Indie Filmmaker - Blood, Sweat, and Tax Incentives

Ben Sottak - Film Director

Indie Filmmaker

6/3/25

Filmmaker Ben Sottak tells us about his journey to making his first horror film "Hallowarrior" amidst challenges, while sharing the financial and creative realities of independent film making.

Seven years after writing the first draft of his script, Ben finally brought his vision to life through private equity funding and state tax incentives.  If  you ever dreamed of making a feature film but wondered what it really takes? This is the episode for you!

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