Posts by Alex Ferrari
BPS 033: Beat by Beat to a Better Screenplay with Jim Mercurio
Beat by Beat to a Better Screenplay with Jim Mercurio Today on the show we have Jim Mercurio. Jim is a filmmaker, writer, and author whose screenwriting instruction has inspired tens of thousands of writers around the world. Creative Screenwriting ranked him as one of the country’s top story analysts: “The best example of how an analyst…
Read MoreIFH 292: Fighting the Good Indie Film Fight with Mark Polish
Fighting the Good Indie Film Fight with Mark Polish Today on the show we have writer, director, author, actor, and all-around indie film pioneer Mark Polish. Mark and his brother Michael Polish (listen to his interview here) are well known for their films, , (the world’s first digital feature film, yes they beat George Lucas…
Read MoreIFH 291: I Want to Give You $30,000 to Make a Web Series
I Want to Give You $30,000 to Make a Web Series You must be saying, Wait? What? You want to give me $30,000 to make a web series? Yup, that is exactly what I want to do. I’ve partnered with Filmaka.com to launch an amazing Web Series Filmmaking Competition. We are launching cross-platform Web Series filmmaking…
Read MoreJohn Cassavetes – The Godfather of Independent Film
John Cassavetes – The Godfather of Independent Film What comes to your mind when you first think of the name John Cassavetes? One of his iconic films probably popped into your head, didn’t it? Cassavetes wasn’t afraid to push the envelope with his films, and many of the movies we see today owe a debt…
Read MoreIFH 290: How I Almost Directed a $20 Million Film for the Mob
How I Almost Directed a $20 Million Film for the Mob The teasing is over. Here it is, I’ve written a book and not just any book but a book about the craziest and darkest time in my life. Read below to get the skinny on what I’m talking about. A bipolar gangster, a naive,…
Read MoreBPS 032: The Cure for Writer’s Block with Matthew Kalil (CROSSOVER EVENT)
The Cure for Writer’s Block with Matthew Kalil Have you ever had writer’s block? We all have at one point or another and it sucks! Today’s guest, Matthew Kalil, has the cure. He has written a new book called The . Working from a writer’s perspective, the book explores these Three Wells and helps you con-sciously…
Read MoreIFH 289: The Cure for Writer’s Block with Matthew Kalil (CROSSOVER EVENT)
The Cure for Writer’s Block with Matthew Kalil Have you ever had writer’s block? We all have at one point or another and it sucks! Today’s guest, Matthew Kalil, has the cure. He has written a new book called The . Working from a writer’s perspective, the book explores these Three Wells and helps you consciously…
Read MoreIFH 288 – Marketing & Selling Your Movie with Jason Brubaker
Marketing & Selling Your Movie with Jason Brubaker On today’s episode, we have returning champion, Jason Brubaker. Jason is the founder of Filmmaking Stuff and also works with Distribber. I wanted to have Jason back on the show to discuss the latest trends, ideas, victories, and defeats in self-distribution. Check out our first interview below.…
Read MoreTHROWBACK FRIDAY: How to Get Up Off Your Butt & Make It Happen in 2019 w/ Eric Thomas
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 287: How To Have Your Best Year Ever in 2019!
How To Have Your Best Year Ever in 2019! Welcome to 2019 IFH Tribe! Last year was one hell of a ride for Indie Film Hustle. I shot a feature, On the Corner of Ego and Desire, which is coming out in the next few months. I launched the world’s first streaming service dedicated to…
Read MoreIFH 286: How People Around You Can Hurt Your Filmmaking Dreams
How People Around You Can Hurt Your Filmmaking Dreams Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone in the IFH Tribe and beyond. I wanted to do an episode on this subject for a long time. “You are the average of the five people you spend most of your time with.” – Jim Rohn I wish…
Read MoreBPS 031: How to Break into Television Writing with Steven Vitolo
How to Break into Television Writing with Steven Vitolo Have you ever wondered what it takes to break into a network television writer’s room? Then this episode is for you. Today’s guest is Steven Vitolo and he did just that. His latest written episode is on the hit ABC show Black-ish. Steven has over 10 years…
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