IFH 821: Filmmaking Without Permission: The Independent Journey of Clarke Scott
Clarke Scott, an Australian writer, director, and commercial photographer, shared his unconventional path into filmmaking after leaving behind academia and corporate work. A chance encounter in the Hi...
23 Sep 20251h 1min
IFH 820: Screenwriting, The BAM Method, And How To Write A Screenplay That Stands Out with Mike Bierman
Award-winning screenwriter Mike Bierman has carved an unconventional path into the world of storytelling, moving from reading his daughter’s audition scripts to building a reputation as both a prolifi...
16 Sep 20251h 59min
IFH 819: How Quentin Tarantino Changed Independent Film: A Conversation with Dale Sherman
In this episode, we welcome Dale Sherman, author of The Quentin Tarantino FAQ, who takes us deep into the life and career of one of cinema’s most unconventional directors. Known first for his books on...
9 Sep 202530min
IFH 818: From Setbacks to Festival Wins: The Filmmaking Path of Dawn Fields
Dawn Fields is a Los Angeles-based producer, writer, and director whose journey through the film industry is marked by both struggle and triumph. Beginning her career as a production assistant in Atla...
2 Sep 20251h 30min
IFH 817: Crafting Stories Frame by Frame with Jason Love
In this episode, we welcome Jason Love, a multi-talented creator whose filmmaking journey began with nothing more than flip books and a VHS camcorder. What started as playful experiments soon grew int...
26 Aug 202557min
IFH 816: From Extras to Director’s Chair: The Filmmaking Journey of Rocky Costanzo
The journey of Rocky Costanzo is a testament to the raw, unpolished path of independent filmmaking. Beginning as an actor and extra on shows like The Wonder Years, he quickly discovered his true passi...
19 Aug 202552min
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
