In Love with the Process Podcast

The path to success as a filmmaker is littered with lonely and often stressful moments. Most of the time you feel like you are just trying to convince people to let you try out your ideas, and when you get the gig, you are thrown into the deep end to figure it out. Many of us never get the chance to see or hear how another director makes their way through these early steps. That’s why an episode like this one is so special. On this episode of In Love with the Process Podcast, host Mike Pecci sits down with fellow filmmaker Stuart Valberg and discuss the things they love and hate about film sets. Stew comes from a background in the AD department and has worked on some amazing shows and films. More recently he has been working for David Fincher on his Netflix series MINDHUNTER. It’s fascinating to hear how he prepares his own productions and how his experience as an assistant director has shaped his filmmaking style.IMDb:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3082472/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1Vimeo Links:Megrim Trailerhttps://vimeo.com/manage/162113403/generalMegrim Shorthttps://vimeo.com/manage/164947861/generalLullaby Trailerhttps://vimeo.com/manage/138592308/generalSponsored 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.

Have you ever thought about moving to Los Angeles to chase your dreams? How much will it cost? How do you find a place to live in a state that you don't live in? What is the best road trip schedule from the east coast to the west coast? In this series intro, Host Mike Pecci talks about planning the big trip from Boston to Los Angeles. He sets up the series by talking about the fears both him and his girlfriend has, and how they are planning to tackle the epic to-do list of things facing them over the next few months. Expect multiple episodes between now and their move date on September 1st!A must listen for anyone who has thought about leaving home to follow their dreams. This special mini-series will give you an in-depth look into what it takes to pack up your life, relocate to the other side of the country and start building a new chapter in your career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Lowe leads an exciting life. He gets tossed in front of moving cars, jumps horses out of the back of speeding trains and sometimes gets pinned to a wall and set on fire for this small TV show...maybe you have heard of it...Game of Thrones! Lowe is a stuntman, and one of the best in the business. Look at his IMDB page and let your jaw drop. He has shared screen time with the biggest actors in the business, but here is the best part about Paul -- he is one of the most humble people that we have had on the show yet. His appreciation for life and love of meeting people is infectious. His work ethic is inspiring! Seriously, if you are looking for motivation for anything or are trying your best not to be a shitty person....this is the episode for you. One of the best!Paul Lowe Instagram: @littleloweySponsored by Puget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/Pecci_GiveawayRule Boston Camera: https://www.rule.com/Quasar Science: https://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.

How many of you listening play video games? Every take a second and consider the thousands of hours that go into creating these epic worlds? The trail and error required for designing the characters and the way they move. Something as simple as a cape blowing in the wind can lead to weeks of sleepless nights, ridiculous coding and sometimes, intense arguments. It's like the film business, only BIGGER!In this episode, Mike Pecci sits down with Hunter Schulz from Massra Studios and the two talk about his years of experience in video game concept and design. Hunter goes in-depth into how he got into the business, his years working for the big game design houses and finally what it took to start up his own company.Check out Hunters design work here: https://www.artstation.com/hunterschulzCheck out Massra Studios: https://www.massrastudios.com/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.

It's Godzilla month! Join host Mike Pecci as he talks about the films he loved as a kid that have since shaped him as a filmmaker and artist. Specifically his love for the Godzilla series. This is an epic episode, loaded with sounds and score. Best listened to on headphones!Here is a list of the films that Mike references on the show:THE RETURN OF GODZILLA: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Godzilla-Blu-ray-Koji-Hashimoto/dp/B01FZ8I7R4?SubscriptionId=AKIAIA3UEVTLIG7AIKFA&tag=ilwp-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01FZ8I7R4GODZILLA VS MEGALON: https://www.amazon.com/Godzilla-Mega-Set-Takehiro-Murata/dp/B013P6PES8?SubscriptionId=AKIAIA3UEVTLIG7AIKFA&tag=ilwp-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B013P6PES8If you are going to buy one of these films please use our amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/b?_encoding=UTF8&tag=ilwp-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=303af8081b2f759be1811c090db83653&camp=1789&creative=9325&node=3017941All the music you hear in this episode is from Godzilla 1985 and is the property of Toho Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode is a live recording of host Mike Pecci guest speaking to a graduating class of film students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. He offers up some hard truths and insight to the school's chapter of Alpha Epsilon Rho, a National Broadcasting Society. Topics include: How to get started as a freelancer? Getting in as a PA or intern. Flexing your creative muscle and learning how to self motivate. As always the show focuses on the process of the craft and gives you plenty of reasons to fall in love with it.Check out Mike Pecci at mikepecci.com where he can be booked as a guest speaker at your next event.Instagram & Twitter @mikepecciSponsored by:Puget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston CameraMusic 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.

Creature Effects legend Aaron Sims joins us on this episode of the In Love with the Process Podcast and gets nerdy with host Mike Pecci about concept art, creature make-up fx, CGI, and his amazing company Aaron Sims Creative. For those of you who don't know his work, Aaron has worked on films like From Beyond, Gremlins 2, Evil Dead 2, Men in Black, Rampage, Ready Player One, Planet of the Apes and Stranger Things. Pecci has a lot of questions for the experienced technician about how he as an upcoming film director can form a successful relationship with an FX house. This is a fun one guys and gals!AARON SIMS CREATIVEhttps://www.aaronsimscreative.com/SHOWREELhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD5P_n6FDpYSKETCH TO SCREEN TRAILERhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPJGgisf8QASKETCH TO SCREEN MASTERCLASShttps://www.ascmasterclass.com/Sponsored by:Puget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston CameraMusic 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.

How many of you actually know what an assistant director does on set? It’s always surprising to see the number of people in our business that can’t really answer that question. Well on today's show, host Mike Pecci is determined to shed some light on one of the most important jobs in film, television, music videos and commercials. The leader of the entire crew, the voice that gets us through the day, the assistant director!Our guest today is longtime collaborator Vladimir Minuty – Assistant director, storyboard artist, and director. In this episode the two old friends talk about the techniques used to organize and run a film set, how to translate a directors vision, learning about a different path into the business for young students and working with great filmmakers like Errol Morris. Listening to these two, it’s obvious that they have had a blast working together and it’s fun to spend about an hour inside their inner circle.Check out Vlad's work: http://www.vladimirminuty.com/Sponsored byPuget Systems: https://www.pugetsystems.com/solutions/content_creation/post.php?utm_source=Soundcloud&utm_campaign=in_love_with_the_processRule 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.

In order to be a great filmmaker, you have to take the time to understand how every aspect of the craft works. From lighting to craft services, stunts to line producing, sound recording to make-up. It's about falling in love with how each aspect can help you tell the story that is in your mind. In this episode, host Mike Pecci has lunch with his longtime collaborator, make-up artist Bre Welch. She has been doing make-up on all of his projects for over 15 years. Whether is just a light dusting to take the glare off a bald executives head or doing complicated prosthetics for demon dogs zombies....Bre can do it all!Special guest fashion photographer Gina Manning joins us for lunch and conversation. Topics include: Getting into the business as a make-up artist, how to make money outside the film industry, popular make-up looks and understanding our fascination with making ourselves look different.Follow Brenda's work at: https://www.leatherandlaceartistry.com/Sponsored byPuget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston CameraMusic 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.