Off The Lot | an indie filmmaking podcast
Off The Lot is your backstage pass to the world of indie filmmaking. Hosts Ken Kabatoff and Anthony Epp break down the art and hustle of making films on your own terms, chat with indie creators from around the world, and inspire you to take the leap and tell your story. 🎥 New episodes every week.
Episode 02: “The Stickman's Hollow” Director Jack Cox, Producer Cole Hewlett

This week, Ken and Anthony sit down with Jack Cox (director) and Cole Hewlett (producer) to talk about their incredible microbudget horror film, The Stickman’s Hollow. Made on a $30,000 budget, this found footage feature captures the eerie tale of Clara Hall, a child allegedly suffering from demonic possession, told through four chilling perspectives.
🎥 In this episode, we cover:
- How Jack and Cole developed the concept.
- Turning a short film into a proof of concept for the feature.
- Challenges of shooting on a $30k budget, inclu...
Episode 01: Be Your Own Gatekeeper

Welcome to Off The Lot!Â
Episode 01: Be Your Own Gatekeeper
In the debut episode, your hosts Ken Kabatoff and Anthony Epp introduce you to Off the Lot, a podcast diving into the wild world of indie filmmaking. Whether you’re an industry pro, a budding filmmaker, or just curious about how movies come together, this podcast is your backstage pass.
Ken and Anthony share their journeys into filmmaking, the lessons they’ve learned, and why they believe now is the perfect time to take on independent projects. They...
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Off The Lot is your backstage pass to the world of indie filmmaking. Hosts Ken Kabatoff and Anthony Epp break down the art and hustle of making films on your own terms, chat with indie creators from around the world, and inspire you to take the leap and tell your story. New episodes every week.