How to Make a Micro Budget Giallo Inspired Feature Film with Gene Dolders

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This week on the podcast I'm talking to Director Gene Dolders. Gene started in the corporate space then decided he wanted to move into feature production so he directed two short films to get his connections with cast and crew then set to work on his debut feature 'The Blade Cuts Deeper'.
Inspired by Italian Giallo horror movies, it was shot for 14 thousand pounds over 14 days. I talked to Gene about how he financed the film and the challenges of shooting over such a short period. We also talked about his sales and distribution plans and hopes for the future. Enjoy!

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1. Introduction to Gene and his career (00:00:00)

2. Gene's route into filmmaking (00:00:56)

3. Making Car videos - handheld training (00:02:22)

4. The money in to be made in being reliable (00:03:18)

5. Moving from corporate projects to directing a feature (00:04:30)

6. Starting from scratch with no contacts (00:08:27)

7. What is Giallo? (00:11:15)

8. Italian horror films - not a normal film (00:12:15)

9. How was the film funded? (00:13:27)

10. Money saving tips for a debut feature film (00:14:51)

11. Preparation is key (00:19:22)

12. Sales and Distribution for horror (00:19:52)

13. Sending the film out to sales agents and distributors (00:21:59)

14. Barber Green Digital - Genes other project (00:22:47)

15. Did Gene Enjoy making the film? What does Gene wish he'd known at the beginning of the shoot? (00:25:45)

16. Whats the best Giallo film ever made? (00:27:57)

17. Reasons to subscribe for more filmmaking tips and career advice (00:29:57)