This week, I'm joined by documentary filmmaker Taylor Morden from PopMotion Pictures to discuss his process and how he got started making documentary feature films. We also chat about ska music, movie renting, challenges and differences between documentary and narrative filmmaking, and more.

Check out everything from Taylor Morden at popmotionpictures.com including the brand new trailer for The Last Blockbuster.

Enjoy!

This is the last of three podcast episodes recorded at South Texas Underground Film Festival, but it won't be the last time I talk to someone from that fest. It was such an amazing time and I'm honored to have the opportunity to sit down with J.J. Perez to discuss his process of making the film Beneath. From the troubles with getting a project like that started, to the issues faced attempting to film in a cave, to what he's been able to do with the movie since finishing it - this was an incredibly fun conversation and I can't wait to talk to J.J. again! FYI, I have seen the movie now and will have him on very soon to discuss more specifics.

Check out the trailer for Beneath here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3Pw5WRVQgE

ENJOY!

Hey friends!

A new podcast is here! I was able to hop on Skype with Lisa Belcher to chat about how she went from working in business to moving to Hong Kong to making short films to starting on a feature. We also discuss the pantsless professional that is Avery Merrifield, film festivals, how important business is in filmmaking, and the different struggles that directors face.... oh, and business cards. We talk about business cards...

Lisa's short film Guest of Honor will be available online on the 18th of February and you can see Javelina Run (starring the ever amazing Avery Merrifield and Aaron Hale) at film festivals around the country soon!

You can see more from Lisa at:

jumprockpictures.com

And make sure to check out Guest of Honor at : https://youtu.be/Eqfbmv4mIe0

Cheers!

TWO POSTS IN ONE DAY!

I've stockpiled quite a few episodes and I really hate to behind with these. Also, I've been so busy with preproduction, contract work, and prepping some other cool stuff that I just haven't had time to post all that much. But this is a good one -

I was joined by podcast/actor Neal Jones a.k.a. NASTY Neal to talk about podcasting, acting, and being sans bellybutton. I met Neal at stuff when the short documentary Umbilicus Desidero played before Greywood's Plot. It was an awesome block of films and this one couldn't have fit better with my feature. Neal also does a podcast that you should check out. As you'll hear, he's had some really fantastic guests!

Check out Neal's podcast Without Your Head at withoutyourhead.com or wherever podcasts are listened to!

Hey everyone!

I love that podcasting affords me the opportunity to sit down with all kinds of different artists and creative people to talk about why and how we do the things we do, and this week was no different. I was joined by director and writer Riley Cusick and his writing/film making partner Carson Bailie to talk about film festivals, collaborating on projects, and their short film Sweetie.

Enjoy.

It's Monday, which means there's a brand new podcast!

This week I'm joined again by the Emmy Award winning animation director Mike Owens and his friend Moustache Jim. Moustache Jim is a ridiculously talented photographer, a master barber, a kind soul, and one helluva' moustache wearer. We discuss creativity, where Moustache Jim got his name, the artistic process, telling a story through photos or any other form of art, thinking outside of the box to create something new, and the ability to be able to talk to anyone.

This and so much more!

Also, you can watch Moustache Jim shave a man here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfx1GnYGFs8

moustachejimstudios.com

If you have any questions for Mike Owens, he'll be returning SOON to talk about his new comic, animation, WOMO Studios, and more! Check out his Emmy Award winning show Danger and Eggs on AMAZON and feel free to leave any questions you might have for him here!

HAPPY MONDAY!!!

I'm into week one of the podcast schedule and so far I've made it! Wednesday's podcast will be the Josh and Jenny show; while Mondays will be with a guest or two.

And this week, I have two of my favorite guests in the world. I'm joined by Daniel Degnan (Father Gil) and Nathan Strauss (Fly Guy/Igor) to chat about how I met Strauss, living in the sub-basement, our first films, failure, Greywood's Plot fun, and making the dog man mask.

We also awkwardly face technical difficulties... don't worry about it!

Next week I'll have another awesome guest or two and we'll keep it going as long as we can! Who's excited about the new schedule?

This is one of my favorite episodes of the podcast I've ever done. Very often, I record these episodes, and while I learn a little bit about the guest or am inspired to create, I rarely can say it changed my process or the way I work. That can not be said about this episode!

Alex Ferrari not only came on to talk about his book, but to discuss how he turned failure into success, predatory film distribution tactics, how you can make money off of your independent feature and the need for change in the community. An independent film revolution is on the rise, and Alex is ready to lead it.

While this episode is VERY centered towards indie filmmakers, I think there's something everyone can learn from his lessons here.

Alex's book can be purchased here - https://filmtrepreneur.com/rise-of-the-filmtrepreneur-book/

Make sure to follow Indie Film Hustle and Alex on all social media platforms you use!
Twitter - https://twitter.com/indiefilmhustle
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ifilmhustle/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/indiefilmhustle
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdTCujcLOEJe4ujH-NL6oUg

You can get in contact with Alex through http://alexferrari.com/

And definitely check out INDIE FILM HUSTLE TV ! They not only feature a ton of great content, but it'll also be home to some exclusive The Good Exorcist stuff soon!!! I can't freakin' wait!

Cheers.
Josh

I've told the story a few times on the podcast or in interviews about the PA with a heart of gold that saved me from quitting Rebel Without A Crew when I got bronchitis.

This week I had the privilege of jumping on skype and having a few drinks with Parker "Fresh Pot" Gibbs to talk about what it was like for him being behind the scenes on Rebel Without A Crew. We discuss the success and shortcomings of the show and the movie. We also talk about some of the things we would've loved to see on the show that didn't make the cut, the rules that we had to break to get the movie done, my struggles with putting together a simple slider, being a patron, and salads.

Bryan Winn made a black and white movie as well. His is MUCH different than mine.

In this episode, Bryan talks about his movie THIEVES, We discuss the independent spirit and what it takes to complete a feature film. We pontificate about how important having good people around you is, discuss using what you have to add value to your movie, and get really excited about not getting permits to shoot our movies. Bryan also tells us how he blew up a strangers car without them knowing.

All of this AND MORE!!!

Follow THIEVES on social media:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Thievesmovie
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thieves_movie/