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DEMETER LORANT
INDIE FILMMAKER


Location Tour - Behind The Scenes
Take a personal tour of the main filming location for Dreamland Awaits—a secluded countryside house that holds more than just memories....
Demeter Lorant
19 hours ago1 min read
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How We Made The Horror - The Shooting In Pictures
Go behind the scenes of Dreamland Awaits with this slideshow featuring photos from the set. From intense filming days to the creation of...
Demeter Lorant
4 days ago1 min read
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DIY Horror Film Sets
Building film sets on a budget isn’t easy, but it’s possible! In this video, I break down how we created two key sets for Dreamland...
Demeter Lorant
Mar 221 min read
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Dreamland Awaits - Behind The Scenes - Ep 01.
In this first behind-the-scenes look at Dreamland Awaits , I break down how budget limitations shaped our creative choices and ultimately...
Demeter Lorant
Mar 171 min read
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The #1 Reason Journalists Won’t Cover Your Indie Film
In this video, I’m sharing an important lesson about getting press for your indie film—one that I learned the hard way. As indie...
Demeter Lorant
Mar 71 min read
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The Amateur vs. Professional Debate
When I first started making films, I was obsessed with labels. "Am I an amateur or a professional?" I wondered. "And honestly, does it...
Demeter Lorant
Jan 264 min read
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How to Get Press for Your Indie Film Without Connections
New video out! Struggling to get press for your indie film without any industry connections? I’ve been there! In this video, I’ll walk...
Demeter Lorant
Jan 91 min read
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Thank you 2024
What an amazing and busy year it’s been—I’m so grateful for it all! My animated short Sileo screened at several festivals, including two...
Demeter Lorant
Dec 31, 20241 min read
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Filmmaker Mixer Podcast Live!
I had the pleasure of chatting with Jeff and Andrew from the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast during my time in Portland. We discussed my animated...
Demeter Lorant
Dec 31, 20241 min read
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How I Shot a Feature Film With a $200 Lens
Ever wondered if you can shoot a feature film with a $200 lens? That’s exactly what I did, and while this approach isn’t for everyone, it...
Demeter Lorant
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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Dreamland Awaits - Feature Trailer Release
As a filmmaker, I have always been drawn to the power of horror—a genre that is not only entertaining but also deeply revealing. Horror...
Demeter Lorant
Dec 16, 20242 min read
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Navigating the Film Festival Circuit in 2025
Navigating the film festival circuit can be overwhelming, especially with horde of new festivals on the horizon. In this 12 minute video,...
Demeter Lorant
Dec 13, 20241 min read
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5 Reasons Why Horror Is the Best Genre for Low-Budget Indie Filmmakers
Are you an indie filmmaker working with a tight budget? In this video, I share 5 compelling reasons why the horror genre is perfect for...
Demeter Lorant
Dec 3, 20241 min read
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Creating the Visuals and the World of Sileo
In my latest video, I take you behind the scenes of Sileo , my animated sci-fi short film, and share the filmmaking process that brought...
Demeter Lorant
Nov 28, 20241 min read
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Ship of Theseus - The Idea Behind my Short Film
Have you ever wondered about the Ship of Theseus paradox and its relevance to our modern world? In this video, I dive deep into the...
Demeter Lorant
Nov 24, 20241 min read
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Sileo - Press Release
Sileo is an animated sci-fi short directed by Demeter Lorant and produced by Full Screen Films is now available to watch online for...
Demeter Lorant
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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Sileo - My animated sci-fi short finally released for the public on Youtube
There are still a few upcoming festivals where Sileo , my animated sci-fi short, might be screened, but after more than 1.5 years on the...
Demeter Lorant
Nov 1, 20241 min read
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Premiere of my new feature length documentary and a Sileo screening at Hungarocon - a busy weekend.
This Friday was the premiere and first public screening for my new feature length documentary titled " Through the Eyes of Lóránt " in...
Demeter Lorant
Oct 20, 20241 min read
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