Navigating Indie Filmmaking and Distribution with Andre Harrison - Get Reelisms Podcast Ep. 155 In this episode of the Get Reelisms Podcast, hosts Adam Chase Rani and Christine Chen welcome back filmmaker Andre Harrison, who last appeared two years ago. Andre discusses the importance of marketing in filmmaking and his journey through self-distributing his horror film, Midnight Perturbation. He provides insights into the challenges of indie filmmaking in the UK, especially in light of the ongoing strike issues in the U.S. Andre also details his upcoming feature film, a dramatic thriller focusing heavily on character development, revealing the creative process, budgeting, and the technical aspects involved. The conversation touches on the changing landscape of the film industry, the pros and cons of streaming, and the value of physical media in an era of digital convenience. Join us for an in-depth look into the world of independent filmmaking, creative sacrifices, and the drive to maintain artistic integrity.
Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase) & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf)
Guest: Andre Harrison
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00:00 Introduction to Marketing in Filmmaking
00:30 Welcome to Get Reelisms Podcast
01:04 Special Guest: Andre's Return
01:33 Catching Up with Andre
03:45 Andre's New Film Projects
08:11 Technical Aspects of Filmmaking
12:39 Challenges and Costs of Filmmaking
17:46 Self-Distribution vs Traditional Distribution
22:46 The Shift from Physical Media to Streaming
24:48 The Lost Art of Behind-the-Scenes Features
28:04 The Impact of Streaming on Ownership
28:44 Challenges of Indie Filmmaking
31:32 The Importance of Physical Media
38:44 The Future of Filmmaking and Distribution
44:55 Balancing Creativity and Practicality
51:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts