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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May 15, 2019 • 57min
Jordan Harris - Story Editing for Cartoon Network Part 1!
This week Alrik and co-host Andrew Schrader welcome filmmaker/editor/writer Jordan Harris to the show! Jordan is currently working as the story editor on a top secret Cartoon Network show and he gives us the low down on the writing process for animation!
Apr 29, 2019 • 1h 9min
Co-Host Liz Manashil on Why Indie Film Distribution is HARD!!!
This week Alrik is joined by new co-host/friend of the show, Liz Manashil to talk about her second feature, The Speed of Life, filmmaking as a new mother and most importantly about the struggles of indie film distribution!
Apr 22, 2019 • 1h 17min
Alex Kellerman and Alrik Bursell Solo Bolo!
This week Kellerman and Alrik do their second solo episode together, talking about all kinds of filmmaking related nonsense. This is not the traditional episode of MMIH, so get ready for a fun conversation!
Apr 15, 2019 • 1h 34min
Alex Ferrari - Talking the Indie Film Hustle!
This week Kellerman and Alrik welcome Alex Ferrari from Indie Film Hustle to the show! Alex is a filmmaker, editor, colorist and podcast guru, known for the podcasts Indie Film Hustle, Bulletproof Screenplay Podcast and two time feature filmmaker!
Apr 10, 2019 • 1h 28min
MMIH Co-Host/Directors Round Table!
This week Alrik welcomes filmmakers and co-hosts Liz Manashil, L. Jeffrey Moore, Isaac Pingree, Samiat Salami, Andrew Schrader and Colin Levy to this very special 200th episode of Making Movies is Hard!
Apr 1, 2019 • 1h 13min
DeShuna Spencer - Starting Your Own Streaming Platform!
This week Alrik and Jeff welcome filmmaker and CEO/Founder of Kweli TV, DeShuna Spencer to the show! DeShuna talks to us about her streaming platform Kweli TV and the struggles she faces in running her own independent streaming service!
Mar 28, 2019 • 1h 33min
Bringing in 2019 with Liz Anderson!
This week Alrik welcomes our next guest co-host Liz Anderson to the show! We talk about Liz's background, how she went from being an actor to a filmmaker and how she made her way from New York to LA and back to San Francisco!
Mar 18, 2019 • 1h 26min
Josh Gannon - Script Supervisor!
This week Alrik and co-host Alex Kellerman talk to Script Supervisor Josh Gannon who has worked on over a dozen feature films and countless shorts as the Script Supervisor.
Mar 11, 2019 • 1h 14min
Jesse Handsher - Being Napoleon!
This week Alrik and co-host Isaac Pingree talk with producer, director, editor and documentary filmmaker Jesse Handsher about making his documentary, Being Napoleon which is currently on Netflix!
Mar 4, 2019 • 1h 12min
New Co-Host - Isaac Pingree!
This week Alrik welcomes our seventh guest co-host Isaac Pingree to the show! Isaac has been making movies since he was a teenager, even directing his first feature film at the age of 20. Isaac talks to us about what he is doing now and working on his art
