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#low budget filmmaking

Every video tagged “low budget filmmaking” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.

7 videos

The Golden Wrapping Paper - CHRISTMAS SHORT FILM - Inspirational Christmas Story - 2015
8:24
Other

The Golden Wrapping Paper - CHRISTMAS SHORT FILM - Inspirational Christmas Story - 2015

This is an 8-minute indie Christmas short film — not a Halloween video — produced by Riley Lorden of RJL Productions. It follows an inspirational holiday story about a hard-working father and his daughter during the Christmas season. The film was written, shot, and directed by Lorden and is based on a short story by Dr. Claude Shema Rutagenwa.

Slash 'N Cast· 25,970 views
Ep2 - Making Spaceship Screens from Old Mobile Phones - 2plus5
12:19
Set DesignBeginner

Ep2 - Making Spaceship Screens from Old Mobile Phones - 2plus5

A behind-the-scenes look at a low-budget indie film production where broken and discarded mobile phones are repurposed as futuristic-looking control screens for a spaceship set. The project is a family-friendly DIY session, demonstrating how household electronics destined for the bin can be creatively reused as convincing sci-fi props. It highlights how imagination and resourcefulness can substitute for a big special-effects budget.

Creative Geekery· 2,708 views
How to MAKE fantasy movie CREATURES on a budget!
9:37
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to MAKE fantasy movie CREATURES on a budget!

This video walks through how an indie filmmaker built a horde of creepy, characterful creature puppets for a low-budget Christmas fantasy horror short. Drawing inspiration from classic practical-effects films like Gremlins and Labyrinth, the creator demonstrates how live-action puppet work can deliver convincing on-screen creatures without a Hollywood budget. The focus is on achieving a balance of cute and unsettling — possessed Christmas presents brought to life through hands-on fabrication.

Creative Geekery· 1,185 views
Building a Spaceship in our Garage - we make the final changes to our spaceship set!
13:31
Set Design

Building a Spaceship in our Garage - we make the final changes to our spaceship set!

Creative Geekery documents the final round of upgrades to their garage-built spaceship set in preparation for shooting a low-budget sci-fi film. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at how hobbyist filmmakers can construct convincing sci-fi environments on a tight budget. Viewers see the creative problem-solving and finishing touches that bring the set to a camera-ready state.

Creative Geekery· 1,026 views
Ep6 - From Stage to Screen - 2plus5
12:05
Other

Ep6 - From Stage to Screen - 2plus5

This episode of Creative Geekery's ongoing spaceship build series takes a detour to construct a set for a Little Mermaid stage production before returning to the main project. The crew resumes work on the DIY spaceship, focusing on building a hatch for the craft's interior. It offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at low-budget practical set construction for both film and stage. The episode is part of a broader series documenting the full process of building a functional-looking spaceship set.

Creative Geekery· 836 views
We Shoot a Sci-Fi Film in Our Garage!
14:16
Set Design

We Shoot a Sci-Fi Film in Our Garage!

A family transforms their garage into a convincing sci-fi spaceship interior to shoot a 20-minute short film called Pod 13. The production took place over three days with the entire family pitching in as crew, following months of preparation and set-building. Multiple cameras were used to capture the footage, and the behind-the-scenes process of pulling the shoot together is documented throughout.

Creative Geekery· 633 views
We Un-Build a Spaceship in our Garage!
8:07
Other

We Un-Build a Spaceship in our Garage!

This video documents the teardown of a homemade spaceship set that was constructed in a family garage for a low-budget sci-fi film project. After weeks of planning, building, and filming, the creators walk viewers through the dismantling process. It serves as the closing chapter in a broader series covering the full arc of a DIY home film production.

Creative Geekery· 375 views