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Off The Lot Podcast

🎥 Hosts: Ken Kabatoff & Anthony Epp
✨ Talking indie filmmaking, storytelling, and the creative hustle!
🎬 New episode every Friday! Link below:

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SEASON 1 FINALE!!

Eight months. Tons of guests. Countless lessons from the trenches of indie filmmaking. In our Season 1 finale, Ken and Anthony pull back the curtain on their own projects, diving into the wild, unpredictable ride of producing indie films.

We talk about:
- The razor’s edge of indie film financing
- The difference (and similarities) between studio & indie filmmaking
- Manifestation, meditation & the mental game of making movies
- Finding and working with the right people
- Why now is the time to make your movie — no excuses

Plus — a huge thank you to Peliplat and Craftsman Films for fueling this first season. We’ll be back this fall with an even bigger, better Season 2. Until then… keep creating, keep hustling, and keep telling your stories off the lot.

👉 Want to listen to the show? Check out www.offthelotpodcast.com/listen

👉 Want to watch the show? Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@offthelotpodcast

💰 Sponsored by Peliplat — Enter monthly writing challenges and win up to $2400 USD in cash prizes. Join at www.peliplat.com/offthelot

📚 Sponsored by Craftsman Films — Each week, successful indie producer Daren Smith shares his vast knowledge of indie filmmaking in a highly anticipated newsletter. If you sign up at the link below you'll get access to his must-read book Blockbuster absolutely free! www.craftsmanfilms.co/offthelot

🖥️ Follow us on Instagram: @offthelotpod, @ken_kabatoff, @epptri

☕️ Help support the show! Buy us a cup of coffee for those long editing nights by leaving a tip here! www.offthelotpodcast.com/support

🎯 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you don’t miss the Season 2 premiere!

#IndieFilm #FilmmakingPodcast #FilmIndustry #OffTheLot #FilmTips #FilmProduction #MovieMaking #Screenwriting #Directing #BehindTheScenes #SetLife #CreativeProcess #FilmCommunity #IndieFilmmaker #IndieDirector #FilmInspiration #SeasonFinale


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9 months ago


🎞️ Karen Lam’s advice for new filmmakers: STOP chasing approval and START creating your films. Ready to build your indie career?

📲 Click subscribe & watch the full episode! Check it out at the link in our bio, YouTube channel, or at www.offthelotpodcast.com/listen

#FilmCareer #IndieFilmTips #KarenLam #FilmmakerLife

💰 Sponsored by Peliplat — Enter monthly writing challenges and win up to $2400 USD in cash prizes. Join at www.peliplat.com/offthelot

📚 Sponsored by Craftsman Films — Each week, successful indie producer Daren Smith shares his vast knowledge of indie filmmaking in a highly anticipated newsletter. If you sign up at the link below you'll get access to his must-read book Blockbuster absolutely free! www.craftsmanfilms.co/offthelot

🖥️ Follow us on Instagram: @offthelotpod, @ken_kabatoff, @epptri

☕️ Help support the show! Buy us a cup of coffee for those long editing nights by leaving a tip here! www.offthelotpodcast.com/support

🎙️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you don't miss a single episode!

#KarenLam #IndieFilm #HorrorMovies #FilmmakingTips #WomenInFilm #FilmProduction #OffTheLotPodcast #ArmageddonRoad #MrsChangsPerfectTeeth #FilmmakingAdvice #VancouverFilm #FilmFinance #DirectorLife


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9 months ago

👀 Waiting for Hollywood to "pick you"? Karen Lam says STOP. Learn how to make indie films on your own terms!

🎧 Full episode now streaming wherever you get your podcasts, our YouTube channel, or at www.offthelotpodcast.com/listen

💰 Sponsored by Peliplat — Enter monthly writing challenges and win up to $2400 USD in cash prizes. Join at www.peliplat.com/offthelot

📚 Sponsored by Craftsman Films — Each week, successful indie producer Daren Smith shares his vast knowledge of indie filmmaking in a highly anticipated newsletter. If you sign up at the link below you'll get access to his must-read book Blockbuster absolutely free! www.craftsmanfilms.co/offthelot

🖥️ Follow us on Instagram: @offthelotpod, @ken_kabatoff, @epptri

☕️ Help support the show! Buy us a cup of coffee for those long editing nights by leaving a tip here! www.offthelotpodcast.com/support

🎙️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you don't miss a single episode!

#KarenLam #IndieFilm #HorrorMovies #FilmmakingTips #WomenInFilm #FilmProduction #OffTheLotPodcast #ArmageddonRoad #MrsChangsPerfectTeeth #FilmmakingAdvice #VancouverFilm #FilmFinance #DirectorLife


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1
9 months ago

🎬 From lawyer to acclaimed indie horror director—Karen Lam shares how she broke Hollywood's rules and made her own opportunities.

📺 Watch the full story → Link in bio or at www.offthelotpodcast.com/listen

#IndieFilm #KarenLam #FilmmakingTips #OffTheLotPodcast


13
9 months ago

NEW EPISODE!

Ready to peek behind the curtain of indie filmmaking? In this electrifying episode, award-winning director Karen Lam (The Curse of Willow Song, Bring It On: Cheer or Die) sits down to unpack her unique journey from entertainment lawyer to horror auteur.

Karen dives deep into her latest projects—Armageddon Road, a supernatural thriller blending innovative volume wall tech with old-school miniature effects, and the award-winning short Mrs. Chang’s Perfect Teeth.

Along the way, she offers practical advice for indie filmmakers navigating a changing industry, discusses the indie vs. studio filmmaking balance, and shares essential strategies for filmmakers looking to build sustainable careers without relying on traditional gatekeepers.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts or checkout our YouTube channel at the link in our bio!

💰 Sponsored by Peliplat — Enter monthly writing challenges and win up to $2400 USD in cash prizes. Join at www.peliplat.com/offthelot

📚 Sponsored by Craftsman Films — Each week, successful indie producer Daren Smith shares his vast knowledge of indie filmmaking in a highly anticipated newsletter. If you sign up at the link below you'll get access to his must-read book Blockbuster absolutely free! www.craftsmanfilms.co/offthelot

🖥️ Follow us on Instagram: @offthelotpod, @ken_kabatoff, @epptri

☕️ Help support the show! Buy us a cup of coffee for those long editing nights by leaving a tip here! www.offthelotpodcast.com/support

🎙️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you don't miss a single episode!

#KarenLam #IndieFilm #HorrorMovies #FilmmakingTips #WomenInFilm #FilmProduction #OffTheLotPodcast #ArmageddonRoad #MrsChangsPerfectTeeth #FilmmakingAdvice #VancouverFilm #FilmFinance #DirectorLife


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9 months ago

💡 You want to make it in film? Then put yourself in the way of success.

Bob Woolsey shares how to get noticed, build momentum, and make opportunities real.

🎧 Full ep: www.offthelotpodcast.com/listen

👉 Want to watch the show? Check out our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/x8Bn_-pXcZE

💰 Submit your writing at: www.peliplat.com/offthelot

📚 Download your free book: www.craftsmanfilms.co/offthelot

🖥️ Follow: @offthelotpod | @ken_kabatoff | @epptri

☕️ Support the pod: www.offthelotpodcast.com/support

🎙️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!

#FilmMotivation #CreativeHustle #FilmmakerJourney #OffTheLot #BobWoolsey #FilmPodcast #CraftsmanFilms


7
9 months ago

🎥 The biggest mistake new filmmakers make? Thinking they have to be a genius on Day One.

Bob Woolsey drops a truth bomb about ego, expectations, and getting your foot in the door.

🎧 Listen: www.offthelotpodcast.com/listen

👉 Want to watch the show? Check out our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/x8Bn_-pXcZE

💰 Win cash with your script: www.peliplat.com/offthelot

📚 Learn from the best: www.craftsmanfilms.co/offthelot

🖥️ Follow: @offthelotpod | @ken_kabatoff | @epptri

☕️ Help us keep going: www.offthelotpodcast.com/support

🎙️ Like. Comment. Subscribe. Your film career starts here.

#FilmmakingMistakes #IndieFilmmaking #OffTheLot #BobWoolsey #FilmAdvice #Peliplat #CraftsmanFilms


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2
9 months ago

🎬 Skip film school? Bob Woolsey says you can — but here’s what you better do instead…

🔥 Learn how to break into film the smart way.

🎧 Listen now: www.offthelotpodcast.com/listen

👉 Want to watch the show? Check out our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/x8Bn_-pXcZE

💰 Writing challenges await: www.peliplat.com/offthelot

📚 Get Blockbuster free: www.craftsmanfilms.co/offthelot

🎥 Follow: @offthelotpod | @ken_kabatoff | @epptri

☕️ Support the show: www.offthelotpodcast.com/support

🎙️ Hit like, drop a comment, and subscribe!

#NoFilmSchool #IndieFilmmaking #OffTheLot #FilmmakingTips #BobWoolsey #FilmPodcast #VancouverFilmSchool


7
10 months ago


📢 It’s not just about talent — it’s about attitude.

Bob Woolsey shares what it actually takes to succeed in the film industry. This advice could change your career.

🎧 Full episode: www.offthelotpodcast.com/listen

👉 Want to watch the show? Check out our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/x8Bn_-pXcZE

💰 Sponsored by Peliplat — Submit your story & win big: www.peliplat.com/offthelot

📚 Free filmmaking book: www.craftsmanfilms.co/offthelot

🎥 Hosted by @offthelotpod | @ken_kabatoff | @epptri

☕️ Support the show: www.offthelotpodcast.com/support

🎙️ Like, comment & subscribe to join the indie film movement.

#FilmIndustry #FilmmakerLife #OffTheLot #IndieFilmTips #BobWoolsey #MakeMovies


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10 months ago

🎓 Is film school worth the cost — or should you just make a film?

Bob Woolsey has spent over 15 years in the trenches as a filmmaker and educator, and he’s breaking it all down on Off The Lot.

👉 Listen now: www.offthelotpodcast.com/listen

👉 Want to watch the show? Check out our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/x8Bn_-pXcZE

💰 Sponsored by Peliplat — Win up to $2400 in monthly writing challenges: www.peliplat.com/offthelot

📚 Sponsored by Craftsman Films — Get Blockbuster FREE: www.craftsmanfilms.co/offthelot

🖥️ Follow: @offthelotpod @ken_kabatoff @epptri

☕️ Support: www.offthelotpodcast.com/support

🎙️ Like, comment & subscribe for more indie filmmaking gold.

#FilmSchool #BobWoolsey #FilmmakingTips #OffTheLot #NoFilmSchool #IndieFilmmaking #FilmPodcast


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7
10 months ago

Think the work ends when you call “wrap”? Think again.

MJ Alhabeeb Jr. learned that distribution, screenings, and promoting your film are just the beginning.

On this week’s episode of Off The Lot, we break down what happens AFTER the edit is done—and why indie filmmakers can’t afford to slow down.

📺 Watch on YouTube → https://youtu.be/PkkT7QEGcVg

🎧 Or listen here → www.offthelotpodcast.com/listen

🎙️ Like, comment, and subscribe to support the show!

💰 Sponsored by Peliplat — Enter monthly writing contests & win up to $2400. Join www.peliplat.com/offthelot

📚 Sponsored by Craftsman Films — Get Blockbuster FREE when you sign up for Daren Smith’s newsletter www.craftsmanfilms.co/offthelot

#SelfDistribution #PlightFilm #FilmMarketing #OffTheLotPodcast #FilmmakingReality #MJAlhabeebJr


7
10 months ago

$60K.
Shot during COVID.
No studio, no safety net.

MJ Alhabeeb Jr. made Plight with grit, hustle, and a skeleton crew—and now it’s playing in theaters and streaming on Amazon.

This episode is a masterclass in micro-budget filmmaking.

📺 Watch now on YouTube → https://youtu.be/PkkT7QEGcVg
🎧 Or listen at → www.offthelotpodcast.com/listen
🎙️ Like, comment, and subscribe for more real indie stories.

💰 Sponsored by Peliplat — Submit your writing and win up to $2400/month. Join at www.peliplat.com/offthelot

📚 Sponsored by Craftsman Films — Sign up for Daren Smith’s newsletter & get his book Blockbuster FREE www.craftsmanfilms.co/offthelot

#MicroBudgetFilm #PlightMovie #FilmDistribution #OffTheLotPodcast #FirstFeature #IndieFilmTips


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10 months ago


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