IFH 834: How to Build a Screenwriting Career That Actually Lasts with Bob Saenz
Bob Saenz shares a rare, honest look at what it means to build a long-term career as both an actor and screenwriter. From his early days in theater and television to writing studio films and Hallmark ...
23 Dec 20251h 10min
IFH 833: Making Movies Without Sight: Inside the Creative Mind of Gough
Gough, the world’s first legally blind filmmaker to write, produce, edit, direct, and star in a feature film, has built a groundbreaking career through his production company, Beer Nuts Productions. A...
16 Dec 202559min
IFH 832: The Filmmaker Who Refused to Tap Out: The Making of Heel Kick! with Danny Mac
Danny Mac, a self-taught filmmaker from Edmonton, turned his dream into a career through persistence, creativity, and sheer determination. After producing his first feature, Love/Hate, on weekends whi...
9 Dec 20251h 2min
IFH 831: Making Independent Films Without Hollywood or a Huge Budget with David Ash
On today’s episode, we meet David Ash, a filmmaker who perfectly embodies the spirit of the weekend warrior — balancing a demanding corporate career, a family of four, and a thriving passion for filmm...
2 Dec 202552min
IFH 830: How Two Filmmakers Captured the Ultimate Rocky Fan Story with Jim Toscano & Danny Gianino
Jim Toscano and Danny Gianino, two filmmakers from Detroit, found an unexpected calling in telling the story of Mike Kunda, the world’s number one Rocky fan. Their documentary, The Pretender, follows ...
25 Nov 202538min
BONUS EPISODE: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Money for Your Movie with Franco Sama
Franco Sama, a veteran executive producer, reveals the hard truths and practical steps behind raising real money for independent films. He explains that while many filmmakers obsess over finding inves...
22 Nov 20251h 15min
IFH 829: The Secret to Marketing Your Movie Like a Pro with Brad Wilke
On today’s episode, we welcome Brad Wilke, a filmmaker, screenwriter, and marketing strategist whose career bridges the worlds of storytelling and audience building. A graduate of West Point turned fi...
18 Nov 20251h 27min
IFH 828: The Ultimate Life of Action: Martial Arts, Movies, and Wisdom with Leo Fong
Leo Fong was a true Renaissance man — a martial arts Grand Master, filmmaker, and Methodist minister who turned life’s challenges into fuel for creativity. Born in 1930s Arkansas, Leo faced racial dis...
11 Nov 20251h 15min
