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

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

September 03, 2018 Production Assistant - Melhik Hailu!
Melhik discovered a passion for filmmaking in high school and has since hustled his way into freelance work and internships while also studying at SF State. We talk about his dreams, his career path, and the exciting ways he's making it all happen.

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1 hr 14 min
August 27, 2018 What Kind of Directing Experience is Good Directing Experience?
As Alrik directs more he wonders what kind of directing experience is good for his growth and career. On the other hand, Timothy chooses to turn down directing jobs and focus on his growth in other ways. Plus we read a listener letter to help clarify some

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1 hr 5 min
August 20, 2018 Maria Mealla - Losing Funding and Making Your Feature!
This week we have a special co-host previous guest Kuang Lee to talk with local filmmaker Maria Maella about losing funding for her feature Bring Me an Avocado but pushing forward and making it happen anyways!

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1 hr 7 min
August 15, 2018 Margaret Caragan - Making Special Effects with Pandora FX!
Margaret Caragan is a local Bay Area SFX artist who has worked on all kinds of features, short films and commercials, making all kinds of amazing practical effects. Margaret talks about how she got started in special effects, how she makes her creations!

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1 hr 14 min
August 06, 2018 Jean-Luc Julien - Cannes Short Film Corner & Funding a Feature Film!
Jean-Luc Julien left Los Angeles for a life in Berlin, Germany where he acts and makes films. After 20 years of short films, he still struggles to find a way to get his first feature made.

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1 hr 13 min
July 30, 2018 David Sandwisch - A Life Full of Sound!
This week we have local sound mixer and post production sound specialist David Sandwisch on the show! David has also done a ton of post sound work including work for Microsoft, Google and post production sound for the film Bokeh.

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56 min
July 23, 2018 Alrik's Directing Career Takes Off!
Alrik is directing a whole lot more, Timothy asks for change to a script he wants to direct, and we discuss whether or not a filmmaker ever stops being a filmmaker.

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1 hr 4 min
July 16, 2018 Chris Ford - One and Done?

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1 hr 22 min
July 09, 2018 Hilton Day - Assistant Directing!

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1 hr 48 min
July 02, 2018 Remi Lacoste - Directing Video Games!

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1 hr 17 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.