أفضل بودكاسات Indie Filmmaking (2024)

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Nitzan Mager - BONUS Throwback Interview! 54:21

2d ago54:21

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 318 from May 2021 with actor turned director Nitzan Mager who talks about taking the leap from acting to directing during the pandemic and how they made their pandemic webseries. Alrik thought Nitzan was a good match for Brian because they are both actors who then switch…

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IFH 769: Lessons Learned: Being a First-Time Writer/Director with Sarah Elizabeth Mintz 57:52

3d ago57:52

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Sarah Elizabeth Mintz received her BFA from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she completed her thesis film Transit, starring Dakota Johnson. After graduating she mentored with filmmakers Cary Fukunaga on True Detective, Joachim Trier on Louder Than Bombs, and worked with Alejandro Inarritu on The Revenant.Sarah was a Sundance F…

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Brian Silverman - Putting the Money Down for Your First Feature! 1:02:05

5d ago1:02:05

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This week we welcome producer, writer, director and star of his first feature, Two Lives in Pittsburg to talk about how he made his first feature, why this was the movie he decided to make and his process for pulling it off. After that Liz aks me why is it so expensive to make a movie, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/m…

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Timothy Plain and Alrik Bursell - BONUS Throwback Interview! 1:16:35

9d ago1:16:35

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the first episode where my old co-host Timothy and I talked about fundraising, way back from episode 73 from October 2016 where we talk about what we know about fundraising, back when all I had done was raise $6k for my first short film Strange Thing. This is a great match for our solo episode bec…

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IFH 768: Writing & Directing an Independent Streaming Series with Aram Rappaport 1:22:23

13h ago1:22:23

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Aram Rappaport is filmmaker based in New York. Originally from Los Angeles, he began writing, directing and producing in his late teens including the one-take experimental film HELIX starring Alexa Vega. He later adapted, produced and directed Max Berry's acclaimed novel into the film SYRUP starring Amber Heard, Shiloh Fernandez and Kellan Lutz and…

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Liz Manashil and Alrik Bursell - Fundraising and Crowdfunding for Features! 1:10:41

12d ago1:10:41

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This week we welcome our producer Eric Toms to interview Alrik and I all about fundraising for our films, including my successful crowdfunding campaign for Best Friends Forever After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Leave us a Review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts…

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Tony Vella - BONUS Throwback Interview! 1:38:27

16d ago1:38:27

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 173 from September 2018 with stunt coordinator/actor and stunman Tony Vella who talks about everything that goes into pulling off stunts. Alrik thought this was a nice pairing for JJ because Tony talks about stunts from an indie perspective and we get to hear about stunt…

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IFH 767: Why Most Screenplays Don't Sell with Brooks Elms 1:20:14

18d ago1:20:14

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Brooks Elms is a screenwriter and independent filmmaker. His specialty is grounded personal characters and writing story tension so thick it knots up your stomach.He's written 25+ screenplays, a dozen of them on assignment, and sold several scripts, including one this year with Brad Peyton as Executive Producer. Brooks was recently hired to rewrite…

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J.J. Perry - From Stunts to Directing Studio Action Features! 1:09:30

19d ago1:09:30

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This week we welcome director, 2nd unit director and stunt man JJ Perry on the show to talk about his latest film The Killers Game, how he made the jump from stunts to 2nd unit directing and how he made the jump from 2nd unit directing, to directing. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.pat…

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BONUS EPISODE: How to Write a Super Natural Hit Film with BeetleJuice Creator Larry Wilson 1:17:45

15d ago1:17:45

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If you were a kid of the late 80s or early 90s then today's guest definitely had an impact on your life. Larry Wilson is the co-creator of the cult classic Beetlejuice (directed by Tim Burton), writer of Addams Family and worked on the legendary television show Tales from the Crypt. Larry wasn't always a screenwriter, he worked on the studio side o…

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Melanie Miller - BONUS Throwback Interview! 1:00:21

23d ago1:00:21

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 436 from about a year ago in August 2023 with producer Melanie Miller who talks about finding her way in the industry, from being a VP at Samuel Goldwyn to starting her own production and winning an Oscar! I thought Mel was a good match for Pinky Promise because they fee…

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IFH 766: How to Tap Into Your Screenwriting Muse with Jocelyn Jones 1:23:36

25d ago1:23:36

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Jocelyn Jones was raised in an artist's community on the Hudson River just 30 minutes north of Manhattan. This idyllic hamlet is home to some of the most influential artists of our time and it was here that her interest in art, artists and their process began.She is the daughter of Henry Jones, a character actor whose credits include some 40 films …

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Jessamine Burgum and Kara Durrett - Navigating the Golden Elevator with Pinky Promise Films! 1:09:21

26d ago1:09:21

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This week we welcome Producers, EPs and the team behind Pinky Promise Films Jessamine Burgum and Kara Durrett on the show to talk about their latest film I Don’t Understand You starring Nick Kroll, how they got their production company started and how they manage a film finance company and a production company at the same time. After that we play a…

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Film Festival Alliance - BONUS Throwback Interview! 54:13

1M ago54:13

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 344 from November 2021 with the team at the Film Festival Alliance who talks about what the film festival alliance is and how they help film festivals grow and stand out in the sea of thousands of film festivals. Alrik thought this was a good match for Spades episode bec…

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IFH 765: The Writer's Room Survival Guide with Niceole R. Levy 1:32:16

1M ago1:32:16

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Niceole grew up under the bright stars of the Mojave Desert before swapping them for bright lights of Los Angeles. Studying acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts yielded the epiphany that she preferred writing. She worked as a police dispatcher to pay her way through undergraduate USC, and then completed the Master of Professional Writing…

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Spade Robinson - Talking Filmmaking in Arkansas at the Rogers Short Film Festival! 46:48

1M ago46:48

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This week we welcome writer, producer and director Spade Robinson on the show from the Rogers Short Film Festival in Arkansas to talk about filmmaking in Arkansa, the film festival and her upcoming feature. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Leave us a Review on Ap…

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BONUS EPISODE: LOSS MY MIND WRITING the INSANE DEADPOOL, LOGAN & The X-MEN with Oscar® Nominee Simon Kinberg 33:07

1M ago33:07

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Today on the show we have Oscar® and two-time Emmy® Nominee Simon Kinberg. He has established himself as one of Hollywood’s most prolific filmmakers, having written and produced projects for some of the most successful franchises in the modern era. His films have earned more than seven billion dollars worldwide.  Kinberg graduated from Brown Univer…

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Roxanne Benjamin - BONUS Throwback Interview! 45:57

1M ago45:57

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 407 from January 2023 with director Roxanne Benjamin who talks about establishing a career as a genre director and her latest movie at the time, There’s Something Wrong with The Children. I thought this was a good match for Audrey because they are both female genre direc…

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IFH 764: Where Writer's Go Wrong with ACTION Screenplays with Robert McKee 1:26:57

1M ago1:26:57

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Robert McKee, A Fulbright Scholar, is the most sought after screenwriting lecturer around the globe. He has dedicated the last 30 years to educating and mentoring screenwriters, novelists, playwrights, poets, documentary makers, producers, and directors internationally. Those who have learned from McKee have called him "the Aristotle of our time" b…

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Audrey Cummings - Establishing Yourself as a Genre Director! 55:39

1M ago55:39

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This week we welcome director Audrey Cummings on the show to talk about directing her latest feature, Place of Bones, how she picks her projects and why she enjoys being a genre filmmaker. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Leave us a Review on Apple Podcasts! http…

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Andrew Carlberg - BONUS Throwback Interview! 57:51

1M ago57:51

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 316 from May 2021 with producer Andrew Carlberg who talks about his life as a producer, how he got started, how he picks his projects and finds his budgets and why he still produces short films. Alrik thought Andrew was a good match for Cameron because they are both full…

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IFH 763: How to Outline Your Screenplay Like a Pro with Naomi Beaty 1:02:09

2M ago1:02:09

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Naomi Beaty is a screenwriting teacher, screenplay consultant, and former development exec with 10+ years in the entertainment industry.Naomi is based in Los Angeles, CA. She has worked on American productions and on projects in Taiwan and Australia, including the feature film "Ghost Boy", based on the novel by award winning Australian author Felic…

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Cameron Burns - Starting a Producing Career with a Successful Feature! 1:16:29

2M ago1:16:29

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This week we welcome producer Cameron Burns on the show to talk about moving into filmmaking, starting as a producer and how he was able to turn one successful feature into a full time career producing features. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Leave us a Review …

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Liz Manashil - Crowdfunding for Indie Films from 2019! 1:22:52

2M ago1:22:52

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the first episode with Liz Manashil as our full time co-host back from episode 226 from September 2019 where she talks about crowdfunding in great detail, which was very useful for me since i was just about to start my crowdfunding campaign. This is a great match for our solo episode because this …

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IFH 762: Billion-Dollar Comedy Screenwriting with Herschel Weingrod 1:12:00

2M ago1:12:00

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This successful American screenwriter of comedies, many of which are remakes or adaptations of novels (i.e., "Brewster's Millions" 1985, "Pure Luck" 1991), had worked in collaboration with Timothy Harris. The Wisconsin-born Herschel A. Weingrod and his British-born partner have generally met with commercial approval for their efforts like "Twins" (…

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Liz Manashil and Alrik Bursell - Who are Liz and Alrik? 1:10:10

2M ago1:10:10

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This week we welcome our producer Eric Toms to interview Alrik and Liz about their filmmaking styles, backgrounds and how they approach our films. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Leave us a Review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-m…

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Darren Lynn Bousman - BONUS Throwback Interview! 52:53

2M ago52:53

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 286 from September 2020 with writer/director Darren Lynn Bousman who talks his run directing horror movies, including multiple entries in the Saw franchise, his latest film at the time, Death of Me and directing interactive theater. Alrik thought Darren was a good match …

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IFH 761: Reality Check: What Really Happens After You Win an Oscar® for Screenwriting with Tom Schulman 1:07:07

2M ago1:07:07

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Tom Schulman graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.A. in Philosophy. He studied at USC Graduate School of Cinema, with Jack Garfein at the Actors and Directors Lab, Los Angeles, and with director Joan Darling. He directed the Actors’ Studio first west coast production, Harold Pinter’s The Caretaker. Tom wrote Dead Poets Society for which he…

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Marcus Dunstan - Directing Horror Films without Compromise! 1:00:12

2M ago1:00:12

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This week we welcome writer and director Marcus Dunstan on the show to talk about directing his latest feature #AMFAD or All My Friends are Dead and how he got started by writing features like Saw IV, Saw V and Saw VI. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! #AMFAD: ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD will be released In Select Theaters, On Digita…

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Christopher Coppola - BONUS Throwback Interview! 55:13

2M ago55:13

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 373 from May 2022 with director Christopher Coppola who talks about growing up in the Coppola Family, making his movies and how he helps to empower other filmmakers. I thought this was a good match for Robert Schwartzman because they both grew up in the Coppola family, b…

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IFH 760: How to Write Dialog that Pops Off the Page with Linda Seger 1:06:12

2M ago1:06:12

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Today on the show we have returning champion the legendary Linda Seger. Linda and I discuss her new book You Talkin' to Me?: How to Write Great Dialogue. We do a deep dive into how to write great dialog. Here's a bit about the book.Unlike the chitchat of everyday life, dialogue in stories must express character, advance the story, suggest a theme, …

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Robert Schwartzman - Being a Rockstar, Filmmaker and Indie Film Distributor! 58:12

2M ago58:12

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This week we welcome Producer, Director, Actor and rock star Robert Schwartzman on the show to talk about directing his latest feature, The Good Half, how he picks his films, growing up in a film family and how that background doesn’t always translate into making indie films. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Don’t forget to supp…

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Edward Green - BONUS Throwback Interview! 58:59

2M ago58:59

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 342 from October 2021 with director Edward Greenl who talks about raising the funds for his feature, and how he was able to use money shooting videos on the weekend to pay for the feature. Alrik thought this was a good match for Ben because they both made their movies on…

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IFH 759: Top 10 Screenwriting Scams to Avoid 22:03

2M ago22:03

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On today's show, I'm going to discuss screenwriting scams that ALL screenwriters should be aware of and avoid at all costs. It never surprises me how predatory people can be with screenwriters and filmmakers in this business.I did an episode exposing ways screenwriters can get screwed on writing assignments. I do a deep dive into each of the follow…

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Ben Stier - The Process of Making a Hometown Feature! 1:06:27

3M ago1:06:27

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This week we welcome Writer Director Ben Stier on the show to talk about writing and directing his first feature film Girl Without End and how he raised the money and made it a shoestring budget in his hometown with a small crew. After that we play another round of The Game, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast …

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Alex Ferrari - BONUS Throwback Interview! 1:14:20

3M ago1:14:20

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 240 with Podcaster, Filmmaker and Filmtrapenuear Alex Ferrari who talks about how you can make your film profitable through self distribution and getting creative around the merchandising around the film, which I thought was a good match for Racheal and Maria because the…

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IFH 758: The Philosophy of Screenwriting in Hollywood with Pen Densham 1:35:50

3M ago1:35:50

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Today on the show we Pen Densham. Pen is a successful award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director, with an extensive track record in film and television. He is responsible for writing and producing some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters, such as Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Backdraft, Blown Awayalong with some of its longest-running tele…

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Racheal Cain and Maria Allred - Finishing Somnium After 16 Years and Saying No to Distributors! 1:12:56

3M ago1:12:56

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This week we welcome writer/director Racheal Cain and Producer Maria All-red on the show to talk about the long journey making Racheal’s first feature Som-nee-um, which took her 16 years to make. After that we play another round of You’re The Expert, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Leave us a Review on Appl…

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Amber Sealey - BONUS Throwback Interview! 55:14

3M ago55:14

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 299 from December 2020 with director Amber Sealey who talks about making her latest film No Man of God. Alrik thought that Amber was a great match for Liz because they both have kids and they both have figured out how to level up as a director. After that we play another…

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BONUS EPISODE: Confessions of a Hollywood Writer & Actor with John Leguizamo 45:22

3M ago45:22

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Fast-talking and feisty-looking John Leguizamo has continued to impress movie audiences with his versatility: he can play sensitive and naïve young men, such as Johnny in Hangin' with the Homeboys; cold-blooded killers like Benny Blanco in Carlito's Way; a heroic Army Green Beret, stopping aerial terrorists in Executive Decision; and drag queen Chi…

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IFH 757: What are the Essential Elements in ALL Successful Stories with Karl Iglesias 1:18:38

3M ago1:18:38

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Today on the show we have returning champion Karl Iglesias. His last episode is one of the most popular shows ever in the history of the podcast. I wanted to bring him back to dig deeper into his thoughts on writing for emotional impact and breakdown the essential elements of every good story.Karl Iglesias has been a writer for over 20 years now wi…

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Liz W. Garcia - Leveling Up to a Mid-Tier Budget for Feature #3! 1:03:18

3M ago1:03:18

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This week we welcome Writer/Director Liz W Garcia on the show to talk about directing her latest feature, Space Cadet, how she made the jump from directing 1M dollar movies to a mid tier studio feature. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Leave us a Review on Apple …

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BONUS EPISODE: Inside the Blumhouse Filmmaking Machine with Marcus Dunstan 1:03:29

3M ago1:03:29

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Marcus Dunstan’s screenwriting with his partner, Patrick Melton, include such horror films as FEAST 1-3, SAW IV-V-VI& SAW 3D THE FINAL CHAPTER, PIRANHA , GOD OF WAR, FINAL DESTINATION 6, and SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK. Marcus Dunstan’s directing credits include THE COLLECTOR, THE COLLECTION, THE NEIGHBOUR, BLUMHOUSE’S PILGRIM and this summer…

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Bruce McDonald - BONUS Throwback Interview! 1:00:25

3M ago1:00:25

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 269 from June 2020 with director Bruce McDonald who talks about his filmmaking career and making his latest film at the time, Dreamland. I thought this was a good match for Matt because they are both true artists and very prolific and I think if Matt keeps making movies,…

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IFH 756: Confessions of a Hollywood Script Doctor with Peter Douglas Russell 1:32:56

3M ago1:32:56

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Today's guest is screenwriter and Hollywood script doctor Peter Douglas Russell. I wanted to go deep into the back alleys of what Hollywood script doctors actually do in the business. Peter's conversation was eye-opening, to say the least.Peter Russell sold two television pilots in 2017. He enjoys working on projects both as a ghostwriter and as a …

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Matt Farley - Producing Movies on Your Own Terms! 1:04:58

3M ago1:04:58

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This week we welcome Producer, Writer, actor and mega song writer Matt Farley on the show to talk about his approach to filmmaking, how he turned his art into his job and by writing thousands and thousands of songs. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Leave us a Rev…

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BONUS EPISODE: The Director's Six Senses with Simone Bartesaghi 54:59

3M ago54:59

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Simone Bartesaghi is an Italian award-winning filmmaker who has been recognized by the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producer) as an artist with "Extraordinary Ability in Directing”. At the age of 24 Simone received his Master’s Degree in Economics at the University of Pisa, Italy. Three years…

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Maria Mealla - BONUS Throwback Interview! 1:15:16

3M ago1:15:16

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 170 from August 2018 with producer/writer and director Maria Mealla who talks about making her second feature film Bring Me an Avocado and the struggles she faced raising her money and getting that film made. Alrik picked this episode to go with Kyra because not only are…

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IFH 755: How to Write for CSI Vegas, NCSI & Law & Order SVU with Jennifer Dornbush 1:08:19

3M ago1:08:19

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Today on the show we have author Jennifer Dornbushwho has written the book Forensic Speak: How to Write Realistic Crime Dramas. We sit down and discuss all things forensics. We even discuss the impact of the OJ Simpson case on the world of forensics. Here's a bit about her amazing book.Crime stories have always intrigued viewers and storytellers. T…

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Kyra Knox - Telling Your Truth to Make Your Filmmaking Dreams Happen! 1:07:23

3M ago1:07:23

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This week we welcome Producer and director Kyra Knox on the show to talk about directing her first feature film, Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia, making the leap into filmmaking and the amazing journey her filmmaking has taken her on. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihp…

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