Posts by Alex Ferrari
THROWBACK FRIDAY: Why Having No Budget Makes You a Better Filmmaker
Please note: Throwback Fridays are archival episodes from the Indie Film Hustle Podcast. After many requests from the IFH Tribe to bring back some of the show’s best episodes, I decided to create Throwback Fridays. These episodes will not be posted every week but at least twice a month…if not more. There are so much amazing info and knowledge…
Read MoreIFH 258: Making Money with Documentaries & Sriracha with Griffin Hammond
Making Money with Documentaries & Sriracha with Griffin Hammond Today on the show we have an OG in the online filmmaking education space, Griffin Hammond. I’ve followed Griffin for years and was so excited to sit down and talk shop with him. Griffin Hammond is a documentary filmmaker in New York City, known for producing DIY filmmaking…
Read MoreTHROWBACK FRIDAY: Stanley Kubrick: The Rare 1966 Interview of a 37 Year Old Kubrick
Please note: Throwback Fridays are archival episodes from the Indie Film Hustle Podcast. After many requests from the IFH Tribe to bring back some of the show’s best episodes, I decided to create Throwback Fridays. These episodes will not be posted every week but at least twice a month…if not more. There are so much amazing info and knowledge…
Read MoreBPS 021: How to Tell Your Internal Story with Jen Grisanti
How to Tell Your Internal Story with Jen Grisanti Today on the show we have Hollywood Story/Career Consultant and former Studio Executive Jen Grisanti. Grisanti is also a Writing Instructor for Writers on the Verge at NBC, a former studio executive, a blogger for The Huffington Post and author of , , and her recent book,…
Read MoreIFH 257: Complete Guide to Understanding Film and Production Equipment Insurance
Complete Guide to Understanding Film and Production Equipment Insurance Understanding the minefield that film production and production equipment insurance is a challenge. I wanted to bring on the show Kathrine Wong and Aylene Villarin from Athos Insurance to left the vail on all things filmmaking insurance. Now I know what you are saying, …a podcast about…
Read MoreIFH 256: Desiderata: Blueprint for Being a Successful Filmmaker, Screenwriter and Person
Desiderata: Blueprint for Being a Successful Filmmaker, Screenwriter and Person We have a special show this week. I’ve always have loved the poem Desiderata and thought it would be of value to the IFH Tribe. I discuss it on the podcast but here it is in its entirety. Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember…
Read MoreIFH 255: Behind the Curtain of Blackmagic Design with President Dan May
Behind the Curtain of Blackmagic Design with President Dan May If you are an avid listener of this podcast you know how much I LOVE Blackmagic Design products. From giving away Davinci Resolve for free to releasing a 4K Pocket Camera with RAW, Blackmagic is truly in the corner of every filmmaker. Their motto is……
Read MoreTHROWBACK FRIDAY: What Does It Really Take to Make in Hollywood with Sebastian Twardosz
Please note: Throwback Fridays are archival episodes from the Indie Film Hustle Podcast. After many requests from the IFH Tribe to bring back some of the show’s best episodes, I decided to create Throwback Fridays. These episodes will not be posted every week but at least twice a month…if not more. There are so much amazing info and knowledge…
Read MoreIFH 254: What Does a First Assistant Director Really Do? with Brandon Riley
What Does a First Assistant Director Really Do? with Brandon Riley What does a First Assistant Director actually do on set? Do you need one? The short answer is YES! I’ve directed with no First Assistant Directors, with bad 1st Assistant Directors, and with world-class First ADs and trust me I rather work with the…
Read MoreFilm Gear Review: Game Changing Maxoak V-Mount Battery
Film Gear Review: Game Changing Maxoak V-Mount Battery If you use V-mount batteries in the field for your cameras, LED lights or want a battery that acts as a power cell to charge your phone or laptop via USB connection, look no further than the Maxoak V-mount battery. We used them on “This is Meg”…
Read MoreTHROWBACK FRIDAY: Film Festival Secrets – How to Crack the Festival Code with Chris Holland
Please note: Throwback Fridays are archival episodes from the Indie Film Hustle Podcast. After many requests from the IFH Tribe to bring back some of the show’s best episodes, I decided to create Throwback Fridays. These episodes will not be posted every week but at least twice a month…if not more. There are so much amazing info and knowledge…
Read MoreIFH 253: No Film School Needed – Direct & Sell Six Features in Two Years with Elizabeth Blake-Thomas
No Film School Needed – Direct & Sell Six Features in Two Years with Elizabeth Blake-Thomas I have an inspirational treat for you today. On the show, we have writer/producer/director Elizabeth Blake-Thomas. She has recently financed, written, directed and sold six feature films in the past two years, with no professional film school training. Elizabeth has been…
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