IFH 842: The Art of Networking in Hollywood – Real Strategies That Work with Erman Baradi & Brandon Waites

IFH 842: The Art of Networking in Hollywood – Real Strategies That Work with Erman Baradi & Brandon Waites

Erman Baradi and Brandon Waites share practical, real-world advice on how to network effectively in Hollywood without coming across as desperate or transactional. Drawing from their own journeys — from military service and film school to building strong online presences — they explain why relationships, not scripts, are the true currency of the film industry. Their discussion highlights the importance of patience, professionalism, and respecting everyone from assistants to executives.

The episode also explores common networking mistakes, the power of mentorship, and why building connections before moving to Los Angeles can dramatically increase your odds of success. Through their platform, The Film Empire, they aim to create opportunities that prioritize long-term relationships over short-term wins. It’s an honest conversation about the reality of breaking into Hollywood — and the mindset required to stay in it.

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IFH 486: Directing the End of the World with Zoe Lister-Jones

IFH 486: Directing the End of the World with Zoe Lister-Jones

Our guest today is a triple threat. Actress, filmmaker, and writer, Zoe Lister-Jones, who made headways in 2017 with her all-female crew directorial debut, Band Aid. The decision was inspired to foste...

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IFH 485: Directing Last Starfighter & Writing Escape from New York with Nick Castle

IFH 485: Directing Last Starfighter & Writing Escape from New York with Nick Castle

On the mic, today is 80s horror icon Michael Myers, also known as, Nick Castle who is also a director, writer, and actor - notable for directing The Last Starfighter (1984), Major Payne (1995), and Es...

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IFH 484: Pretty Woman and Producing Hollywood Hits with Gary W. Goldstein

IFH 484: Pretty Woman and Producing Hollywood Hits with Gary W. Goldstein

Today, we are hearing from one of the cultural influencers of the 90s film industry, and that’s non-other but Gary Goldstein, producer of the iconic rom-com, Pretty Woman, starring Richard Gere, and J...

8 Heinä 20211h 27min

MOTIVATION: The Art of Breaking the Rules

MOTIVATION: The Art of Breaking the Rules

We all need a kick in the butt sometimes on our filmmaking or screenwriting journey. This show will do just that. Never stop chasing that filmmaking dream. Keep on hustling.Proud Member of the IFH Pod...

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IFH 483: Exploring the Actor's Process - Inside His Greatest Roles with Edward James Olmos

IFH 483: Exploring the Actor's Process - Inside His Greatest Roles with Edward James Olmos

Our guest today is 80s star, multiple-awards film, and theater actor, and activist, Edward James Olmos. Olmos's roles in films or TV shows like Stand and Deliver, Battlestar Galactica, broadway musica...

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IFH 482: How to Raise $325 Million in Film Financing with Wayne Godfrey

IFH 482: How to Raise $325 Million in Film Financing with Wayne Godfrey

I promise the title of today’s episode is not clickbait. Our guest, Wayne Godfrey is a British film producer, CEO of fintech platform, Purely Capital, and expert film financier who’ve raised nearly ...

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IFH 481: The Problem with Abusive Film Sets with Greg Hemmings

IFH 481: The Problem with Abusive Film Sets with Greg Hemmings

Let me introduce to you all, filmmaker and award-winning film-preneur, Greg Hemmings - Chief storyteller and CEO of Hemmings House Pictures limited.   I wanted to address the serious problem of verbal...

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IFH 480: Making Quentin Tarantino's Lost First Feature Film with Andy Rausch

IFH 480: Making Quentin Tarantino's Lost First Feature Film with Andy Rausch

Now, I was scanning the web the other day, and I came across a book about the making of Quentin Tarantino's first feature film. Quite fascinated that someone took the time to dig into the unreleased, ...

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