In this episode, I’m joined by filmmaker Mark Hensley, whose new feature <i>Clown and Out in Valley Village</i> was shot entirely guerrilla-style over the course of a year, for just $4,000.<br /><br />Mark shares how he wrote, shot, lit, and edited the film with no crew, no permits, and no safety net, all while working full-time as a re-recording mixer for major network shows.We dive deep into micro-budget filmmaking, practical sound strategies, on-the-fly rewrites, and why taking your time on a no-budget feature can actually elevate the final product far beyond what traditional indie shoots allow<br /><br />Topics covered include:<br /><ul><li>Shooting a feature over a full year with no crew</li><li>Rewriting and reshaping a 200-page script for micro-budget practicality</li><li>Why slow, flexible production schedules often lead to better movies</li><li>Reshooting scenes strategically - and why even big studio films build this in</li><li>Making “bad” production audio usable with smart technique</li><li>How pros mix dialogue on network shows (and why lavs can beat booms)</li><li>Picking the right camera for the film - not the “best” camera</li></ul><a href="https://noamkroll.com/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Sign up for my newsletter for exclusive filmmaking insight each Sunday</b></a>