IFH 729: How to Create Story & Character Conflict with Eileen Cook

So you want to make music videos. Want to follow in the foot steps of David Fincher, Mark Romanek and Spike Jonez? It's not a bad plan at all. Many filmmakers start off in music videos. It's a great p...

8 Dec 201521min

Blueprint to Make it in the Film Business with Stage 32Have you ever wanted an easy blueprint to make it in the film business? I know I have. Well you are in for a treat. I had an amazing interview wi...

3 Dec 20151h 46min

Ah, the good ol' digital vs film debate. Well you won't get any of that in the article or podcast. With Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight coming out Dec 25, 2015, and it being shot in "Glorious 70...

1 Dec 201520min

IFH 027: Kico Velarde - From Being Broke to Emmy WinnerThe Cinderella story that is Kico Velarde's life is remarkable. From being a struggling out of work editor to becoming the toast of the Cannes In...

26 Nov 201549min

Is Film School Really Worth the Cost?Let me start by saying that I’m a big believer in education and constant learning throughout life. I believe that the only way to truly experience the amazing thin...

24 Nov 201517min

So I directed a small action short film a few years back called "BROKEN." I shot the film on MiniDV Tape (yes I'm old) on the Panasonic DVX 100a, the indie film workhorse of its day. My team and I fil...

17 Nov 201517min

Crowdfunding has always been a mystery to me. I never really understood how indie filmmakers can raise $50,000, $100,000 or $1,000,000 to make their films. I tried once with the "if I built they will ...

12 Nov 201558min

I'm never surprised anymore when I speak to filmmakers and ask them one simple but powerful question, does your film have an audience?I usually just get a blank stare. This is probably the most import...

10 Nov 201513min