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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.