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Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking

Noam Kroll

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/12d. Total Eps: 253

Each week, filmmaker Noam Kroll shares valuable insight into the world of micro-budget filmmaking, geared towards true DIY filmmakers looking to get out there and create their own films.

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27/07/2025
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Making A No Crew Feature Supported By David Lowery With Filmmaker Julian Sol Jordan

Thursday, June 26, 2025 • Duration 59:12

In this episode, I’m joined by filmmaker Julian Sol Jordan to talk about his self-made debut feature Real Life — an 82-minute hybrid narrative-documentary that was shot, directed, edited, colored, and mixed entirely by himself.

The film, which screened recently at the Texas Theatre in Dallas thanks to a generous grant from David Lowery, is a raw, poetic exploration of early adulthood, nostalgia, and the struggle to find meaning in your 20s.

Throughout our conversation, Julian and I unpack the entire creative process, from rediscovering dusty VHS tapes in his attic to crafting a structure out of chaos with no script in hand.

Topics covered include:

How Julian shot 80% of the film alone using everything from a Blackmagic to an iPhone 4
The value of embracing lo-fi footage and imperfections to elevate emotional truth
Why David Lowery funded the premiere and how their mentorship began
The unexpected benefit of not writing a script — and when to start one next time
How old home movies became the emotional anchor of the film
Why guerrilla filmmaking might be Julian’s path forward
Much more!

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Julian Sol Jordan – Instagram
Julian Sol Jordan – YouTube
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DP'ing For Tyler Perry Studios, Jared Leto, Tom Delonge & More With Cinematographer Justyn Moro

Sunday, June 1, 2025 • Duration 58:25

In this episode, I am joined by DP Justyn Moro, whose cinematography career has included collaborations with artists like Jared Leto, Tom Delonge and countless others - and most recently has been shooting features and television at Tyler Perry Studios.

Justyn shares the full scope of his creative journey—how he got started shooting music videos, learning cinematography on the road with Jared Leto, and making the leap into narrative storytelling on projects like Monsters of California and Beauty in Black.

Topics covered include:

Breaking into the film industry with zero connections
Shooting documentary and music video content with Jared Leto across the globe
Lessons from working on Monsters of California with Tom DeLonge
Transitioning from music videos to narrative film & television
Justyn’s approach to prep, lighting, and working fast on set
Creative collaboration with directors and building a strong crew dynamic
Why a clear vision and openness to collaboration make the best directors

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Justyn Moro – Website

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Cutting The A24 Sundance Feature OPUS & Finding Career Success With Editor Ernie Gilbert

Thursday, February 6, 2025 • Duration 01:09:06

In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Ernie Gilbert to discuss his work on A24's upcoming horror-thriller-comedy OPUS, which recently premiered at Sundance. Throughout our discussion, we explore Ernie’s creative process, his work in commercials & music videos, career building, and more. Topics covered include:

The benefits of bringing editors on early in pre-production
Editing remotely while production is taking place
How to maintain fresh eyes on long-form projects
Balancing work across features, commercials, and music videos
The transition from editing to directing and back
Building relationships and collecting "merit badges" in the industry
Best practices for managing conflicting creative notes

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Ernie Gilbert - Website
Ernie Gilbert - Instagram

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Vashi Nedomansky, ACE On Designing Micro-Budget Post-Production Workflows

Sunday, October 24, 2021 • Duration 01:07:39

In this episode, I share a recent guest session recorded live in my filmmaking community (The Backlot), featuring acclaimed ACE editor Vashi Nedomansky.

Vashi is an expert on post production workflows, having worked as a consultant on DEADPOOL, House of Cards, The Good Doctor, Sharknado 2, and countless other projects. He’s been on the podcast before, and his first interview was a fan favorite. This time around, he is here to break down best practices for optimizing your editorial approach and workflow, specifically through the lens of micro-budget filmmaking.

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Selling A Bootstrapped Documentary To Vice With Filmmaker Nick Scown

Thursday, September 16, 2021 • Duration 50:09

Today I’m joined by documentary filmmaker Nick Scown, whose feature documentary Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 was just released through Vice and is now available nationwide.

As Nick shares in the interview, what started as a bootstrapped DIY passion project ultimately evolved into a larger production that attracted a ton of incredible talent. Despite the humble beginnings of this project, Nick was able to attract subjects like Matthew Broderick, David Cross, Janeane Garofalo, Gilbert Gottfried, Marc Maron, Jeff Ross, and dozens of others, which made for an incredible story that is resonating with audiences far and wide.

Our discussion covers Nick’s entire process from concept to final delivery, with special emphasis on the sales process to Vice, and their partnership with Nick. We also cover Nick’s tactical approach to the production, his strategy for booking name interviews, experiences with grant funding and much more.

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Too Soon Documentary - Movie Website

Nick Scown - Twitter

Nick Scown - Instagram

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Shooting a $30,000 Feature Film In 12 Days With Director Marc A Hutchins

Friday, September 10, 2021 • Duration 49:58

This week I am joined by filmmaker and film professor Marc A Hutchins, known for his directorial feature films Crossing Streets and Where Are You, Bobby Browning?

After producing and directing numerous independent film titles - including a $300,000 feature - Marc decided to scale down his production approach and embrace the micro-budget realm. This resulted in the creation of a brand new feature film, shot for just $30,000 over the course of 12 days.

Throughout the interview we chat about Marc’s philosophy on independent film, the benefits of working on a smaller canvas, what filmmakers can learn by teaching film, and much more.

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Alexander Films - Website

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Crafting The Perfect Musical Score With Composer & Filmmaker Martin Blasick

Saturday, August 28, 2021 • Duration 01:07:04

In this episode I am joined by the amazingly talented Martin Blasick, who has worked in the film industry for years as a composer, music writer and music supervisor, and is now embracing the world of micro-budget feature filmmaking.

Martin has contributed his work to countless film and television projects like Oceans 12, Magic Mike and The Newsroom- while also spearheading his own independent productions. Throughout our discussion, Martin shares his wisdom on all things music for film, giving listeners actionable tips for building the right soundscape for their movie - whether through original composition, library cues, or by licensing existing songs. This is a must listen for any filmmaker who understands the value of a powerful soundtrack.

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Martin Blasick - Website

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Emmy Award Winner Chris Gierowski On Micro-Budget Feature Film Producing, Broadcast News & More

Saturday, August 28, 2021 • Duration 47:20

In the episode I am joined by filmmaker and KTLA journalist Chris Gierowski, here to share his unique approach to independent feature film producing.

Over the last decade Chris has produced countless narrative films - from micro-budget shorts to underground features that have reached cult status - and has learned a lot along the way. Throughout the interview, Chris provides listeners with key insights into the world of indie film production, along with his personal philosophy and practical approach for bringing new projects to life. He also talks about balancing filmmaking with journalism, developing larger budget projects, dealing with piracy issues, and much more.

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Genre Filmmaking: Why Horror, Sci-Fi, and Thriller Films Create The Perfect Launch Pad For Micro-Budget Feature Filmmakers

Friday, July 30, 2021 • Duration 21:30

In this solo episode, I share my in-depth thoughts on the merits of working in genre as a micro-budget filmmaker, and why horror, sci-fi, and thriller films often thrive on a smaller scale.

Genre films offer some unique advantages to the micro-budget filmmaker, that make traditional obstacles (like securing name talent, prestige festival placement, and distribution) far less critical to the overall success of the film. Throughout the episode I discuss all of this and more, through the lens of my upcoming feature film Shell Shock, which has specifically been designed with these principles in mind.

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From Crowdfunding a Teaser To Selling Out Theatrical Screenings With Co-Directors John C. Lyons and Dorota Swies

Friday, July 30, 2021 • Duration 59:12

Joining me for this episode are co-directors John C. Lyons and Dorota Swies, here to talk all about their brand new feature film Unearth.

Unearth is a "fracking horror film" that was produced over the course of 8 years. What began as a successful crowdfunding campaign for a teaser, ultimately helped secure financing of nearly $1,000,000 for the full feature film. From there, the project attracted some known cast (Adrienne Barbeau and Marc Blucas), and landed distribution after premiering at the Fantasia film festival. It became the first feature film to sell out a theatrical show the Laemmle theaters in LA (post-pandemic), and is now widely available on DVD, VOD and other platforms. Hear about the entire journey from concept to distribution on this week's episode.

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Amazon direct: Unearth - Amazon

AppleTV direct: Unearth - Apple TV

For more information: Unearth - Website

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