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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 33 MIN

High Concept, Micro Budget: Making Bears on a Ship with Eduardo Castrillo

from The Honest Filmmaker · host Jim Eaves

Send us Fan Mail#filmmaking  #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #indiefilm #movieproduction How do you scale a big idea on an indie budget?Director Edward Castrillo joins the show to discuss his new film, Bears on a Ship. While the title promises a wild ride, the process of making it is a masterclass in independent production. Edward shares his "honest" experiences in the director's chair, dealing with the unique challenges of genre filmmaking.Highlights include:The "Why": What drew Edward to this specific project.The Director’s Mindset: The toughest times on setPractical Tips: Edward’s top advice for emerging filmmakers.Whether you're a fan of creature features or a filmmaker looking for your next spark of inspiration, Edward’s insights are pure gold.Connect with Edward: https://www.bearsonaship.com/Check out the re-release of Jim's first solo directing feature The Witches Hammer - out now on amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0F235F4T8/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rSupport the showFor regular updates and exclusive content - sign up for The Honest Filmmaker newsletterhttps://thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk/index.php/e-newsletter/Join The Honest Filmmaker community on our Facebook Group or Discord https://thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk/index.php/join-the-community/HONEST, OPEN ADVICE ABOUT YOUR FILMMAKING CAREERAre you about to leave Uni with a filmmaking degree? Or want to change careers and work in a creative industry? We want to give you the tools you need to enter the real world of production or freelancing. Honest and open career advice from people in the business.We also talk to those in other creative industries to discuss their careers, the potential cross over with film production and practical tips for a successful and fulfilling career.Join the community: http://www.thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk

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