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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

tv & film film reviews

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01:01:41

Co-Directing with 9 Other Directors: Voodoo Macbeth...

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2022/09/26

This week, Alrik and Liz chat with Zoe Salnave about making her first feature, Voodoo MacBeth, along with 9 other directors as part of a graduate program at USC Film School. We also play another installment of The Game and discuss the importance of reviews after a film is released. Enjoy! Order The Alternate on Itunes Out Now: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-alternate/id1640576609?ls=1 Sign up for the BlueCat Screenplay Competition Today: https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/submit/ Use the

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01:04:01

How to Be a Prolific and Sustainable Filmmaker with...

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2022/09/19

This week, Alrik and Liz welcome filmmaker Jason Horton on the show to talk about how he has created a sustainable life for himself as an artist, as well as h is prolific career of making 40+, documentary feature films in the last three years or so. After that, we play another round of The Game. Enjoy! Order The Alternate on Itunes Out Now: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-alternate/id1640576609?ls=1 Sign up for the BlueCat Screenplay Competition Today:

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01:00:41

Zemeckis, O. Russell and Being a Director in His Own...

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2022/09/12

SPIN ME ROUND is available On Demand and streaming on AMC+! This week, Alrik and Liz welcome writer/director Jeff Baena, the filmmaker behind Life after Beth, Joshy, The Little Hours and Horse Girl to talk about his latest film Spin Me Round starring Allison Brie. Jeff also talks about interning for Robert Zemeckis and writing I Heart Huckabees with David O. Russell. After that we play another round of The Game. Enjoy! Pre-order The Alternate on Itunes Now Coming out 9/13:

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01:12:36

Distributing Your Films to Your Own Platform with...

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2022/09/05

This week, Alrik and Liz chat with filmmaker Christin Baker from Tello films about making and releasing holiday movies and thrillers with LGBTQIA characters. We also play another round of The Game (indie production challenges) and talk about organic social media promotion. Enjoy! Pre-order The Alternate on Itunes Now Coming out 9/13: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-alternate/id1640576609?ls=1 Sign up for Casting Networks today at: https://www.castingnetworks.com/movies/ For 20% off your

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01:15:55

Working with Actors: A Chat With Acting Coach Craig...

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2022/08/29

This week, Alrik and Liz welcome actor and acting coach Craig Archibald on the show to talk about all things acting, from how he works with his students, what not to do as a young actor and what it looks like to really truly be a working actor. After that we do another round of Eric Tom's 'The Game’ where we figure out what to do during an on-set indie film emergency. Enjoy! Pre-order The Alternate on Itunes Now Coming out 9/13:

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01:12:13

From Microbudget to Ms. Marvel: Directing Film & TV...

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2022/08/22

This week Alrik and Liz welcome director Meera Menon on the show to talk about her career from her microbudget first feature, her Sundance premiering second, and her prolific career in TV directing. After that we play another round of Eric Tom’s 'The Game,' where we figure out what to do during an on-set indie film emergency. Enjoy! Pre-order The Alternate on Itunes Now Coming out 9/13: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-alternate/id1640576609?ls=1 Sign up for Casting Networks today at:

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01:19:29

Using NFTs to Raise Over 700k with Miguel Faus!

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2022/08/15

This week, Alrik and Liz chat with filmmaker and NFT expert Miguel Faus. We discuss the fundraising of his first feature as well as a full explanation of how NFTs work and how to raise money for projects in the web3 marketplace. We also play a new game, called 'The Game,' and answer a listener question. Enjoy! Pre-order The Alternate on Itunes Now Coming out 9/13: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-alternate/id1640576609?ls=1 Sign up for Casting Networks today at:

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00:58:59

A Family of Filmmakers - Making Movies with The Adams...

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2022/08/08

This week, Alrik and Liz interview John Adams and Toby Poser about their sixth feature, HELLBENDER, and the unusual and organic way in which they construct their films. We also read an itunes review and talk about pathways to success in horror. Enjoy! Sign up for Casting Networks today at: https://www.castingnetworks.com/movies/ For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org

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01:10:41

From Breakdown to Breakout with Addison Heimann!

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2022/08/01

This week Alrik and Liz talk to writer/director Addison Heimann about the making of his first feature, Hypochondriac! Addison talks about how he met his producers, put together the financing, and how he got a dream reception to his debut from SXSW and XYZ. Enjoy! Sign up for Casting Networks today at: https://www.castingnetworks.com/movies/ For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org

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01:10:50

The 10 Year Journey to Paradise Highway with Anna Gutto!

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2022/07/25

This week, Alrik and Liz chat with writer/director Anna Gutto on the show to talk about her first feature film Paradise Highway starring Morgan Freeman and Juliette Binoche! Anna talks about how she was able to make her first feature film at around a 6 million dollar budget. After that we talk about an article from Indiewire about how two films aimed at older women did really well at the box office. Enjoy! Sign up for Casting Networks today at: https://www.castingnetworks.com/movies/ For 20% off

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01:15:25

Remote Movie Making is Hard!!! with Mikail Chowdhury!

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2022/07/18

This week Alrik and Liz interview filmmaker Mikail Chowdhury about his career as well as a focus on making content during the global pandemic. We also discuss the tension of influencers trying to break into the established media landscape. Enjoy! Sing up for Casting Networks today at: https://www.castingnetworks.com/movies/ For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org Check out this weeks article:

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01:09:05

Navigating Pitfalls of Indie Distribution with...

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2022/07/11

This week, Alrik and Liz interview director, writer and cinematographer Savannah Bloch about making her first feature, AND THEN THEIR WAS EVE, and her tricky journey in distributing the film. After that we talk about an article from The Hollywood Reporter on influencers and how that star power Is fleeting and lastly, Alrik and Liz talk about what makes a movie/show have an impact on us. Enjoy! For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io Check out the ISA at:

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01:45:02

A Live Show with Marc Smolowitz: Producer...

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2022/07/04

This week Alrik and Liz chat with Bay Area filmmaker Marc Smolowitz as part of the inaugural Bay Area Media Makers Summit. We also talk about the Academy's newest class of membership and consistency in filmmaking. Enjoy! This week Alrik and Liz chat with writer Charla Lauriston about making it as a writer in the entertainment industry as well as paying it forward with her new course to help writers navigate everything other than the work. We also talk about Bradley Cooper being made fun of by the

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01:23:45

From Stand-Up to Grand Crew: Writing for a Living...

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2022/06/27

This week Alrik and Liz chat with writer Charla Lauriston about making it as a writer in the entertainment industry as well as paying it forward with her new course to help writers navigate everything other than the work. We also talk about Bradley Cooper being made fun of by the Hollywood elite. Enjoy! For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org Check out this weeks article: https://nofilmschool.com/who-made-fun-of-bradley-cooper

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01:08:21

Composing Beats for Films with Paul Tonks!

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2022/06/20

This week Alrik and Liz chat with composer, beat maker and musician Paul Tonks about composing full time for royalty free music company Jambox and what his process is as a musician. After that we talk about an article from the Guardian written by actor Sarah Polly about her experience playing the lead role in Terry Gilliem’s Baron Munchausen at age nine, and we read a listener email. Enjoy! For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io Check out the ISA at:

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01:13:55

Faith Based Filmmaking with Alexandra Boylan!

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2022/06/13

This week Alrik and Liz chat with filmmaker, writer, and actress Alexandra Boylan about her work in the faith based filmmaking community. We also discuss hit show Yellowjackets, the treatment of complex female characters on TV and answer a listener question. Enjoy! For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org Check out this weeks article: https://www.indiewire.com/video/consider-this-fyc-brunch-yellowjackets-panel-1234725351/

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01:20:50

Pandemic Filmmaking and NFT Releases with Rick Dugdale!

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2022/06/06

This week Alrik and Liz welcome first time feature film director, veteran producer and entrepreneur Rick Dugdale. Rick talks with the team about Zero Contact, starring Anthony Hopkins, as well as NFTs and his NFT platform, Veuele. We also chat about Top Gun 2's stunts and answer a listener question. Enjoy! For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org Check out this weeks article:

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01:10:43

Christopher Coppola on Making Movies, Being a Coppola...

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2022/05/30

This week, Alrik and Liz welcome filmmaker Christopher Coppola on the show to talk about what it’s like to be a southern california Coppola, make genre movies for twenty years and the many different ways his movies have been funded. After that, we discuss James Gray’s take on big budget movies and why studios should be willing to lose money on their art house divisions. Enjoy! For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org Check out this

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01:25:10

The Importance of Life Experience for a Writer with...

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

2022/05/23

This week, Alrik and Liz chat with writer and manager Leyla Kader Dahm about how she found her way into management and what she does in her day-to-day. After that, we discuss an article about making festival films more immediately available to the public, read an iTunes review and discuss how we build our daily schedules. Enjoy! For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.io Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org Check out this weeks article:

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01:16:18

Therapeutic Films with Richard Ledes!

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2022/05/16

This week, Alrik and Liz chat with seven-time feature filmmaker Richard Ledes about his latest feature, Adieu Lacan. Richard talks about how he was able to shoot the film in ten days and his minimalist approach to indie filmmaking which makes it possible. After that we discuss an article about the Rotterdam film festival firing its programming team and then we read a listener email. Enjoy!

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