This week, we’re answering your burning questions—and holding nothing back.
Whether you're stuck in development hell, figuring out how to light your film without pro gear, or wondering how to work with (or walk away from) an investor with strings attached—this episode is for you.
We cover:
🔥 How to make your indie film look cinematic on a shoestring
💰 The financial model that actually gets investors paid back
🎭 Directing actors (even when you have zero rehearsal time)
🎥 The red flags that should make you walk away from a “dream” investor
📽 Why Hollywood won’t “pick” you—and why that’s a good thing
🧠 The spiral theory of filmmaking that will change how you prep your movie
Plus: Ken drops the real update on Remnant—how close they are to greenlight, and what it means to go all in.
🎥 Whether you're an indie filmmaker or a fan of genre movies, this episode is packed with actionable insights, brutal honesty, and a lot of laughs.
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