Inside Indies

The next opportunity for indie filmmakers might not be on a big screen. It might be vertical.

In this episode of Inside Indies, Anthony López sits down with Nancy Pop, Senior Producer at In Case You Missed It Productions, and James Barker, Founder and CEO of Edits Etc. They discuss the booming world of microdramas and how this new format is revolutionizing the way stories are told and consumed. Nancy and James share their experiences producing microdramas, detailing the creative challenges, rapid production timelines, and the editing style needed to create engaging content in a vertical format. They explore how microdramas are providing new opportunities for indie filmmakers and creators who are eager to break into the fast-paced world of mobile-first content.

Key insights from this episode:
  • What vertical microdramas are and why they're booming
  • How producing and editing verticals differ from traditional film and TV
  • What skills filmmakers need to succeed in this fast-growing space
Chapters:

(00:00) Meet Nancy Pop and James Barker
(04:07) What is a vertical microdrama?
(05:49) Producing verticals vs. traditional film
(13:07) Microdrama budgets and ROI
(17:25) Opportunities for actors, editors, producers
(27:23) Microdrama myths and future trends
(30:09) Advice for producers & filmmakers

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What is Inside Indies?

A look at what it takes to make an indie film. Each episode shares advice on things like funding, planning, and getting a project across the finish line, without a studio-sized budget.