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The Filmmaker"s Life

The Filmmaker"s Life is a live, virtual interview series with filmmakers from all corners of the industry hosted by film business coach, Joanne Butcher. The purpose of this series is to motivate and inspire those on your own filmmaking journey by telling stories of how these filmmakers started their careers so that you will be empowered to start yours. If you want to join us for the live session, please register at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/The-Filmmakers-Life-Home

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01:00:02

From Jamaica to BET: Jacinth Headlam’s Journey from...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2026/10/09

This episode features filmmaker Jacinth Headlam - Jamaican-born and raised award-winning filmmaker, actress, author, international speaker, and entrepreneur - to explore her inspiring journey from Richmond, St. Mary, Jamaica, to the international entertainment industry.Jacinth is the founder and CEO of InnaStar Inc. and Jacinth Media Productions LLC. Her career is a powerful example of what can happen when filmmakers stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them.Her feature film "Love

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00:46:09

How to Get Your First Feature Film Made: Garrett...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2026/10/09

This episode features filmmaker Garrett Patten to explore his journey from business executive to Hollywood filmmaker. Garret produced his first film next to Matt Damon and has worked with Hollywood giants such as Ewan McGregor, Val Kilmer, Jason Momoa, and Gerard Butler.Garrett’s debut feature, "Iron Door", has earned recognition on the festival circuit, winning Best Horror Feature at the Arizona International Film Festival, Best Cinematography at the Indie Vegas Film Festival, and Best

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00:58:30

Documentary Filmmaking: Telling True Stories of 9/11,...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2026/10/09

This episode features filmmaker Michael Gier, an award-winning filmmaker dedicated to telling stories of service, sacrifice, and resilience with many of his films revolving around the survivors and first responders of 9/11/Michael produced the acclaimed documentaries "Wounded Heroes" and "Healing the Heroes of 9/11". His newest film, "The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11", narrated by Gary Sinise, is being released in conjunction with the 25th commemoration of September

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01:02:34

From CAA Mailroom to Hollywood Director | Raj Reddy...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2026/08/28

Our guest this week was filmmaker, writer, and director Raj Reddy. Raj began his career in the mailroom at CAA before writing for Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions on the Sony lot. He has since directed feature films, television pilots, and commercial campaigns for major brands including Walmart, Amazon, Hewlett-Packard, Sling TV, and the NFL.Recorded: 06/13/2026In this conversation, you'll discover:🎬 How Raj broke into the entertainment industry and built his directing career🎬 The

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00:57:36

From Global Commercial Director to Award-Winning...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2026/06/16

This episode features London-based filmmaker Shigeto Sayama, whose career spans more than 20 years directing commercials, music videos, and brand films for global clients including: Sony, Samsung, Tiffany & Co., Coca-Cola, Coach, New Balance, and more.What happens when a filmmaker steps away from a successful commercial career to pursue more personal, meaningful stories?Having worked across both Western and Asian markets, Shigeto has collaborated with internationally recognized talent including:

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01:04:54

From The Avengers to Indigenous Storytelling | Carl...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2026/06/15

This episode features Carl "Pony" Vigil, a Navajo lighting technician, filmmaker, producer, musician, and advocate whose career spans more than 30 years in Hollywood and Indigenous media.What if the greatest impact you make in film isn't on a blockbuster set - but through the stories you choose to tell?Pony has worked on major productions including "The Avengers", "Thor", "Cowboys & Aliens", and "Breaking Bad", serving in key roles within the

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00:59:03

Peter Bailey on "Miami Kingpins" & a Documentary...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2026/04/24

This episode features filmmaker Peter Bailey - award-winning author, journalist, and director of the hit documentary series "Miami Kingpins", which debuted on Amazon Prime in 2025 and quickly reached the Top 10 as a documentary series.Peter shares insights from his dynamic career, including: how he created "Miami Kingpins" and built an audience, starting the interview series "NiteCap, as well as the inspiration a success of his two "Paradise Discovered"

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01:04:28

The Filmmaker's Life with Writer/Producer/Director...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2026/03/13

The guest this week was Tom Phillips. Tom's directorial debut "Between Wars" stars Michael Imperioli and is slated for release in March 2026. Watch the trailer for "Between Wars" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mhWJ9nhAbcWriter/Producer/Director Tom Phillips began his career as a playwright and actor. For 2 seasons, he worked as an actor and director on Alec Baldwin's Master Class. He's collaborated with Academy Award nominee Jim Sheridan as a screenwriter on a story based on the events of the

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01:02:04

The Filmmaker's Life with Filmmaker Christina...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2026/03/12

The guest this week was Christina Morales Hemenway. Christina has multiple feature films under her belt in the genres of comedy and fantasy. She's currently working on her fifth feature film.To watch our podcasts live, register to receive a Zoom link at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/the-filmmakers-life-homeWatch the trailer for "Bride+1" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCkBftGia2g&t=5sChristina Morales Hemenway founded Dancingstar in 1992, upon graduating from the California

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01:02:00

The Filmmaker's Life with Producer Chris Hines -...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2026/02/06

The guest this week was Chris Hines. Chris is a film producer, marketing specialist, and master in storytelling. He has spent the past 20 years in Athens learning the business of filmmaking, learning how to raise capital and how to take your story to market. Chris’ first feature film “Small Group” won Best Picture at the 2019 International Christian Film Festival. His second feature “American Deadbolt” will have a theatrical and streaming release in 2026.Get Screening Updates for “American

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00:54:42

The Filmmaker's Life with Writer/Producer/Director JC...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2025/12/08

Our guest this week was the Writer/Producer/Director/Filmmaker Success Client JC Wilde. JC's first feature film "Wild Fire" can currently be seen on TUBI, Amazon Prime, Plex and Roku. She's currently in development of the narrative film "Windows of Avalon" and the documentary "SEX | GOD". Both projects explore divinity & sexuality, love & truth, freedom & humanity, and finding the field in which they harmoniously

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00:56:14

The Filmmaker's Life with Maria Petschnig - 10/30/2015

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2025/11/20

Our guest this week was the Writer/Producer/Director/Filmmaker Success Client Maria Petschnig. Maria's latest feature film "Beautiful and Neat Room" just had its world premiere at the 30th Split Film Festival in Croatia, where it received the Grand Prix award. This film was funded using strategies from Joanne Butcher's "Filmmaker Success" program.To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming live interviews, you must register at The Filmmaker's Life webpage at

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01:09:36

The Filmmaker's Life with Writer/Producer/Director...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2025/11/14

Our guest this week was the Writer/Producer/Director Filmmaker Success Client Michelle Malley Campos. Michelle's latest film, the Taiwan/Puerto Rico co-production "Foreigner," had its world premiere at the 2025 Ourense Film Festival in Spain. The film is on the verge of distribution.To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming live interviews, you must register at The Filmmaker's Life webpage at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/the-filmmakers-life-homeCheck out Michelle's IMDB page

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00:59:19

The Filmmaker's Life with Documentary Filmmaker...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2025/10/17

Our guest this week was Filmmaker Success Client and Documentary Filmmaker Michael Wayne. Michael's latest documentary feature film "How to Save Democracy" was funded using strategies from Joanne Butcher's Filmmaker Success Box Office S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Program. "How to Save Democracy" is an incisive and provocative film that explores the roots of democracy and its ebbs and flows over its history in the U.S., and why it is currently struggling to

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00:56:58

The Filmmaker's Life with Writer/Producer/Director...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2025/10/17

Our Guest this week was writer/producer/director Shaun Mathis. Shaun moved to Atlanta in 2014 and has worked on projects that can be found on AspireTV, BET+, AppleTV, Amazon Prime, Tubi and Roku. The thriller feature film "Crazy Intent" he wrote is currently in pre-production._______________________________________________________________Here's Shaun's IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6483649/Here's the trailer for

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01:01:31

The Filmmaker's Life with Documentary Filmmaker Scott...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2025/09/17

Our guest this week was the Emmy Award-winning Documentary Filmmaker Success Scott Barnett. Scott's latest documentary "The Reading Reboot" reunites him with author James Patterson, with whom he produced an award-winning PBS series called "Kid Stew". "The Reading Reboot" dives into solutions for America's reading crisis amongst children. Scott is also finishing up the documentary "Game of Bones" that focuses on the ongoing archaeological developments

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00:57:35

The Filmmaker's Life with Grammy-nominated Deborah...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2025/08/18

Our guest this week was the Grammy-nominated Filmmaker Success Client Deborah Henson-Conant. Deborah Henson-Conant (DHC) is a Grammy-nominated composer, harp innovator, and creative entrepreneur.To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming live interviews, you must register at The Filmmaker's Life webpage at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/the-filmmakers-life-homeDeborah Henson-Conant (DHC) is a Grammy-nominated composer, harp innovator, and creative entrepreneur who has spent four decades

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01:02:16

The Filmmaker's Life with Film Producer Matthew G....

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2025/07/28

Our guest this week was film producer Matthew G. Zamias. His two latest films are in post-production: the action/thriller "Hotel Tehran" starring Liam Neeson about a group of disgraced, war torn ex-CIA operators set out to Tehran to take down a life changing score and the buddy comedy "Going there" about a woman impersonating her sister to chase an ex in Israel, but gets stuck with a tour group and must dodge a suspicious soldier while keeping her cover—and her goal—in sight.To

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01:04:43

The Filmmaker's Life with Haitian-born Documentary...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2025/07/17

Our guest this week was documentary writer, producer, director Dudley Alexis. His two latest films are "The Creole Pig: Haiti’s Great Loss", which recounts how important the Creole Pig was to Haiti but an outbreak of African swine flu resulted in the eradication of the Creole Pig population and "Edge of Hope", which highlights how climate threats are leading developers to target Black neighborhoods that are more resilient to sea-level rise. To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming

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00:56:59

The Filmmaker's Life with Filmmaker Hansel Porras...

The Filmmaker"s Life ·

2025/07/05

Our guest this week was queer Miami-based Cuban artist and filmmaker Hansel Porras Garcia.His feature film "Febrero," funded by Oolite Arts won the Made in MIA Award at the 2023 Miami Film Festival.please register for the Zoom link at ⁠https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/The-Filmmakers-Life-Home⁠Here's Hansel Porras Garcia's IMDBhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm8683916/Here's the trailer for "Febrero"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tYC6_L36F0As a member of the Film

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