IFH 815: Lessons in Filmmaking, Failure, and Persistence with Greg Travis
In this episode, veteran actor and director Greg Travis dives into his decades-long filmmaking journey, culminating in the release of his once-abandoned 1984 feature Dark Seduction. Shot on 16mm black...
12 Aug 202554min
IFH 814: Why Your Script Still Isn’t Getting Read; And What to Do About It with Whitney Davis
In this episode, Whitney Davis, a seasoned literary manager and script consultant, breaks down the real-deal process of getting noticed in Hollywood—from landing a manager to crafting query letters th...
5 Aug 202549min
IFH 813: Building Films from Scratch: Mastering Microbudget Movie-Making with Evan Kidd
Evan Kidd is a passionate indie filmmaker who believes great stories don’t need big budgets—just big heart. In this episode, he shares how he created his feature film Son of Clowns using the resources...
29 Jul 20251h 2min
IFH 812: How Tremors turned into a Masterclass in Storytelling with S.S Wilson
In this episode, screenwriter and filmmaker S.S. Wilson shares the behind-the-scenes journey of creating the cult classic Tremors, revealing how creative limitations, meticulous story structure, and a...
22 Jul 202538min
IFH 811: How Pixar’s Story Secrets Can Transform Your Filmmaking Process with Brit Cruise
Brit Cruise—educator, filmmaker, and producer of Pixar in a Box—takes us on a journey through the fusion of storytelling, science, and education. From his early days editing videos with dual VCRs to h...
15 Jul 202552min
IFH 810: The No-Excuses Filmmaking Philosophy of Len Kabasinski
Len Kabasinski shares his journey from childhood dreams of monsters and martial arts to becoming a prolific force in the world of independent B-movie filmmaking. He recounts the origins of his first f...
8 Jul 202553min
IFH 809: No Budget, All Hustle: The Filmmaking Grind of Staci Layne Wilson
In this colorful and deeply personal episode, Staci Layne Wilson shares her remarkable journey from a childhood surrounded by Hollywood legends and horseback riding to becoming an award-winning filmma...
1 Jul 202543min
IFH 808: Behind the Screams: How Shae Smolik Brought The Hatred to Life!
Shae Smolik, a talented young actress from Iowa, shared her journey from local modeling to leading a feature film in Los Angeles. Starting with commercials and gradually advancing to TV and web series...
24 Jun 202524min
