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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Oct 16, 2017 • 1h 10min
Composer Gregory James Jenkins!
LA based composer Gregory James Jenkins joins us this week to talk about scoring everything from Disney cartoons to horror films. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 9, 2017 • 1h 36min
How to Budget a $12k Feature with Noam Kroll!
Exploring the challenges of shooting a $12k feature film with a small crew over 12 days. Insights on budgeting, fundraising, managing extras, and navigating California state minimum wage laws. Emphasis on creativity, perseverance, and efficient scheduling in indie filmmaking.
Oct 2, 2017 • 1h 15min
Talking Indie Features with Frazer Bradshaw!
Independent Filmmaker and Director of Photography Frazer Bradshaw talks about getting into Sundance with his first feature and what steps he had to take to get his second feature (The Deep Sky) made. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 25, 2017 • 57min
Finding an Audience with Smarthouse Creative!
No two films are alike, how will your film find it's audience? We're joined by Ryan Davis and Brad Wilke of Smarthouse Creative to talk about how they work with filmmakers to release their film in the world and assist in branding, promotion and publicity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 18, 2017 • 1h 13min
Horror Equity Fund with Brian and Marlon!
This week we have two very special guests, Brian Herskowitz and Marlon Schulman from Horror Equity Fund! We hear all about what the Horror Equity Fund is, what it does and how they work with filmmakers and investors to do the business side of filmmaking! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 11, 2017 • 1h 2min
PR and Getting Your Film Seen!
You have a short film to release, now what? This week we give advice on press releases and the best way to get your film seen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 4, 2017 • 52min
Advice for a 15yr Old Filmmaker!
This week Timothy and Alrik answer a listener question from a 15 year old filmmaker, read a itunes review and catch up on what they've been doing lately. All that and much more on this week's Making Movies is Hard! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 28, 2017 • 1h 17min
A Critical Look at The Spirit Machine!
Timothy's short film "The Spirit Machine" is officially out in the world! Be sure to check it out on YouTube or Vimeo before listening to this gloves off conversation about how the film turned out. What works? What doesn't work? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 21, 2017 • 1h 25min
Hoarding Acorns with Winnie Wong!
This week we talk with freelance producer Winnie Wong about making the leap from a full time producer at a major company to going back to the world of freelance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 14, 2017 • 1h 8min
Visual Effects Supervisor Kaitlyn Yang!
Kaitlyn Yang is a VFX artist and Supervisor that's worked on Walking Dead, Robot Chicken, and more. After freelancing for some bigger places like Zoic, Framestore and MPC she decided to open her own boutique shop called Alpha Studios. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
