Aaron Woolf

Tommy Hyde

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/underdogAfter 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-alternateFor 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.ioCheck out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org

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! <a href="https://www.laemmle.com/film/underdog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.laemmle.com/film/underdog</a> After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at <a href="http://www.castingcallsamerica.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.castingcallsamerica.com</a>! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: <a href="https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate</a> For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ <a href="http://jambox.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jambox.io</a> Check out the ISA at: <a href="http://www.networkisa.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.networkisa.org</a>

Capturing the Ultimate Underdog Story with Aaron Woolf and Tommy Hyde!

Stephen Gibler

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: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternateFor 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.ioCheck out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org

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 <a href="http://logline.ai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">logline.ai</a> 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 <a href="http://www.castingcallsamerica.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.castingcallsamerica.com</a>! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: <a href="https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate</a> For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ <a href="http://jambox.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jambox.io</a> Check out the ISA at: <a href="http://www.networkisa.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.networkisa.org</a>

Producing Your Ass Off and Putting AI to Work with Stephen Gibler!

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!

BONUS: Throwback Interviews - Listener Calls!

Jhennifer Webberley

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-alternateFor 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.ioCheck out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org

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 <a href="http://www.castingcallsamerica.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.castingcallsamerica.com</a>! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: <a href="https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate</a> For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ <a href="http://jambox.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jambox.io</a> Check out the ISA at: <a href="http://www.networkisa.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.networkisa.org</a>

Creating a Sustainable Career Making Movies with Jhennifer Webberley!

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!

BONUS: Throwback Interview with Besties Make Movies!

Juan Felipe Zuleta

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: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternateFor 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.ioCheck out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org

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 <a href="http://www.castingcallsamerica.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.castingcallsamerica.com</a>! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: <a href="https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate</a> For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ <a href="http://jambox.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jambox.io</a> Check out the ISA at: <a href="http://www.networkisa.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.networkisa.org</a>

Making Your First Feature During COVID with Juan Felipe Zuleta!

Sana Soni

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!

BONUS: Throwback Interview with Sana Soni!

Mia Bruno

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-alternateFor 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.ioCheck out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org

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 <a href="http://www.castingcallsamerica.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.castingcallsamerica.com</a>! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: <a href="https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate</a> For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ <a href="http://jambox.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jambox.io</a> Check out the ISA at: <a href="http://www.networkisa.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.networkisa.org</a>

Being a Boss as a Distribution Consultant with Mia Bruno!

Jeffrey Allard

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! After that we play another round of ‘you’re the expert’, enjoy!

BONUS: Throwback Interview with Jeffrey Allard!

David Lawson

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-alternateFor 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.ioCheck out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org

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 <a href="http://www.castingcallsamerica.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.castingcallsamerica.com</a>! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: <a href="https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate</a> For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ <a href="http://jambox.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jambox.io</a> Check out the ISA at: <a href="http://www.networkisa.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.networkisa.org</a>

Producing Indie Films Full Time with David Lawson Jr!

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

Nick Scown

Julia Seabaugh

On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 338 with documentary filmmakers Nick Scown and Julie Seabaugh about making their feature documentary Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 which I thought was a good companion piece to Cynthia and Christines story because while the circumstances of them working together are much different, it seems like the collaboration and the way they worked together was similar. After that we play a round of You’re the Expert, enjoy!

BONUS: Throwback Interview with Nick Scown and Julia Seabaugh!

Cynthia Hill

Christine Delp

This week we welcome director Cynthia Hill and producer Christine Delp on the show to talk about their HBO documentary series The Burden of Truth, which they made together across eight years. They talk about how they discovered the story, how they formed the series and all the hard work that went into those eight years. This week special guest host Eric Toms joins us for the interview and the segments and we play another round  Eric's own creation, 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-alternateFor 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.ioCheck out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org

This week we welcome director Cynthia Hill and producer Christine Delp on the show to talk about their HBO documentary series The Burden of Truth, which they made together across eight years. They talk about how they discovered the story, how they formed the series and all the hard work that went into those eight years. This week special guest host Eric Toms joins us for the interview and the segments and we play another round Eric's own creation, THE GAME, enjoy! Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at <a href="http://www.castingcallsamerica.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.castingcallsamerica.com</a>! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: <a href="https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate</a> For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ <a href="http://jambox.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jambox.io</a> Check out the ISA at: <a href="http://www.networkisa.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.networkisa.org</a>

Making the Burden of Proof for 8 Years with Cynthia Hill & Christine Delp!

Scott Burns

On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 311 from March 2021 with Anthony Scott Burns where he talks about making his first feature after quitting a feature he had already been hired to direct. I think this is a good match for Bomani because they both worked with established producers on their films and had amazing film festival success! After that we play another round of your the expert, enjoy!

BONUS: Throwback Interview with Anthony Scott Burns!

This week we welcome writer director Bomani J Story on the show to talk about making his first feature film The Angry Black Girl and her Monster, how he got the project set up at Crypt TV and what it was like to premiere at SXSW! After that we pay another round of THE GAME, enjoy!THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER will be available in Theaters on June 9, 2023 and it will be on Demand and on Digital on June 23, 2023. It will also stream on ALLBlk and on Shudder at a later date. 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-alternateFor 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.ioCheck out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org

This week we welcome writer director Bomani J Story on the show to talk about making his first feature film The Angry Black Girl and her Monster, how he got the project set up at Crypt TV and what it was like to premiere at SXSW! After that we pay another round of THE GAME, enjoy! THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER will be available in Theaters on June 9, 2023 and it will be on Demand and on Digital on June 23, 2023. It will also stream on ALLBlk and on Shudder at a later date. Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at <a href="http://www.castingcallsamerica.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.castingcallsamerica.com</a>! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: <a href="https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate</a> For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ <a href="http://jambox.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jambox.io</a> Check out the ISA at: <a href="http://www.networkisa.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.networkisa.org</a>

Getting Hired to Write and Direct Your First Feature with Bomani J. Story!

Jen McGowan

On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 317 from May 2021 with director Jen McGowan who talks about the circumstances leading to her second feature film and how she kicked off her TV directing career! I thought this was a nice pairing for Sylvia because they both started working as crew before their directing careers took off. After that we play another round of You’re the expert, enjoy!

BONUS: Throwback Interview with Jen McGowan!

Sylvia Caminer

This week we welcome Producer and director Sylvia Caminer on the show to talk about directing her latest feature, Follow Her and her impressive producing and directing career, starting as a PA and working her way up. 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-alternateFor 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.ioCheck out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org

This week we welcome Producer and director Sylvia Caminer on the show to talk about directing her latest feature, Follow Her and her impressive producing and directing career, starting as a PA and working her way up. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at <a href="http://www.castingcallsamerica.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.castingcallsamerica.com</a>! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: <a href="https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate</a> For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ <a href="http://jambox.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jambox.io</a> Check out the ISA at: <a href="http://www.networkisa.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.networkisa.org</a>

A Life on Set with Director Sylvia Caminer!

On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play a conversation with Timothy and Alrik talking all about unions, what they knew about unions at the time and why they both weren’t members of any entertainment union at the time (and still aren’t now!) Since Rob talked all about the strike this seemed like a good match after that we play another round of You’re the Expert, enjoy!

BONUS: Throwback Conversation About Unions!

Rob Forman

This week we welcome WGA Writer and Strike Captain Rob Forman on the show to talk to us about everything regarding the WGA strike! We get to hear about what a strike captain does, the strategy behind picketing and all the details of why this strike is so damn important! After that we play another round of THE GAME and we read yet another Itunes review! 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-alternateFor 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.ioCheck out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org

This week we welcome WGA Writer and Strike Captain Rob Forman on the show to talk to us about everything regarding the WGA strike! We get to hear about what a strike captain does, the strategy behind picketing and all the details of why this strike is so damn important! After that we play another round of THE GAME and we read yet another Itunes review! Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at <a href="http://www.castingcallsamerica.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.castingcallsamerica.com</a>! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: <a href="https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate</a> For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ <a href="http://jambox.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jambox.io</a> Check out the ISA at: <a href="http://www.networkisa.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.networkisa.org</a>

Understanding the WGA Writers Strike with Strike Captain Rob Forman!

Rob Riutta

On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 241 way back in December 2019 with production designer Rob Riutta right while we were in the middle of shooting The Alternate which we talk about the design of quite a bit. This one is a good match for Garo because we talk about set building which ties into the set talk we had with Garo, plus we focus our talk on a sci-fi movie same with Garo, so yeah, I figured this was a pretty good fit!

BONUS: Throwback Interview with Production Designer Rob Riutta!

Garo Setian

This week we welcome writer director Garo Setian on the show to talk about making of his second feature film Space Wars: Quest for the Deep Star, how he raised the budget for the film and we get into a bit of the current climate of franchises and have some nerd debates. 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-alternateFor 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ jambox.ioCheck out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org

This week we welcome writer director Garo Setian on the show to talk about making of his second feature film Space Wars: Quest for the Deep Star, how he raised the budget for the film and we get into a bit of the current climate of franchises and have some nerd debates. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Check out Casting Calls America, it's casting made easy at <a href="http://www.castingcallsamerica.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.castingcallsamerica.com</a>! Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: <a href="https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate</a> For 20% off your Jambox subscription use code MMIH @ <a href="http://jambox.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jambox.io</a> Check out the ISA at: <a href="http://www.networkisa.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.networkisa.org</a>

From Editing Trailers to Directing Sci-Fi Features with Garo Setian!

Interesting guests and great advice! Love the new segments they’ve added in addition to the interview.

So good!

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The essential podcast for any filmmaker

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: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast</a>

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

Hassan Said

After his films played at 50 film festivals and won a handful of awards, Hassan made the move to Los Angeles to pursue a directing career.

After his films played at 50 film festivals and won a handful of awards, Hassan made the move to Los Angeles to pursue a directing career.

Episode 46 - Being a Filmmaker in Los Angeles with Hassan Said

This week Timothy and Alrik talk about the balance between the artistic and business side of being a filmmaker.

This week Timothy and Alrik talk about the balance between the artistic and business side of being a filmmaker.

Episode 41 - Filmmaker = Artist + Businessperson

Many filmmakers think there's an easy path to making it big. This week, we discuss winning the filmmaking lottery. Is it really as simple as entering contests and festivals, getting noticed, and starting your career?

Many filmmakers think there's an easy path to making it big. This week, we discuss winning the filmmaking lottery. Is it really as simple as entering contests and festivals, getting noticed, and starting your career?

Episode 42 - Winning the Filmmaking Lottery

Timothy is back on Making Movies is Hard! Alrik and Timothy catch up on the last few weeks and talk a deal Timothy was offered from Crypt TV and how that all went down.

Timothy is back on Making Movies is Hard! Alrik and Timothy catch up on the last few weeks and talk a deal Timothy was offered from Crypt TV and how that all went down.

Episode 49 - Good Deals, Bad Deals, Contracts and Lawyers

The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best True Crime Podcasts

The best podcast episodes on global issues affecting everyone. Covering topics such as the #metoo movement, climate change, the impact of technology and some of the biggest global issues facing us right now. For anyone interested in learning more about the world, and some of the issues we're facing, pick an episode below and start listening! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!