Building a Film Career Outside Hollywood: Budgets, Burnout & Day Jobs

You don’t have to move to Los Angeles to build a real film career.

In this special live episode of Indie Film Podcast, Chuck and Victoria host a panel of working filmmakers to talk honestly about what it takes to build a film career outside Hollywood. From ultra-low budgets and burnout, to balancing day jobs and building an audience in smaller markets, this conversation gets real about the realities of indie filmmaking.

We dive into creative compromises, AI and vertical content, social media strategy, data-driven storytelling, and what the future of film might actually look like beyond major industry hubs.

Featuring Dylan Hamar, Kristy Lussier, Mason Dodson, Hailey Jackson Boucher, and Drew Garcia.

If you’re building a filmmaking career outside LA (or wondering if you have to move there at all) this one’s for you.

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Show Links:

Dylan Hamar: https://linktr.ee/dylanhamar

Kristy Lussier: https://rockitmovingpicture.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kantoka127/ 

Mason Dodson: https://www.instagram.com/masondodson/ 

Hailey Jackson Boucher: https://lionessstudiosfilms.com/ 

Drew Garcia: https://www.instagram.com/drew_j_garcia/ 

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