Off The Lot Podcast

Notable indie producer Amanda Verhagen (A Nice Indian Boy, Love Me), joins us to talk all things indie producing—from navigating funding streams to a full budget breakdown of an indie feature.

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Hollywood loves a great romance, but Dean and Janice are living one—in life and on set.

Dean, a prop master, met Janice, an Oscar-nominated set decorator, on his very first film job. 39 years later, they’re still side by side, both in their careers and in life.

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On this week’s Off The Lot, legendary prop master Dean Goodine (Unforgiven, Inception, Percy Jackson) shares why meticulous pre-production is key—especially on ambitious indie films like The Order (2024).

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Ever notice how the smallest details in a film make the biggest impact? From Unforgiven (1992) to Heretic (2024), legendary prop master Dean Goodine has shaped the stories we love—one key prop at a time. This episode is pure gold for indie filmmakers! Click the link -- offthelotpodcast.com/listen

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In tomorrow's Off The Lot we chat with legendary prop master Dean Goodine! From Unforgiven to the Assassination of Jesse James and last year's indie delights Heretic and The Order! Such an insightful conversation! Tomorrow morning! Full episodes at the link below. offthelotpodcast.com/listen

So excited for this Friday’s episode—legendary prop master Dean Goodine! Catch all our episodes at www.offthelotpodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts!

This week we discuss the secret weapon of filmmaking: costume design! We're thrilled to be talking to powerhouse costume designer, MANDI LINE (Pretty Little Liars, Greek, The Young & The Restless) Check out the episode at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! tinyurl.com/393ue7me

Crystal Lowe knows how to bring the heart to Hallmark. She brings an emotional depth to her films that makes every moment feel real, while still delivering all the joy, warmth, and romance that keep audiences coming back.

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Hallmark movies and indie films are more alike than you think—tight schedules, small budgets, and fast-paced productions.

This week, seasoned actor-turned-director Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe breaks it all down for us!

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Who else misses DVD special features? We sure do! Watching Peter Jackson break down The Lord of the Rings or seeing Paul Thomas Anderson take us through the making of Magnolia was the ultimate film school.

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This week's episode of Off The Lot is straight 🔥. We sit down with filmmaker Joshua Caldwell to break down his indie filmmaking journey—from shooting his first feature Layover on a micro-budget to directing multiple films with Hollywood talent. Link below! tinyurl.com/4rxpxbaf

Another great discussion. Check out this show if you’re not already doing so.

When a scene isn’t working, don’t force it--fix it. The best filmmakers know when to step back, reassess, and rework a moment to make it stronger. Trust your instincts. Adapt. Make it better. That’s filmmaking. open.spotify.com/episode/0RXa...

Laura Adkin didn’t wait for permission—she made her first feature happen. On this episode of Off The Lot, we talk to the writer-director about taking control of her career and making Re:Uniting (2023) on her own terms. Listen now at the link below! open.spotify.com/episode/0RXa...

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Nobody knows what’s going to hit. Chasing trends won’t guarantee success but telling a story you believe in just might. So forget the market and write what excites you.

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Episode 3 of Off The Lot is here! "Big Ideas, Small Budgets" | How To Set Yourself Up For Success When Making an Indie Feature... If you're in development on your indie feature, do not miss this episode! open.spotify.com/episode/2CJO...

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🎬 Off The Lot Episode 2 is live! We chat with Jack Cox & Cole Hewlett about their $30K micro-budget horror film, The Stickman’s Hollow. From development to distribution, we cover it all! Listen now on Spotify, Youtube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Link below! open.spotify.com/episode/2938...

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