Posts by Alex Ferrari
10 Tips to Getting a Filmmaking or Screenwriting Mentor
Inside the Producer’s Corner with Suzanne Lyons This is a series of articles that film producer and best selling author Suzanne Lyons (listen to her interview here) will be writing over the next 6 months. I personally asked Suzanne to share her knowledge, experience, and motivation with you the IFH Tribe. Whether you are a…
Read MoreIFH TV: My 2003 Project Greenlight Submission Tape
My 2003 Project Greenlight Submission Tape It’s the summer of 2003 and the second season of the filmmaking reality show, Project Greenlight, is taking submissions from directors and screenwriters. Before Batman and Jason Bourne, there was Project Greenlight, the brainchild of Oscar Winners Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. I had just a few student short…
Read MoreIFH 183: How to Have a Sustainable Career in the Film Business with Straw Weisman
How to Have a Sustainable Career in the Film Business with Straw Weisman I always talk about “hustle” and that “you have to keep moving forward no matter what” to make it in this business. Today’s guest is the most authentic example of those concepts I’ve ever met. Straw Weisman is a writer, director, producer,…
Read MoreIFH 182: The Indie Film Hustle Tribe Interrogates Alex Ferrari with Rob Alicea
The Indie Film Hustle Tribe Interrogates Alex Ferrari with Rob Alicea Today’s episode is a first for the IFH Podcast. I had Indie Film Hustle Tribe Member Rob Alicea reach out to me with a crazy idea. He wanted to interview me for the podcast. He thought that the tribe would like to know more…
Read MoreIFH 181: Trailer Editing Techniques to Cut a Badass Movie Trailer
Trailer Editing Techniques to Cut a Badass Movie Trailer I’ve probably edited over 500 movie trailers, network promos, and commercials in my career. So many indie filmmakers and feature film editors think they can just throw together a trailer for their feature film and make it work. Over the years, I’ve shared my Trailer Editing Techniques…
Read MoreIFH 180: How to Cast a No Budget Indie Film with Casting Director Veronika Lee
How to Cast a No Budget Indie Film with Casting Director Veronika Lee Ahhhh casting. It’s probably the last thing a director or producer wants to think about during production. But it’s true: casting can make or break a film. A bad casting decision can be glaringly obvious at the worst possible time. So it’s…
Read MoreIFH 179: Oscar-Winner Russell Carpenter ASC – Shooting Blockbusters, Titanic & James Cameron
Oscar-Winner Russell Carpenter ASC – Shooting Blockbusters, Titanic & James Cameron I can’t tell you how excited I am about today’s guest. I sat down with the legendary and Oscar® Winning Cinematographer Russell Carpenter ASC. Russell has been shooting blockbusters for over 40 years and has shot films like Ant-Man, xXx: Return of Xander Cage, Charlie’s Angels, The Negotiator,…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Anamorphic Lens Test – 40 Lenses, 500+ Tests
The Ultimate Anamorphic Lens Test Those nutty lens geeks are back. After creating the most comprehensive Vintage Lens Test ever they decide to create the most comprehensive Anamorphic Lens test ever. The Anamorphic Lens Library presented by friends of the show Brent Barbano, Matthew Duclos, Old Fast Glass and ShareGrid. This amazing resource includes over 40 lenses, 13…
Read MoreIFH 178: How a 19 Yr Old Directed & Sold 6 Feature Films with Dylan Mars
How a 19 Yr Old Directed & Sold 6 Feature Films with Dylan Mars I always talk about the grind, doing the work and just going out and shoot your film. Today’s guest does just that, Dylan Mars Greenberg. Dylan has directed 6 feature films at the ripe old age of 19 years old. I can’t tell…
Read MoreIFH 177: Why Facebook Watch is a Game Changer for Indie Filmmakers
Why Facebook Watch is a Game Changer for Indie Filmmakers The online video landscape is changing on a daily basis. The newest gladiator to step into the ring is Facebook. Facebook is launching Facebook Watch, a new “show tab” that will host original shows produced exclusively for Facebook. Considering that Facebook has 1.32 Billion people who come…
Read MoreFinal Cut Pro 7 is Officially DEAD!
Final Cut Pro 7 is Officially DEAD! It finally has happened, Final Cut Pro 7 is officially dead. Apple announced that FCP 7 will not be supported the latest MAC OS upgrade High Sierra. I was a long time hold out and was editing and finishing for clients on Final Cut Pro 7 as recently as last…
Read MoreIFH 176: How to Become a “Jack of All Trades” Indie Filmmaker
How to Become a “Jack of All Trades” Indie Filmmaker On today’s episode, I want to discuss the need for indie filmmakers to become a “Jack of All Trades.” As you travel down your filmmaking path you need to be adding tools to your tool box. You have to be adding new skills, knowledge, and…
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