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Indie Filmmaking

Videos built around the indie filmmaking theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

12 videos

"The Main Course" - S2:E3 (RJL Productions)
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"The Main Course" - S2:E3 (RJL Productions)

'The Main Course' is the third episode of Season 2 from RJL Productions, a indie horror short film series featured on the Slash 'N Cast channel. The production features a small cast and crew including director Riley Lorden and writer Scott Helm. With a runtime of around seven minutes, it appears to be a Halloween-themed fictional narrative rather than a tutorial or instructional video.

Slash 'N Cast· 26,184 views
Exclusive Interview with Vincente DiSanti | Director, Never Hike Alone
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Exclusive Interview with Vincente DiSanti | Director, Never Hike Alone

This episode features an extended interview with Vincente DiSanti, the director behind the acclaimed Friday the 13th fan film Never Hike Alone, produced by Womp Stomp Films. The conversation likely covers the creative process behind the film, the Friday the 13th fan community, and details surrounding the crowdfunded follow-up Never Hike in the Snow. Hosted by the Slash 'N Cast podcast channel, the discussion is aimed at dedicated fans of the slasher genre and indie horror filmmaking.

Slash 'N Cast· 4,289 views
Quarantine-O-Ween HORROR Short Film CONTEST
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Quarantine-O-Ween HORROR Short Film CONTEST

Haunt Former hosted a quarantine-era horror short film contest challenging creators to produce a five-minute horror film under lockdown conditions. This feature-length compilation video showcases the sinister and creative results submitted by the Halloween and haunt community. The collection highlights the ingenuity and passion of amateur and enthusiast horror filmmakers working with limited resources. It serves as both a community celebration and an entertaining horror anthology.

Haunt Former· 1,975 views
The PumpkinHead | Horror Short Film 2016
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The PumpkinHead | Horror Short Film 2016

A haunter-produced indie horror short featuring an original pumpkin-headed slasher character on a killing rampage. Created by the Haunt Former channel, the film blends Halloween costume craftsmanship with low-budget horror filmmaking. It offers a glimpse into how haunters channel their creative skills beyond props and sets into original narrative content.

Haunt Former· 1,907 views
David Howard Thornton Talks TERRIFIER 2, His Acting Success, and Damien Leone | Channel 10/31 S2E2
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David Howard Thornton Talks TERRIFIER 2, His Acting Success, and Damien Leone | Channel 10/31 S2E2

This interview episode from GMHaunts' Channel 10/31 series features a candid conversation with David Howard Thornton, the actor behind Art the Clown from the Terrifier franchise. Thornton discusses his experience embodying the iconic horror character, his thoughts on the franchise's rapid rise in the horror community, and his collaborative relationship with writer/director/makeup artist Damien Leone. The conversation also touches on Thornton's early acting background and what it's like bringing such a viscerally intense character to life.

GMHaunts· 1,469 views
Cereal Killer | Short Horror Film
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Cereal Killer | Short Horror Film

Cereal Killer is a short Halloween horror-comedy from Haunt Former that leans into its punny premise: a mother and son bring home a mysterious cereal box that turns out to harbor something far more sinister than breakfast food. The five-minute runtime keeps the concept lean and playful, blending holiday scares with lighthearted humor. It's the kind of seasonal short that showcases a haunt creator's storytelling range beyond props and walkthroughs.

Haunt Former· 1,268 views
OUTBREAK | Official Horror Short Film (2015)
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OUTBREAK | Official Horror Short Film (2015)

Outbreak is a 2015 indie horror short film produced by the Halloween-focused Haunt Former channel, directed by Mak Ralston and Jared Closterman. The five-minute film is built around an original concept and leans on royalty-free Halloween atmospheric music to set its tone. While not a tutorial or walkthrough, it reflects the broader creative Halloween content the channel produces alongside prop builds and haunt walkthroughs.

Haunt Former· 1,124 views
Ep3 - Freezing for Art! - 2plus5
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Ep3 - Freezing for Art! - 2plus5

A behind-the-scenes vlog following a family of seven building a DIY spaceship interior set inside their garage for an independent sci-fi short film. Working through a cold English winter, the team makes progress on the cockpit dashboard, re-secures mobile phone screen props, and produces custom video content to display on those screens. The episode blends practical set-building progress with candid family moments throughout.

Creative Geekery· 753 views
"Intruder" | Horror Short Film 2016
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"Intruder" | Horror Short Film 2016

A brief indie horror short produced by Villiance Productions and hosted on the Haunt Former channel, depicting a tense home-intruder scenario. The five-minute film leans into suspense and atmospheric dread rather than explicit gore. It sits at the intersection of Halloween haunt culture and indie filmmaking, reflecting the creative range of the Haunt Former community.

Haunt Former· 729 views
"Welcome Home" - Behind the Scenes
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"Welcome Home" - Behind the Scenes

This short behind-the-scenes video offers a peek at the making of 'Welcome Home,' a horror fan film produced by Slash 'N Cast and RJL Productions. The footage was shot by Rachel Book and accompanies the original episode available separately. At just four minutes, it provides a brief glimpse into the production side of indie horror filmmaking, including props and on-set atmosphere.

Slash 'N Cast· 223 views
"Unfinished Business" - S2:E6 (RJL Productions)
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"Unfinished Business" - S2:E6 (RJL Productions)

This is the sixth episode of Season 2 of 'Unfinished Business,' an indie horror short film series produced by RJL Productions and featured on the Slash 'N Cast channel. Directed and edited by Riley Lorden, the episode stars Ethan Spickler, Griffin Thatcher, and Dustin Gruben in what is described as a never-before-seen installment. The production features atmospheric music from Blackmill and an intro by RavenProDesign, giving it a polished indie horror feel.

Slash 'N Cast· 192 views
"DATE NIGHT" - Behind The Scenes
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"DATE NIGHT" - Behind The Scenes

This short behind-the-scenes video offers a glimpse into the making of 'Date Night,' the seventh episode of season two of the Slash 'N Cast series produced by RJL Productions. Running just two minutes, it provides an informal look at the cast and crew during production. The featured track is 'Flowers Dangling' by J2.

Slash 'N Cast· 139 views