Film Photography Podcast – Episode 389 - J.R. Bookwalter Part 2

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 389 - October 10, 2026

Filmmaker J.R. Bookwalter - Part 2

What does it take to finish an ultra-low-budget feature film when you're doing just about everything yourself? Filmmaker J.R. Bookwalter returns for Part 2 of our special MM Club interview!

Owen McCafferty leads the conversation as J.R. reveals how he composed and recorded synth music for his own Super 8 and 16mm feature films. From creating sound effects to tackling the countless behind-the-scenes jobs needed to complete a movie, J.R. shares more stories from the trenches of independent filmmaking before the digital revolution!