Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 1000
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 22.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
support@indiefilmhustle.com
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Host
Alex Ferrari - Filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and founder of Indie Film Hustle, focused on helping independent filmmakers navigate the creative and business sides of film.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Jason Kartalian - Indie Directing, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Technical Filmmaking, Self-financing, Film Festivals, And Digital Distribution.
Jackey Neyman - Ultra-low-budget Filmmaking, Cult-film Audiences, Crowdfunding, Franchise Continuation, And Working With Limited Production Resources.
Andrew Bloomenthal - Screenwriting, Interviewing Filmmakers, Research, Writing Discipline, Production Preparation, Casting, And Making A Musical Short Film.
Don Barris - Independent Comedy Filmmaking, Creating Opportunities Outside Hollywood, Cult Films, Unconventional Production, Audience-building, And Digital Platforms.
Michael Rousselet - High-volume Filmmaking, Screenwriting, Crowdfunding, Independent Financing, Self-distribution, And Building An Audience Outside Traditional Hollywood.
Recent Topics
Episodes
IFH 876: The Screenwriting Secret Behind ALIEN & TOTAL RECALL with Matt R. Lohr
October 13, 2026
What made Alien, Total Recall, and The Return of the Living Dead unforgettable? In this episode of Indie Film Hustle, award-winning screenwriter and author Matt R. Lohr shares the screenwriting lessons he learned while working directly with legendary filmmaker Dan O'Bannon, the creative mind behind some of science fiction and horror cinema's most influential stories. As co-author of The Dan O'Bannon Guide to Screenplay Structure, Matt reveals how O'Bannon approached storytelling, why structur...
IFH 875: The Screenwriting Advice Hollywood Writers Actually Use with Ron Peters
October 06, 2026
Screenwriter, story analyst, and editor Ron Peters takes us inside the craft of professional screenwriting through his experiences working on projects including Defiance, The Wolf of Wall Street, Fury, and Twin Peaks. Ron breaks down how he approaches a screenplay—first experiencing it as an audience member, then analyzing structure and character—and explains why compelling characters can matter even more than perfect structure. He also explores the importance of understanding your antagonist...
IFH 874: Do You Really Need Film School to Become a Filmmaker? with Miranda Sajdak
September 29, 2026
Writer, producer, and director Miranda Sajdak takes us inside the realities of building a filmmaking career from the ground up. After studying film at Columbia, Miranda worked on graduate student productions before landing PA opportunities on major movies including The Bourne Ultimatum and Cloverfield. She explains what film school actually gave her, why it isn't necessary for everyone, how networking opens doors in Hollywood, and what filmmakers can learn by moving between massive union prod...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast?
Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast is hosted by Alex Ferrari. Its publicly listed email is support@indiefilmhustle.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast?
The publicly listed email for Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast: support@indiefilmhustle.com.
How many listeners does Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast?
Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Working filmmakers, screenwriters, directors, producers, actors, cinematographers, and film-industry professionals with completed projects, meaningful production experience, notable credits, or a distinctive path through independent filmmaking. Common among recent guests: Notable film or television credits; Completed independent features or shorts; Cult-film or festival recognition. Recent guests include Jason Kartalian, Jackey Neyman, and Andrew Bloomenthal.
How hard is it to get booked on Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Film, Filmmaking, Independent Film, Screenwriting, and Film Distribution. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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