This was a great episode. If you’re a Director, this is a must listen.

Most of the independent filmmaking podcasts have fallen by the wayside either due to lack of interest or vision to help filmmakers in the long haul, and I am glad that Noam Kroll is still here and still has a heart to help micro budget filmmakers realize their dream. He is an engaging host and brings a fresh, unique perspective to his shows. He is required listening for anyone who is truly serious about making an independent film, and he leads by example. He stands head and shoulders above the rest and he is most deserving of our support. SPOILER WARNING: You might learn something from each episode.

Thank you Noam Kroll for your constant inspiration and practical wisdom over the years!! Every episode is a treat :)

Loved this podcast and it’s message. If your process is to do something because it makes you come alive, make your film and you’ll see if it’s for you. Loved Pete’s comments about how he stays true to himself, even after getting into SXSW.

This is a great podcast! I love how fast they get to the important information. It’s practical but also personal and fun. I’ve been a member of The Backlot and Noam’s newsletter for a while, and hearing all these stories of how people like me made their films is so inspiring. Noam’s questions dig into the difficult details of how to fund and create your own work. Def recommend.

Really enjoy this podcast. Definitely recommend 🏆

Don’t listen to a lot of podcasts as I find most of them obnoxious with a lot of hosts just talking instead of saying something. Noam is the opposite. He lets the guest speak. Shocker, I know. His questions are few but highly calculated. He is a great listener which in turn makes him a great interviewer. It’s refreshing especially as I’m an independent filmmaker, as well. A lot of other podcasts are very predatory in nature; designed to take advantage of you in the fundamental stages of your career. This one feels like it’s truly designed to help you grow and be better.

These are great podcasts for independent filmmakers working on a variety of budgets and projects. I’ve listened to probably 30 episodes by now, and can’t praise Noam Kroll enough for his dedication. Whether you’re just tackling your first project, or have several feature films under your belt, there’s always something new to learn. Noam covers a wide variety of topics across these episodes, from funding to the various phases of production to distribution and marketing. While the focus is on filmmaking on a shoestring budget, even filmmakers working with a solid budget can benefit. These aren’t dive-in-for-10-minute episodes, you’ve got to dedicate some time to it (I like listening on long bike rides), but even if there isn’t always concrete useful information, I find the general tone of it and just hearing different people’s stories inspiring and thought-provoking. Highly recommended!

New fan. Keep it up.

If you’ve ever made a film out of pure strength of will, with a skeleton crew and little to no gear, then this podcast gets you. I come here to get fuelled up. Thanks Noam!

Noam ask his guests great questions and it’s an all around great resource/insight for indie filmmakers

I’m ALWAYS on the lookout for filmmaking podcasts and have been specifically looking for podcasts on micro-budget filmmaking, since I’m in the process of making one myself. Found a few and, nothing against the others, but Noam’s show is much better. He’s a great interviewer and has a great variety of filmmakers on the show to share their stories, philosophies, and tips/tricks of the trade. I’ve been devouring the show and it’s been extremely helpful in mentally prepping for my film. And, honestly, it’s a breath of fresh air compared to some other industry shows that feel somewhat out of touch and limited in their thinking/understanding of anything outside of their immediate film circle.

This is one of my favorite podcasts - one I look forward to every week. I am always looking for podcasts that go in depth on indie filmmaking and this one does not disappoint. Noam covers the industry from the perspective of an indie/micro budget filmmaker and brings on some really high quality guests to discuss technical craft, storytelling and screenwriting, gear, and much more. I learn something new with almost every episode and come away inspired and ready to make progress on my own projects.

Highly recommend.

I really enjoy this podcast. I find it to be the best out of all the “indie” filmmaking podcasts out there - and there appear to be a lot. Noam - who is a filmmaker himself - really zeros in on the very low micro-budget end of the business. He introduces us to folks who make films for a few thousand dollars not a few HUNDRED thousand bucks. I find the folks he interviews to have truly inspiring journeys and they offer excellent insights into how they got their films made and out there in the world. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone who even remotely harbors the thought of making a micro-budget film.

Noam does a great job bringing guests to the show that are just the right level - successful enough to have gotten past the issues that keep most aspiring filmmakers from reaching their goals but not so far along that they no longer remember what it’s like to be just starting. He then talks to them about what matters to us without getting into the weeds. He’s also very personable, making the shows a fun listen. I highly recommend this show.

I really enjoyed the podcast! He let the guest cover the subject matter as they saw fit and also asked poignant questions. I can’t wait to hear more.

Noam is doing the Lord’s work on behalf of independent creators everywhere. His interview with Luke Barnett alone is packed with more useful, inventive, boots on the ground advice than most books or filmmaking podcasts in their entirety. Evan McNary

As a new filmmaker, it’s hard to find the funding and means to making movies. This helps a lot!

Such good content. Inspiring stories and nice to hear about other filmmakers struggles and successes.. keep up the good work!

My favorite filmmaking podcast. Always inspires me to keep pushing forward on my films.

Here’s the truth: there are plenty of filmmaking podcasts which cover all the tiers and types of production - but Noam Kroll’s Show Don’t Tell presents the most grounded and authentic discussion about the realities of indie film. Not only do you gain knowledge from Noam’s personal journey, he attracts guests who sound like YOU. Yes, YOU. Show Don’t Tell is proof that you’re not alone. We all deal with the practicalities of DIY projects and this podcast provides the comfort, validation and motivation we need to keep pushing forward. There are opportunities to learn and grow in each episode - so just subscribe! -MG

Amazing podcast, informative and inspiring and fun to listen to!

This is such a great podcast and I’ve been listening for years. The insight, the interviews, and the breakdowns from industry insiders are incomparable value bombs.

I just listened to Noam’s interview with Emily Best, which was fantastic! Clear and effective. Informative and inspiring. Thank you to both of you! As a filmmaker who just made my first feature (because of Seed and Spark) I’m grateful for the community of leaders out there helping emerging filmmakers be better prepared to navigate the changing landscape. I look forward to listening to more!

I am so grateful that Noam has created such a useful tool for aspiring filmmakers. Each episode contains incredibly useful information that anyone who is interested in making movies can benefit from.

Great podcast to help learn the ins and outs of filmmaking. I end up learning a lot and enjoy hearing about how other filmmakers work.

I’ve been listening to Noam’s show as I’ve been making my first feature over the last few years. I get value out of each episode. Noam has a talent for the podcast space, and you can tell he really wants filmmakers and other creatives to succeed. I would recommend to any filmmakers looking to make their first feature, or filmmakers that want to work within the low budget space.

Noam Kroll is easily one of my biggest inspirations! I’ve been following him through his blog for years and each article he creates has been instrumental in my own learning process. I’ve only been recently been a podcast listener in general and this was one of the first podcasts that I had to ingest. Each episode so far has been amazingly packed with the same level of information as the blogs, but, with the addition of hearing other aspects from of filmmaking from his guests. Incredible! Easily a must listen! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the craft of filmmaking.

Loved the Mr. Misfortune pod. If I was in film school or high school I would be burning to make a movie and probably avoid the mistakes I’ve already made, mister.

Noam is a talented filmmaker who does a great job at sharing his expertise with his audience. His show is easy to listen to and grasp. It doesn’t feel overwhelming like some educational programs can. Excited to learn and be inspired!

Good stuff, but it took way too long to get off the ground. In this day and age anything other than a really fhort intro will lose a significant portion of the audience. My approach to this problem is first to write the script and send it to myself in an email. Then, cut out every unnecessary word. Then, and only then, produce the podcast.

So glad I found this show when I did. I’m having to most likely pull the plug on what was supposed to be my next feature and am having play cancelled as well, so I’ve been mess trying to reconcile the loss of all that work, but this has been a pretty relaxing reminder that there is still work to get done. And that all that work will change.

Great and insightful interview with a filmmaker who’s had a very broad scope of early experiences, by a an interviewer with an equally broad scope of interests. Very nuts and bolts

As a microbudget filmmaker in search of genuine pro tips or even just a sense of solidarity, I admit I was cautious here, worried I’d find myself plowing through go-nowhere conversations that only increase frustration and discouragement. Nope! The spirit of this podcast is so affirming and inspiring — a really lovely (and rare) mix of wisdom and humility — but of course it’s also full of directly useful insights and practical tips. Great guests, great conversations. Keep 'em coming.

This podcast stands out in a vast ocean of “filmmaking” options. Noam Kroll does a masterful job of featuring interesting guests on important topics. This is the kind of thoughtful, intelligent podcast I crave when looking for experienced insight and quality information. I am always motivated by Show Don’t Tell - and you will be too! Don’t hesitate to subscribe and binge the back episodes!

I stumbled upon this podcast roughly two weeks ago and since then I’ve been binging episode after episode. If you’re an independent filmmaker (or any filmmaker at that) I’m sure you’ll learn something from any of these interviews. I’ve found it difficult to find a quality source of information regarding more of the business end of independent filmmaking (raising money, distribution, etc.) which can be a little dry for some people but is extremely valuable to know. Most film podcasts I listen to gloss over these more mundane details but this podcast really dives deep into the less glamorous aspect of filmmaking, shedding light on subjects that are extremely important to know if you want to have a successful career as a filmmaker.

Been listening for about a year now and finally decided to write a review. The content shared on this podcast is truly like no other. Noam you do the best job at not just giving facts and picking the brains of guests but really navigating specific topics of indie filmmaking and illuminating real-world solutions for filmmakers. I’ve probably listened to the screenwriting Episode with Bryan Edward Hill like 20 times , that episode is literally GOLD, for any screen writers who have a free hour to listen. As a 27 year old filmmaker from Los Angeles I’ve learned more in the last year listening to this podcast than I could have from any book or website. In addition to amazingly juicy and rare indie filmmaking conversations, Noam also has a a very likable and soothing voice. Thank you! Looking forward to more episodes!

Thanks for the great content. I particularly get a lot out of guest interviews sharing their filmmaking journeys.

Interesting people as subjects, but interviewer rambles and often doesn’t listen fully to the person he’s interviewing.

Informative, humble, and extremely gracious... true transmissions from the front with words of wisdom that ring true in the days after like a war trumpet on a desolate creative battlefield that inspire you to return to it, time and time again.

Noam has such a way of articulating the details of micro budgeting filmmaking. In my opinion, there's something valuable in each of these episodes. Also, I like the lack of flash and loud noises because it's a great podcast to fall asleep to (and then, of course, in the morning, find where you left off and finish listening). It's a compliment!

Noam has put together a wonderful filmmaking podcast with Show Don’t Tell. I discovered Show Don’t Tell about two months ago and discovered shortly afterwards that Noam was on a break while filming his feature White Crow, so I did the only I could, I caught up on all 58 episodes. That’s right day during my commute for the last 2 months I’ve listened to this podcast and I’ve officially listened to all 60 episodes. They are full of inspiration that can inspire you to get out there and make your best film possible. I think 3-4 episodes in and I knew that I’ve waited too long to shoot my own film, so now I’m in pre-production of what will be my first short film. Thanks so much Noam!

Love this podcast by Noam Kroll! Topics are always relevant to something I’m thinking about or working on. The approach is conversational and guests are really relatable. Whether its to learn more about filmmaking or to remind yourself that you’re on the right path, listening weekly is like chicken soup for the filmmaker’s soul.

At first I was skeptical, but the show is really entertaining and fun to watch, also there are a lot of stuff that I learned from this.

Noam is a really great interviewer and conversationalist. He asks such specific questions that lead to informative discussion on the process of filmmaking. He asks all the questions that DIY filmmakers would want to ask and gets answers that are actionable and applicable. There is a great positive vibe and after listening, you feel fired up to keep grinding and going for your goals.

I listen to several filmmaking podcasts and this one has quickly become one of my favorites. It is very concise and informative. Noam conducts quality interviews and really hammers down what you need to know to produce and distribute a micro budget feature. The sound quality and overall production is also top notch. After listening to the episode with Jim Cummings, I’ve pretty much binged half of the back catalogue in a few days. Keep up the great work, Noam! Will look forward to watching your feature.

I am a Uber driver and filmmaker I quit my day job 2 years ago and open up with my partner an small video production company. We still struggling to get client so I do Uber to complete the money part. Every day I have to do Uber I listen to your podcasts and my day goes very easy and I learn so much. Much more than in film school but also it give me the push to keep doing what love to do. I do really want to thank you for that, and for all the work and efforts you put into this podcasts.

I love the conceit and topics of this show. I’m a film maker, myself, and I love hearing the stories and reviews. I’m also a Black Magic fan, so it’s right in my wheelhouse. HOWEVER, almost every other word is either “Uh” or “Um.” That’s insanely distracting. At least edit those out, or be more conscious while you speak. I’d much rather hear dead air while you think of something to say than those unconscious sounds. It really degrades the quality of information that you put out there. If you could fix that, then this would be an amazing podcast.

This is such a great filmmaking podcast. Noam’s love for filmmaking is expressed through the tons of sincere advice and tips he has for all filmmakers. It’s really inspiring because he really believes that anyone has it in them to make a movie no matter what the budget is. Everything he has to say is so helpful and it’ll get you excited to just make movies.