25 Best Indie Film Podcasts

1. 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
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 2.7KTwitter 1.7KInstagram 5.4K Avg Length 63 min Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.(Export Full Database)Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. IndieWire: Screen Talk

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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
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Apple Rating 3.5/5Facebook 720.8KTwitter 808KInstagram 963.2K Avg Length 34 min 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
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 3.2KInstagram 21.8K Avg Length 65 min Since Jul 2015 Get Email Contact

4. The Indie Film Cafe Network

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A network of podcasts Paul A Presenza and Jonathan A Moody created Indie Film Cafe in 2017 with the hopes of creating a podcast that would entertain and educate people on lower budgeted films that they enjoyed. Since then it's grown in to a network of different podcasts. We hope you are able to subscribe and check out what we have to offer here!MORE Hosts Jonathan Moody, Paul A Presenza
Producer/Network Indie Film Cafe
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 1.1K Avg Length 75 min Get Email Contact

5. Discover Indie Film

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Meet tomorrow's filmmakers today. Hosted by film festival programmer Jeff Howard, Discover Indie Film features interviews with filmmakers from the festival circuit who rise above the crowd. Find out what films inspire them, how they get their films made, and what they plan to do next.MORE Host Jeff Howard
Producer/Network Jeff Howard
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 235Twitter 111Instagram 383 Avg Length 53 min Get Email Contact

6. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.2KInstagram 1K Avg Length 73 min Get Email Contact

7. 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
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 583Twitter 103Instagram 319 Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact

8. Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh Stifter

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Independent Filmmaker Josh Stifter of Flush Studios and Robert Rodriguez's show 'Rebel with a Crew,' sits down and speaks with indie filmmakers, creative artists about life in independent filmmaking, the creative process, and making it the crazy film business.Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network (www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com)MORE Host Josh Stifter
Producer/Network Josh Stifter
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 20.2K Avg Length 74 min Since Jun 2017 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.3KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 18 min Video Podcast YouTube
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10. 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
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Twitter 36.9K Avg Length 23 min Since Oct 2013 Get Email Contact

11. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 93 min Get Email Contact

12. Filmwax Radio

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Interviews with luminaries from the indie & arthouse film industry.
Host Adam Schartoff
Producer/Network Adam Schartoff
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 2.3KTwitter 2.9K Avg Length 44 min Get Email Contact

13. 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
Apple Rating 1/5 Avg Length 73 min Get Email Contact

14. 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 5/5Facebook 35Instagram 599 Avg Length 77 min Get Email Contact

15. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 83Twitter 308Instagram 294 Avg Length 32 min Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

16. Indie Film Review

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Dan and Jared review an independent film every Tuesday.
Producer/Network Necropodicon Network
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 488Twitter 1.1KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact

17. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 4.5KTwitter 4.2KInstagram 12.3K Avg Length 4 min Get Email Contact

18. 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 bmoviebros@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 4.4/5 Avg Length 13 min Get Email Contact

19. 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
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Twitter 11.4K Avg Length 28 min Get Email Contact

20. Indie Film Sucks

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A discussion on the highs, lows, and in-betweens of true independent filmmaking!
Producer/Network cmgrega
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 18Instagram 81 Avg Length 37 min 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
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