From First Film to Franchise: Ramon “Swift” Sloan on Indie Filmmaking
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Ramon “Swift” Sloan discusses the realities of independent filmmaking and strategies for success.
Send us Fan Mail #indiefilm #filmmaking #indiefilmmaking #filmmaker #filmpodcast What does it take to build a real career in independent filmmaking? In this episode, I talk with filmmaker Ramon “Swift” Sloan about the realities of making and releasing indie films today. Swift shares how he got started, the first movie he made and why focusing on a specific genre can be a powerful strategy for independent filmmakers. We also discuss building a recognisable filmmaking brand, why sequels o...
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Host: Jim Eaves
Guest: Ramon “Swift” Sloan
Topics covered
- independent filmmaking
- filmmaking career
- genre strategy
- filmmaking brand
- sequels
Keywords
- indie film
- filmmaking
- filmmaker
- film podcast
- sequels
- genre
- career
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