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

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

October 18, 2021 Film Criticism vs. Film Reviews with Tim Cogshell!
Alrik and Liz chat with Liz's favorite film critic, Tim Cogshell (of NPR's FilmWeek amongst other publications) They also chat about Hollywood and vaccine mandates as well as Heartland International Film Festival. Enjoy!
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1 hr 16 min
October 11, 2021 The Audacity of Making Your First Feature with The Filmmakers Behind WHAT SHE SAID!
Alrik and Liz chat with filmmakers and stars of the new film What She Said, Jenny Lester and Juliana Jurenas, about the making of the film and the pure determination and grit they called upon to get the film in the can. They also have a conversation re: ‘deepfake’ casting and connect about Liz's short film pre production process. Enjoy!
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1 hr 2 min
October 04, 2021 Waiting for the Right Budget for Your First Feature w/ Rebecca Eskreis!
This week Alrik and Liz chat with friend of the show, Rebecca Eskreis, about the patience, determination and resources it took to get her first feature, WHAT BREAKS THE ICE, off the ground. We also chat about iphone filmmaking! Enjoy!
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1 hr 31 min
September 27, 2021 Unlikely Collaborations with Nick Scown and Julie Seabaugh!
This week Alrik and Liz chat with directing duo Nick Scown and Julie Seabaugh about their new documentary, Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11. This show investigates how two near-strangers can find they are compatible enough to make a movie together over several years, and how they each used their strengths to grow the film from a sticky idea to a larger, supported and successful commercial film.
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1 hr 24 min
September 20, 2021 Earning Respect on Your First Feature Film Set with Veronica McKenzie!
Writer turned filmmaker Veronica Mckenzie graces us with her presence on the show to talk about the making of her first feature film, NINE NIGHTS. Alrik and Liz also chat about the premiere screening of Alrik's first feature, THE ALTERNATE, and we read a listener letter. ENJOY
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1 hr 23 min
September 13, 2021 Fundraising for Indie Films with Serial Feature Filmmaker Ben Hickernell!
Alrik and Liz chat with filmmaker Ben Hickernell about his latest film, WHAT WE FOUND, as well as his overall strategy for financing and putting work out into the world. We cap off the show with a discussion about film festivals and audience building. Enjoy!
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1 hr 41 min
September 07, 2021 Successfully Pitching Slaxx at Fantasia with Elza Kephart!
This week Alrik has a solo interview with writer/director Elza Kephart about her new horror/comedy Slaxx which hits VOD & DVD today! Elza talks about how she had the idea for the film twenty years ago, how it was developed and how she was able to successfully pitch the film at the Frontières Film Market at the Fantasia Film Festival! Alrik and Liz also talk more about film festival strategy.
Check out the International Screenwriters’ Association @https://www.networkisa.org/
Last chance to get tickets to the world premiere of The Alternate on Saturday 9/11 @ https://danceswithfilms.ticketspice.com/dwf24-the-alternate--zero-one-zero

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1 hr 27 min
September 02, 2021 Besties Make Movies!
This week Alrik and Liz chat with filmmakers and real life besties, Stacey Maltin and Margarita Zhitnikova, who talk about their company Besties Make Movies, and their latest feature, TRIPLE THREAT. A & L follow up the conversation with some thoughts on film festival promotion. Enjoy!
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1 hr 35 min
August 27, 2021 Birth and Death on MAKING MOVIES IS HARD!!!
This week, Liz and Alrik have a completely open chat about major personal milestones that are impacting their careers including a new baby on the way for Alrik!

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1 hr 2 min
August 23, 2021 Nicholas Bruckman on new Ady Barkan Doc and Building a Sustainable Career in Film!
Alrik and Liz start the show but Liz takes the interview with Nicholas Bruckman solo as they talk about Nicholas' new documentary on activist Ady Barkan. After that, A+L come back together to talk about Constellation Incubator, and answer a listener email. We hope you enjoy!

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1 hr 6 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.