I Made a Short Film for ZERO $$ — You can too - HERE'S HOW

Think you need money, crew, or heaps of gear to make a short film? Think again.
In this behind-the-scenes breakdown, I walk you through how I made a complete horror short film — with just one camera, one lens, one light, one location… and $0.

Whether you're a first-time filmmaker or a seasoned director looking to strip it back, this guide will show you how to make the most out of nothing — and still walk away with something you're proud of.

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0:00 – Intro: Making a Horror Film for $0
0:47 – What Gear I Used (And What I Left Behind)
2:57 – Lighting Gear
5:00 – Finding the Story with What You Have
7:03 – Casting and location planning
9:57 – Building a Story Around Limitations
10:45 – Shooting Without a Script (and Why That’s Risky)
12:01 – Camera Tricks with the Sony A7IV
14:48 – DIY Lighting Techniques
17:20 – Closet Monsters and Camera Hacks
19:00 – Directing Kids While Operating Camera
21:29 – The Power of Editing with the Kuleshov Effect
23:00 – The First Cut Sucked (Here’s Why)
24:16 – Fixing the Film with Sound Design
26:50 – The Final Polish: VFX and Colour Grade
29:12 – Final Thoughts: Why You Don’t Need Money to Make a Film.