25 Best Indie Film Podcasts
Indie Film Podcasts
Here are 25 Best Indie Film Podcasts worth listening to in 2026. Subscribe in one place on FeedSpot Reader.
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Each week on Screen Talk, IndieWire's Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio debate the indie film world and beyond -- from film festivals to new releases and the future of the business.
Hosts Anne Thompson, Ryan Lattanzio
Producer/Network IndieWire
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 467Facebook 775.7KTwitter 808KInstagram 1M Avg Length 37 min Format Medium 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. Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie Filmmaking
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Liz Manashil and Alrik Bursell discuss independent filmmaking, everything from writing, producing and directing to working as crew. But this is not just a podcast about 'making it,' it's also about struggling with rejection, self-doubt and everything else that comes with pursuing a career in film. Follow along as we forge our own way through the industry and talk to guests who are also making it happen.Episodes 238-299 are available at our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mmihpodcastMORE Hosts Alrik Bursell, Liz Womanashil
Producer/Network Bleav Life & Leisure
Email ****@makingmoviesishard.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 250Facebook 2.7KTwitter 1.7KInstagram 5.5K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
3. Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
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The Indie Film Hustle Podcast is your #1 source for how to hack the film business and indie film world! The show is here to help as many indie filmmakers as I could. We wanted to bring the best guests, industry leaders, creative legends, and film business friends to you, the IFH Tribe. Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning Writer/Director Oliver Stone, Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black), Alex Proyas (The Crow, I, Robot), James V...MORE Host Alex Ferrari
Producer/Network Indie Film Hustle
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 413Facebook 3.4KInstagram 21.7K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Since Jul 2015 Get Email Contact
4. Discover Indie Film
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Meet tomorrow's filmmakers today.
Host Jeff Howard
Producer/Network Jeff Howard
Email ****@jeffhoward.me
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 25Facebook 245Twitter 111Instagram 441 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
5. The Indie Film Cafe Network
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The Indie Film Cafe Network...Home to the movie lovers!
Hosts Jonathan Moody, Paul A Presenza
Producer/Network Indie Film Cafe
Email ****@mail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 1.1K Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
6. Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Podcast
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Independent Filmmaker Josh Stifter of Flush Studios and the Robert Rodriguez's series 'Rebel with a Crew,' sits down and speaks with indie filmmakers about life in independent filmmaking, the creative process, and making it in the crazy film business of low-budget film. Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network (www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com)MORE Host Josh Stifter
Producer/Network Josh Stifter
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 23Facebook 19.7K Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Since Jun 2017 Get Email Contact
7. TowerCast
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TowerCast is a podcast coming to you from film makers just like yourselves! Members from Tower Productions are here to talk to you about indie film making!Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TowerprodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/towerprodYouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/towerproductionsepMORE Hosts Carlos M. De La Torre, Michael De La O, Jon Erik Castro
Producer/Network Tower Productions
Email ****@towerprod.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 1.2KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 75 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
8. So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast
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Ever wish you had a book club, but for movies? Look no further! Josh Gammon, Garrett Powders, and David Prock invite you to 'So Many Sequels' your book club for movies. We chat about everything from blockbuster hits and indie darlings to film franchises and award shows. Whether you're searching for a fresh movie recommendation or diving deep into cinema history, grab a snack and join our conversation. Subscribe and be part of our cinematic journey!MORE Hosts Josh Gammon, Garrett Powders, David Prock
Producer/Network Josh Gammon, Garrett Powders, David Prock
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 580Twitter 89Instagram 319 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
9. Filmmaking (Actually)
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On the Filmmaking (Actually) podcast, award-winning indie filmmaker Koura Linda talks all things indie film, from project development through navigating the festival circuit!With over 30 completed projects under her belt since late 2016, over 200 award nominations and almost 70 awards, Koura gives the nitty-gritty on what it takes to make a film.From finding (or writing) a good story, to casting and auditioning, getting funding, planning for post production, utilizing festivals to grow your network, and everything in between including travel tips and any other random related topic.MORE Host Koura Linda
Producer/Network Koura Linda
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 1.4KInstagram 1.4K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
10. UK Film Review Podcast
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Film reviews and movie trailers of the best cinema, as well as a stunning podcast with film critics providing film reviews and banter. Alongside some of the biggest releases, as also cover indie film reviews, short film reviews and more. Our genre specific shows include The Fantom Zone - covering all your superhero film reviews, The Scream Test - horror film reviews, New Releases, and Gay, Actually - our LGBTQ film reviews...MORE Producer/Network UK Film Review
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Apple Rating 1/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
11. Filmwax Radio
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Interviews with luminaries from the indie & arthouse film industry.
Host Adam Schartoff
Producer/Network Adam Schartoff
Email ****@filmwax.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 131Facebook 2.4KTwitter 2.9K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
12. Indie Film Sucks
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A discussion on the highs, lows, and in-betweens of true independent filmmaking!
Producer/Network cmgrega
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Twitter 18Instagram 108 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
13. Go Guerilla Filmcast
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Your Source For All Things Indie Film.Every week we break down topics in the indie film world. We also have guests on who work within this creative field.
Producer/Network Go Guerilla & Sen3Productions Indie Film
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 35Instagram 595 Avg Length 77 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
14. Faux Reel Podcast
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Dawn Borchardt sits down with the most interesting voices in indie film to talk about professional and personal growth in their filmmaking experiences, what their stories mean to them, and how their personal beliefs and histories interweave with the stories they share on screen.MORE Producer/Network Dawn Borchardt
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 40Facebook 83Twitter 308Instagram 287 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact
15. Film Festival Radio
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The show covers the world film festivals, indie film makers, producers, actors, along with TV personalities.
Producer/Network Film Festival Radio
Email ****@filmfestivalradio.com
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 8Twitter 36.9K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2013 Get Email Contact
16. Short Film & Documentary Review by Indie Shorts Mag
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Listen to reviews of award-winning short films and documentaries. Discover new short films to watch every Sunday. ----- Submit your short film for review now: https://ism.ag/mmc4sAbout Indie Shorts Mag: Online short film magazine for independent filmmakers. Short film reviews, tutorials, interviews and more. Follow Indie Shorts Mag:Instagram: https://ism.ag/0b09uTwitter: https://ism.ag/v2623Facebook: https://ism.ag/4bkcxWebsite: https://ism.ag/ow9xaMORE Producer/Network Indie Shorts Mag
Email ****@indieshortsmag.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 4.5KTwitter 4.1KInstagram 12.4K Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact
17. B-Movie Bros
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Two bros get together to watch and review B-movies and drink. We also interview Indie film makers and discuss various topics relating to film and media. New Shows every week. If you have an independent film or project that you would like to discuss, message us at ****@gmail.com and we'd love to have you on the show to discuss. Any request for reviews or topics to discuss, let us know as well.MORE Hosts Paul, Corey
Producer/Network B-Movie Bros
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
18. Film Class Heroes
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Film buffs John, Turner and Cody explore indie cinema and blockbusters alike, picking out both classic and modern films to explore and deep dive while also being chuckleheads and goofsters
Hosts Cody Feola, John, Turner
Producer/Network Hot Dog Water Productions
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 93 min Format Extended Get Email Contact
19. Indie Film Review
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Dan and Jared review an independent film every Tuesday.
Producer/Network Necropodicon Network
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 487Twitter 1.1KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
20. The Microbudget Indie Filmmaker's Podcast
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Welcome to the anti Hollywood route to filmmaking. This lecture based podcast is created and hosted by internationally awarded micro budget filmmaker Zanah Thirus. All four seasons are meant to serve as a crash course in filmmaking for FUN, filmmaking as a hobby, and filmmaking without breaking the bank.MORE Producer/Network Zanah Thirus
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 34Twitter 11.4K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
21. LESFF Presents: Below the Line
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A podcast about indie filmmaking from the Lower East Side Film Festival.
Producer/Network The Lower East Side Film Festival
Email ****@lesfilmfestival.com
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Facebook 10.8KInstagram 6.6K Get Email Contact
Indie Film shows hosts and producers
| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Gender | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Thompson | Co Host | indiewire.com/t/podcasts | 88 | Female | @akstanwyck | 77.1K | Los Angeles, CA, United States | |
| Ryan Lattanzio | Co Host | indiewire.com/t/podcasts | 88 | Male | @ryanlattanzio | 2K | NY, United States | |
| Alrik Bursell | Co Host | makingmoviesishard.com/episodes | 3 | Male | @alrikb | 1.2K | San Francisco, CA, United States | |
| Liz Womanashil | Co Host | makingmoviesishard.com/episodes | 3 | @lizmanashil | 3.6K | |||
| Alex Ferrari | Host | indiefilmhustle.com/podcasts | 47 | Male | @iamalexferrari | Los Angeles, CA, United States | ||
| Jeff Howard | Host | discoverindiefilm.com | 41 | Male | ||||
| Jonathan Moody | Co Host | indiefilmcafe.podbean.com | 111 | Male | ||||
| Paul A Presenza | Co Host | indiefilmcafe.podbean.com | 111 | Male | ||||
| Josh Stifter | Host | spreaker.com/podcast/low-budget-rebels-an-indie-filmmaking-conversation-with-josh-stifter--4556512 | 60 | Male | @joshstifter | 3.2K | Atlanta, GA, United States | |
| Carlos M. De La Torre | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/towercast | 56 | Male | @cilostino | 188 | El Paso, TX, United States | |
| Michael De La O | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/towercast | 56 | Male | @good_vibesndays | 6 | El Paso, TX, United States | |
| Jon Erik Castro | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/towercast | 56 | Male | ||||
| Josh Gammon | Co Host | somanysequels.com | 1 | Male | @joshgammon | Tulsa, OK, United States | ||
| Garrett Powders | Co Host | somanysequels.com | 1 | Male | Tulsa, OK, United States | |||
| David Prock | Co Host | somanysequels.com | 1 | Male | ||||
| Koura Linda | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmaking-actually | 1 | Female | ||||
| Adam Schartoff | Co Host | filmwaxradio.com/category/podcast | 45 | Male | NY, United States | |||
| Paul | Co Host | soundcloud.com/b-movie-bros | 13 | @bmoviepaul | 513 | PA, United States | ||
| Corey | Co Host | soundcloud.com/b-movie-bros | 13 | |||||
| Cody Feola | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hotdogwaterprod | 31 | @codyfeola | 6 | Shirley, NY, United States | ||
| John | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hotdogwaterprod | 31 | |||||
| Turner | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hotdogwaterprod | 31 | |||||
| UK Film Review | ukfilmreview.co.uk | 107 | ||||||
| Go Guerilla & Sen3Productions Indie Film | goguerillafilmcast.com/blog | 64 | ||||||
| cmgrega | cmgrega.podbean.com | 36 | @indiefilmsucks | 18 | ||||
| Dawn Borchardt | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fauxreel | 34 | Female | @fauxreal222 | 308 | |||
| The Lower East Side Film Festival | lesfilmfestival.com/below-the-line | 21 | ||||||
| Zanah Thirus | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/microbudgetfilmpod | 21 | Female | @_microbudgetpod | 11.4K | |||
| Indie Shorts Mag | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/short-film-documentary-review-by-indie-shorts-mag/id1565765242 | 4 | @indieshortsmag | 4.1K | Norway | |||
| Indie Film Review | indiefilmreview.podbean.com | 1 | @indiefilmpod | 1.1K |
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