

Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie Filmmaking
Liz Manashil & Alrik Bursell
Liz Manashil and Alrik Bursell discuss independent filmmaking, everything from writing, producing and directing to working as crew. But this is not just a podcast about "making it," it's also about struggling with rejection, self-doubt and everything else that comes with pursuing a career in film. Follow along as we forge our own way through the industry and talk to guests who are also making it happen.
Episodes 238-299 are available at our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast
Episodes 238-299 are available at our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast
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Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 6min
The Process of Consistently Writing and Directing Feature Films with Mick Davis!
Join the discussion with writer/director Mick Davis on indie filmmaking challenges and determination. Discover insights into Eddie Murphy's career and Mick's journey in filmmaking. Explore directorial debut experiences, actor engagement techniques, and the importance of authentic movement in filmmaking.

Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 13min
Getting Your Script Made After Thirty Years with Dennis Paoli!
This week we welcome horror film writing legend Dennis Paoli on the show, writer of such cult classics as Re-animator and From Beyond, to talk about his latest feature Suitable Flesh which he has been shopping around since the eighties, after that we play another round of You’re The Expert, enjoy!
SUITABLE FLESH is now available everywhere you rent movies!
Watch Liz's new short film Witchy on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk5WtIOz5do
Watch Alrik's new short film Parka on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/357898693
Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate
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Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 13min
Running an AI Based Dubbing Company with Deepdub's Oz Krakowski!
This week we welcome Oz Krakowski, CFO of DeepDub.ai on the show to talk about starting an AI based company in the film business, what DeepDub does and why AI isn’t going to be the job stealer everyone thinks it is. After that we play another round of You're the Expert, enjoy!
Watch Liz's new short film Witchy on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk5WtIOz5do
Watch Alrik's new short film Parka on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/357898693
Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate
Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org
Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 17min
Karan Boolani: Premiering Your First Feature at TIFF!
This week we welcome director Karan Boolani on the show to talk about directing his first feature Thank You For Coming, which is his first feature as a director which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. After that we play another round of The Game, enjoy!
Watch Alrik's new short film Parka on Vimeo now: https://vimeo.com/357898693
Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate
Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org
Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 16min
Anthony DiBlasi: Life as a Full Time Horror Feature Director!
This week producer Eric and I interview writer and director Anthony DiBlasi on the show to talk about directing his latest feature Malum, which is his 9th feature as a director! Anthony talks about how the movie came together and how he finds his projects. After that we play another round of The Game, enjoy!
Watch Alrik's new short film Parka on Vimeo now: https://vimeo.com/357898693
Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate
Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Oct 2, 2023 • 1h 19min
Becoming a Lit Manager and Loving it with Jason Lubin!
This week we welcome Literary Manager and Producer Jason Lubin on the show who talks about how he got started in management, what he looks for in a project, a client and his process working with his clients. After that we play another round of You’re the Expert, enjoy!
Watch Alrik's new short film Parka on Vimeo now: https://vimeo.com/357898693
Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate
Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 6min
Turning to Self Distribution for Your First Feature with Abby Horton and Ryan Dickie!
This week we welcome husband/wife writing/directing team Ryan Dickie and Abby Horton on the show to talk about their feature Blow Up My Life who Alrik and Eric met at the Austin Film Fest last October. A big shout out to AFF for the support and making this episode happen. After the interview, we play another round of You’re the Expert, enjoy!
Watch Alrik's new short film Parka on Vimeo now: https://vimeo.com/357898693
Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate
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Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 1min
Finding Your Producer with Writer/Director Sebastien Tobler!
This week we welcome writer and director Sebastien Tobler on the show to talk about directing his first feature This Time, his writing process and how he manages his filmmaking and being a father. After that don’t go away because we play another round of the game, enjoy!
Watch Alrik's short film Parka on Vimeo now!
https://vimeo.com/357898693?share=copy
Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate
For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io
Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 5min
Landing Feature & TV Writing Jobs with Melissa Rundle!
This week we welcome writer Melissa Rundle on the show to talk about working her way up in the writers room, how the Kung Fu writers room worked and getting hired to write rom coms based on much darker writing samples. After that we play another round of You’re the Expert, enjoy!
Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at www.castingcallsamerica.com!
Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate
For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io
Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 4, 2023 • 1h 5min
Working as a Scenic Artist with Sean Casey!
This week we welcome scenic artist Sean Casey onto the show to talk about what a scenic artist does, how he got into the art department and the struggles he faces in his work. After that we play another round of The Game, enjoy!
Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at www.castingcallsamerica.com!
Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate
For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io
Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
for information about our collection and use of personal data for
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