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From No Film School to a 5 Day Feature Film | Evan Marcewicz

Jim Eaves Episode 136

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What does it actually take to make a feature film on a micro budget?

Filmmaker Evan Marcewicz joins the podcast to share how he went from skipping film school to shooting a feature film in just five days.

We discuss financing an indie film, choosing the Sony FX6, the realities of filming in difficult locations like cars and the financial risks involved — including loans and maxed-out credit cards.

Evan also breaks down one of the toughest stages of independent filmmaking: sales and distribution, why he's going directly to distributors and what he believes is the current state of micro budget cinema.

If you’re thinking about making your first feature film, this episode is full of practical advice, money-saving tips and hard-earned lessons from the front lines of indie filmmaking.

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