Horror Stories from the Trenches of Micro-Budget Distribution
Today on Filmmaker Freedom, an in-depth interview with Jason Zink.
Jason's directed several micro-budget, DIY features, all in the realm of horror and punk rock. His latest is called Straight Edge Kegger, which looks freakin’ awesome.
He's also experienced first hand just how shady and predatory some traditional distribution deals can be.
So in our wide-ranging conversation, we go deep on Jason's ethos for making cool, grungy flicks that he and his team can be proud of, what to watch out for when offered distribution, his plan for staging a DIY tour for his current film, and a whole lot more.
It's a fun conversation, and I hope you dig it..
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Links and such from today’s episode
First off, here’s the trailer for Jason’s most recent film, Straight Edge Kegger.
You can stay up to date with Jason through the website for Weird On Top Pictures, their facebook page for Straight Edge Kegger, and on Instagram.
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Hoping to see you inside.
-Rob Hardy
