How to Make a Feature Film for $10,000

A GREAT VIDEO TO WATCH NEXT:    • Getting a Distributor to Fund your Micro B...   #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #filmmakerscommunity 00:00 Introduction to Sean and Taylor King 00:49 Introducing the team 02:50 How many films over how long? 04:29 Making films under $10k 05:29 Their most financially successful genre/story 06:48 The power of a good poster and title 08:59 Tips for good poster design 11:20 Testing your artwork using YouTube 12:59 The best 80s VHS artwork 14:32 What do they shoot on and why? 17:38 Advice for first time feature filmmakers 22:08 How does the father/son dynamic work on set? 25:50 Advice working with actors 28:30 TV series - how does it compare to features? 29:50 Distribution - Film Hub and Amazon Direct 31:57 Prime and rental/streaming prices 32:55 The tricky parts of working with Amazon - no release date 33:54 Amazon pay per hour viewed on streaming - how much do filmmakers make? 36:48 How much do they hope to make back on a $10k feature - release facts and figures 38:40 Have they tried traditional sales and distribution? 40:19 Marketing and promoting your movie 46:14 Film festivals - is it worth it? 47:58 Do Taylor and Sean have a motto? This Week on the Podcast: Making Feature Films for Under $10K with Sean and Taylor King On this episode, I sit down with father-son filmmaking duo Sean and Taylor King, who have been consistently creating feature films on micro-budgets of under $10,000. Since starting in 2015, they’ve developed a streamlined production process that allows them to quickly move from one project to the next — and they’re currently working on their 20th feature film. In addition to films, they've also produced TV shows that are distributed on Tubi via Filmhub and Amazon via Video Direct. We dive into how they’ve built such a prolific body of work, how they maintain momentum, and what it’s like working together as a father and son team in the indie film world. If you're interested in making your first feature film, learning more about low-budget filmmaking, or exploring the family dynamics of creative collaboration, this episode is for you. Find out more about Sean and Taylor: https://newzealandsonfilms.com http://www.thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk 🎬 Creating Feature Films on a Shoestring Budget – With Sean & Taylor King In today’s episode, I sit down with independent filmmakers Sean and Taylor King, a father-and-son team who’ve been producing ultra-low-budget films together since 2015. With nearly 20 features under their belt, they’ve found a method that works—keeping costs low while staying productive and creative. Their story is proof that determination and teamwork can replace big budgets. 💸 Making a Full-Length Movie for Under $10,000 Sean and Taylor walk us through how they manage to shoot complete feature films on a budget of ten thousand dollars or less. Their secret? Choosing the right story, knowing their limitations, and sticking to a tight plan. This episode is packed with insight for anyone thinking of tackling a feature without studio backing. HONEST, OPEN ADVICE ABOUT YOUR FILMMAKING CAREER Are you about to leave Uni with a filmmaking degree? Or want to change careers and work in a creative industry? We want to give you the tools you need to enter the real world of production or freelancing. Honest and open career advice from people in the business. We also talk to those in other creative industries to discuss their careers, the potential cross over with film production and practical tips for a successful and fulfilling career.