About this episode

Rob Fredette interviews Param Gill about his journey from dentist to independent filmmaker and the realities of indie filmmaking.

Rob Fredette sits down with Param Gill, a former dentist turned independent filmmaker, to discuss his career and films — from a PTSD-focused community drama to Hotel Hollywood and the political satire Bad President. They cover the realities of indie filmmaking: financing, casting, distribution, the role of background actors, and how Bad President used real campaign moments to find an audience, plus a look ahead to a sequel and Gill’s advice for aspiring creators. INSTAGRAM: @paramgill

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