$20 Million vs 10,000 Hours with Noam Kroll

Noam Kroll is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker, director, cinematographer, and colorist who has built a multifaceted career spanning independent filmmaking, commercial work, and digital entrepreneurship. Try Saturation 14-Days Free: ⁠⁠https://saturation.io/join?ref=producedwith&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=social⁠⁠ Produced With Podcast Listen / Subscribe to The Show https://linktr.ee/producedwith Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producedwith/ Through his production company, Noam has contributed to numerous feature films, shorts, broadcast content, and commercials while developing his own passion projects using unconventional micro-budget approaches. His filmmaking philosophy centers on the belief that exceptional content can be created without massive budgets by harnessing available tools and gaining technical knowledge, advocating that "great films at their core are simply great stories." Kroll has gained recognition for his hands-on approach to filmmaking, often serving as director, DP, and editor on his own projects, and has documented his zero-budget filmmaking experiments that led to connections with larger productions. Noam has built a substantial online presence through his blog (reaching millions), the "Show Don't Tell" podcast, and his venture Cinecolor, which has become his largest revenue stream selling post-production tools and effects. His diversified business model encompasses freelance production work, digital products, independent film distribution, and content creation, positioning him as both a practicing filmmaker and educator who bridges the gap between traditional filmmaking and modern entrepreneurial approaches to creative careers. Connect with Noam Website https://noamkroll.com/ Show Don’t Tell Podcast https://noamkroll.com/category/podcast/ Cinecolor https://cinecolor.io/ IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1165743/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/noamkroll/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Noamkroll 00:00 - Introducing Noam Kroll 01:50 - Seth Rogen & The Studio 08:30 - Building a Career as a Creative Entrepreneur 16:20 - Lessons from Producing Indie Films 23:40 - Why Microbudget Filmmaking Matters 27:45 - The Cost of Doing It Right in Filmmaking 29:15 - Show Don’t Tell Podcast 31:20 - Practice, Repetition & 10,000 Hours 34:00 - Business as Creative Entrepreneurship 38:50 - The Role of Analytics & Audiences 52:00 - Navigating Collaboration in Hollywood 01:04:15 - Storytelling as a Business Strategy 01:15:36 - AI Tools & The Future of Filmmaking 01:27:30 - Advice for Filmmakers Whether you're a producer, line producer, or production accountant, Saturation.io can transform your budgeting workflow. Saturation is a collaborative budgeting and production management platform designed to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration within the entertainment industry. 🎬 🎉 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saturation.io/ 🎉 Follow on X: https://twitter.com/saturation_io 🎉 Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturation 🎉 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saturation.io #ProducedWith