Posts by Alex Ferrari
Weekly Motivation: Never Stop the Filmmaking Hustle – WATCH THIS | by Alex Ferrari
Weekly Motivation: Never Stop the Filmmaking Hustle – WATCH THIS Every week I’ll be posting new videos as part of my Weekly Motivation Series to help the #IFHTribe along with their filmmaking and/or screenwriting path. We all need some help, guidance, motivation or inspiration on our long journey in this crazy business so I hope…
Read MoreTroy Duffy: A Cautionary Hollywood Tale – Boondock Saints
Troy Duffy: A Cautionary Hollywood Tale – Boondock Saints I’m always looking for success stories in the film business to study and analyze. Robert Rodriguez and El Mariachi, Kevin Smith and Clerks, and Oren Peli Paranormal Activity come to mind. A name you might not have heard of is Troy Duffy. Studying filmmaking success stories is…
Read MoreFilmmaking Books You Need to Read – Top Ten List
Filmmaking Books You Need to Read – Top Ten List 1) Rebel without a Crew by Robert Rodriguez This is one of the first filmmaking books I read at film school and is still one of the best ever written. In Rebel Without a Crew, famed independent screenwriter and director Robert Rodriguez (Sin City, Sin City 2,…
Read MoreIFH 314: How a 17-year-old Director Gets Signed by Amazon Studios with Jonathan Perry
How a 17-year-old Director Gets Signed by Amazon Studios with Jonathan Perry Today on the show we have 17-year-old scriptwriter and filmmaker Jonathan Perry who directed a large budget short film titled SUBNIVEAN which will debut on Amazon Prime June 12, 2019, making Perry the youngest director on any streaming service. I know, it’s crazy.…
Read MoreWeekly Motivation: How to Be an Unstoppable Filmmaking Force – WATCH THIS | by Alex Ferrari
Weekly Motivation: How to Be an Unstoppable Filmmaking Force – WATCH THIS Every week I’ll be posting new videos as part of my Weekly Motivation Series to help the #IFHTribe along with their filmmaking and/or screenwriting path. We all need some help, guidance, motivation or inspiration on our long journey in this crazy business so…
Read MoreWeekly Motivation: Blaze Your Own Filmmaking Trail – WATCH THIS | by Alex Ferrari
Weekly Motivation: Why Filmmaking Goals SUCK! – WATCH THIS Every week I’ll be posting new videos as part of my Weekly Motivation Series to help the #IFHTribe along with their filmmaking and/or screenwriting path. We all need some help, guidance, motivation or inspiration on our long journey in this crazy business so I hope these…
Read MoreIFH 313: Why You Are Failing Your Filmmaking Dream
Why You Are Failing Your Filmmaking Dream WARNING: Listening to this episode might shake up your life. Seriously, on today’s episode, I get RAW and REAL with the tribe. This is by far one of the most impactful episodes I’ve ever recorded. Truth bombs will be dropped. Hearts may be broken. The purpose of this episode…
Read MoreIFH 312: FBI Witness Relocation Interview with Boris “The Cinematographer” from Shooting for the Mob
FBI Witness Relocation Interview with Boris “The Cinematographer” from Shooting for the Mob Today we have a very special episode of the Indie Film Hustle Podcast. My guest is coming from an undisclosed location somewhere in Los Angeles. His code name is BORIS: The Cinematographer. We changed his voice and image for his protection. Boris…
Read MoreWeekly Motivation: Why Filmmaking Goals SUCK! – WATCH THIS | by Alex Ferrari
Weekly Motivation: Why Filmmaking Goals SUCK! – WATCH THIS Every week I’ll be posting new videos as part of my Weekly Motivation Series to help the #IFHTribe along with their filmmaking and/or screenwriting path. We all need some help, guidance, motivation or inspiration on our long journey in this crazy business so I hope these…
Read MoreWeekly Motivation: What You Really Need to Make an Indie Film – WATCH THIS | by Alex Ferrari
Weekly Motivation: What You Really Need to Make an Indie Film Every week I’ll be posting new videos as part of my Weekly Motivation Series to help the #IFHTribe along their filmmaking and/or screenwriting path. We all need some help, guidance, motivation or inspiration on our long journey in this crazy business so I hope…
Read MoreBPS 043: The Meditating Screenwriter – How to Be More Creative
The Meditating Screenwriter – How to Be More Creative Over the years I have mentioned my meditation practice and how important it is in my daily routine on the show. Many of the #IFHTribe have asked me to do an entire episode on meditation and the importance it has in the creative process. Today is…
Read MoreIFH 311: Making Your First Blockbuster: Write It. Film It. Blow it Up! with Paul Dudbridge
Making Your First Blockbuster: Write It. Film It. Blow it Up! with Paul Dudbridge Today’s guest is Paul Dudbridge, author of Making Your First Blockbuster: Write It. Film It. Blow it Up! Paul Dudbridge is a British director, producer, cinematographer, and educator, making feature films, television, commercials, and music videos. Paul started producing at the age…
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