In Episode 5 of Masters of the Micro Budget, host Jason D. Morris sits down with filmmaker Michael Seabolt, director of Zombie Strain, to break down the real numbers behind a $75K stoner horror comedy.<\/p>\n
Michael talks about building a zombie comedy around a small location, shooting in 9 days, paying cast and crew, navigating post and delivery costs, working with a distributor, and the hard truth that recouping a microbudget feature can take years.<\/p>\n
This episode digs into the real economics of independent horror filmmaking: budget ranges, funding sources, production pressure, marketing confusion, distribution reporting, streaming platforms, and what Michael would change if he made the movie again.<\/p>\n
Watch Zombie Strain: Tubi: https:\/\/tubitv.com\/search\/Zombie%20Strain<\/p>\n
Prime Video: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Zombie+Strain&i=instant-video<\/p>\n
Plex: https:\/\/watch.plex.tv\/search?q=Zombie%20Strain<\/p>\n
Xumo: https:\/\/play.xumo.com\/<\/p>\n
Roku Channel: https:\/\/therokuchannel.roku.com\/<\/p>\n
Follow Michael Seabolt:<\/p>\n
Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/officiallyseabolt\/<\/p>\n
Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/search\/top?q=Michael%20Seabolt<\/p>\n
Zombie Strain Links:<\/p>\n
https:\/\/linktr.ee\/zombiestrain<\/p>\n
Masters of the Micro Budget:<\/p>\n
Website: https:\/\/masters.filmrogue.net\/home\/<\/p>\n
If you are making a microbudget horror film, this series is built for you. Real budgets. Real decisions. Real lessons.<\/p>\n
#ZombieStrain #MichaelSeabolt #MastersOfTheMicroBudget #MicroBudgetFilm #IndieHorror #HorrorComedy #StonerComedy #ZombieMovie #FilmDistribution #IndieFilm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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