Posts by Alex Ferrari
David Lynch’s Screenplay (Download)
David Lynch’s Screenplay (Download) Take a listen to the legendary David Lynch as he discusses his screenwriting and filmmaking process. The screenplays below are the only ones that are available online. If you find any of his missing screenplays please leave the link in the comment section. When you are done reading take a listen to iTunes…
Read MoreIFH 284: iPhone Filmmaking & Cinematography with Jason Van Genderen
iPhone Filmmaking & Cinematography with Jason Van Genderen Today on the show I have iPhone filmmaking master and TEDTalk Speaker Jason Van Genderen. I’ve wanted to have Jason on the podcast for a long time. He is a true inspiration to anyone who wants to pick up a camera and tell a story. He has made…
Read MoreBPS 030: Inside HBO’s Writers Room with Showrunner Daniel Knauf
Inside HBO’s Writers Room with Showrunner Daniel Knauf Today’s guest is writer and showrunner, Daniel Knauf. Daniel Knauf had a couple of small credits to his name—a TV movie here, a stint on Wolf Lake there—when he managed to sell the intricate Great Depression-era genre show Carnivàle to HBO. The series, an intricate blend of meticulously researched period detail…
Read MoreIFH 283: Building an Audience for Your Indie Film with Paola di Florio & Peter Rader
Building an Audience for Your Indie Film with Paola di Florio & Peter Rader Today’s guests are Oscar® Nominated writer/director Paola di Florio & and producer Peter Rader. They worked on one of my favorite documentaries in recent years called AWAKE: The Life of Yogananda. The film is an unconventional biography about the Hindu Swami who brought…
Read MoreIndie Film Hustle TV – December 2018 Releases
Indie Film Hustle TV – December Releases First off thank you for all the support that the IFH Tribe has given to IFHTV. It has been overwelling and that’s why I’m so busy acquiring and producing amazing new content for you every month. I’ll be doing these posts one a month to tell you all…
Read MoreIFH 282: So You Didn’t Get Into Sundance…Neither Did I
So You Didn’t Get Into Sundance…Neither Did I Well, it’s that time of year again when filmmakers around the world get that dreaded rejection letter from the Sundance Film Festival. Below is my rejection email: RE: On the Corner of Ego and Desire Dear Alex, On behalf of the entire Programming team for the Sundance…
Read MoreIFH 281: Shooting from the Heart at Sundance with Diane Bell
Shooting from the Heart at Sundance with Diane Bell Today’s guest is returning champion writer/director Diane Bell. Diane and I go way back. I had the pleasure of working on her first feature film OBSELIDIA, which won two awards at Sundance. The film makes it’s IFHTV Premiere this week. Check out the trailer below. Here’s…
Read MoreMira Nair Masterclass [WATCH] Learn Independent Filmmaking
Mira Nair Masterclass [WATCH] Learn Independent Filmmaking With a career that highlights the lives of those “in between”—from street children to the culturally marginalized—Oscar-nominated director Mira Nair approaches filmmaking with the “heart of a poet and the skin of an elephant.” Spurred on by rejection, she’s fought to illuminate untold stories and voices since her…
Read MoreDan Brown Masterclass: [WATCH] Learn Writing How to Write Thrillers
Dan Brown Masterclass: Learn Writing How to Write Thrillers In his first-ever online class, best-selling author Dan Brown teaches his step-by-step process for turning ideas into gripping narratives, crafting intriguing characters, and building layers of suspense. Through case studies and classes at his home office, plus a scene deconstruction from The Da Vinci Code, Dan…
Read MoreIFH 279: How to Self Distribute Your Niche Indie Film with Brad Olsen
How to Self Distribute Your Niche Indie Film with Brad Olsen Today’s guest is returning champion Brad Olsen, director of the documentary Off the Tracks. This time we discuss his misadventure in distribution. After meeting over 40 traditional distributors Brad decided the best path for his film was self distribution. I’ve always said that self…
Read MoreIFHTV Update: BLACK FRIDAY WEEK LONG SALE
IFHTV Update: BLACK FRIDAY WEEK LONG SALE Black Friday week is finally here. I wanted to do something special for the IFH Tribe this week so I decided to create a special sale for you guys. Between Today and Cyber Monday, if you sign up for Indie Film Hustle TV receive another FREE MONTH to give…
Read MoreIFH 278: Final Cut Pro X SUCKS…Or Does It? with Brad Olsen
Final Cut Pro X SUCKS…Or Does It? with Brad Olsen Today’s guest is Brad Olsen, director of the documentary Off the Tracks. If you don’t know the story about the major debacle that was the release of Apple’s Final Cut Pro X get ready to jump into the deep end of editing lore. In 2011…
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