BPS 430: Shooting Sharks in Your Living Room: The Art of DIY Filmmaking with Ron Bonk

In this episode, we dive into the wild, wonderful world of Ron
Bonk, an indie filmmaker and founder of SRS Cinema known for the
cult horror-comedy House Shark. Ron shares his journey from
studying accounting and criminal justice to becoming a self-taught
director, driven by a passion for storytelling and a deep love for
genre cinema. With no Hollywood backing, Ron used camcorders,
community college equipment, and his own home as a film set to
bring his visions to life. House Shark began as a joke about roof
noises and turned into a full-blown production that he wrote,
directed, and shot over a year. His philosophy? Use what you have,
stay true to your weird ideas, and don't be afraid to break the
rules. He talks about the challenges and joys of indie filmmaking,
how crowdfunding works behind the scenes, and why authenticity
matters more than perfection. As Ron puts it, “You tell people
whatever they need to hear in order to keep shooting.

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