Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast IFH 838: Finding a New Creative Path in Indie Film with Charmane Star
Jan 20, 2026
52:13
Charmane Star shares her unexpected journey from a small role in Black Dynamite to discovering a deep passion for independent filmmaking. What began as a routine booking evolved into a Sundance Film Festival premiere and a Sony Pictures acquisition, introducing her to the collaborative and global nature of indie cinema. Through international screenings, she gained firsthand insight into how cultural context shapes audience reactions and why universal storytelling matters.
The conversation also explores her work in indie horror and thriller films like Face of Evil and Catch 22, where she embraced physically and emotionally demanding roles. From zombie makeup and night shoots to intense character preparation, Charmane reflects on growth, reinvention, and balancing career with personal life. Her story is a reminder that creative paths don’t have to be linear—and that staying open to change can lead to powerful new chapters.
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The conversation also explores her work in indie horror and thriller films like Face of Evil and Catch 22, where she embraced physically and emotionally demanding roles. From zombie makeup and night shoots to intense character preparation, Charmane reflects on growth, reinvention, and balancing career with personal life. Her story is a reminder that creative paths don’t have to be linear—and that staying open to change can lead to powerful new chapters.
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