking to build experience and income within the industry.

    24 November 2020, 7:00 pm
  • 46 minutes 19 seconds
    NBF 060: Navigating The Film Challenges

    Many of us have done the 24, 48, or 100-hour film challenges, but what are some ways you can master the art of making shorts under pressure? We talk about it in this episode!

    17 November 2020, 7:00 pm
  • 59 minutes 54 seconds
    NBF 059: Brand Yourself!

    Branding is an important part of any business, and your brand as a filmmaker is no different. In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss things to think about when creating your own personal or professional brand.

    3 November 2020, 2:00 pm
  • 59 minutes 25 seconds
    NBF 058: The Rise of Premium VOD

    With the term "blockbusters" taking on a new form during quarantine, are we going to see a rise in this new PVOD window that is emerging from major studios like Universal and Disney?

    13 October 2020, 10:00 pm
  • 2 hours 3 minutes
    NBF 057: Building an Audience for Broader Projects

    We've all heard the advice of building an audience. This is pretty straight forward for things like documentaries or films that center around a very specific niche topic, but what about all the other movies that aren't "topical"? In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss the often daunting task of trying to build an audience for a broad genre indie film.

    Get the show notes for this, and all episodes, at https://nbf.filmmakingcentral.com

    6 October 2020, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 36 minutes
    NBF 056: Short-Form & The Death Of Quibi

    Have you ever heard of Quibi? You have? Did you try it? No. In this episode, we discuss short-form content in all its varieties as well as broach the subject of why Quibi failed.

    Get the show notes for this, and all episodes, at https://nbf.filmmakingcentral.com

    29 September 2020, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 38 minutes
    NBF 055: Get A Grip!

    It's time to get a grip on... grip! That's right, Alex and Trevor are exploring the vast world of grip gear in this episode and uncovering some of the most common and most useful grip tools you'll come across on set. Get the show notes for this, and all episodes, at https://www.nobudgetfilmmaking.com

    22 September 2020, 2:00 pm
  • 2 hours 14 minutes
    NBF 054: Avoid Making Your Movie Look Cheap

    In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss different mistakes one should avoid, lest your movie look cheap... Ah yes, it's a common conundrum. No-budget filmmakers want to spend as little as possible while making the movie look as big as possible. But it's hard to do that! We cover the key mistakes to avoid so that your film looks like a million bucks.

    15 September 2020, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 46 minutes
    NBF 053: Current Trends in Filmmaking

    Alex and Trevor discuss some of the trends that are currently popping up in the film industry. Everything from Instagram to Gimbals, nothing is sacred. Get the show notes for this, and all episodes, at https://www.nobudgetfilmmaking.com

    8 September 2020, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    NBF 052: 3 Things We Would've Done Differently

    There's no time to wallow in past mistakes, but hey, we're quarantining, so all we've got is time! Listen to Alex and Trevor discuss the 3 things that they would've done differently on their filmmaking journey, had they known better.

    You can get the show notes for this, and all episodes, at https://www.nobudgetfilmmaking.com

    1 September 2020, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    NBF 051: Augment Your Reality

    In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss the latest and greatest in Augmented Reality for film production. We've seen it in the hit series "The Mandalorian", but how can you utilize these advanced techniques in your indie films?

    Get the show notes for this, and all episodes, at https://www.nobudgetfilmmaking.com

    25 August 2020, 1:00 pm
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