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From Drill to Director: Param Gill’s Indie Filmmaking Journey- EPSIODE 162
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- HODGEPOD with Rob Fredette
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- Apr 13, 2026
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- 2520
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Summary
Rob Fredette sits down with Param Gill, a former dentist turned independent filmmaker, to discuss his career and films — from a PTSD-focused community drama to Hotel Hollywood and the political satire Bad President. They cover the realities of indie filmmaking: financing, casting, distribution, the role of background actors, and how Bad President used real campaign moments to find an audience, plus a look ahead to a sequel and Gill’s advice for aspiring creators. INSTAGRAM: @paramgill