My First Film

For our very first episode, we're joined by the incomparable Jonah Feingold, a rom-com director known for his films Exmas, At Midnight, and the upcoming 31 Candles. His first feature is "Dating & New York," a contemporary classic showing the trials and tribulations of millennial dating in the greatest city on earth.

Jonah will tell us about his upbringing in NYC, his decision to go to USC Film, his struggles post-grad, and his journey to make "Dating" a reality. He has some great practical advice for first-time filmmakers looking to make their debut feature, especially when it comes to raising funds on their own.

Stick around until the end of the episode to hear a quick update on host Alec C. Cohen's debut feature, "Petunia."

Welcome to "My First Film," a weekly podcast where we interview Hollywood's hottest directors and learn how they made their first feature film. My name is Alec C. Cohen, I'm a writer/director based in Los Angeles, CA who is looking to make My First Film. Each episode will follow one director's journey from first picking up a camera to making a full-fledged movie. At the end of every episode, I'll give a quick update on the development process of my feature "Petunia." Thanks for checking out this pod, make sure to follow along for more!