Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie Filmmaking

By Liz Manashil & Alrik BursellTV & Film Arts Film Interviews Visual Arts

Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie Filmmaking episodes

October 03, 2022 #1 on Netflix: What Lies Below with Braden Duemmler!
This week Alrik and Liz welcome filmmaker Braden Duemmler on the show to talk about the making of his first feature, WHAT LIES BELOW. We chat about the casting, the massive success on Netflix as well as the audience response. After that, we play another round of The Game. Enjoy!
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1 hr 24 min
September 26, 2022 Co-Directing with 9 Other Directors: Voodoo Macbeth with Zoë Alyce Salnave!
This week, Alrik and Liz chat with Zoe Salnave about making her first feature, Voodoo MacBeth, along with 9 other directors as part of a graduate program at USC Film School. We also play another installment of The Game and discuss the importance of reviews after a film is released. Enjoy!
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Use the discount code BCHARD23 for $10 off your submission!
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1 hr 2 min
September 19, 2022 How to Be a Prolific and Sustainable Filmmaker with Jason Horton!
This week, Alrik and Liz welcome filmmaker Jason Horton on the show to talk about how he has created a sustainable life for himself as an artist, as well as h is prolific career of making 40+, documentary feature films in the last three years or so. After that, we play another round of The Game. Enjoy!
Order The Alternate on Itunes Out Now: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-alternate/id1640576609?ls=1
Sign up for the BlueCat Screenplay Competition Today: https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/submit/
Use the discount code BCHARD23 for $10 off your submission!
Sign up for Casting Networks today at: https://www.castingnetworks.com/movies/
For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io
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1 hr 5 min
September 12, 2022 Zemeckis, O. Russell and Being a Director in His Own Right with Jeff Baena!
SPIN ME ROUND is available On Demand and streaming on AMC+!
This week, Alrik and Liz welcome writer/director Jeff Baena, the filmmaker behind Life after Beth, Joshy, The Little Hours and Horse Girl to talk about his latest film Spin Me Round starring Allison Brie. Jeff also talks about interning for Robert Zemeckis and writing I Heart Huckabees with David O. Russell. After that we play another round of The Game. Enjoy!
Pre-order The Alternate on Itunes Now Coming out 9/13: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-alternate/id1640576609?ls=1
Sign up for Casting Networks today at: https://www.castingnetworks.com/movies/
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1 hr 1 min
September 05, 2022 Distributing Your Films to Your Own Platform with Christin Baker of Tello Films!
This week, Alrik and Liz chat with filmmaker Christin Baker from Tello films about making and releasing holiday movies and thrillers with LGBTQIA characters. We also play another round of The Game (indie production challenges) and talk about organic social media promotion.
Enjoy!
Pre-order The Alternate on Itunes Now Coming out 9/13: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-alternate/id1640576609?ls=1
Sign up for Casting Networks today at: https://www.castingnetworks.com/movies/
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1 hr 13 min
August 29, 2022 Working with Actors: A Chat With Acting Coach Craig Archibald!
This week, Alrik and Liz welcome actor and acting coach Craig Archibald on the show to talk about all things acting, from how he works with his students, what not to do as a young actor and what it looks like to really truly be a working actor. After that we do another round of Eric Tom's 'The Game’ where we figure out what to do during an on-set indie film emergency. Enjoy!
Pre-order The Alternate on Itunes Now Coming out 9/13: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-alternate/id1640576609?ls=1
Sign up for Casting Networks today at: https://www.castingnetworks.com/movies/
For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io
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1 hr 16 min
August 22, 2022 From Microbudget to Ms. Marvel: Directing Film & TV with Meera Menon!
This week Alrik and Liz welcome director Meera Menon on the show to talk about her career from her microbudget first feature, her Sundance premiering second, and her prolific career in TV directing. After that we play another round of Eric Tom’s 'The Game,' where we figure out what to do during an on-set indie film emergency. Enjoy!
Pre-order The Alternate on Itunes Now Coming out 9/13: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-alternate/id1640576609?ls=1
Sign up for Casting Networks today at: https://www.castingnetworks.com/movies/
For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io
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1 hr 13 min
August 15, 2022 Using NFTs to Raise Over 700k with Miguel Faus!
This week, Alrik and Liz chat with filmmaker and NFT expert Miguel Faus. We discuss the fundraising of his first feature as well as a full explanation of how NFTs work and how to raise money for projects in the web3 marketplace. We also play a new game, called 'The Game,' and answer a listener question. Enjoy!
Pre-order The Alternate on Itunes Now Coming out 9/13: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-alternate/id1640576609?ls=1
Sign up for Casting Networks today at: https://www.castingnetworks.com/movies/
For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io
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1 hr 20 min
August 08, 2022 A Family of Filmmakers - Making Movies with The Adams Family!
This week, Alrik and Liz interview John Adams and Toby Poser about their sixth feature, HELLBENDER, and the unusual and organic way in which they construct their films. We also read an itunes review and talk about pathways to success in horror. Enjoy!
Sign up for Casting Networks today at: https://www.castingnetworks.com/movies/
For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io
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59 min
August 01, 2022 From Breakdown to Breakout with Addison Heimann!
This week Alrik and Liz talk to writer/director Addison Heimann about the making of his first feature, Hypochondriac! Addison talks about how he met his producers, put together the financing, and how he got a dream reception to his debut from SXSW and XYZ. Enjoy!
Sign up for Casting Networks today at: https://www.castingnetworks.com/movies/
For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io
Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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1 hr 11 min

About Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie Filmmaking

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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.