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 532: Epic Cinematography, David Fincher & the Art of Lighting with Oscar® Nominee Jeff Cronenweth

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IFH 531: Shooting Red Rocket on 16mm Anamorphic & Guerrilla Filmmaking with Sean Baker

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IFH 530: Directing Your 1st Hollywood Feature with Nora Fingscheidt

IFH 530: Directing Your 1st Hollywood Feature with Nora Fingscheidt

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IFH 529: How I Got My First Feature on HBOMax with Lissette Feliciano

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Today on the show we have writer, director and producer Lissette Feliciano. She is a Tribeca Film Institute AT&T Untold Stories grant recipient, was named as one of Shoot Magazine's new directors to w...

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IFH 528: A Writer’s Guide to TV Development with Kelly Edwards

IFH 528: A Writer’s Guide to TV Development with Kelly Edwards

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with writer, producer, former studio executive and diversity thought leader Kelly Edwards. Many of us want to be able to pitch our shows to a network or st...

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IFH 527: The Good, Bad and Ugly of the Film Biz with Adam White

IFH 527: The Good, Bad and Ugly of the Film Biz with Adam White

Today on the show we go through the good, the bad and the ugly of being an indie filmmakers. On the show we have filmmaker Adam White. We discuss the making of his new film Funny Thing About. We discu...

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IFH 526: Inside Game of Thrones & HBOMax Post Workflow with Stephen Beres

IFH 526: Inside Game of Thrones & HBOMax Post Workflow with Stephen Beres

Stephen Beres is an Emmy award-winning producer and technologist who currently serves Senior Vice President of Production Operations at HBO & HBO Max, where he leads a bi-coastal team of production an...

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IFH 525: The Art of Creativity and Wonder with Jeffery Davis

IFH 525: The Art of Creativity and Wonder with Jeffery Davis

As we get older it seems that we lose tough with our inner child. We lose touch with that remarkable creative engine. Filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and Guillermo del Toro have figured out a way to ...

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