IFH 808: Behind the Screams: How Shae Smolik Brought The Hatred to Life!

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, Shae embraced each step with enthusiasm and resilience. Her audition technique—spontaneous and emotionally driven—reflects an innate gift for performance. This approach helped her land the lead role in the horror film The Hatred, a major milestone that showcased her ability to handle complex, emotionally intense scenes at a young age.

On set, Shae demonstrated a level of professionalism and presence that many seasoned actors strive for. She spoke candidly about initially feeling overwhelmed by the scale of a professional film production, but quickly adapted, delivering performances that resonated with both cast and audience. Her advice to fellow young actors is to stay authentic, enjoy the process, and never fear mistakes—because there's always another audition, and the heart of acting lies in being true to yourself.

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IFH 838: Finding a New Creative Path in Indie Film with Charmane Star

IFH 838: Finding a New Creative Path in Indie Film with Charmane Star

Charmane Star shares her unexpected journey from a small role in Black Dynamite to discovering a deep passion for independent filmmaking. What began as a routine booking evolved into a Sundance Film F...

20 Jan 52min

IFH 837: How Filmmakers Can Win in the Digital Marketing Age with David Feinman

IFH 837: How Filmmakers Can Win in the Digital Marketing Age with David Feinman

David Feinman shares how cinematic storytelling can be used to build successful businesses and viral experiences. From creating Zombie Run—a nationwide immersive event inspired by zombie films—to foun...

13 Jan 55min

IFH 836: The New Rules of Indie Filmmaking No One Is Teaching with the Jalbert Brothers

IFH 836: The New Rules of Indie Filmmaking No One Is Teaching with the Jalbert Brothers

The Jalbert Brothers share how they built their filmmaking careers by embracing low budgets, consistent output, and hands-on learning. Rather than waiting for funding or studio approval, they focused ...

6 Jan 1h 2min

IFH 835: What Really Happens After You Write the Script with Michael K. Snyder

IFH 835: What Really Happens After You Write the Script with Michael K. Snyder

Michael K. Snyder shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a sustainable screenwriting career. From film school and early networking with Lloyd Kaufman to moving to Los Angeles...

30 Dec 20251h 4min

IFH 834: How to Build a Screenwriting Career That Actually Lasts with Bob Saenz

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

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

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

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

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