[Deep Dive] DIY Filmmaking: Pre-Production Lessons from a $250 Short Film

In our 20th episode, we're walking through the full pre-production process of Dive, a $250 short film we actually made (yep, this one’s not just theory). We talk about writing the script, securing the perfect location, casting local talent, and assembling a dream crew on a tiny budget — including a literal Emmy winner.

This episode kicks off a three-part series documenting the making of Dive, and it all starts here: with script changes, festival constraints, and one very talkative man in a quiet, roadside bar.