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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Apr 6, 2020 • 55min
Andrew Schrader - Filmmaking during COVID 19!
This week Liz and Alrik welcome back filmmaker and friend of the show Andrew Schrader to talk about how we are all dealing with our filmmaking lives during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Mar 30, 2020 • 1h 23min
Josie Azzam - Editing at the Speed of Life!
This week Liz and Alrik welcome film editor Josie Azzam, editor of Liz's second feature, Speed of Life! We talk to Josie about her process, how she and Liz met and what her biggest challenge was in getting the film put together.
Mar 23, 2020 • 1h 38min
The Final The Alternate Update w/Andrew Schrader!
This week Andrew Schrader and Alrik are back with the final update from the set of The Alternate. The updates become less frequent in the last couple days of the shoot and something crazy happens at the end of day 16 so strap in and hear how it went down.
Mar 16, 2020 • 1h 13min
Chris Mollica - Kenneth R. Frank - Making Micro Budget Films Sustainably!
This week Liz and Alrik welcome Independent Filmmakers Kenneth R. Frank and Chris Mollica to talk about their indie films The Mix and their latest release, Family Obligations!
Mar 9, 2020 • 1h 8min
Anthony Aguiar - Micro Budget Filmmaking on Your Own Terms!
Bay Area filmmaker Anthony Aguiar shares insights on micro budget filmmaking and his LGBT feature film 'How to Grow a Tiger Lily'. The podcast explores filmmaking challenges, sound setup, LGBTQ perspectives, navigating film festivals, and future plans in indie filmmaking.
Mar 2, 2020 • 1h 15min
Tom Huang - Finding Your Path as an Indie Filmmaker!
This week Liz and Alrik welcome independent filmmaker Tom Huang to the show to talk about his latest film, 'Find Me'. In addition to writing/directing Tom also stars in his films and he talks about how he gets his films made and his filmmaking philosophy.
Feb 24, 2020 • 1h 6min
Naomi McDougall Jones - Acting, Writing and Producing in Hollywood!
This week Liz and Alrik are joined by Actor, Writer and Producer Naomi McDougall to talk about her journey making films in Hollywood. Naomi talks about producing her first feature and her experience making and releasing her second feature, Bite Me.
Feb 21, 2020 • 1h 21min
The Alternate Update #5 w/Andrew Schrader!
This week Andrew Schrader and Alrik are back with another update from the set of The Alternate. Things start to get better going into the last three weeks and Andrew and Alrik talk over what it is like to be in the middle of making a feature film!
Feb 12, 2020 • 51min
Maria Mealla - Bianca Beyrouti - Ryan Gielen - Michael Alden - Sarah - Napa Valley Film Festival 2019!
This week we have a very special episode with more guests than usual! Co-Host Liz Manashil's latest film Speed of Life played the Napa Valley Film Festival and the festival was gracious enough to allow us to record an episode live at the festival!
Feb 3, 2020 • 1h 8min
The Alternate Update #4!
This week we are back with the fourth in our series of updates from the set of The Alternate! This time the other half of the podcast Liz Manashil joins Alrik to talk through the audio logs for days nine and ten of the shoot!
