Ep.232 Jake Clark - If Possible

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Days Grimm Podcast, hosts Brian and Thomas sit down with Jacob Clark, an emerging filmmaker whose debut short film If Possible has already made waves—winning Best Emerging Filmmaker and Audience Choiceat the Victory International Film Festival . Jacob opens up about the challenges and triumphs of making a film on a shoestring budget of just $800, raising funds through Indiegogo, and rallying a community of cast and crew to bring his vision to life . The conversation dives into: The inspiration behind If Possible and how it evolved from a simple PSA into an award-winning short The realities of directing a first film, from script rewrites to missing reaction shots The importance of storytelling, symbolism, and delivering a powerful twist in short films Behind-the-scenes insights on makeup, casting, scoring, and working with local creatives Thoughts on the future of music videos, content creation, and indie filmmaking From heartfelt discussions about homelessness and women’s shelters in Evansville to lighthearted banter about Goodwill shopping, music, and camera gear, this episode blends inspiration, creativity, and humor in true Days Grim fashion. 🎥 Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, a lover of indie film, or just curious about the creative grind, Jacob’s story proves that passion, resourcefulness, and community can make cinematic dreams possible. [The Days Grimm Podcast Links] - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm - Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm - GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by] Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)