IFH 862: The Filmmaker Who Turned Failure Into a Feature Film with Mark Phillips

Some documentaries begin with years of research, development meetings, financing plans, and carefully structured production schedules. Others begin because someone … Read more

IFH 859: What James Gunn Taught Me About Success with Will Keenan

There are careers that follow a straight line, and then there are careers like Will Keenan’s—the kind that seem to … Read more

IFH 858: The Cinematographer’s Secret to Making Actors Trust You with Jared Hess

There’s a strange misconception in filmmaking that success comes from mastering equipment. Cameras. Lenses. Lighting setups. Technical jargon. But after … Read more

IFH 857: The Untold Story of ECW’s Rise & Fall with John Philapavage

Some documentaries are made to entertain. Others are made because the filmmaker becomes obsessed with understanding a world that most … Read more

IFH 856: How to Make an Indie Film When You Have NO Money with Bob Woolsey & Darren Borrowman

Every independent filmmaker begins with a dangerous idea: Maybe I can actually do this. Not someday. Not after permission arrives. … Read more

IFH 855: The Crazy Story Behind Shooting Clerks (The Clerks Biopic) with Christopher Downie

Every filmmaker has that one movie that changes everything. Not just a film they enjoy, but a film that quietly … Read more

IFH 854: Why Most Indie Films Fail Before Production Even Starts with Jenna Edwards

There’s a dangerous illusion that lives inside independent filmmaking—the belief that passion alone is enough. That if you just love … Read more

IFH 853: The Legal Mistake That Can Destroy Your Film Career with Nellie Akalp

There’s a moment in every filmmaker’s journey when the dream begins to feel real. It’s no longer just an idea … Read more

IFH 852: Why Moving to LA Might Ruin Your Film Career with Will Ball

There’s a myth that quietly follows almost every filmmaker and actor at some point in their journey—the idea that success … Read more

IFH 850: Why Most Creators Never Finish Their Film (Hard Truth) with James Altucher

On today’s episode, we welcome James Altucher, an entrepreneur, author, and creative thinker whose approach to idea generation and execution … Read more