HOW TO: Stretch Your $ as a Producer (w/ Josh Folan)

This week on 50/50, we’re joined by producer Josh Folan, whose sharp wit and knack for organization and budgeting have made him a sought-after producer in the indie film world. Josh breaks down his purposeful approach to filmmaking — blending passion with pragmatism — and uses his feature ASK FOR JANE as a case study in how to shepherd an indie project from script to screen. 

Josh goes on to share why he believes in "closing your laptop" and speaking from the heart during pitches, how to back nearly any script into any budget, and why collaborating with emerging filmmakers often proves more rewarding than working with seasoned filmmakers. For aspiring producers looking to follow in his footsteps, Josh offers candid advice on staying open-minded, resourceful, and driven by purpose.

TRICKS CAN GO WRONG (Luke Matthews' Film that Josh produced!)

ASK FOR JANE (as mentioned in the episode!)

Josh's IMDB