How They Did It: Filmmaking

In this, the final episode of Season One, I talk about the effect of the Coronavirus on filmmakers and how now is a great time to delve into screenwriting.

Kate Madison is mostly known for directing, producing and acting in her Lord of the Rings prequel, Born of Hope, but more recently she produced and directed her award-winning fantasy series Ren: The Girl with the Mark. She is an actor, director, writer, producer, editor and has held numerous other roles in the film industry which makes her a great source of information. Kate's Game of Thrones style mini-epic, Ren: The Girl with the Mark, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its second season. Visit https://www.rentheseries.com/ to learn everything about the series, to view first season episodes and the Kickstarter campaign. If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a positive review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Lisa Crawford was born in Durban, South Africa. After living in Curacao in the Caribbean for 20 years, she immigrated to Canada in 2007. In 2016 she followed her childhood dream to be in the film industry. In 2017 she took acting lessons and earned her first role on "Captured". She went on to play various roles in TV & web series. In 2018 she ventured into filmmaking and wrote, produced and directed her first two films "Death Game" & "What if?". To learn what Lisa is up to, check out her IMDB Page or find her on Facebook.Have any questions or comments, feel free to email Lisa: Lisa@canasun.caIf you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a positive review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

I'm not a believer in New Year's Resolutions and this episode explains why. I believe that we should all seize the day!You can see this episode on video:Seize The Day VideoIf you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Morgan Sandler is a professor of Digital Film Production at the University of La Verne in Southern California who has spent nearly 20 years working professionally as a cinematographer and camera operator for the film and television industries, which he continues to do when outside of the classroom. Morgan and I delve into his book Visual Storytelling; How to Speak to Your Audience Without Saying a Word.If you have any comments or questions for Morgan, reach out to him by email at msandler@laverne.eduIf you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Renaldo Kell is a writer, director, producer, and editor from South Africa who has several short films and a TV series under his belt. He’s here to talk about his latest, a feature film called The Bush Knife which can be seen right now on Amazon Prime. Find out more about The Bush Knife on FacebookYou can connect with Renaldo on Facebook and Twitter: @thekellleagueIf you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Ian David Diaz is a writer and director but has also been a producer, editor, casting director, cinematographer, and even tried his hand at acting. He’s written, produced and directed The Killing Zone, Bad Day and now he’s written, produced and directed the multi-award-winning web series Rebecca Gold: The Series. He gives loads of tips, tricks and hacks that any filmmaker can use. You can connect with Ian on Twitter @iandaviddiaz If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

This episode I talk about faith. No, not religious faith or faith in a higher power. I talk about having faith in yourself and why that is so important to your success. I also mention a very good podcast called Film Pro Productivity hosted by Carter Ferguson. Check it out at the link below.https://www.filmproproductivity.com/episodesIf you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

I had an amazing conversation with award-winning indie filmmaker, Tucky Williams who talks about her film, Girl/Girl Scene and the controversy of having it removed from Amazon before having it relisted (thanks to pressure from fans of the film). We talk building an indie filmmaking family, always being nice (don't be an asshole), budgeting, resource filmmaking and a whole lot more. Tucky is amazing and I can't wait to have her drop by again. Here’s where you can find out all about Tucky and her projects:Tucky Williams WebsiteDagger Kiss Girl/Girl Scene Series Official WebsiteGirl/Girl Scene Series VimeoGirl/Girl Scene MovieIf you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

I've discovered there are two main reasons why filmmakers don't make their own films; money and fear. I tackle both of those reasons and show why they're not the block you thought they were. If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

This week I want to introduce you to my three P's of filmmaking: polite, professional and persistent. If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

This week I’m joined by filmmaker, Maureen Maloney. I urge you to subscribe to her web series, Girl Aspiring; a documentary style series focusing on the success of woman in the workforce. It’s essential viewing for any parent with young children, especially girls. Maureen is also hard at work on her first full length documentary, Voice Of Vanilla, where she explores the difficult and dangerous process of vanilla cultivation in Madagascar through the eyes of the women who grow it. Further to that, she now hosts a podcast on her documentary journey called, appropriately me thinks, My Doc Journey.Find Maureen on Twitter @maureenleemHere’s where to find all of Maureen’s projects:Voice of Vanillahttps://www.voiceofvanilla.comhttps://www.facebook.com/voiceofvanillaGirl Aspiringhttps://www.youtube.com/c/GirlAspiringhttps://www.facebook.com/girlaspiring/My Doc Journey, podcasthttp://mydocjourney.comhttps://facebook.com//mydocjourneyIf you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

You've decided to make your film yourself and that's absolutely fantastic. Before you jump in with both feet, consider the benefits of resource filmmaking. You start right at the beginning of the process - your screenplay. Making a list of your resources will help you determine what story to tell and will keep that budget in check. If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Lately, in conversation with other filmmakers and in posts online, I’ve been hearing a lot of talk about doubt; doubting one’s self as a creative person, a writer, a filmmaker. I want to explore where that doubt comes from and hopefully give you some ways to overcome doubt in your life. If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

This week I interview Jacob Smith, who, along with his co-producers, John D. Erickson and Kathryn Goldman, made the wonderful feature documentary Waking the Sleeping Giant: The Making of a Political Revolution. Jacob reveals a tremendous amount about the filmmaking process which I know will help you on your filmmaking journey. Find out all about Jacob and what he’s up to on his website:Jacob Z. SmithFind out where you can see his film by visiting:Waking The Sleeping Giant You can also find Jacob on Twitter:@jacobzsmith Need some editing done. Check out Brad Johanson's site:Alter Creative MediaIf you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

My guest this week is Marc Unger, an actor, stand up comedian and filmmaker from Baltimore. He’s the writer, producer, director, editor and lead actor of his wonderful web series, Thespian. He talks about how he did it and gives all the information you need to make a web series, too. Find out all about Thespian and where to watch at:Thespian Series Official WebsiteHelp contribute to the crowdfunding campaign for season two of Thespian:Fundraising by Fractured Atlas for ThespianWatch Thespian on Vimeo:Thespian Series As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

My guest this week is Mike Finazzo, a wonderful filmmaker from Baltimore, Maryland. He opens up about the making of his feature films, Wits End and Bored in the U.S.A.; how he wrote them, funded them, cast and crewed them, locations, gear... everything. I loved having Mike on the show; I learned a lot and I know you will, too. You can learn all about what Mike is up to and find out where to watch his great films on his website: BoredintheUSAfilm.com As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

I had a great conversation with Shaun Rose, an award winning filmmaker who talks about how he made his film Upstate Story in four years for $500. There was a lot for him to overcome including him having a stroke! This true indie filmmaker persevered and finished his film. Upstate Story on Youtube Upstate Story on FacebookWest Side Outsiders Film Group on FacebookShaun’s documentary Making and Unmaking on FacebookAs always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Ian David Diaz is a writer and director but has also been a producer, editor, casting director, cinematographer, and even tried his hand at acting. He’s written, produced and directed The Killing Zone, Bad Day and now he’s written, produced and directed a web series called Rebecca Gold: The Series. We’re also joined by the lead actress in that series, Katie Sheridan, who plays Rebecca Gold. She’s been acting for many years and has appeared in numerous TV shows and films including Genie in the House, 50 Kisses, Together, The Convent and she’s written, produced and acted in the TV series Match Not Found. Rebecca Gold: The SeriesCatch Ian on twitter @iandaviddiaz Catch Katie on twitter @K_sheridantweetAs always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Jenna Laurenzo wrote, produced, directed and starred in the movie Lez Bomb which was executive produced by Bobby Farrelly of There’s Something About Mary fame. We discuss how she got the movie made, from writing and funding to casting and directing plus everything in between. You can learn all about Jenna and her film Lez Bomb at her website:www.jennalaurenzo.comFind her on Twitter @jennalaurenzoAnd Instagram jennalaurenzo Lez Bomb is available on Netflix right now!As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Christina Littleson is a writer and producer who drops by to talk all about life in filmmaking including what goes into producing a film. She’s produced shorts, a feature, and is in post on a six part television series. She talks about the many challenges of producing and it’s a real eye-opener.You can learn all about her at her website: WildcatMedia.co.ukYou can also find her on Twitter@Littleson114Pick up her full length feature, Cleek on DVDAmazon.comAmazon.caAmazon.co.ukAs always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Chris Bournea is a journalist, author and filmmaker based in Columbus, Ohio who directed and produced a gem of a documentary called Lady Wrestler: The Amazing, Untold Story of African-American Women in the Ring. We talk about producing, how to acquire archival footage, funding, music, editing and much more. Want to learn how to make your own documentary? There's a ton of information in this episode to get you started. You can find Chris at his website: ChrisBournea.comLearn all about his documentary here:LadyWrestlerMovie.comAs always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Joe Badon is a man of many talents. He’s an artist and illustrator, he’s a filmmaker taking on roles as writer, director, producer, sound designer, an assistant editor and as a member of the art department. He’s successfully made a feature film, The God Inside My Ear, and he’s in the middle of raising funds through Kickstarter for his next feature, Sister Tempest. We talk writing, producing, fundraising, distribution and a lot more. Trust me when I say, Joe is a very knowledgeable guy and tells it like it is. It’s a great conversation and I hope you give it a listen. Be part of the filmmaking process and please visit Sister Tempest on Kickstarter and help get this cool film made. There are some great perks to be had. Follow Joe on Facebook to find out what he's up to. As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

My guest this week is Paul Dudbridge, a director, producer, cinematographer, educator and author who makes feature films, television, commercials and music videos. We'll be talking indie filmmaking and we'll discuss his new book, Making Your First Blockbuster: Write It. Film It. Blow It Up!. You can learn all about Paul and keep up with what he's doing on his website: www.PaulDudbridge.comYou can also follow Paul on Twitter @hanoverpicturesAs always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

I was recently interviewed by Christina Littleson of Pulse 98.4 FM, Scotland's #1 community radio station about this very podcast. We talked about why I started this podcast, who should be listening and why. We covered writing and filmmaking as well. I thought I would share the interview to let listeners learn about me and this podcast - an introduction of sorts. You can check out Christina's show on Pulse 98.4's website. As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Robert Heske is a multi-award-winning filmmaker of many talents, including screenwriting, producing, casting direction, acting, a published graphic novelist and an indie comic creator. I talk to Bob all about the documentary he wrote, directed and produced called Afraid of Nothing, which explores life and the afterlife through the lens of a shaman, psychic, healer, seeker, witch and other awakened individuals. This is one interview you don’t want to miss. To find out more about Bob’s film, visit @AfraidOfNothingDocumentary on Facebook.As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

James Blokland and Andrea Moodie have worked on lots of projects together over the many years they’ve known each other. And, all of that time working together led to them collaborating on a very special film, 52 Words For Love. The unusual thing is that they chose to take more time to make the film instead of cram it into a shorter time period and it shows in the finished product. 52 Words For Love is a wonderful film. To learn more about the film and about Jim and Andrea, check out the Facebook page for the film. As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

My guest this week is Kim Adelman, the author of Making it Big in Shorts: The Ultimate Filmmaker's Guide to Short Films, the third edition of which is available now. She currently teaches Low Budget Filmmaking at UCLA Extension.Kim has conducted short filmmaking workshops throughout the United States, Canada, and New Zealand.She launched the Fox Movie Channel's short film program. The 19 short films she produced for Fox won 30 plus awards and played in over 150 film festivals worldwide, including the Sundance Film Festival four years in a row. She also wrote the books The Girls Guide to Elvis, The Girls Guide to Country, and The Ultimate Guide to Chick Flicks. You can catch up with Kim at her website: www.kimadelman.com She is also on Twitter: @kimadelman As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcastI’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play.Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Giles Alderson is a well known actor, writer, director and producer who shares his experience of making Food For Thought, a documentary about the global vegan phenomenom and how and why people are going plant based. We learn what it takes to make a documentary (or any film for that matter) by hearing how Giles did it; we learn from his mistakes and successes. Food For Thought needs your assistance. Please visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/foodforthought and help support this amazing film. To learn more about the film or to simply stay connected, visit:@gilesalderson on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or @Food4ThoughtDoc on TwitterYou can also hear Giles on his incredible podcast by visiting The Filmmakers PodcastAs always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcastI’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

This week’s guest, Rochelle Fetters, is an emerging filmmaker who is a survivor of domestic abuse working on a very important film called Breathe. She’s been in the business for some time as an actor but has written and will direct the film which will shed light on domestic abuse. Her very important film Breathe, needs your help. So, please follow the links below to find out how you can contribute to this worthwhile project. Breathe on Kickstarter Brethe Short Film on Instagram:breatheshortfilmnmBreathe Short Film on Facebook:@breatheshortfilmnmNew Mexico Spotlight Foundation To make tax deductible donations.Rochelle’s personal links on social media@cassandrarochellefetters on Facebook@rochellefetters on InstagramMy thanks to Rochelle for a great conversation. As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcastI’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking.Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

I share helpful hints that I've learned along the way in my 30 years as a writer. I focus on attitude, outlining, keeping the story moving, formatting and a daily page count. I'd love to hear your thoughts on writing so drop by my Facebook page at @howtheydiditpodcast, I’m also on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or your favourite platform. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

I’ve had a lot of people on the podcast but none have had as many roles in filmmaking as award winning filmmaker, Ryan Barton-Grimley. He’s been a Producer, writer, director, editor, actor, cinematographer, production designer, worked in the editorial department, and as miscellaneous crew. So much to unpack in this informative episode. I know you'll enjoy this great, informative interview. Visit Ryan Barton-Grimley.com or RBGfilms.com to find out all about Ryan and what he’s up to.As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my facebook page @howtheydiditpodcastI’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at how they did it: filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Carter Ferguson, the fight director, director, writer, producer and podcaster, among other things, is back to talk filmmaking and productivity. He shares information about writing, producing and directing films then answers my question about the ‘inner critic’, that inner voice that tries to knock us all off stride. So happy to have him back. To find out more about Carter visit his website: www.FightDirector.com Listen to his podcast: Film Pro Productivity He's also on Facebook @FilmProProductivity He's also on Twitter @FilmProProdPodI can't thank Carter enough for coming back and sharing his experience and knowledge of filmmaking with us. I also want to thank him for helping us with the ever present 'inner critic'. It was a wonderful conversation that I know you'll enjoy.Please support the show by subscribing on whatever platform you prefer. Feel free to reach out to me on my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast. I’m also on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at how they did it: filmmaking. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

My guest today is an incredible actor, fantastic writer and a great director. He is an award winning filmmaker whose short film, Ironied won over 13 awards. He wrote, directed, acted in and produced two shorts, Ironied and Dragonfly. Plus, he's acted in many others. I find out how he did it - he talks all about the journey he took to get his films made. You can find out all you need to know about Tyler and find a link to Tyler's great short films on his website: www.TylerParr.com I can't thank Tyler enough for sharing his experience and knowledge of filmmaking with us. It was a wonderful conversation that I know you'll enjoy.Please support the show by subscribing on whatever platform you prefer. Feel free to reach out to me on my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast. I’m also on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at how they did it: filmmaking. Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show next week. Until then, Keep Shooting!

Make sure to surround yourself with positive individuals who will help you reach your dreams and goals. Whether you're working on a film project or in any part of your life, positive people will help to lift you up. As always if you have any comments or questions about the show stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast. I’m on Twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at how they did it: filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks so much for tuning in. You're the whole reason I'm doing this podcast. Thanks for listening. Until next episode, Stay Positive and Keep Shooting!

It was an absolute pleasure speaking with LA based motion picture executive Jason Brubaker. He spoke about entrepreneurial filmmaking, distribution, the use of an aggregator, when to start a marketing plan for your film and much more. You can find out all about Jason at his webside: www.filmmakingstuff.com Make sure to follow the links on his site to his incredibly popular and informative Filmmaking Stuff Podcast. As always if you have any comments or questions about the show stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast. I’m on Twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at how they did it: filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks so much for tuning in. You're the whole reason I'm doing this podcast. Thanks for listening. Until next episode, Keep Shooting!

Happy New Year! Let's have a look at last year but please don't dwell on the past. Recognize your mistakes and move on promising yourself you'll never make those mistakes again. Again, Happy New Year! 2019 is going to be a fantastic year!As always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please drop by my Facebook page @HowTheyDidItPodcast or catch me on Twitter @HFilmmakingPlease show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. And please, if you enjoy the show, share it. Tell a friend. I can use all the support I can get.Thanks so much for listening.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Christmas is a time of giving and I want filmmakers out there to think of themselves this Christmas. Give yourselves a treat. So, to that end, I've listed Podcasts and Books that I feel are great for filmmakers. Podcasts:Film Pro Productivity Hey Indie FilmmakersIndie Film Hustle Filmmaking Stuff Podcast The Filmmakers Podcast Books:Story by Robert McKee On Writing by Stephen King Anything by Syd FieldThe Writer’s Journey by Chris VoglerJoseph Campbell’s The Hero of a Thousand FacesWriting a Great Movie by Jeff KitchenHow to Write a Movie in 21 Days by Viki KingSave the Cat by Blake Snyder. However, any filmmaker who really wants to treat themselves should pick up Diane Bell’s absolutely brilliant book, Shoot from the Heart. All of these books are available wherever books are sold. Merry Christmas to all and to all Filmmakers a great shoot!

My guest is a #1 New York Times best selling author who has written over 30 novels to date including popular series such as The Otherworld Series, Darkness Series, Cainsville Series and the Nadia Series to name a few. Who else could I possibly ask to talk about storytelling than an incredible storyteller, Kelley Armstrong. We talk all things story including the idea, outlining, characters, structure, plot points, setting, research and a lot more. You can find out all about Kelley, her books, her appearances and connect to all her social media by visiting her website: KelleyArmstrong.comIf you have comments or questions about the show, please drop me a line by email at howtheydiditpodcast@gmail.com or stop by my Facebook page @HowTheyDidItPodcast. I'm on Twitter @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at HowTheyDidItFilmmaking. Please support the show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. As always, thank you so much for listening.

Writer and director of Perfect Strangers, Ryan Hendrick stops by to talk about how he's getting his film off the ground. We talk writing, casting, crewing and crowdfunding among other things. He's in the midst of crowdfunding the film and could really use your help. Drop by his Indiegogo campaign page and help make this festive comedy romance come to life. If you have comments or questions about the show, please drop me a line by email at howtheydiditpodcast@gmail.com or stop by my Facebook page @HowTheyDidItPodcast. I'm on Twitter @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at HowTheyDidItFilmmaking. Please support the show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. As always, thank you so much for listening.

Passionate filmmaker, actor and producer, Kyle Hester has been in the business for over 25 years. We talk about the films he's produced including his most recent film, Preacher Six which is looking for finishing funds right now. Check out this link to the crowdfunding campaign and help fund this film. You can find Kyle on Twitter: @KyleDHester or @PreacherSixAs always if you have any comments or questions about the show, please drop me a line by email at howtheydiditpodcast@gmail.com or stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcastI’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at how they did it: filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play. Thanks so much for listening.

I’m thrilled that award winning filmmaker Diane Bell is on the show today. Her first film, Obselidia won at Sundance in 2010 and she’s gone on to make two more feature films. We talk about her films but we also discuss her brand new book, Shoot From The Heart. This book truly changed my life and I know it will certainly have a great affect on you. You can make your film, with Diane’s book, you’ll have absolutely no more excuses. Listen to this podcast, buy Diane's book and then make your movie!You can follow up on what Diane is doing on her website: www.DianeBell.com. You'll find links to Amazon where you can buy her book. You can also follow her on Instagram at DianeBellFollow me on Facebook @howtheydiditpodcast and on Twitter @hfilmmaking. You can also follow me on Instagram at HowTheyDidItFilmmaking

I had the absolute pleasure of talking with filmmaker Carter Ferguson, a fight director, director, writer, producer and podcaster, among other things. He has over 700 TV and movie credits to his name so, you know the man has information to share. Carter talked about his experiences of filming, Dead End, his award-winning short film. I learned so much from him and I know you will, too. To find out more about Carter visit his website: www.FightDirector.comListen to his podcast: Film Pro ProductivityHe's also on Facebook @FilmProProductivityHe's also on Twitter @FilmProProdPod

A tribute to the legendary Stan Lee.

Carlo Essagian has been an active member of the filmmaking community for over 25 years. He’s a writer, actor, producer and director who’s made several short films including his latest Love Thongs. He shared some great ideas during our conversation, ideas that I know I’ll be implementing on my next project and I'm betting you will, too. To find out more about Carlo visit his website at: www.CarloEssagian.com

Lolade Leigh-Thompson is a great filmmaker who wrote, directed, acted in, and produced the full length feature Get The Sucker Back. She shares the knowledge she gained through the whole experience of producing the film. Learn all about Lolade and her great film at www.LoladeLeighThompson.com

My very special guest today, Dictynna Hood is an award winning writer/director who is currently working on, Us Among The Stones, a film that she and many others are trying to finish. Learn everything about this great indie film by visiting www.UsAmongTheStones.com. You can support the film here.

Award winning filmmaker Liz Taylor dropped by to spread her brand of positivity. We talked about her award winning film Marital Aids and what that experience was like for her as a first time director. We talked about all things filmmaking from never letting anyone stop you from doing what you want to do to crewing, funding and producing. It was a great conversation. Visit Liz at her website to learn all about what she's doing. www.ShowBizLizTaylor.com

I first became aware of today’s guest when I heard him on a recent episode of Griffin Hammond and Nick Bodmer’s Hey Indie Filmmakers podcast. It seems that John Luna edits many of those podcasts and hearing him speak got me interested in what he might be doing as a filmmaker. When I looked him up on Youtube I knew I had to talk to him.Check out John's work at his YouTube Channel. You won't be disappointed.

Alex Ferrari, my guest today, has been in the industry for well over 20 years working on over 1,000 features, shorts, commercials, music videos and much more. The films he's made have screened in over 600 film festivals around the globe. He is the host of two tremendously popular podcasts, Indie Film Hustle and Bulletproof Screenplay, and will soon be launching Indie Film Hustle TV. Visit Indie Film Hustle to learn everything there is to learn about Alex Ferrari and what he's up to. www.IndieFilmHustle.com

I had a great conversation with veteran filmmaker Drew Tapley about the many roles he’s taken on in filmmaking including writing, directing and producing. We talked about what it’s like to direct child actors, the mistakes he’s learned from along the way, funding and a lot more.