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Microbudget to Streaming Director Stefan van de Graaff | The Big Hammock Podcast

June 4, 2026·1h 12m
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Subcribe to our Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcastTonight on The Big Hammock Podcast, we sit down with writer/director Stefan van de Graaff for a conversation about indie filmmaking, creative risk, and what it really takes to bring a film to life.Stefan is known for Simmer (2020) and One of Us (2026), and in this episode we get into the real process behind making films, building momentum as an independent creator, and pushing a project from idea to screen. IMDb lists him for Simmer, I Can’t Be Sorry, and One of Us, while recent podcast coverage describes Simmer as a micro-budget feature that landed on HBO Max and One of Us as his newer film starring Kit Connor.If you’re into filmmaking, indie cinema, behind-the-scenes stories, and honest talk about the creative grind, this is an episode you’ll want to watch all the way through. We talk about the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the reality of making films in today’s landscape. Recent interviews also describe One of Us as a mystery-horror project that premiered at the Manchester Film Festival.Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to The Big Hammock Podcast for more conversations with filmmakers, artists, and creators.#TheBigHammockPodcast #StefanvandeGraaff #IndieFilm #Filmmaking #DirectorInterview #BehindTheScenes #Simmer #OneOfUs #KitConnorAffiliate link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/thebighammockpodcast

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