373 - Filmmakers Dexter Strong Buell & Derek Mindler on Speaking Truth in an Attention-Seeking Culture, Untangling Cult Cinema Cash Cows, A New Kind of Film School, Indie Ingenuity, and Their Short Film The South Shore | Indie Talk Takeover

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In this episode, Chris and Nick talk with filmmakers Dexter Strong Buell and Derek Mindler about their experiences in the indie film space, including Dexter's recent short film "The South Shore" and Derek's work as a cinematographer. They also discuss challenges in filmmaking and education, using new technology like 360 videos for location scouting, and an upcoming film school in New York City focused on below-the-line skills.

We also talk about:

- The differences between working on indie film sets versus studio sets

- Finding success through creative solutions in the indie film world

- Bridging the gap between film education and the current film industry

- A student-made feature film that was widely distributed on Amazon Prime after starting as a high school short

- The cultural impact of low-budget films that are financially successful but not necessarily well-received critically

Enjoy!

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