IFH 847: The Indie Filmmaker’s Survival Guide (No Hollywood Required) with Ethan Marten
Ethan Marten shares his journey from growing up around Hollywood through his father’s connections to forging his own path as an actor, producer, and filmmaker outside the traditional system. From land...
24 Mar 1h 30min
IFH 846: Why Breaking Into TV Is HARDER Than You Think with Sandra Leviton
In this episode, Sandra Leviton pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a career in television and film. From her early days working in reality TV to her time at FX during the rise of ...
17 Mar 51min
IFH 845: The Screenwriting Software Changing How Writers Work with Guy Goldstein
Guy Goldstein discusses how his background as both a programmer and screenwriter led to the creation of WriterDuet, one of the most innovative screenwriting tools available today. Recognizing that scr...
10 Mar 50min
IFH 844: How to Turn a YouTube Idea Into a Feature Film with Patrick Epino
Patrick Epino shares how a simple YouTube video about Hollywood tropes evolved into the crowdfunded feature film Awesome Asian Bad Guys. After building an audience through the National Film Society, P...
3 Mar 50min
IFH 843: How to Turn a Short Film Into a Film Career with Jennifer & Kevin Sluder
Jennifer and Kevin Sluder share their journey from North Carolina to Los Angeles and how they built Sunshine Boy Productions into a growing independent film company. Kevin’s early recognition as a scr...
24 Feb 55min
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 — fro...
17 Feb 1h 14min
IFH 841: What a Real Film Producer Actually Does with Marc Bienstock
Marc Bienstock shares an honest look at what producing really means, drawing from decades of experience on both independent and studio films. From his early days at NYU and directing features to becom...
10 Feb 46min
IFH 840: Finding Your Way into Film Without Film School with David Powers
David Powers shares his unconventional path into filmmaking, one driven by curiosity rather than credentials. From discovering cinema through genre films and festivals to learning production hands-on ...
3 Feb 2h 8min
