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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Nov 14, 2016 • 1h 8min
When Do You Say No?
When it comes to paid work, you don’t always get the projects you want. Should you say yes to every project you're offered or say no to ones that don't fit your goals? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 7, 2016 • 1h 3min
Selling Your Short Film with Ronnie Allman!
We're joined by Bay Area Filmmaker Ronnie Allman to talk about filmmaking contests and his new website JustADollarShort.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 31, 2016 • 1h 8min
Fundraising and Filmmaker Bios!
This week we give pointers on writing a filmmaker bio and Alrik downloads us on everything he's learned about fundraising Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 24, 2016 • 1h 6min
The Distribution Argument!
Timothy and Alrik had two wonderful topics lined up but don't even get to them due to an intense discussion about distribution. We also discuss Timothy's plans for The Spirit Machine, Alrik's realizations about his career and much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 17, 2016 • 58min
What's With All The Screenplay Contests?
This week Alrik talks to Timothy about all the millions of screenplay contests, paid skype pitches and all the other filmmaking opportunities that we independent filmmakers can purchase in order to break into the industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 10, 2016 • 53min
Screenplay Coverage!
Alrik is sick this week but powers through an episode about his recent experience with the Black List and getting screenplay coverage on the latest draft of the 'The Alternate' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 3, 2016 • 1h 10min
The Spirit Machine is Done!
Timothy's short film, The Spirit Machine, which has been four years in the making, is finally done! We talk about how Timothy is feeling before the two screenings and then come together to talk about how it all went down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 26, 2016 • 1h 9min
Jim Cummings - Talking Long Takes!
Jim Cummings is the writer/director of Thunder Road, a single take 12-minute short that won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize this year. This week, we ask Jim questions about long takes. When to use them? How to create them? And why they are a powerful tool. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 19, 2016 • 1h 5min
Music Video Director Brian Storm!
With his first camera he documented his neighborhood and shot videos of his brother playing basketball eventually making his way to music videos. With his company Dream Chaser films, he now works with local Bay Area artists like E-40 and Lil' Dicky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 12, 2016 • 1h 9min
Editor Arielle Zakowski!
This week we have yet another fantastic guest on the show with commercial and film editor Arielle Zakowski! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
