Ever wondered how filmmakers create stunning visuals on a shoestring budget? Our latest episode features the multi-talented Zina Wild, who shares her experiences as an actor, producer, and writer on a dystopian short film project. She takes us behind the scenes to reveal how she and her team ingeniously transformed ambitious VFX plans into practical, budget-friendly effects. From a light shooting out of a character's hand to a twin character flying, Zina details the creative journey of making the impossible look authentic and impactful. Her collaboration with director of photography Jack and a VFX expert unveils strategies that can inspire any filmmaker to think outside the box.

Explore the artistry and ingenuity behind practical effects in filmmaking. We discuss the significance of flexibility and creativity when working with limited resources and how these elements can lead to visually stunning results. Zina shares personal anecdotes and lessons learned, emphasizing the value of finishing projects to hone one's craft continually. We also dive deep into the differences between practical, special, and visual effects, using iconic films as examples to illustrate how these elements can be seamlessly merged for a more immersive cinematic experience. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for aspiring filmmakers and anyone fascinated by the magic of movie-making.

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In the world of social media, and fast-paced journalism, knowledge is abound. But with all the noise, finding the right information is near impossible. Especially if you’re a creative working in independent film.

Produced by Cinematography For Actors, the Indiewood podcast aims to fix that. This is a podcast about indie filmmakers and the many hats we wear in order to solve problems before, during, and after production.

Every month, award-winning Writer/Director Yaroslav Altunin is joined by a different guest co-host to swap hats, learn about the different aspects of the film industry, and how to implement all you learn into your work.

"We learn from indie filmmakers so we can become better filmmakers. Because we all want to be Hollywood, but first we have to be Indiewood."