

In Love with the Process Podcast
Mike Pecci
Join the thrilling journey of film director Mike Pecci as he fearlessly dives into the realm of chasing his dreams. Buckle up and get ready for the exhilarating ride as he embarks on the adventure of preparing for his very first Hollywood feature film! Grab those noise-cancelling headphones and immerse yourself in the pulsating beats of the hottest new synth-wave music. Picture yourself sipping on a cold beer and savoring home-smoked BBQ while engaging in candid conversations with Pecci and a diverse cast of unexpected guests, including filmmakers, artists, technicians, chefs, and musicians. They're all here to unveil their most intimate stories and demystify the path to success. Get ready to learn, laugh, and be inspired like never before with the IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS PODCAST! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 4, 2019 • 2h 8min
EP57 | Photographers...GO EXPERIENCE LIFE!!!(Guest Corey Nickols)
In this episode host Mike Pecci sits down with professional photographer Corey Nickols (20th Century Fox, Backstage Magazine, CBS, HBO and more) and talks about the different techniques that photographers use to make money these days. The two take a deep look at how to find happiness as a freelancer and how much money you actually need to stay afloat. Nickolas also talks about his techniques when shooting celebrities on the red carpet and what is like to be married to a stunt woman. Check out Corey's work at: https://www.coreynickols.com/or on Instagram @unicornfightclubThe Episode is Sponsored by:Music Bed: mscbd.fm/nlvwpTo create your free account and learn more, go to musicbed.com. Plus, as an In Love With the Process listener,they’re giving you one month of subscription for free — or 20% off of a single-song license. Just enter promo code THEPROCESS when you check out.Puget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston Camera: www.rule.com/Quasar Science: www.quasarscience.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 2019 • 2h 9min
EP56 | Directing: Don't Be Afraid to Charge For Your Work(Guest Ben Consoli)
Have you ever had trouble charging for your work as a freelancer? How much is my experience worth? Should I work for free because the experience is worth it? When can I finally start to make the money I deserve? One this episode, special guest Ben Consoli (Go Creative Show Podcast) and host Mike Pecci go deep into some of the hard truth's behind the business of commercial directing and producing. Mike gives some often brutal insight into how bidding wars are started, what being "repped" as a director really means, and how large companies like to take advantage of our insecurities. Ben gives insight into how he has been able to run a successful production company in the modern world of plummeting budgets.Check out Ben's work here: http://benconsoli.com/Listen to the Go Creative Show Podcast: http://gocreativeshow.com/Music by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/The Episode is Sponsored by:My Callsheet www.mycallsheet.comMusic Bed: mscbd.fm/nlvwpTo create your free account and learn more, go to musicbed.com. Plus, as an In Love With the Process listener,they’re giving you one month of subscription for free — or 20% off of a single-song license. Just enter promo code THEPROCESS when you check out.Puget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston Camera: www.rule.com/Quasar Science: www.quasarscience.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 2019 • 1h 56min
EP55 | Different Methods of Acting(Guest Pavel Shatu)
Our guest this week is Pavel Shatu. A Russian actor from West Siberia best known for his roles in 12 Kilometers and Orange Is The New Black. He recently joined the Theater of Russian Actors "TRACT" NYC as a leading actor. Pavel and Pecci have worked together a few times, and the two get deep into the different methods of acting, finding the courage to get in front of the lens and learning to embrace your typecasting.Sponsored byMy Callsheet www.mycallsheet.comMusic Bed: https://mscbd.fm/nlvwpTo create your free account and learn more, go to musicbed.com. Plus, as an In Love With the Process listener,they’re giving you one month of subscription for free — or 20% off of a single-song license. Just enter promo code THEPROCESS when you check out.Puget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston Camera: www.rule.com/Quasar Science: www.quasarscience.com/Music by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 2019 • 2h 25min
EP54 | Directing: Setting the Right Tone(Guest Rick Darge)
In this episode, host Mike Pecci sits down with comedy director and actor Rick Darge. He is one half of the comedy team SPOOKY BONUS, the creative team responsible for some of the funniest short films on the internet ("THANKS MAN" and "BLASTOFF"). Rick talks about his origins and an editor, discusses the motivational techniques he uses to continuously put out films and about his odd run in with Tommy Wiseau (director of the Room).Sponsored byMusic Bed: https://mscbd.fm/nlvwpTo create your free account and learn more, go to musicbed.com. Plus, as an In Love With the Process listener,they’re giving you one month of subscription for free — or 20% off of a single-song license. Just enter promo code THEPROCESS when you check out.Puget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston Camera: www.rule.com/Quasar Science: www.quasarscience.com/Music by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 2019 • 1h 58min
EP53 | Cinematography: Communicating the directors vision(Guest Kayla Hoff)
In this new episode on cinematography, host Mike Pecci sits down to a cheese plate and red wine with cinematographer Kayla Hoff. She has been shooting music videos, commercials, films and narrative series for years now. Meticulously developing her very unique and beautiful style. Listen as the two go deep into the art behind cinematography. Topics include: Picking a lens set is similar to choosing the eyes you want to look at a world with. It's imperative that everything you shoot is motivated by the story and how essential your crew is to the image.Follow Kayla on Instagram @kaylahoff_Sponsored byMusic Bed: https://mscbd.fm/nlvwpTo create your free account and learn more, go to musicbed.com. Plus, as an In Love With the Process listener,they’re giving you one month of subscription for free — or 20% off of a single-song license. Just enter promo code THEPROCESS when you check out.Puget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston Camera: www.rule.com/Quasar Science: www.quasarscience.com/Music by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 2019 • 2h 8min
EP52 | Directors from Parallel Universes(Guest Ryan Connolly)
Director Ryan Connolly (Film Riot) and Director Mike Pecci (ILWP) are convinced they are the same person, just from parallel universes. They both are at similar points in their career, they both are influenced by the same films, they both host podcasts about film making and they both just completed similar horror pitch films centered around door knocking! We are convinced that if the two shook hands our universe would collapse!Ryan Connolly is an American filmmaker, Internet personality, and presenter best known for his web show Film Riot. Check out his new film "There Comes a Knocking" at @ryan_connolly .Mike Pecci is an American filmmaker, Internet personality, and host of the In Love with the Process Podcast. Visit his instagram @mikepecci for a chance to see his new film "Who's There?"Sponsored byMusic Bed: https://mscbd.fm/nlvwpTo create your free account and learn more, go to musicbed.com. Plus, as an In Love With the Process listener,they’re giving you one month of subscription for free — or 20% off of a single-song license. Just enter promo code THEPROCESS when you check out.Puget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston Camera: www.rule.com/Quasar Science: www.quasarscience.com/Music by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 2019 • 1h 56min
EP51 | Screenwriting with the Sinister Siblings(Guest Rasmussen Bros)
So every great movie starts with a script.Some poor son of a bitch sitting in front of a blank page, a lonely glowing computer screen…waiting…for the magic to come pouring out. This is the first episode that we have done on screenwriting and it’s a good one! Featuring the Rasmussen Brothers, the sinister siblings responsible for THE WARD, DARK FEED, and the recent blockbuster CRAWL!The guys talk about their writing process, working with horror legends, setting productive goals, and how to pitch a film to a studio.Check out the Rasmussen Bros on twitter: https://twitter.com/rasmussenbros?lang=en Sponsored byPuget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston Camera: www.rule.com/Quasar Science: www.quasarscience.com/Musicbed: https://mscbd.fm/nlvwpTo create your freeaccount and learn more, go to musicbed.com. Plus, as an In Love With the Process listener,they’re giving you one month of subscription for free — or 20% off of a single-song license. Justenter promo code THEPROCESS when you check out.On Instagram: @filmup.co Music by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 2019 • 2h 18min
EP50 | Working with Child Actors(Guest Maggie Budzyna)
Host Mike Pecci sits with actress Maggie Budzyna and discusses her origins as a child actor, shooting in Budapest, and her recent transition into directing. You don't want to miss the exciting 50th episode of In Love with the Process.Check out Maggies work: http://maggiebudzyna.com/index.htmlSponsored byPuget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston Camera: www.rule.com/Quasar Science: www.quasarscience.com/My Callsheet www.mycallsheet.comwww.filmup.coMusic by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 2019 • 1h 17min
EP49 | Post Production: The Senior Colorist(Guest Andrew Geary from Company 3)
In this episode, host Mike Pecci has an in-depth conversation with COMPANY 3 senior colorist Andrew Geary. He has brought his talent to the HBO series The Rightous Gemstones, the award winning Showtime series, Escape at Dannemora, directed by Ben Stiller; the Netflix original documentary, Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened; USA’s The Purge; and Hank Azaria’s sports comedy, Brockmire. He also worked with Pecci on his film WHO'S THERE?Follow him on Instagram @drewg37https://www.company3.com/artists/andrew-geary/Sponsored byPuget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston Camera: www.rule.com/Quasar Science: www.quasarscience.com/Music by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 2019 • 1h 22min
EP48 | The West Coast(Guest Lance Williams)
Host Mike Pecci sits with actor Lance Williams on the front porch of Pecci's new place in Los Angeles. The two share stories about saying goodbye to old friends and family, driving in La, and the power of having a hobby outside your industry. All of this over quite a few cold beers.The first episode recorded in sunny LA!Sponsored byPuget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston Camera: www.rule.com/Quasar Science: www.quasarscience.com/Music by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.