Making a Micro Budget Horror Film: Black & White, Filmhub & Indie Film Survival | Zoe Carol & Daya Dodds episode artwork

EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 25 MIN

Making a Micro Budget Horror Film: Black & White, Filmhub & Indie Film Survival | Zoe Carol & Daya Dodds

from The Honest Filmmaker · host Jim Eaves

Send us Fan MailDirector Daya Dodds and actor/writer/producer Zoe Carroll join the podcast to discuss the making of Witches of God — a micro budget black and white horror feature created with extremely limited resources.In this conversation, we explore the realities of making independent films on low budgets, including production compromises, camera choices, film festival strategy, marketing through Meta advertising and distribution through Filmhub.Zoe also shares insights into balancing writing, acting and producing on the same project, while Daya reflects on lessons learned from the filmmaking process and what he’d do differently next time.We also discuss the wider state of indie filmmaking, streaming, audience building and the growing conversation around AI in film.Trailer for Witches of God:https://youtu.be/622071l24cg?si=Q-6Uu4vGgt1beMChIMDB for Witches of God: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14104376/ #FilmmakingPodcast #MicroBudgetFilm #IndieFilm #HorrorPodcast #FilmProduction #IndependentFilmmaker #LowBudgetFilm #Filmhub #BlackAndWhiteFilm #IndieHorror #MoviePodcast 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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