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EPISODE · Oct 7, 2025 · 28 MIN

Turn your Short into a Feature film with Hillary Shakespeare & Chris Reading

from The Honest Filmmaker · host Jim Eaves

Send us Fan Mail#IndieFilm #FilmmakingTips #TimeTravelIsDangerous #ShortToFeature #IndieFilmmakers #FilmPodcastIn this episode, I sit down with filmmakers Hillary Shakespeare and Chris Reading to talk about the making of their indie sci-fi feature Time Travel Is Dangerous,  the journey of turning a short film concept into a full-length movie.We dive into how they built a stellar cast and why shooting the film in sections helped them land incredible talent. The behind-the-scenes process of indie production from development to final cut. What they learned about sales, distribution, and marketing in the indie film world and practical tips and tricks for filmmakers looking to evolve a short film into a featureIf you’re an indie filmmaker (or dreaming of becoming one), this conversation is packed with real, hard-won insights about creativity, resourcefulness, and making your film happen on your own terms.Check out the film now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.596b2135-7d19-46af-9576-9037fc26939f?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wbCheck 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 #IndieFilm #FilmmakingTips #TimeTravelIsDangerous #ShortToFeature #IndieFilmmakers #FilmPodcast In this episode, I sit down with filmmakers Hillary Shakespeare and Chris Reading to talk about the making of their indie sci-fi feature Time Travel Is Dangerous, the journey of turning a short film concept into a full-length movie. We dive into how they built a stellar cast and why shooting the film in sections helped them land incredible talent. The behind-the-scenes proc...

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