Filmmaker Malakai Beisel takes us on an authentic journey from his childhood experiments with a borrowed VHS camera to his current work developing a feature film.

Aspiring filmmakers will find particular value in Malakai's candid insights about the business realities of independent production. From navigating festival submissions with a 40-minute film to understanding SAG requirements and complex attachment agreements, he doesn't shy away from the nitty-gritty details that can make or break a project. As he prepares for his upcoming drama-comedy feature Malakai shares lessons learned about budgeting, legal considerations, and the importance of thorough preparation.

His journey reminds us that in filmmaking, as he puts it, "you're relearning how to make a movie every time" - a humbling truth that keeps the creative process both challenging and endlessly rewarding.