Close-Up Shots: Why They are a Powerful Tool in Filmmaking

Filmmakers are constantly looking to capture every detail, emotion and nuance in the moment, making close-up shots a valuable tool … Read more

IFH 566: Confessions of a First-Time Director with Krystin Ver Linden

Today on the show we have writer and director Krystin Ver Linden. She has always steered the course of her … Read more

IFH 564: SXSW 2022 Inside Making the Cow with Eli Horowitz

Eli Horowitz is the co-creator/co-showrunner of HOMECOMING, both the Gimlet podcast and Amazon series, which stars Julia Roberts and Janelle … Read more

IFH 563: Writing Blockbuster Movies & Television with Danny Strong

Today on the show we have writer, producer, actor, director and Emmy® winning show runner Danny Strong. Danny started his … Read more

IFH 562: The Director’s Six Senses with Simone Bartesaghi

Simone Bartesaghi is an Italian award-winning filmmaker who has been recognized by the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and AMPTP … Read more

IFH 561: How to Raise $2 Million Using NFTs with Arel Avellino

NFTs are all the rage today but how can indie filmmakers use them to generate revenue? I did an entire … Read more

Screenwriting Books You Need to Read – Top Ten List

1) Screenplay by Syd Field The first book I ever read about screenwriting. Syd Field is the forefather of the how-to … Read more

IFH 560: Getting Your 1st Film Off the Ground with Brian Petsos

Today on the show, we have actor, writer, director Brian Petsos. Brian is the writer director of the new film, … Read more

Cinematography Books You Need to Read + Video – Top Ten List

1) Lighting for Cinematography We can’t shoot good pictures without good lighting, no matter how good the newest cameras are. … Read more

IFH 559: How to Get Your Project on Netflix with RB Botto

Today on the show we have returning champion RB Botto. For many, the holy grail of television has become Netflix. … Read more