How do you build a sustainable career as an independent filmmaker outside the major studio system, write compe

By Vedant Akhauri

How do you build a sustainable career as an independent filmmaker outside the major studio system, write compelling supernatural thrillers on a micro-budget, and navigate distribution to major streaming platforms without waiting for Hollywood's permission?

In this episode of Let's Talk Media, host Vedant Akhauri sits down with independent director, cinematographer, and producer Joseph Mbah. Joseph shares his journey in independent cinema, the founding of his production banner Paradox Universe, and the release of his new supernatural psychological horror-thriller, Whispers Bind.

In this episode, we discuss: Field Experience vs the Classroom, filming on a micro-budget, exploring trauma in horror, and securing distribution.