John Gaspard, Low Budget Filmmaker and Author

John Gaspard is an author, director and producer based in Minnesota. In this episode we talk about:

• Being a local and independent filmmaker rather than pursuing Hollywood.
• Harsh realities of Amazon Video algorithms.
• Taking economics out of filmmaking. 
• The journey of an indie filmmaker; small steps to success.
• Advice on things to avoid during production.
• Using star power to market your film without deceiving your audience. 
• The importance of rehearsal and picking up the pace when shooting scenes.
• Ensuring the right people are viewing your film for algorithm purposes.
• Important things to remember before you leave set.

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Fast, Cheap & Under Control: Lessons Learned From the Greatest Low-Budget Movies of All Time

If you’d like to get a free copy, let us know your favourite low budget movie in the comments on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook of this episode’s launch post. We will randomly pick the winners 10 days after the episode's came out.

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Twitter: @johngaspard
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Web: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com

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Must watch films recommended by John - 

Harold and Maude (1971) - https://imdb.to/3BAaKf5 

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) -https://imdb.to/3lsarNR    

What's Up, Doc? (1972) - https://imdb.to/3BuYywg     

The Conversation (1974) - https://imdb.to/3lwxaIK 

The Usual Suspects (1995) - https://imdb.to/3BvayO8