Ep16: "Making Indie Films Happen" with Matthew Holmes

In this episode, we’re joined by acclaimed Australian filmmaker Matthew Holmes, the director behind the gripping revenge thriller The Cost, the historically rich bushranger epic The Legend of Ben Hall, and numerous other powerful independent films.

Matthew brings a wealth of experience in storytelling, practical filmmaking, and navigating the Australian film industry from concept to distribution. We dive into his creative process and what it takes to direct features on both modest and ambitious scales.

Whether you’re a filmmaker or just love the art of cinema, this conversation gives a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the making of emotionally driven indie films that punch well above their budget.

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Chapters

• 0:45 Intro to Matt Holmes!
• 1:22 Getting started in the industry with Animation
• 2:26 "Twin Rivers" - The first feature film
• 6:47 "The Legend Of Ben Hall"
• 8:22 Working on bigger productions...
• 11:44 The hardships of being a filmmaker
• 17:16 The 'Machine'
• 22:30 Where do we go from here?
• 31:40 An industry defined by struggle
• 35:06 Moving forward
• 36:23 "The Cost"
• 43:54 DIY filmmaking with passion
• 47:49 Sequel culture
• 53:05 The next focus
• 54:58 AI Attitudes
• 59:10 Outro