EPISODE · May 20, 2025 · 31 MIN
How to get a Famous Actor in your £30k Micro Budget Feature with Mitchell Tolliday
from The Honest Filmmaker · host Jim Eaves
Send us Fan Mail#filmmakingpodcast #film #indiefilm #microbudgetDo you want to know what it takes to make your first feature film and get it released? Well I spoke to Mitchell Holliday and he's done just that with his debut film Murder Ballads: How to Make it in Rock 'n' Roll starring Simon Callow. We talked about how he put the film together, how he convinced award winning actor Simon Callow to appear in the film and how he handled the sales and distribution process. He also told me about the advantages of having someone look after PR.Watch Murder Ballads: How to Make it in Rock 'n' Roll on Amazon:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0DV274447/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rA GREAT VIDEO TO WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/fzDqlniQwG0?si=RBOSZm71ForakPWlCheck 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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Send us Fan Mail #filmmakingpodcast #film #indiefilm #microbudget Do you want to know what it takes to make your first feature film and get it released? Well I spoke to Mitchell Holliday and he's done just that with his debut film Murder Ballads: How to Make it in Rock 'n' Roll starring Simon Callow. We talked about how he put the film together, how he convinced award winning actor Simon Callow to appear in the film and how he handled the sales and distribution process. He also told me ...
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