Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking
Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking is hosted by filmmaker Noam Kroll and covers DIY and micro-budget feature production through interviews with working filmmakers. The show has 285 episodes, released about every 12 days, typically 60 to 70 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Reach working DIY filmmakers who buy gear, software and services for their next shoot
- 285 episodes with a consistent focus on micro-budget feature production since 2017.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 173 ratings, with 163 five-star reviews.
- Guests include working directors and producers who discuss real budgets and crew sizes.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- practical, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The episode 'TEACHER'S PET Feature Release' promotes the host's own film rather than a third-party brand.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag (explicit=1) and horror feature discussions, but the topics are craft and production focused.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.spreaker.com/show/show-dont-tell-micro-budge… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1228448011 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/5470278/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 70 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| How Jesse Korman Made A $150K Horror Feature In 12 Days For Joe Swanbe | 2026-10-09 | 58 min |
| PODCAST: How a $7K Film Beat 28 Festival Rejections and Landed the LA | 2026-09-18 | 58 min |
| Directing Charli XCX With A Crew Of 3 & Playing Sundance, SXSW And TIF | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 13 min |
| 4x Grammy Nominee Grace Potter On Making DIY Music Videos & Performing | 2026-08-27 | 1 h 9 min |
| Landing The GREEN DAY Movie "Nimrods", Rescuing "Coyote Vs. Acme" & Bu | 2026-08-12 | 1 h 3 min |
| Writing A Shudder Horror Feature In 10 Days & Making A Micro Budget Pa | 2026-08-01 | 1 h 17 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 12 days.
Each week, filmmaker Noam Kroll shares valuable insight into the world of micro-budget filmmaking, geared towards true DIY filmmakers looking to get out there and create their own films.
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About Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking
Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking is a podcast hosted by filmmaker Noam Kroll, according to the show's Spreaker feed and listing. Each episode interviews or features filmmakers who explain how they made low-budget features, shorts and music videos, with practical detail on schedules, crew size and distribution. The show has 285 episodes, releases about every 12 days and runs roughly 60 to 70 minutes per episode.
Apple Podcasts lists 173 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5 for the show. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly independent filmmakers aged 25 to 34 in the United States. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. No sponsors are named in the feed, and the show does not advertise third-party brands in its recent episodes.
Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $625 per episode. This suits equipment, software and festival service brands aimed at DIY filmmakers.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking
How much does Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the show's own terms.
What is Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking about?
The show features filmmakers discussing how they make micro-budget features, shorts and music videos. Episodes cover budgets, crew size, scheduling, festivals and distribution.
How do I contact Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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