Making Movies is HARD!!!

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**Making Movies is HARD!!!**

Liz Manashil and Alrik Bursell discuss independent filmmaking, everything from writing, producing and directing to working as crew. But this is not just a podcast about “making it,” it’s also about struggling with rejection, self-doubt and everything else that comes with pursuing a career in film. Follow along as we forge our own way through the industry and talk to guests who are also making it happen.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 50 - Discipline and Shane Carruth May 30, 2016

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What's the relationship between discipline and art? And what's the deal with Shane Carruth?

Episode 49 - Good Deals, Bad Deals, Contracts and Lawyers May 23, 2016

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Timothy is back on Making Movies is Hard! Alrik and Timothy catch up on the last few weeks and talk a deal Timothy was offered from Crypt TV and how that all went down.

Episode 48 - Colin Levy on Outlines, Pitching and Story Telling May 16, 2016

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This week Colin Levy is back to co-host a second episode while Timothy is in Japan. This week Alrik and Colin talk about a smattering of filmmaking topics including, outlines, pitching and storytelling.

Episode 47 - Talking Features with Colin Levy May 09, 2016

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Colin Levy is back! Timothy is on vacation, so Colin takes his place and talks with Alrik about his 3-year project codenamed "Shipnet" and the different ways a filmmaker can approach his or her first feature film project.

Episode 46 - Being a Filmmaker in Los Angeles with Hassan Said May 02, 2016

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After his films played at 50 film festivals and won a handful of awards, Hassan made the move to Los Angeles to pursue a directing career.

Episode 45 - Making a $3,000 Feature with Evan Kidd Apr 25, 2016

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This week Timothy and Alrik welcome North Carolina Filmmaker Evan Kidd to the show to talk about his independent filmmaking experience and how he made his first feature narrative, 'Son of Clowns'.

Episode 44 - Never Give Up Apr 18, 2016

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You might not always (or ever) get the results you want with your film. How do you survive?

Episode 43 - The Brother Premiere! Apr 11, 2016

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What's it feel like to premiere your film on-line and at a film festival? Find out with the premiere of Alrik's short film "Brother"

Episode 42 - Winning the Filmmaking Lottery Apr 04, 2016

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Many filmmakers think there's an easy path to making it big. This week, we discuss winning the filmmaking lottery. Is it really as simple as entering contests and festivals, getting noticed, and starting your career?

Episode 41 - Filmmaker = Artist + Businessperson Apr 02, 2016

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This week Timothy and Alrik talk about the balance between the artistic and business side of being a filmmaker.

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