IFH 621: The Art of Directing Horror Comedies with Damon Thomas

Damon Thomas is well known for making documentaries. He’s documentaries includes Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs and David Beckham: A Footballer’s … Read more

Ultimate Guide To Ridley Scott And His Directing Techniques

BOY & BICYCLE (1965) This being a film journal about contemporary and classic film directors, I often invoke the term … Read more

IFH 619: Adventures in Producing James Cameron Films with Chris Debiec

Christopher Debiec is an award-winning writer/producer/executive with an impressive thirty-three-year track record in all aspects of the entertainment industry. Chris … Read more

Ultimate Guide To David O. Russell And His Directing Techniques

SPANKING THE MONKEY (1994) Of all the living American directors with a constant presence on the awards circuit, few have … Read more

IFH 618: How I Adapted a Best Selling Novel and Made My Film with Aitch Alberto

Aitch Alberto is a writer/director born and raised in Miami, Florida. She is a Sundance Episodic Lab fellow, recipient of … Read more

IFH 617: The Story of the Most INSANE Film Ever Released! with Sacha Gervasi

This is one of the most insane stories I’ve ever had on the show, and I have a small part … Read more

Ultimate Guide To Kelly Reichardt And Her Directing Techniques

RIVER OF GRASS (1994) As a filmmaker born and raised in Portland, Oregon, I naturally feel a kinship to its … Read more

IFH 616: Becoming a Jack of All Trades Writer/Director with Greg Mottola

After earning an MFA in film at Columbia University, he began his career as the writer & director of the independent … Read more

IFH 615: The Unfiltered History of Film Distribution with AFM Co-Founder Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan started his career working in the TV industry for Sir Lew Grade’s UK company, ITC. In 1978 he … Read more

Ultimate Guide To Sam Mendes And His Directing Techniques

AMERICAN BEAUTY (1999) Some directors share their development with the public over the course of a lifetime.  More rare, however, … Read more