# From Drill to Director: Param Gill’s Indie Filmmaking Journey- EPSIODE 162

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Podcast: [HODGEPOD with Rob Fredette](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hodgepod-with-rob-fredette-5728819)
Published: 2026-04-13T00:55:23+00:00
Episode link: https://rfredett.podbean.com/e/from-drill-to-director-parim-gill-s-indie-filmmaking-journey/
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Duration seconds: 2520

## Resource

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

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