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

Liz Manashil & Alrik Bursell

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. Episodes 238-299 are available at our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast

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01:16:02

Anthony DiBlasi: Life as a Full Time Horror Feature...

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2023/10/09

This week producer Eric and I interview writer and director Anthony DiBlasi on the show to talk about directing his latest feature Malum, which is his 9th feature as a director! Anthony talks about how the movie came together and how he finds his projects. After that we play another round of The Game, enjoy! Watch Alrik's new short film Parka on Vimeo now: https://vimeo.com/357898693 Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate Check out the ISA at:

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01:19:09

Becoming a Lit Manager and Loving it with Jason Lubin!

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2023/10/02

This week we welcome Literary Manager and Producer Jason Lubin on the show who talks about how he got started in management, what he looks for in a project, a client and his process working with his clients. After that we play another round of You’re the Expert, enjoy! Watch Alrik's new short film Parka on Vimeo now: https://vimeo.com/357898693 Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org

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01:06:12

Turning to Self Distribution for Your First Feature...

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2023/09/25

This week we welcome husband/wife writing/directing team Ryan Dickie and Abby Horton on the show to talk about their feature Blow Up My Life who Alrik and Eric met at the Austin Film Fest last October. A big shout out to AFF for the support and making this episode happen. After the interview, we play another round of You’re the Expert, enjoy! Watch Alrik's new short film Parka on Vimeo now: https://vimeo.com/357898693 Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now:

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01:00:41

Finding Your Producer with Writer/Director Sebastien...

Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie... ·

2023/09/18

This week we welcome writer and director Sebastien Tobler on the show to talk about directing his first feature This Time, his writing process and how he manages his filmmaking and being a father. After that don’t go away because we play another round of the game, enjoy! Watch Alrik's short film Parka on Vimeo now! https://vimeo.com/357898693?share=copy Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @

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01:04:53

Landing Feature & TV Writing Jobs with Melissa Rundle!

Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie... ·

2023/09/11

This week we welcome writer Melissa Rundle on the show to talk about working her way up in the writers room, how the Kung Fu writers room worked and getting hired to write rom coms based on much darker writing samples. After that we play another round of You’re the Expert, enjoy! Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at www.castingcallsamerica.com! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code

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01:04:32

Working as a Scenic Artist with Sean Casey!

Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie... ·

2023/09/04

This week we welcome scenic artist Sean Casey onto the show to talk about what a scenic artist does, how he got into the art department and the struggles he faces in his work. After that we play another round of The Game, enjoy! Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at www.castingcallsamerica.com! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io Check out the ISA at:

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00:52:56

Writing, Directing and Acting in Multiple Indie...

Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie... ·

2023/08/28

This week we welcome writer director Jeff Ryan on the show to talk about their movie Mean Spirited and what it took to get this movie made. After that we play another round of You’re The Expert, enjoy! Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at www.castingcallsamerica.com! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org

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00:56:00

Making Your First Feature at a High Level with Laura...

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2023/08/21

This week we welcome writer and director Laura Moss to talk about their first feature Birth/Rebirth, how they got the film made at such a high level and how they are dealing with not working during the strike. After that we play another round of You Are the Expert, enjoy! Website: Retrospecter Films https://www.retrospecterfilms.com/ Instagram: @mxlauramoss https://www.instagram.com/mxlauramoss/ This is an article on the status of the strike when we recorded this interview, just for

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01:06:26

Making Always, Lola and Going Freelance During the...

Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie... ·

2023/08/14

This week we welcome writer/director Jeff Graham on the show to talk about directing his first feature, Always Lola which came out on August 1st, getting started in the world of podcasting, then switching focus to writing and directing, while still producing and co-hosting a podcast. After that we play another round of You’re the Expert, enjoy! Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at www.castingcallsamerica.com! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now:

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01:15:20

Reaching the Top and Betting on Yourself with Melanie...

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2023/08/07

This week we welcome producer Mel Miller on the show to talk about her time in distribution, moving from Gravitas to Samuel Goldwyn as the Executive VP and stepping away from that role to focus on her own films, which lead her to winning an Oscar for Nalvany earlier this year. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at www.castingcallsamerica.com! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now:

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00:58:17

Capturing the Ultimate Underdog Story with Aaron...

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2023/07/31

This week we welcome documentary filmmakers Tommy Hyde and Aaron Woolf on the show to talk about their new documentary Underdog about a Vermont farmer who risks it all to go Dog Mushing in Alaska. FYI ticketing is live for the opening of Underdog, here’s a link to get your tickets for the premiere on Thursday August 10th! https://www.laemmle.com/film/underdog After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at

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01:07:51

Producing Your Ass Off and Putting AI to Work with...

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2023/07/24

This week we welcome producer Stephen Gibler on the show to talk about his career producing indie films, what lead him to producing Liz’s first feature Bread and Butter, how he finds funds for projects and his new app logline.ai which is using AI to create pitch decks in a matter of seconds. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at www.castingcallsamerica.com! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now:

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01:28:02

BONUS: Throwback Interviews - Listener Calls!

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2023/07/20

On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 183 back in November 2018 with three different listener call in's where they talk about their filmmaking struggles, which I think is a good match for Jhenn because she is somewhat of a Jill of all trades. After that we play another round of You’re the Expert, enjoy!

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01:11:11

Creating a Sustainable Career Making Movies with...

Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie... ·

2023/07/17

This week we welcome producer, editor and production accountant Jhennifer Webberley on the show to talk about forming her company, wearing multiple hats, film fundraising and much more! After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at www.castingcallsamerica.com! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io Check out the ISA at:

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01:20:21

BONUS: Throwback Interview with Besties Make Movies!

Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie... ·

2023/07/13

On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 334 with filmmakers Stacey Maltin and Margarita Zhitnikova back from September 2021 who talked about willing their film into existence which seemed similar to the way Juan and his team just pulled their film family together to make their special movie. After that we play a round of You’re the Expert, enjoy!

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01:11:43

Making Your First Feature During COVID with Juan...

Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie... ·

2023/07/10

This week we welcome writer/director Juan Felipe Zuleta on the show to talk about his film Unidentified Objects which played Stiges and Fantastic fest and is out now on all platforms. Juan talked about how he made the film during the pandemic and what drew him to writing this story. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at www.castingcallsamerica.com! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now:

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01:02:36

BONUS: Throwback Interview with Sana Soni!

Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie... ·

2023/07/06

On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 312 from March 2021 with Sana Soni who was at 1091 but who is now the Director of Sales and Distribution at Giant Pictures! I thought this was a good match for Mia since they both work in distribution, although one is a freelancer and one works for a larger company. After that we play another round of You’re the expert, enjoy!

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01:13:18

Being a Boss as a Distribution Consultant with Mia...

Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie... ·

2023/07/03

This week we welcome Film Distribution and Marketing Strategist/ Impact Producer Mia Bruno on the show to talk about how she got into distribution, her time working at Gravitas and moving out on her own as a consultant. After that we play another round of The Game, enjoy! Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at www.castingcallsamerica.com! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @

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01:47:42

BONUS: Throwback Interview with Jeffrey Allard!

Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie... ·

2023/06/29

On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 156 with producer Jeffrey Allard from May 2018 who came on the show to talk about his prolific career producing indie feature films, our work together on The Alternate (which had really not even started yet) and much more! I thought this was a good pairing for David because I imagine Jeff as future David in some way, with the amount of films he has produced and the amount of films David is sure to produce in the future

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01:12:37

Producing Indie Films Full Time with David Lawson Jr!

Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie... ·

2023/06/26

This week we welcome producer David Lawson Jr. on the show to talk about producing indie features, his process as a producer and what he looks for in a project. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at www.castingcallsamerica.com! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org

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