15 Best Independent Film Podcasts
Independent Film Podcasts
Here are 15 Best Independent Film Podcasts worth listening to in 2026.
Export Contact List1. The Film Comment Podcast
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Founded in 1962, Film Comment has been the home of independent film journalism for over 50 years, publishing in-depth interviews, critical analysis, and feature coverage of mainstream, art-house, and avant-garde filmmaking from around the world. The Film Comment Podcast, hosted by editors Devika Girish and Clinton Krute, is a weekly space for critical conversation about film, with a look at topical issues, new releases, and the big picture. Film Comment is a nonprofit publication that relies on the support of readers. Support film culture. Support Film Comment.MORE Hosts Devika Girish, Clinton Krute
Producer/Network Film Comment Magazine
Email ****@filmlinc.org
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 312Facebook 48.4KTwitter 70.6KInstagram 25.3K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google
2. Following Films Podcast
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Interviews with some of the most unique voices in independent film and popular culture. Think of it as a weekly film recommendation for something a bit off the beaten path.Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/subscribeMORE Host Chris Maynard
Producer/Network Following Films
Email ****@followingfilms.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 22Facebook 488Twitter 724 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
3. Barely Living The Dream
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Filmmakers Mel House, Chris Warren, and Brittany Miles share their unfiltered, true stories about making their way through the independent film landscape.
Hosts Mel House, Chris Warren, Brittany Miles
Producer/Network Mel House
Email ****@sbcglobal.net
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 8Twitter 1.1KInstagram 1.3K Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
4. Fandor Festival Podcast
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Join Fandor as we dive into the world of Film Festivals. From interviews with leading festival winners, directors, and behind the scenes looks, Fandor Festival podcast is your source for Independent Film Festival coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Chris Kelly, Hooman Khalili, Bryn Nguyen
Producer/Network Chris Kelly, Hooman Khalili, Bryn Nguyen
Email ****@fandor.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 226KTwitter 21.6KInstagram 41.3K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
5. Indie Film Review
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Dan and Jared review an independent film every Tuesday.
Hosts Jared Douglas G, Dan
Producer/Network Necropodicon Network
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 487Twitter 1.1KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
6. Archivists Bet on Sexy Witches
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A Bi-Monthly podcast about Genre from a Geek Girl perspective. All things Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy & Independent film are just some of the discussions.
Email ****@gmail.com
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Facebook 734Twitter 192 Avg Length 129 min Format Extended Get Email Contact
7. The Independent Filmmaker
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The Independent Filmmaker is a podcast where we talk about the insane lengths we go through to make an Independent Film with little to no money.We discuss:Equipment used; Funding; Cast and crew; Location's; Sets; Lighting; Sound; Editing; Festival's; Marketing; Distribution; and everything else!If you get time, check it out. It's informative and fun. New ep every Monday.MORE Host Gary W Duffey Jr
Producer/Network Gary
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Twitter 2.4K Avg Length 100 min Format Extended Get Email Contact
8. Imbibe Cinema
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Join us for a laudatory dialogue as we admire a wide variety of films. Watch the subject of discussion, grab yourself a delicious libation, and imbibe some great cinema with us. This podcast is presented by Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival, a not-for-profit arts organization that assembles character-driven independent film programming constructed by bold and innovative storytellers for the purposes of education, entertainment, and thought-provoking discussion.MORE Hosts Jonathan C.Legat, Tricia Legat
Producer/Network BWiFF
Email ****@bwiff.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 483Twitter 49Instagram 117 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
9. Adventures In Producing
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Film journalist Wendy Mitchell talks to amazing independent film and TV producers about their careers and lessons learned.
Host Wendy Mitchell
Producer/Network Wendy Mitchell
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Twitter 5.7KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
10. A Conversation With host Floyd Marshall Jr
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A Conversation With, with host Floyd Marshall Jr, is for and about real independent filmmakers. We're going to sit back and chat with content creators doing amazing things and making their mark in the world of independent film and beyond. We're going to find out what makes these people exceptional creators in their spaces and we hope that you take something from our conversation and start your own. To your success!MORE Host Floyd Marshall Jr.
Producer/Network Floyd Marshall Jr.
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 1.6KInstagram 8.1K Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
11. What We Just Watched
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An immediate film review on the drive home from the cinema after watching the movie. We see all the latest releases, everything from Blockbusters to Independent film. We are just two people who like to chat about the movie we have just watched.MORE Email ****@live.co.uk
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Facebook 17Twitter 308Instagram 104 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact
12. Push In - The CineVic Podcast
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CineVic member Joyce Kline digs into all things indie film, hosting 10-minute interviews with filmmakers, crew, creators, and enthusiasts. You'll also find out everything new coming to CineVic, an artist-run independent film society in Victoria / BC / Canada / Lək̓ʷəŋən Territory.MORE Host Joyce Kline
Producer/Network CineVic Society of Independent Filmmakers
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Reviews 7Facebook 2.8KInstagram 3.6K Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact
13. The Calligram Podcast
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The Calligram Podcast is an ongoing conversation between the members of the independent film production company, 'Calligram Pictures', their collaborators, and guests.
Email ****@calligram.pictures
Estimated listeners
Facebook 79Twitter 3Instagram 261 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
Independent Film shows hosts and producers
| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Gender | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devika Girish | Co Host | filmcomment.com/blog/category/podcast | Female | @devikagirgayi | New York City, NY, United States | |||
| Clinton Krute | Co Host | filmcomment.com/blog/category/podcast | Male | |||||
| Chris Maynard | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms | 42 | Male | ||||
| Mel House | Co Host | soundcloud.com/mel-house-1 | 3 | Male | @upstartfilm | 1.1K | Houston, TX, United States | |
| Chris Warren | Co Host | soundcloud.com/mel-house-1 | 3 | Male | ||||
| Brittany Miles | Co Host | soundcloud.com/mel-house-1 | 3 | Female | ||||
| Chris Kelly | Co Host | shows.acast.com/61a929a3621a280014819c28/episodes | Male | |||||
| Hooman Khalili | Co Host | shows.acast.com/61a929a3621a280014819c28/episodes | Male | |||||
| Bryn Nguyen | Co Host | shows.acast.com/61a929a3621a280014819c28/episodes | ||||||
| Jared Douglas G | Co Host | indiefilmreview.podbean.com | 1 | Male | Los Angeles, CA, United States | |||
| Dan | Co Host | indiefilmreview.podbean.com | 1 | Male | ||||
| Gary W Duffey Jr | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary314 | 14 | Male | @darthduff | 2.3K | CA, United States | |
| Jonathan C.Legat | Co Host | podcast.imbibecinema.com | 1 | Male | Chicago, IL, United States | |||
| Tricia Legat | Co Host | podcast.imbibecinema.com | 1 | Female | United States | |||
| Wendy Mitchell | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wendy-mitchell1 | 1 | Female | @indiewendy | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Floyd Marshall Jr. | Host | aconversationwithfloydmarshalljr.com/podcast-2 | 30 | Male | @floydmarshalljr | United States | ||
| Joyce Kline | Host | buzzsprout.com/1760985 | 5 | Female | @joycekline | 98 | Victoria, BC, Canada | |
| The Sexy Witches | blogtalkradio.com/archivistsbetonsexywitches/2023/06/14/95-sexy-witches-pride-and-the-summer | 43 | @thesexywitches | 192 | ||||
| David & Rachel | pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1928105/11804008-violent-night.mp3 | 19 | @what_watched | 308 |