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

Episode 124 of the The Honest Filmmaker podcast, hosted by Jim Eaves, titled "High Concept, Micro Budget: Making Bears on a Ship with Eduardo Castrillo" was published on March 17, 2026 and runs 33 minutes.

March 17, 2026 ·33m · The Honest Filmmaker

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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 dr...

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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 set
  • Practical 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_r

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