Making A $4000 Feature In 12 Days And Releasing Through Tubi
Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget FilmmakingShow Notes
In this episode, I sit down with filmmaker Wade Patterson to discuss his micro-budget feature Death Cipher - a contained thriller shot in just 12 days for only $4,000.
Throughout the interview, Wade shares how multiple failed feature attempts led him to radically simplify his process, why he embraced a single-location concept shot in his own apartment, and how limitations ultimately became the film’s greatest creative advantage.
We also dive into the realities of making a feature with almost no money, wearing multiple hats as writer/director/cinematographer/editor, navigating festival rejection, finding distribution through Filmhub and Tubi, and much more:Why several failed feature attempts led to Death Cipher The mindset shift that led Wade to design a film around his resources Shooting the film over weekends and treating each room like a company move Creating props, puzzle elements, websites, and pre-shot video material How prioritizing actor comfort and a relaxed set environment improved the work What changed in post, including reshoots after early test screenings How Death Cipher landed on Tubi through Filmhub Links from the show:
Death Cipher - Tubi
Death Cipher - Instagram
Wade Patterson - Instagram
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