We're breaking format this week to talk about a few smaller topics. First is where to put the camera. Then we have a clip from Roger Deakins about lenses. And finally, we theorize on how Quentin Tarantino gets such great performances from his actors.

When you start out as a filmmaker you don't instantly have the opportunity to get paid for the films you make. What sacrifices must you make (if any) to pursue a life of creativity? Timothy and Alrik give you their answers on this weeks episode of MMIH!

Ridley Scott, Spike Jonze, David Fincher all have commercial directing backgrounds. So does that mean we should all start with commercials?

This week Timothy talks about a tough experience dealing with his internal critic and talks to Alrik about how he's dealing with it. Alrik talks about his internal critic and how he works through it.

Filmmaking has become increasingly accessible and you can make a movie with very little equipment/crew. What is the best way to approach your first feature? DIY or raising money to hire a crew?

Marc Madrigal, the host of Story Punch Podcast, joins us to talk about what makes a great story

We answer a listener question: "How do you go about making your footage look cinematic?"

This week Timothy and Alrik bring in the new year with a discussion about what path they want to take as filmmakers in the new year.

This week Timothy and Alrik talk about what could be done to expand our film communities.

How do you present yourself as a filmmaker? Whether it's in meetings or at a party, how do you create the most opportunity for yourself? Alrik and Timothy share their experiences and offer advice.