Directing Dread: A Horror Filmmaking Podcast

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Directing Dread is a horror filmmaking podcast hosted by working director Justin Harding and up-and-coming filmmaker Jacob Phair. Each episode blends real-world experience with fresh perspective—breaking down how to actually build a career directing horror, from first projects to professional sets. They cover directing actors, crafting tension, practical effects, low-budget execution, and the realities of making a living in the genre you love. If you're an aspiring horror filmmaker looking for both inspiration and practical insight, this is your playbook.