Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie Filmmaking

This week Liz and Alrik have directing duo Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott on the show to talk about how they pitched, packaged and made their third feature film, Becky starring Lulu Wilson, Kevin James and Joel McHale. They talk about how they won the pitch for the film, got the film off the ground and worked with their management to get it packaged and finally get the film in the can. They also talk about the article Liz wrote for Movie Maker Magazine, what you should do when you get into a film festival and we have two stories from our Players of the week Jessica Ellis and Zoe Malhotra on why they got into filmmaking! Listen to this episode now or subscribe to us wherever you find your podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play Contact Liz & Alrik Send us an email You can find Liz Manashil @ www.lizmanashil.com You can find Alrik @ www.alrikbursell.com You can now find MMIH @ mmihpodcast on instagram! Leave a comment on our website Find us on our Facebook Community Page Contact us on Twitter and Facebook

This week Liz and Alrik are joined by writer/director and actor Kestrin Pantera, whose film Mother's Little Helpers was just released on VOD in May. Kestrin talks to us about how she got the film produced, how she got the cast involved and gives us a step by step breakdown of what it's like to have your feature film premiere at SXSW (pre-pandemic). We also have the Player of the Week segments by First Assistant Directors Daniella Eisman and Haley Lannon talking about their craft. Where to Find Kestrin Pantera and The Players of the Week! Watch Mother's Little Helper's Now! Mother's Little Helper's Website! Kestrin's Website Kestrin's Instagram Daniella Eisman's Website Haley Lannon on Twitter Contact Liz & Alrik Send us an email You can find Liz Manashil @ www.lizmanashil.com You can find Alrik @ www.alrikbursell.com You can now find MMIH @ mmihpodcast on instagram! Leave a comment on our website Find us on our Facebook Community Page Contact us on Twitter and Facebook

This week Liz and Alrik are joined by producer Bradley Gallo from Amasia Entertainment, known for films such as The Call, Mr. Right, Them That Follow, the upcoming Wild Mountain Thyme and Green Hornet and Kato which was recently announced! Bradley talks to us about how he got started in filmmaking, produced his first film and what he looks for in future projects and collaborators. We also hear from two players of the week, director Ali Scher and Jill from the Art Department about what they bring with them to set. Where to Find Bradley Gallo and The Players of the Week!Bradley Gallo's WebsiteAmasia Entertainment's WebsiteBradley Gallo on TwitterAli Scher's WebsiteContact Liz & Alrik Send us an emailYou can find Liz Manashil @ www.lizmanashil.comYou can find Alrik @ www.alrikbursell.comYou can now find MMIH @ mmihpodcast on instagram!Leave a comment on our websiteFind us on our Facebook Community PageContact us on Twitter and Facebook 

This week Liz and Alrik are joined by part time co-host Samiat Salami and Indie Filmmaker Cameo Wood to talk about making her first film the Emmy Award winning Real Artists, how she approached her incredible 300 festival run with the film and how important inclusion is on set, not just on camera. We also have three stories of finding the perfect frame from cinematographers Sarah Phillips, Tracy Cring and Elif Koyutük! Additionally, Liz and Alrik talk about Amazon Video taking advantage of us, handling residual checks for your films and much more! Listen to this episode now or subscribe to us wherever you find your podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play Contact Liz & Alrik Send us an email You can find Liz Manashil @ www.lizmanashil.com You can find Alrik @ www.alrikbursell.com You can now find MMIH @ mmihpodcast on instagram! Leave a comment on our website Find us on our Facebook Community Page Contact us on Twitter and Facebook

This week Liz and Alrik are joined by director Justin Kurzel to talk about the making of his most recent film, True History of The Kelly Gang, which hit VOD and select drive in theaters around the country on April 24th. The film stars Russell Crowe, George MacKay, Charlie Hunnam, Nicholas Hoult and Essie Davis and Justin talks with us about how he prepped for the film, why he decided to approach the film the way he did and how he directs a legendary actor like Russell Crowe on set! We also have filmmakers Amy Taylor, Kelsey Maples and Stefanie Davis tells us about how they raised the budget for their projects.   Listen to this episode now or subscribe to us wherever you find your podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play   Where to Find Justin Kurzel and The Players of the Week! Watch True History of the Kelly Gang Now! Justin Kurzel on IMDb Stefanie Davis on Twitter Amy Taylor's Website Kelsey Maple's Website Contact Liz & Alrik Send us an email You can find Liz Manashil @ www.lizmanashil.com You can find Alrik @ www.alrikbursell.com You can now find MMIH @ mmihpodcast on instagram! Leave a comment on our website Find us on our Facebook Community Page Contact us on Twitter and Facebook

This week Liz and Alrik are joined by documentary filmmaker Greg Barker to talk about making his first fiction narrative feature, Sergio, which is currently streaming exclusively on Netflix! Greg talks to us about how get got Sergio made, what he learned on set, and how a career of making documentary films has prepared him to make this film. We also have segments from featured weekly filmmakers Bianca Beyrouti and Christine Weatherup!Listen to this episode now or subscribe to us wherever you find your podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google PlayFor more on Bianca Beyrouti check out her episode of the podcast from a few months ago about her film, Bring Me an Avocado!Watch Sergio on Netflix!Greg Barker on TwitterGreg Barker's WebsiteBianca Beyrouti's WebsiteChristine Weatherup's Website Contact Liz & Alrik Send us an emailYou can find Liz Manashil @ www.lizmanashil.comYou can find Alrik @ www.alrikbursell.comYou can now find MMIH @ mmihpodcast on instagram!Leave a comment on our websiteFind us on our Facebook Community PageContact us on Twitter and Facebook 

This week Liz and Alrik are joined by brother directing duo Brett and Drew Pierce to talk about directing their second feature, The Wretched that hits VOD and select drive-in movie theaters on Friday May 1st! The brothers talk about how they got from their first feature to their second, what they took into their second film that they learned on their first and why they decided to go back to their home town in Michigan to make the film! The Player of the week Lex McNaughton also swings by to tell a story about working with a celebrity on set! Here is the link to the article  on deadline about filmmaking after the corona virus quarantine is lifted! Here is the trailer for Brett and Drew's The Wretched! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08I6e1eG08I Where to Find More About Brett, Drew and Lex! Watch The Wretched On Friday May 1st! Lex McNaughton on IMDB Brett Pierce on Twitter Drew Pierce on Twitter Thanks to Allison Stoney for Editing the Show! Big shout out to the editor of this week's episode Allison Stoney, thanks Allison! To learn more about Allison click on the link! Contact Liz & Alrik Send us an email You can find Liz Manashil @ www.lizmanashil.com You can find Alrik @ www.alrikbursell.com You can now find MMIH @ mmihpodcast on instagram! Leave a comment on our website Find us on our Facebook Community Page Contact us on Twitter and Facebook  

A discussion with guests on choosing a cinematographer, challenges in director-DP dynamics, the impact of luck in filmmaking, the importance of collaboration, and the conflict of loyalty to a DP after Sundance success. Also, exploring self-criticism in editing, communication on set, and evolving podcast formats.

This week Liz and Alrik welcome Irish Filmmaker Neasa Hardiman on the show to talk about making her latest film, Sea Fever! Neasa talks about how she made her most recent feature film Sea Fever with support from four different countries!

This week Liz and Alrik welcome acclaimed Polish Filmmaker Malgorzata Szumowska to the show to talk about directing her first film in english, The Other Lamb!