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 331: Hollywood Screenwriting with Screenwriter John August

IFH 331: Hollywood Screenwriting with Screenwriter John August

Today on the show we have Hollywood screenwriter, director, producer, podcaster and novelist John August. He is known for writing the hit Hollywood films Go, Charlie's Angels, Charlie's Angels: Full T...

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IFH 330: To Film and Die in L.A - Micro-Budget Misadventures with Adam William Ward

IFH 330: To Film and Die in L.A - Micro-Budget Misadventures with Adam William Ward

Today on the show we have writer/director, Adam William Ward. His new film is called Wally Got Wasted. I brought him on the show to discuss the crazy misadventures he had shooting guerilla-style in th...

9 Jul 20191h 17min

IFH 329: Shooting a Micro Budget Film in a War Zone with Benjamin Gilmour

IFH 329: Shooting a Micro Budget Film in a War Zone with Benjamin Gilmour

Today on the is one of the bravest indie filmmakers I've ever had the pleasure of meeting, writer/director Benjamin Gilmour. His film Jirga was shot with a tw0 person crew, a Sony A7s Camera he purcha...

2 Jul 201946min

THROWBACK FRIDAY: How to Direct the Character, Not the Actor with Mark Travis

THROWBACK FRIDAY: How to Direct the Character, Not the Actor with Mark Travis

This week I have the pleasure of having directing coach Mark Travis on the show. I was introduced to him after I watched his stellar workshop Hollywood Film Directing, which he co-instructed with Gil ...

28 Jun 20191h 54min

IFH 328: Producing Terrance Malik & Build a Mammoth Empire with Tanner Beard

IFH 328: Producing Terrance Malik & Build a Mammoth Empire with Tanner Beard

Today on the show we have renaissance filmmaker Tanner Beard. I Had the pleasure of meeting him at the Mammoth Film Festival this year. His adventures in Hollywood are pretty amazing.Tanner Beard is a...

25 Jun 20191h 6min

IFH 327: Directing Films for Netflix and Mark Duplass with Alex Lehmann

IFH 327: Directing Films for Netflix and Mark Duplass with Alex Lehmann

Today on the show we have returning champion director Alex Lehmann. I asked him back on the show to discuss his new Netflix film Paddleton starring indie film legend Mark Duplass and Ray Ramano. Paddl...

21 Jun 201952min

IFH 326: Can You Help Me with IFH's Dream Guest List?

IFH 326: Can You Help Me with IFH's Dream Guest List?

So I'm conducting an experiment. Can the IFH Tribe and I get some of the most amazing filmmakers in history on the IFH Podcast? Well, let's see if we can make that dream come true. There is a list of ...

19 Jun 20198min

IFH 325: What Negative Filmmaking Story Are You Telling Yourself?

IFH 325: What Negative Filmmaking Story Are You Telling Yourself?

We all tell ourselves negative stories. I'm not good enough. I can't write that. I can't direct a feature film. These stories are killing us day in and day out. It took me 20+ years to finally change ...

18 Jun 201923min

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