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01 -YOUR FIRST KILL: Making Horror with What You Already Have
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Apr 11, 2026 55 min

01 -YOUR FIRST KILL: Making Horror with What You Already Have

from Directing Dread: A Horror Filmmaking Podcast Hosted by Justin Harding

Welcome to the first episode of Directing Dread. This is a podcast built for aspiring horror directors who want to stop waiting and start making films. In this episode, working director Justin Harding and up and coming filmmaker Jacob Phair lay out the mindset that matters most at the beginning of your career. Use what you already have. We break down how films like Paranormal Activity, Creep, and Terrifier turned limited resources into massive opportunities, and why that approach still works today. We also dig into how tone, simplicity, and execution can make something feel far bigger than its budget. This episode is about removing excuses, thinking creatively, and making your first film with what is already in front of you. If you have been waiting for the right moment, this is it. Like and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel. New episodes released weekly. https://www.youtube.com/@DirectingDread

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