In this, the final episode of Season One, I talk about the effect of the Coronavirus on filmmakers and how now is a great time to delve into screenwriting. 

In this, the final episode of Season One, I talk about the effect of the Coronavirus on filmmakers and how now is a great time to delve into screenwriting.

Coronavirus, Digging Into Screenwriting and The End of Season One

Kate Madison

Kate Madison is mostly known for directing, producing and acting in her Lord of the Rings prequel, Born of Hope, but more recently she produced and directed her award-winning fantasy series Ren: The Girl with the Mark. She is an actor, director, writer, producer, editor and has held numerous other roles in the film industry which makes her a great source of information. Kate's Game of Thrones style mini-epic, Ren: The Girl with the Mark, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its second season. Visit https://www.rentheseries.com/ to learn everything about the series, to view first season episodes and the Kickstarter campaign. If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast  I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.  Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a positive review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting! 

Kate Madison is mostly known for directing, producing and acting in her Lord of the Rings prequel, Born of Hope, but more recently she produced and directed her award-winning fantasy series Ren: The Girl with the Mark. She is an actor, director, writer, producer, editor and has held numerous other roles in the film industry which makes her a great source of information. Kate's Game of Thrones style mini-epic, Ren: The Girl with the Mark, has launched a <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mythica/ren2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kickstarter</a> campaign for its second season. Visit <a href="https://www.rentheseries.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rentheseries.com/</a> to learn everything about the series, to view first season episodes and the <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mythica/ren2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kickstarter</a> campaign. If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HowTheyDidITPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@howtheydiditpodcast</a> I’m on twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/HFilmmaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hfilmmaking</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtheydiditfilmmaking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How They Did It: Filmmaking</a>. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-they-did-it-filmmaking/id1434224016?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5s66O2lPaZ6jKHMwNDIPOl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwmpg263tujs6wfok2bdntqwa5a?t%3DHow_They_Did_It:_Filmmaking%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a positive review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Episode 57. Kate Madison on her Epic Fantasy Series, 'Ren: The Girl with the Mark'

Lisa Crawford was born in Durban, South Africa. After living in Curacao in the Caribbean for 20 years, she immigrated to Canada in 2007. In 2016 she followed her childhood dream to be in the film industry. In 2017 she took acting lessons and earned her first role on "Captured". She went on to play various roles in TV &amp; web series. In 2018 she ventured into filmmaking and wrote, produced and directed her first two films "Death Game" &amp; "What if?". To learn what Lisa is up to, check out her IMDB Page or find her on Facebook.Have any questions or comments, feel free to email Lisa: Lisa@canasun.caIf you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast  I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.  Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a positive review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting! 

Lisa Crawford was born in Durban, South Africa. After living in Curacao in the Caribbean for 20 years, she immigrated to Canada in 2007. In 2016 she followed her childhood dream to be in the film industry. In 2017 she took acting lessons and earned her first role on "Captured". She went on to play various roles in TV &amp; web series. In 2018 she ventured into filmmaking and wrote, produced and directed her first two films "Death Game" &amp; "What if?". To learn what Lisa is up to, check out her <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8855265/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IMDB Page</a> or find her on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lisaalexadra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Have any questions or comments, feel free to email Lisa: Lisa@canasun.ca If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HowTheyDidITPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@howtheydiditpodcast</a> I’m on twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/HFilmmaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hfilmmaking</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtheydiditfilmmaking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How They Did It: Filmmaking</a>. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-they-did-it-filmmaking/id1434224016?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5s66O2lPaZ6jKHMwNDIPOl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwmpg263tujs6wfok2bdntqwa5a?t%3DHow_They_Did_It:_Filmmaking%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a positive review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Episode 56. Lisa Crawford on Producing, Learning and Being Your True Self

I'm not a believer in New Year's Resolutions and this episode explains why. I believe that we should all seize the day!You can see this episode on video:Seize The Day VideoIf you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast  I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.  Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting! 

I'm not a believer in New Year's Resolutions and this episode explains why. I believe that we should all seize the day! You can see this episode on video: <a href="https://youtu.be/O3YxeXQu5KA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seize The Day Video</a> If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HowTheyDidITPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@howtheydiditpodcast</a> I’m on twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/HFilmmaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hfilmmaking</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtheydiditfilmmaking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How They Did It: Filmmaking</a>. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-they-did-it-filmmaking/id1434224016?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5s66O2lPaZ6jKHMwNDIPOl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwmpg263tujs6wfok2bdntqwa5a?t%3DHow_They_Did_It:_Filmmaking%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Episode 55. Seize The Day!

Morgan Sandler

Morgan Sandler is a professor of Digital Film Production at the University of La Verne in Southern California who has spent nearly 20 years working professionally as a cinematographer and camera operator for the film and television industries, which he continues to do when outside of the classroom. Morgan and I delve into his book Visual Storytelling; How to Speak to Your Audience Without Saying a Word.If you have any comments or questions for Morgan, reach out to him by email at msandler@laverne.eduIf you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast  I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.  Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting! 

Morgan Sandler is a professor of Digital Film Production at the University of La Verne in Southern California who has spent nearly 20 years working professionally as a cinematographer and camera operator for the film and television industries, which he continues to do when outside of the classroom. Morgan and I delve into his book Visual Storytelling; How to Speak to Your Audience Without Saying a Word.If you have any comments or questions for Morgan, reach out to him by email at <a href="mailto:msandler@laverne.edu">msandler@laverne.edu</a>If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HowTheyDidITPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@howtheydiditpodcast</a> I’m on twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/HFilmmaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hfilmmaking</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtheydiditfilmmaking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How They Did It: Filmmaking</a>. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-they-did-it-filmmaking/id1434224016?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5s66O2lPaZ6jKHMwNDIPOl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwmpg263tujs6wfok2bdntqwa5a?t%3DHow_They_Did_It:_Filmmaking%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Episode 54. Professor and Filmmaker Morgan Sandler Delves Into Visual Storytelling

Renaldo Kell

Renaldo Kell is a writer, director, producer, and editor from South Africa who has several short films and a TV series under his belt. He’s here to talk about his latest, a feature film called The Bush Knife which can be seen right now on Amazon Prime. Find out more about The Bush Knife on FacebookYou can connect with Renaldo on Facebook and Twitter: @thekellleagueIf you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast  I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.  Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.   Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Renaldo Kell is a writer, director, producer, and editor from South Africa who has several short films and a TV series under his belt. He’s here to talk about his latest, a feature film called The Bush Knife which can be seen right now on Amazon Prime. Find out more about The Bush Knife on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebushknifemovie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>You can connect with Renaldo on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RenaldoKell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thekellleague" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thekellleague</a> If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HowTheyDidITPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@howtheydiditpodcast</a> I’m on twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/HFilmmaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hfilmmaking</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtheydiditfilmmaking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How They Did It: Filmmaking</a>. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-they-did-it-filmmaking/id1434224016?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5s66O2lPaZ6jKHMwNDIPOl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwmpg263tujs6wfok2bdntqwa5a?t%3DHow_They_Did_It:_Filmmaking%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Episode 53. Renaldo Kell Talks All Things Filmmaking

David Diaz

Ian David Diaz is a writer and director but has also been a producer, editor, casting director, cinematographer, and even tried his hand at acting. He’s written, produced and directed The Killing Zone, Bad Day and now he’s written, produced and directed the multi-award-winning web series Rebecca Gold: The Series. He gives loads of tips, tricks and hacks that any filmmaker can use. You can connect with Ian on Twitter @iandaviddiaz If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast  I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.  Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.   Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Ian David Diaz is a writer and director but has also been a producer, editor, casting director, cinematographer, and even tried his hand at acting. He’s written, produced and directed The Killing Zone, Bad Day and now he’s written, produced and directed the multi-award-winning web series <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCux4qx4Z0xv7WrK-VudnADA?disable_polymer=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rebecca Gold: The Series</a>. He gives loads of tips, tricks and hacks that any filmmaker can use. You can connect with Ian on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/iandaviddiaz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@iandaviddiaz</a> If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HowTheyDidITPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@howtheydiditpodcast</a> I’m on twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/HFilmmaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hfilmmaking</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtheydiditfilmmaking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How They Did It: Filmmaking</a>. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-they-did-it-filmmaking/id1434224016?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5s66O2lPaZ6jKHMwNDIPOl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwmpg263tujs6wfok2bdntqwa5a?t%3DHow_They_Did_It:_Filmmaking%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Episode 52. Ian David Diaz Drops By With Tips, Tricks and Hacks For Every Filmmaker

This episode I talk about faith. No, not religious faith or faith in a higher power. I talk about having faith in yourself and why that is so important to your success. I also mention a very good podcast called Film Pro Productivity hosted by Carter Ferguson. Check it out at the link below.https://www.filmproproductivity.com/episodesIf you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast  I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.  Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.   Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

This episode I talk about faith. No, not religious faith or faith in a higher power. I talk about having faith in yourself and why that is so important to your success. I also mention a very good podcast called Film Pro Productivity hosted by Carter Ferguson. Check it out at the link below. <a href="https://www.filmproproductivity.com/episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.filmproproductivity.com/episodes</a>If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HowTheyDidITPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@howtheydiditpodcast</a> I’m on twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/HFilmmaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hfilmmaking</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtheydiditfilmmaking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How They Did It: Filmmaking</a>. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-they-did-it-filmmaking/id1434224016?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5s66O2lPaZ6jKHMwNDIPOl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwmpg263tujs6wfok2bdntqwa5a?t%3DHow_They_Did_It:_Filmmaking%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Episode 51. Why Having Faith In Yourself is Essential To Your Success

Tucky Williams

I had an amazing conversation with award-winning indie filmmaker, Tucky Williams who talks about her film, Girl/Girl Scene and the controversy of having it removed from Amazon before having it relisted (thanks to pressure from fans of the film). We talk building an indie filmmaking family, always being nice (don't be an asshole), budgeting, resource filmmaking and a whole lot more. Tucky is amazing and I can't wait to have her drop by again. Here’s where you can find out all about Tucky and her projects:Tucky Williams WebsiteDagger Kiss Girl/Girl Scene Series Official WebsiteGirl/Girl Scene Series VimeoGirl/Girl Scene MovieIf you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast  I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.  Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.   Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

I had an amazing conversation with award-winning indie filmmaker, Tucky Williams who talks about her film, Girl/Girl Scene and the controversy of having it removed from Amazon before having it relisted (thanks to pressure from fans of the film). We talk building an indie filmmaking family, always being nice (don't be an asshole), budgeting, resource filmmaking and a whole lot more. Tucky is amazing and I can't wait to have her drop by again.  Here’s where you can find out all about Tucky and her projects:<a href="https://www.luckytucky.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tucky Williams Website</a><a href="http://www.daggerkiss.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dagger Kiss</a> <a href="https://www.girlgirlscene.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Girl/Girl Scene Series Official Website</a><a href="https://vimeo.com/channels/girlgirlscene" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Girl/Girl Scene Series Vimeo</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P5W7134" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Girl/Girl Scene Movie</a>If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HowTheyDidITPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@howtheydiditpodcast</a> I’m on twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/HFilmmaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hfilmmaking</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtheydiditfilmmaking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How They Did It: Filmmaking</a>. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-they-did-it-filmmaking/id1434224016?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5s66O2lPaZ6jKHMwNDIPOl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwmpg263tujs6wfok2bdntqwa5a?t%3DHow_They_Did_It:_Filmmaking%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Episode 50. Tucky Williams on Indie Filmmaking, Pushing Boundaries, and Never Giving Up

I've discovered there are two main reasons why filmmakers don't make their own films; money and fear. I tackle both of those reasons and show why they're not the block you thought they were. If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast  I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.  Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

I've discovered there are two main reasons why filmmakers don't make their own films; money and fear. I tackle both of those reasons and show why they're not the block you thought they were. If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HowTheyDidITPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@howtheydiditpodcast</a> I’m on twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/HFilmmaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hfilmmaking</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtheydiditfilmmaking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How They Did It: Filmmaking</a>. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-they-did-it-filmmaking/id1434224016?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5s66O2lPaZ6jKHMwNDIPOl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwmpg263tujs6wfok2bdntqwa5a?t%3DHow_They_Did_It:_Filmmaking%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Episode 49. Why You Should Make Your Own Film

How They Did It: Filmmaking is a podcast that shares how others have succeeded at filmmaking; we learn from those who have gone before us. Whether you’re striving to complete your short, experimental, documentary, web series or feature, you’ll learn what it takes from those who’ve already met the challenge.

How They Did It: Filmmaking

Kim Adelman

My guest this week is Kim Adelman, the author of Making it Big in Shorts: The Ultimate Filmmaker's Guide to Short Films, the third edition of which is available now. She currently teaches Low Budget Filmmaking at UCLA Extension.Kim has conducted short filmmaking workshops throughout the United States, Canada, and New Zealand.She launched the Fox Movie Channel's short film program.  The 19 short films she produced for Fox won 30 plus awards and played in over 150 film festivals worldwide, including the Sundance Film Festival four years in a row.  She also wrote the books The Girls Guide to Elvis, The Girls Guide to Country, and The Ultimate Guide to Chick Flicks.  You can catch up with Kim at her website: www.kimadelman.com She is also on Twitter: @kimadelman As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcastI’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play.Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

My guest this week is Kim Adelman, the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Making-Big-Shorts-Ultimate-Filmmakers/dp/1615932569/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=Making+it+Big+in+Shorts%3A+The+Ultimate+Filmmaker%27s+Guide+to+Short+Films&amp;qid=1551755395&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1-fkmrnull" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Making it Big in Shorts: The Ultimate Filmmaker's Guide to Short Films</a>, the third edition of which is available now. She currently teaches Low Budget Filmmaking at UCLA Extension. Kim has conducted short filmmaking workshops throughout the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. She launched the Fox Movie Channel's short film program.  The 19 short films she produced for Fox won 30 plus awards and played in over 150 film festivals worldwide, including the Sundance Film Festival four years in a row.  She also wrote the books The Girls Guide to Elvis, The Girls Guide to Country, and The Ultimate Guide to Chick Flicks. You can catch up with Kim at her website: <a href="http://www.kimadelman.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kimadelman.com</a> She is also on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/kimadelman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kimadelman</a> As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HowTheyDidITPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@howtheydiditpodcast</a> I’m on twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/HFilmmaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hfilmmaking</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtheydiditfilmmaking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How They Did It: Filmmaking</a>. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-they-did-it-filmmaking/id1434224016?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5s66O2lPaZ6jKHMwNDIPOl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Episode 31. Kim Adelman Talks Short Films and Much More

Mike Finazzo

My guest this week is Mike Finazzo, a wonderful filmmaker from Baltimore, Maryland. He opens up about the making of his feature films, Wits End and Bored in the U.S.A.; how he wrote them, funded them, cast and crewed them, locations, gear... everything. I loved having Mike on the show; I learned a lot and I know you will, too. You can learn all about what Mike is up to and find out where to watch his great films on his website: BoredintheUSAfilm.com As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast  I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.  Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

My guest this week is Mike Finazzo, a wonderful filmmaker from Baltimore, Maryland. He opens up about the making of his feature films, Wits End and Bored in the U.S.A.; how he wrote them, funded them, cast and crewed them, locations, gear... everything. I loved having Mike on the show; I learned a lot and I know you will, too. You can learn all about what Mike is up to and find out where to watch his great films on his website: <a href="http://boredintheusafilm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BoredintheUSAfilm.com </a> As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HowTheyDidITPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@howtheydiditpodcast</a> I’m on twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/HFilmmaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hfilmmaking</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtheydiditfilmmaking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How They Did It: Filmmaking</a>. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-they-did-it-filmmaking/id1434224016?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5s66O2lPaZ6jKHMwNDIPOl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwmpg263tujs6wfok2bdntqwa5a?t%3DHow_They_Did_It:_Filmmaking%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Episode 42. Mike Finazzo opens up about the making of his feature films

Carlo Essagian has been an active member of the filmmaking community for over 25 years. He’s a writer, actor, producer and director who’s made several short films including his latest Love Thongs. He shared some great ideas during our conversation, ideas that I know I’ll be implementing on my next project and I'm betting you will, too. To find out more about Carlo visit his website at: www.CarloEssagian.com 

Carlo Essagian has been an active member of the filmmaking community for over 25 years. He’s a writer, actor, producer and director who’s made several short films including his latest Love Thongs. He shared some great ideas during our conversation, ideas that I know I’ll be implementing on my next project and I'm betting you will, too. To find out more about Carlo visit his website at: <a href="http://carloessagian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.CarloEssagian.com </a>

Episode 14. Carlo Essagian

A tribute to the legendary Stan Lee.

Episode 15. Stan Lee Tribute

Jason Brubaker

It was an absolute pleasure speaking with LA based motion picture executive Jason Brubaker. He spoke about entrepreneurial filmmaking, distribution, the use of an aggregator, when to start a marketing plan for your film and much more. You can find out all about Jason at his webside: www.filmmakingstuff.com Make sure to follow the links on his site to his incredibly popular and informative Filmmaking Stuff Podcast. As always if you have any comments or questions about the show stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast. I’m on Twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at how they did it: filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks so much for tuning in. You're the whole reason I'm doing this podcast. Thanks for listening. Until next episode, Keep Shooting!

It was an absolute pleasure speaking with LA based motion picture executive Jason Brubaker. He spoke about entrepreneurial filmmaking, distribution, the use of an aggregator, when to start a marketing plan for your film and much more. You can find out all about Jason at his webside: <a href="https://www.filmmakingstuff.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.filmmakingstuff.com</a> Make sure to follow the links on his site to his incredibly popular and informative Filmmaking Stuff Podcast.  As always if you have any comments or questions about the show stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast. I’m on Twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at how they did it: filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks so much for tuning in. You're the whole reason I'm doing this podcast. Thanks for listening. Until next episode, Keep Shooting!

Episode 23. Jason Brubaker Talks Distribution and More.

Giles Alderson

Giles Alderson is a well known actor, writer, director and producer who shares his experience of making Food For Thought, a documentary about the global vegan phenomenom and how and why people are going plant based. We learn what it takes to make a documentary (or any film for that matter) by hearing how Giles did it; we learn from his mistakes and successes. Food For Thought needs your assistance. Please visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/foodforthought and help support this amazing film. To learn more about the film or to simply stay connected, visit:@gilesalderson on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or @Food4ThoughtDoc on TwitterYou can also hear Giles on his incredible podcast by visiting The Filmmakers PodcastAs always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcastI’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Giles Alderson is a well known actor, writer, director and producer who shares his experience of making Food For Thought, a documentary about the global vegan phenomenom and how and why people are going plant based. We learn what it takes to make a documentary (or any film for that matter) by hearing how Giles did it; we learn from his mistakes and successes. Food For Thought needs your assistance. Please visit <a href="https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/foodforthought" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crowdfunder.co.uk/foodforthought</a> and help support this amazing film. To learn more about the film or to simply stay connected, visit: @gilesalderson on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or @Food4ThoughtDoc on Twitter You can also hear Giles on his incredible podcast by visiting <a href="http://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Filmmakers Podcast</a> As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HowTheyDidITPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@howtheydiditpodcast</a>I’m on twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/HFilmmaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hfilmmaking</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtheydiditfilmmaking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How They Did It: Filmmaking</a>.Please show your support for the show by subscribing on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-they-did-it-filmmaking/id1434224016?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5s66O2lPaZ6jKHMwNDIPOl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Episode 30. Giles Alderson on How He Made His Documentary and How You Can Make One, Too

Happy New Year! Let's have a look at last year but please don't dwell on the past. Recognize your mistakes and move on promising yourself you'll never make those mistakes again. Again, Happy New Year! 2019 is going to be a fantastic year!As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please drop by my Facebook page @HowTheyDidItPodcast or catch me on Twitter @HFilmmakingPlease show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. And please, if you enjoy the show, share it. Tell a friend. I can use all the support I can get.Thanks so much for listening. 

Happy New Year! Let's have a look at last year but please don't dwell on the past. Recognize your mistakes and move on promising yourself you'll never make those mistakes again.  Again, Happy New Year! 2019 is going to be a fantastic year! As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please drop by my Facebook page @HowTheyDidItPodcast or catch me on Twitter @HFilmmaking Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. And please, if you enjoy the show, share it. Tell a friend. I can use all the support I can get. Thanks so much for listening.

Episode 22. Happy New Year - A Time For Reflection.

Lolade Leigh-Thompson is a great filmmaker who wrote, directed, acted in, and produced the full length feature Get The Sucker Back. She shares the knowledge she gained through the whole experience of producing the film. Learn all about Lolade and her great film at www.LoladeLeighThompson.com

Lolade Leigh-Thompson is a great filmmaker who wrote, directed, acted in, and produced the full length feature Get The Sucker Back. She shares the knowledge she gained through the whole experience of producing the film. Learn all about Lolade and her great film at <a href="http://www.loladeleighthompson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.LoladeLeighThompson.com</a>

Episode 13. Lolade Leigh-Thompson

Ian Diaz

Katie Sheridan

Ian David Diaz is a writer and director but has also been a producer, editor, casting director, cinematographer, and even tried his hand at acting. He’s written, produced and directed The Killing Zone, Bad Day and now he’s written, produced and directed a web series called Rebecca Gold: The Series. We’re also joined by the lead actress in that series, Katie Sheridan, who plays Rebecca Gold. She’s been acting for many years and has appeared in numerous TV shows and films including Genie in the House, 50 Kisses, Together, The Convent and she’s written, produced and acted in the TV series Match Not Found. Rebecca Gold: The SeriesCatch Ian on twitter @iandaviddiaz Catch Katie on twitter @K_sheridantweetAs always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast  I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.  Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Ian David Diaz is a writer and director but has also been a producer, editor, casting director, cinematographer, and even tried his hand at acting. He’s written, produced and directed The Killing Zone, Bad Day and now he’s written, produced and directed a web series called Rebecca Gold: The Series. We’re also joined by the lead actress in that series, Katie Sheridan, who plays Rebecca Gold. She’s been acting for many years and has appeared in numerous TV shows and films including Genie in the House, 50 Kisses, Together, The Convent and she’s written, produced and acted in the TV series Match Not Found. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCux4qx4Z0xv7WrK-VudnADA?disable_polymer=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rebecca Gold: The Series</a> Catch Ian on twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/iandaviddiaz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@iandaviddiaz</a> Catch Katie on twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/K_Sheridantweet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@K_sheridantweet</a> As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HowTheyDidITPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@howtheydiditpodcast</a> I’m on twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/HFilmmaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hfilmmaking</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtheydiditfilmmaking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How They Did It: Filmmaking</a>. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-they-did-it-filmmaking/id1434224016?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5s66O2lPaZ6jKHMwNDIPOl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwmpg263tujs6wfok2bdntqwa5a?t%3DHow_They_Did_It:_Filmmaking%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Episode 40. Ian Diaz and Katie Sheridan on their amazing web series, Rebecca Gold

Peter Campbell

I sat down with award winning filmmaker, Peter Campbell and we talked about how he made his film Taking Possession. There is a lot of great information in this episode for any filmmaker at any level to listen, learn and enjoy. You can find information about Peter at his website: www.spicedreality.com

I sat down with award winning filmmaker, Peter Campbell and we talked about how he made his film Taking Possession. There is a lot of great information in this episode for any filmmaker at any level to listen, learn and enjoy. You can find information about Peter at his website: <a href="http://www.spicedreality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.spicedreality.com</a>

Episode 1. Peter Campbell

Diane Bell

I’m thrilled that award winning filmmaker Diane Bell is on the show today. Her first film, Obselidia won at Sundance in 2010 and she’s gone on to make two more feature films. We talk about her films but we also discuss her brand new book, Shoot From The Heart. This book truly changed my life and I know it will certainly have a great affect on you. You can make your film, with Diane’s book, you’ll have absolutely no more excuses. Listen to this podcast, buy Diane's book and then make your movie!You can follow up on what Diane is doing on her website: www.DianeBell.com. You'll find links to Amazon where you can buy her book. You can also follow her on Instagram at DianeBellFollow me on Facebook @howtheydiditpodcast and on Twitter @hfilmmaking. You can also follow me on Instagram at HowTheyDidItFilmmaking

I’m thrilled that award winning filmmaker Diane Bell is on the show today. Her first film, Obselidia won at Sundance in 2010 and she’s gone on to make two more feature films. We talk about her films but we also discuss her brand new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Shoot-Heart-Successful-Filmmaking-Sundance/dp/1615932887/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1543271378&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=diane+bell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shoot From The Heart</a>. This book truly changed my life and I know it will certainly have a great affect on you. You can make your film, with Diane’s book, you’ll have absolutely no more excuses. Listen to this podcast, buy Diane's book and then make your movie! You can follow up on what Diane is doing on her website: <a href="https://www.dianebell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.DianeBell.com</a>. You'll find links to Amazon where you can buy her book.  You can also follow her on Instagram at DianeBell Follow me on Facebook @howtheydiditpodcast and on Twitter @hfilmmaking. You can also follow me on Instagram at HowTheyDidItFilmmaking

Episode 17. Diane Bell on her book and strategy - Shoot From The Heart

I had a great conversation with veteran filmmaker Drew Tapley about the many roles he’s taken on in filmmaking including writing, directing and producing. We talked about what it’s like to direct child actors, the mistakes he’s learned from along the way, funding and a lot more.

Episode 8. Drew Tapley

Marc Unger

My guest this week is Marc Unger, an actor, stand up comedian and filmmaker from Baltimore. He’s the writer, producer, director, editor and lead actor of his wonderful web series, Thespian. He talks about how he did it and gives all the information you need to make a web series, too. Find out all about Thespian and where to watch at:Thespian Series Official WebsiteHelp contribute to the crowdfunding campaign for season two of Thespian:Fundraising by Fractured Atlas for ThespianWatch Thespian on Vimeo:Thespian Series As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast  I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.  Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

My guest this week is Marc Unger, an actor, stand up comedian and filmmaker from Baltimore. He’s the writer, producer, director, editor and lead actor of his wonderful web series, Thespian. He talks about how he did it and gives all the information you need to make a web series, too. Find out all about Thespian and where to watch at: <a href="https://www.thespianseries.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thespian Series Official Website</a> Help contribute to the crowdfunding campaign for season two of Thespian: <a href="https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/thespian" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fundraising by Fractured Atlas for Thespian</a>Watch Thespian on Vimeo: <a href="https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thespianseries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thespian Series </a> As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HowTheyDidITPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@howtheydiditpodcast</a> I’m on twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/HFilmmaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hfilmmaking</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtheydiditfilmmaking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How They Did It: Filmmaking</a>. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-they-did-it-filmmaking/id1434224016?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5s66O2lPaZ6jKHMwNDIPOl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwmpg263tujs6wfok2bdntqwa5a?t%3DHow_They_Did_It:_Filmmaking%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Episode 43. Marc Unger talks about how he made his wonderful web series, Thespian

Christina Littleson

Christina Littleson is a writer and producer who drops by to talk all about life in filmmaking including what goes into producing a film. She’s produced shorts, a feature, and is in post on a six part television series. She talks about the many challenges of producing and it’s a real eye-opener.You can learn all about her at her website: WildcatMedia.co.ukYou can also find her on Twitter@Littleson114Pick up her full length feature, Cleek on DVDAmazon.comAmazon.caAmazon.co.ukAs always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast  I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.  Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Christina Littleson is a writer and producer who drops by to talk all about life in filmmaking including what goes into producing a film. She’s produced shorts, a feature, and is in post on a six part television series. She talks about the many challenges of producing and it’s a real eye-opener.You can learn all about her at her website: <a href="http://www.wildcatmedia.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WildcatMedia.co.uk</a> You can also find her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Littleson114" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Littleson114</a> Pick up her full length feature, Cleek on DVD <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cleek-Mark-Barrett/dp/B07KLTV8T9/ref=sr_1_3?crid=FYZZA5BKZ55Z&amp;keywords=cleek&amp;qid=1557195823&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=cleek%2Caps%2C155&amp;sr=8-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Cleek-Mark-Barrett/dp/B07KLTV8T9/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cleek&amp;qid=1557195907&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.ca</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cleek-DVD-NTSC-Mark-Barrett/dp/B07KLTV8T9/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cleek&amp;qid=1557195961&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.co.uk</a> As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HowTheyDidITPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@howtheydiditpodcast</a> I’m on twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/HFilmmaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hfilmmaking</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtheydiditfilmmaking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How They Did It: Filmmaking</a>. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-they-did-it-filmmaking/id1434224016?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5s66O2lPaZ6jKHMwNDIPOl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwmpg263tujs6wfok2bdntqwa5a?t%3DHow_They_Did_It:_Filmmaking%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Episode 38. Christina Littleson Talks About the Many Challenges of Producing

Tyler Lionel Parr

My guest today is an incredible actor, fantastic writer and a great director. He is an award winning filmmaker whose short film, Ironied won over 13 awards. He wrote, directed, acted in and produced two shorts, Ironied and Dragonfly. Plus, he's acted in many others. I find out how he did it - he talks all about the journey he took to get his films made. You can find out all you need to know about Tyler and find a link to Tyler's great short films on his website: www.TylerParr.com I can't thank Tyler enough for sharing his experience and knowledge of filmmaking with us. It was a wonderful conversation that I know you'll enjoy.Please support the show by subscribing on whatever platform you prefer. Feel free to reach out to me on my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast. I’m also on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at how they did it: filmmaking. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

My guest today is an incredible actor, fantastic writer and a great director. He is an award winning filmmaker whose short film, Ironied won over 13 awards. He wrote, directed, acted in and produced two shorts, Ironied and Dragonfly. Plus, he's acted in many others. I find out how he did it - he talks all about the journey he took to get his films made. You can find out all you need to know about Tyler and find a link to Tyler's great short films on his website: <a href="https://www.tylerparr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TylerParr.com</a> I can't thank Tyler enough for sharing his experience and knowledge of filmmaking with us. It was a wonderful conversation that I know you'll enjoy. Please support the show by subscribing on whatever platform you prefer. Feel free to reach out to me on my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast. I’m also on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at how they did it: filmmaking. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Episode 25. Tyler Lionel Parr on How He Made His Award Winning Short Film

Alex Ferrari

Alex Ferrari, my guest today, has been in the industry for well over 20 years working on over 1,000 features, shorts, commercials, music videos and much more. The films he's made have screened in over 600 film festivals around the globe. He is the host of two tremendously popular podcasts, Indie Film Hustle and Bulletproof Screenplay, and will soon be launching Indie Film Hustle TV. Visit Indie Film Hustle to learn everything there is to learn about Alex Ferrari and what he's up to. www.IndieFilmHustle.com

Alex Ferrari, my guest today, has been in the industry for well over 20 years working on over 1,000 features, shorts, commercials, music videos and much more. The films he's made have screened in over 600 film festivals around the globe. He is the host of two tremendously popular podcasts, Indie Film Hustle and Bulletproof Screenplay, and will soon be launching Indie Film Hustle TV. Visit Indie Film Hustle to learn everything there is to learn about Alex Ferrari and what he's up to. <a href="https://indiefilmhustle.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.IndieFilmHustle.com</a>

Episode 9. Alex Ferrari

Lately, in conversation with other filmmakers and in posts online, I’ve been hearing a lot of talk about doubt; doubting one’s self as a creative person, a writer, a filmmaker. I want to explore where that doubt comes from and hopefully give you some ways to overcome doubt in your life.  If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast  I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.  Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Lately, in conversation with other filmmakers and in posts online, I’ve been hearing a lot of talk about doubt; doubting one’s self as a creative person, a writer, a filmmaker. I want to explore where that doubt comes from and hopefully give you some ways to overcome doubt in your life.  If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HowTheyDidITPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@howtheydiditpodcast</a> I’m on twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/HFilmmaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hfilmmaking</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtheydiditfilmmaking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How They Did It: Filmmaking</a>. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-they-did-it-filmmaking/id1434224016?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5s66O2lPaZ6jKHMwNDIPOl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwmpg263tujs6wfok2bdntqwa5a?t%3DHow_They_Did_It:_Filmmaking%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

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