Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:27:32 +0100 https://filmdependence.wixsite.com/website en-gb © 2026 Filmdependence yes 449c0ad7-9b04-5943-a668-794b21ac5e23 Lewis episodic false Championing independent filmmakers making a career outside of the over-franchised traditional system. Episodes on Mondays. Avaliable wherever you get your podcasts. Listen; Subscribe; Get in touch; Enjoy =)

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) film, filmmaking, filmmakers, cinema, indie, independent Lewis https://storage.buzzsprout.com/gpfnulc6wpuio63u2u6tr54femj0?.jpg https://filmdependence.wixsite.com/website John McDonald In a 'holiday special' of sorts; we're talking to competition winner John McDonald about his background as a writer and his experiences in the industry.

]]> In a 'holiday special' of sorts; we're talking to competition winner John McDonald about his background as a writer and his experiences in the industry.

]]> Lewis Buzzsprout-11825734 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:00:00 +0000 1994 full false Camera Rolling Lewis Buzzsprout-10453111 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100 4442 2 2 full false Zachary Kean So; back once again to pretend I know what I’m doing.

This week; I’m chatting with Zachary Kean about churches; cats; and the Turkish film industry… or at least; attempting to.


Confined -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oGrh5PXLyM

Cinema fanatic https://youtube.com/user/cinemafanatic2010

]]> So; back once again to pretend I know what I’m doing.

This week; I’m chatting with Zachary Kean about churches; cats; and the Turkish film industry… or at least; attempting to.


Confined -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oGrh5PXLyM

Cinema fanatic https://youtube.com/user/cinemafanatic2010

]]> Lewis Buzzsprout-10239117 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 3463 2 1 full false Milka Sholaya Aaand, we're here with the winner of the first ever filmdependence screenplay competition, Milka Sholaya, talking about her winning project Drunk Isidor... Amongst other things.

]]> Aaand, we're here with the winner of the first ever filmdependence screenplay competition, Milka Sholaya, talking about her winning project Drunk Isidor... Amongst other things.

]]> Lewis Buzzsprout-9807356 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000 2491 full false Peter Algiers Lewis Buzzsprout-9506831 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 2359 full false Frank Fazio Talking to frank Fazio this week about his docutag movie about the effects of covid on the younger generations

]]> Talking to frank Fazio this week about his docutag movie about the effects of covid on the younger generations

]]> Lewis Buzzsprout-9419844 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0100 4821 full false Destiny Soria Lewis Buzzsprout-9316052 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0100 2048 full false Jack Parnell Lewis Buzzsprout-9222418 Sun, 19 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0100 4287 full false Ben Wilkinson [Spirit of Independence Pt2 Lewis Buzzsprout-9123378 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100 1414 full false Ben Wilkinson [Spirit of Independence Film festivals; what goes on behind the scenes? what common mistakes should you avoid to maximise your chances of getting accepted; this week, I'm discussing this with Spirit of Independence Film Festival founder, Ben Wilkinson.


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Find SoI festival at: 
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]]> Film festivals; what goes on behind the scenes? what common mistakes should you avoid to maximise your chances of getting accepted; this week, I'm discussing this with Spirit of Independence Film Festival founder, Ben Wilkinson.


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Find SoI festival at: 
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]]> Lewis Buzzsprout-9071800 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100 2532 full false Mike Towe [Part 2] And; normal service has…. Sort of resumed; with the long awaited second half of Michael Towe’s interview.

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Find Michael at:
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IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3851385/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Vimeo films showcase: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8523634

]]> And; normal service has…. Sort of resumed; with the long awaited second half of Michael Towe’s interview.

Our website: https://filmdependence.wixsite.com/website


Find Michael at:
Website: https://m2videoproductions.com/
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3851385/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Vimeo films showcase: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8523634

]]> Lewis Buzzsprout-9012393 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100 1658 12 full false Special Episode: Nolan Reviews So, a little change of pace this week; because reasons. the second half of Mike Towe's episode will be back next week instead. in the meantime, I'm having a look through the work of Chris Nolan.


Bright n' shiny website.
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]]> So, a little change of pace this week; because reasons. the second half of Mike Towe's episode will be back next week instead. in the meantime, I'm having a look through the work of Chris Nolan.


Bright n' shiny website.
https://filmdependence.wixsite.com/website 

]]> Lewis Buzzsprout-8993017 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100 770 full false Mike Towe [Part 1] Are professional editors justifiable expenses when you're working with limited resources? Today Mike Towe and I discuss editing.

Bright n' shiny website.

https://filmdependence.wixsite.com/website

]]> Are professional editors justifiable expenses when you're working with limited resources? Today Mike Towe and I discuss editing.

Bright n' shiny website.

https://filmdependence.wixsite.com/website

]]> Lewis Buzzsprout-8957783 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 23:00:00 +0100 2860 full false Jordan Gracey Lewis Buzzsprout-8915459 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100 2867 full false Isaac Ruth [Part 2] Aaand,  the second part of Isaac Ruth's interview; plunging straight in with the trilogy trilogy.



Find Isaac at: http://www.isaacjruth.com/
or https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4435921/

The prize for our competition gets blinged up. Check out Spirit of Independence film festival at:
 https://www.soifilmfestival.com/

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]]> Aaand,  the second part of Isaac Ruth's interview; plunging straight in with the trilogy trilogy.



Find Isaac at: http://www.isaacjruth.com/
or https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4435921/

The prize for our competition gets blinged up. Check out Spirit of Independence film festival at:
 https://www.soifilmfestival.com/

Socials
Our completely useless Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4v6qpH7fJ9iBhfX11yes-w
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]]> Lewis Buzzsprout-8873660 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100 2764 full false Isaac Ruth [Part 1] Television or cinema... which is better? is there even a difference any more? what about short features? Commercials?
 This week, Isaac Ruth and I discuss in filmdependence's first ever two-parter.

Find Isaac at: http://www.isaacjruth.com/
or https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4435921/

The prize for our competition gets blinged up. Check out Spirit of Independence film festival at:
 https://www.soifilmfestival.com/

Socials
Our completely useless Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4v6qpH7fJ9iBhfX11yes-w
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]]> Television or cinema... which is better? is there even a difference any more? what about short features? Commercials?
 This week, Isaac Ruth and I discuss in filmdependence's first ever two-parter.

Find Isaac at: http://www.isaacjruth.com/
or https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4435921/

The prize for our competition gets blinged up. Check out Spirit of Independence film festival at:
 https://www.soifilmfestival.com/

Socials
Our completely useless Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4v6qpH7fJ9iBhfX11yes-w
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]]> Lewis Buzzsprout-8828093 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100 2241 1 7 full false David Schmidt Today; I’m chatting with David Schmidt; about mobile phones as a filmmaking tool. Advantages; disadvantages; making lower-definition cameras work for you; is and over-’generalisating’ a real word?
The short film competition we’ve been running for the last few weeks gets a substantial upgrade!

Find David at: http://www.swordandcloak.com/
Locked away [The short shot on a mobile] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtee0i81t-Q
As promised, my out-of-focus magnum opus, Driver: https://youtu.be/V2woPFUiESk

https://www.soifilmfestival.com/

Socials
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Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/Filmdependence1
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]]> Today; I’m chatting with David Schmidt; about mobile phones as a filmmaking tool. Advantages; disadvantages; making lower-definition cameras work for you; is and over-’generalisating’ a real word?
The short film competition we’ve been running for the last few weeks gets a substantial upgrade!

Find David at: http://www.swordandcloak.com/
Locked away [The short shot on a mobile] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtee0i81t-Q
As promised, my out-of-focus magnum opus, Driver: https://youtu.be/V2woPFUiESk

https://www.soifilmfestival.com/

Socials
Our completely useless Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4v6qpH7fJ9iBhfX11yes-w
Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/Filmdependence1
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]]> Lewis Buzzsprout-8784572 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100 2513 1 6 full false 'Crazy' Jim Heffernan
'Crazy' Jim Heffernan and I chat about rolling with the punches, adapting your story to suit the practicalities of real life; multitasking; simplifying, under-planning vs over-planning... and John Landis

https://www.facebook.com/pg/crazyjimfilmsltd/posts/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-heffernan-9b4646b3
Angry World of Brian Webster

Here's that book BTW. affiliate or not; it's definitly worth picking up.
https://amzn.to/3hjuAlV

Socials
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]]>
'Crazy' Jim Heffernan and I chat about rolling with the punches, adapting your story to suit the practicalities of real life; multitasking; simplifying, under-planning vs over-planning... and John Landis

https://www.facebook.com/pg/crazyjimfilmsltd/posts/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-heffernan-9b4646b3
Angry World of Brian Webster

Here's that book BTW. affiliate or not; it's definitly worth picking up.
https://amzn.to/3hjuAlV

Socials
Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4v6qpH7fJ9iBhfX11yes-w
Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/Filmdependence1
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]]> Lewis Buzzsprout-8720125 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100 2843 1 5 full false Anna Czarska Today, I chat with Anna Czarska about the buisness side of indie film; crowd funding, approaching production companies, good stuff

https://www.stickytapefilms.com/

Socials
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Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/Filmdependence1
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]]> Today, I chat with Anna Czarska about the buisness side of indie film; crowd funding, approaching production companies, good stuff

https://www.stickytapefilms.com/

Socials
Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4v6qpH7fJ9iBhfX11yes-w
Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/Filmdependence1
Stage 32: stage32.com/profile/858351



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]]> Lewis Buzzsprout-8720113 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100 2845 Anna, czarska, Film, indie, independent, Cinema, filmmaking, filmmaker, director, producer, 1 4 full false Geoff Ryan Today Geoff Ryan comes on to talk about casting… but we don’t talk about casting; like, at all...

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3033138/
http://www.sporkproductions.com/
http://www.fraymovie.com/
http://bloodfromstonemovie.com/

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]]> Today Geoff Ryan comes on to talk about casting… but we don’t talk about casting; like, at all...

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3033138/
http://www.sporkproductions.com/
http://www.fraymovie.com/
http://bloodfromstonemovie.com/

Socials
Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4v6qpH7fJ9iBhfX11yes-w
Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/Filmdependence1



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]]> Lewis Buzzsprout-8672570 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100 2249 1 3 full false Nina Pilyugina Today Nina Pilyugina comes on to talk about multiculturalism in film, overcoming language barriers; and making sure all of those little attentions to detail are actually worth the effort.

Nina’s Facebook
IMDB

Socials
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Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/Filmdependence1



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]]> Today Nina Pilyugina comes on to talk about multiculturalism in film, overcoming language barriers; and making sure all of those little attentions to detail are actually worth the effort.

Nina’s Facebook
IMDB

Socials
Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4v6qpH7fJ9iBhfX11yes-w
Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/Filmdependence1



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]]> Lewis Buzzsprout-8672561 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100 2679 1 2 full false Ronika Merl Today I’m chatting with Ronika Merle about her experiences as a filmmaker; Jumping into the film-making fray; her doomed Hell Inc Project, how revealing life as a filmmaker can be; taking a break, bouncing back, and Ryan George, oddly.

Ronika’s Youtube
Stage32

Socials
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Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/Filmdependence1



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]]> Today I’m chatting with Ronika Merle about her experiences as a filmmaker; Jumping into the film-making fray; her doomed Hell Inc Project, how revealing life as a filmmaker can be; taking a break, bouncing back, and Ryan George, oddly.

Ronika’s Youtube
Stage32

Socials
Our Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4v6qpH7fJ9iBhfX11yes-w 
Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/Filmdependence1



Interested in coming on the show?
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]]> Lewis Buzzsprout-8672554 Sun, 13 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100 1897 ronika, merl, ryan, george, hell Inc, filmmaking, failure, success, 1 1 full false