EPISODE · Jan 21, 2021 · 1H 19M
Directing a $3500 Feature Film With Network Television Producer Turned Filmmaker Andrew Simonian
from Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking · host Noam Kroll
In this episode, I’m joined by Andrew Simonian to talk all about his feature film The Take Out Move, which was made for just $3500.Andrew spent decades producing and developing television for NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, MTV, BET, and many others, before deciding to take a stab at the world of micro-budget filmmaking. By calling in favors and assembling the perfect team, he was able to pull off his 74 minute comedy thriller with a virtually non-existent budget, and is now gearing up for the festival circuit.Our discussion covers a full breakdown of Andrew’s film, why he chose to make it at this budget level, lessons learned along the way, and much more.Links from the show:Standard Media CompanyFor more content like this be sure to sign up for my newsletter here.
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In this episode, I’m joined by Andrew Simonian to talk all about his feature film The Take Out Move, which was made for just $3500.Andrew spent decades producing and developing television for NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, MTV, BET, and many others, before deciding to take a stab at the world of micro-budget filmmaking. By calling in favors and assembling the perfect team, he was able to pull off his 74 minute comedy thriller with a virtually non-existent budget, and is now gearing up for the festival circuit.Our discussion covers a full breakdown of Andrew’s film, why he chose to make it at this budget level, lessons learned along the way, and much more.Links from the show:Standard Media CompanyFor more content like this be sure to sign up for my newsletter here.
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Directing a $3500 Feature Film With Network Television Producer Turned Filmmaker Andrew Simonian
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