

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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Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 15min
Short Filmmakers Roundtable with Anne Hu, Geoffrey Prather and Bryan Poyser!
This week we are doing something very different and we are speaking to three short filmmakers Anne Hu, Bryan Poyser and Geoffrey Prather, all who screened at the Hell's Half Mile film festival, about why they made their short films, how they raised the money for their films, what their expectations were for their films and how they ended up getting made. After that we play another round of THE GAME, 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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Nov 27, 2023 • 47min
Telling the Story of Studio One and LGBTQ History with Marc Saltarelli!
This week we welcome director Marc Saltarelli on the show to talk about his feature documentary Studio One Forever all about Americas Iconic Gay Disco. Eric recorded this interview at the Austin Film Festival so big thanks to Eric for going out and grabbing this one. After that we play another round of Your 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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Nov 20, 2023 • 50min
Lena Headey: From Game of Thrones to Writing and Directing Your First Feature Film!
This week we welcome actor, writer and director Lena Headey on the show to talk about directing her first feature film, The Trap about a woman who has cut herself off from the world but slowly is brought back to the world through a friendship with a troubled young man, thanks to Eric Toms for going to Austin to get this interview. After that we play another round of THE GAME but first Liz, 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
for information about our collection and use of personal data for
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Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 33min
Alden Ehrenreich: From Starring in Blockbusters to Writing and Directing a Short Film!
This week we welcome Actor, Writer and Director Alden Ehrenreich to the show to talk about writing and directing his first short film Shadow Brother Sunday which he also stars in! Alrik talked with Alden about his process, what he has brought from his career as a Hollywood actor into his first short and what Francis Ford Copola’s advice was for making his first film. This is also our very special 450th episode of the show so after that we will play a special round of THE GAME and chat about what we’ve learned in 450 episodes! 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
for information about our collection and use of personal data for
advertising.

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
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
for information about our collection and use of personal data for
advertising.

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
for information about our collection and use of personal data for
advertising.

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
for information about our collection and use of personal data for
advertising.

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
for information about our collection and use of personal data for
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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
for information about our collection and use of personal data for
advertising.


