What happens when you make two micro-budget films back-to-back? For filmmakers Henry Loevner and Steven Kantor, it sparks what they’ve dubbed the “micro-budget chain reaction,” inspiring others in their community to pick up cameras and start shooting. As the industry consolidates and traditional distribution becomes harder to navigate, indie filmmakers are finding new ways to create and share their work, embracing folk filmmaking and using platforms like YouTube to bypass traditional barriers. Peak Season, the duo's second feature, serves as a perfect example of this movement. Check out this and much more in our latest podcast below! In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with filmmakers Henry Loevner and Steven Kantor to discuss:What the "micro-budget chain reaction" means and how it inspired others to follow in their footstepsThe challenges of making two micro-budget films back-to-backThe impact of friends and community on the rise of indie filmmakingTheir experience shooting Peak Season in Wyoming with a small crewHow the landscape of indie film distribution is changing and why many filmmakers are turning to YouTubeThe importance of flexibility and improvisation in low-budget filmmakingHow Peak Season found its audience and landed a theatrical releaseWhy Henry and Stephen are ready to transition to a studio film after their micro-budget projectsSubscribe to the No Film School Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleGet your question answered on the podcast by emailing podcast@nofilmschool.com.Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here:This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by GG Hawkins....
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 10 September, 2024