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How They Did It: Filmmaking

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,... Read more

Ranked #1

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Episode 31. Kim Adelman Talks Short Films and Much More

Episode 31. Kim Adelman Talks Short Films and Much More

My guest this week is Kim Adelman, the author of Making it Big in Shorts: The Ultimate Filmmaker's Guide to Short Films,... Read more

5 Mar 2019

45mins

Ranked #2

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

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

My guest this week is Mike Finazzo, a wonderful filmmaker from Baltimore, Maryland. He opens up about the making of his ... Read more

4 Jun 2019

1hr 12mins

Ranked #3

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

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

Ian David Diaz is a writer and director but has also been a producer, editor, casting director, cinematographer, and eve... Read more

12 Nov 2019

1hr 30mins

Ranked #4

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Episode 14. Carlo Essagian

Episode 14. Carlo Essagian

Carlo Essagian has been an active member of the filmmaking community for over 25 years. He’s a writer, actor, producer a... Read more

13 Nov 2018

1hr 9mins

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Ranked #5

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Episode 15. Stan Lee Tribute

Episode 15. Stan Lee Tribute

A tribute to the legendary Stan Lee. 

18 Nov 2018

5mins

Ranked #6

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Episode 23. Jason Brubaker Talks Distribution and More.

Episode 23. Jason Brubaker Talks Distribution and More.

It was an absolute pleasure speaking with LA based motion picture executive Jason Brubaker. He spoke about entrepreneuri... Read more

8 Jan 2019

40mins

Ranked #7

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

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

Giles Alderson is a well known actor, writer, director and producer who shares his experience of making Food For Thought... Read more

27 Feb 2019

43mins

Ranked #8

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

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

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 p... Read more

1 Jan 2019

12mins

Ranked #9

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Episode 13. Lolade Leigh-Thompson

Episode 13. Lolade Leigh-Thompson

Lolade Leigh-Thompson is a great filmmaker who wrote, directed, acted in, and produced the full length feature Get The S... Read more

6 Nov 2018

39mins

Ranked #10

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

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

Ian David Diaz is a writer and director but has also been a producer, editor, casting director, cinematographer, and eve... Read more

21 May 2019

59mins

Ranked #11

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Episode 1. Peter Campbell

Episode 1. Peter Campbell

I sat down with award winning filmmaker, Peter Campbell and we talked about how he made his film Taking Possession. Ther... Read more

26 Aug 2018

30mins

Ranked #12

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

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

This episode I talk about faith. No, not religious faith or faith in a higher power. I talk about having faith in yourse... Read more

21 Oct 2019

5mins

Ranked #13

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

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

I’m thrilled that award winning filmmaker Diane Bell is on the show today. Her first film, Obselidia won at Sundance in ... Read more

26 Nov 2018

50mins

Ranked #14

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Episode 8. Drew Tapley

Episode 8. Drew Tapley

I had a great conversation with veteran filmmaker Drew Tapley about the many roles he’s taken on in filmmaking including... Read more

2 Oct 2018

56mins

Ranked #15

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

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

My guest this week is Marc Unger, an actor, stand up comedian and filmmaker from Baltimore. He’s the writer, producer, d... Read more

11 Jun 2019

59mins

Ranked #16

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

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

Christina Littleson is a writer and producer who drops by to talk all about life in filmmaking including what goes into ... Read more

7 May 2019

57mins

Ranked #17

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

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

My guest today is an incredible actor, fantastic writer and a great director. He is an award winning filmmaker whose sho... Read more

22 Jan 2019

59mins

Ranked #18

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

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

I had an amazing conversation with award-winning indie filmmaker, Tucky Williams who talks about her film, Girl/Girl Sce... Read more

8 Oct 2019

51mins

Ranked #19

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Episode 9. Alex Ferrari

Episode 9. Alex Ferrari

Alex Ferrari, my guest today, has been in the industry for well over 20 years working on over 1,000 features, shorts, co... Read more

9 Oct 2018

1hr 4mins

Ranked #20

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Episode 45. Exploring Doubt and Suggesting Ways to Overcome It

Episode 45. Exploring Doubt and Suggesting Ways to Overcome It

Lately, in conversation with other filmmakers and in posts online, I’ve been hearing a lot of talk about doubt; doubting... Read more

25 Jun 2019

9mins

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