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Making it in Movie Making
by Richard Fysh
Conversations with people trying to make it in movies, in various capacities and with varying levels of success.
Episodes
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Ellen Belden - Screenwriter - Hobo for Mayor
Today's guest is Ellen Belden - showrunner screenwriter of Hobo for Mayor.
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Stuart Brennan - Warlord (2025) and the self-made film studio
This episode's guest is Stuart Brennan, actor, writer, director, producer and studio head. He has established himself and his studio Stronghold with over twenty production credits including his latest film, Warlord, which is out now in the US and the UK (as well as Germany and Russia) and which...
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Alicia Dell'Aria - Red Dead Redemption 2 / L'Oréal - voice acting and a lot more besides
Joining me on this episode is Alicia Dell'Aria, professional voice actor and vocal guide, developing film actor, DJ, hypnotherapist and lots more besides. Also my co-star in an upcoming short (originally named Warrior's Prayer, now retitled Expectations). We talk about her adventures in travel…
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Andreas Wisniewski - "All the things you have to go through to share a dream with others."
This is a special one. A 90-minute plus talk with Andreas Wisniewski on Bond, Buddhism, (his) Boys and Berlin. We discuss his early success in Hollywood with The Living Daylights (James Bond), Die Hard and a couple of Mission: Impossible movies, but also get into a much deeper and more…
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Jennifer O'Callaghan - Author - Rear Window
In this episode, I'm joined by Jennifer O'Callaghan, classic movie lover, reporter, Canadian and author of the upcoming book: Rear Window: The Making of a Hitchcock Masterpiece in the Hollywood Golden Age This episode is a Hitchcock love fest. Learn all about her new book and enjoy our geek out....
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Chris Cronin - Director of "The Moor" (out now on VOD in the UK)
I talk to Chris Cronin, celebrated shorts director, former university mate, and now Total Film & Mark Kermode celebrated feature filmmaker. His debut feature "The Moor" is out now for just £7.99 to own in the UK and has racked up multiple glowing reviews. This is one indie horror that's…
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Giulia Heathfield Di Renzi - Actress, "Immaculate" (2024) + a lot of Italian theatre
Today I talk to Giulia Heathfield Di Renzi - Italian/Australian actress who made an impact as the antagonist in the Sydney Sweeney film Immaculate - we talk about getting there, and where she's going next. Hint: She's just signed with a top UK agency representing major talent.
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Jay Vinitsky - Post-production supervisor "Put it out in the universe what it is you're looking for." - Elf / Final Destination / Wedding Crashers / Baywatch and other movies you've actually heard of!
In this episode I talk to Jay Vinitsky, former post-production supervisor in Hollywood! He's worked on some of the biggest films I grew up with. From Lost in Space to Tenacious D via 2 Horrible Bosses and 4 Final Destinations. He also helped Samuel L. Jackson replace one of cinema's greatest…
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Pedro Flores Maldonado - Making the #1 film in Peruvian Cinemas & Having films on Netflix (Español)
Pedro Flores Maldonado had a smash hit in 2020, right before the pandemic with his first feature film "Sí, Mi Amor" being the most successful film in cinemas in Peru that year. He has since produced 2 sequels and another original film - all of which are on Netflix. He's recently completed a...
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Tony Coughlan - from amateur to professional actor - Knuckles for Paramount+, Basil Bond for me & lots more!
This week I speak to long time friend and sometimes collaborator Tony Coughlan about his career, the road from amateur to professional actor and the range of projects he's involved with from the Batman/film noir inspired Mr. Justice, to IRA drama Awaken: The Patrick O'Connor Story right up to his...
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Clinton J. Phillips & Nickie Kruszynski - Weekend Deadaway
This week on the show we have some of the team behind the new indie horror film, Weekend Deadaway. I'm joined by writer/director Clinton J. Phillips and star Nickie Kruszynski Learn more about the film, its creation, how it's being promoted, and where you might be able to see it.
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Bob Golibersuch - Running an Independent Cinema
Today I talk to Bob Golibersuch, president and founder of The Screening Room Cinema and Arts Café. Bob has over thirty years of experience running his own cinema, and as such is a central figure in the Buffalo independent filmmaking scene. He has always supported local artists (my film What You...
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Christian Dines - "Filmmaking is essentially a bastardised artform."
Christian Dines talks all about his cinematic adventures to date. Filmmaking, acting, editing, the state of the indie industry (indiestry?), it's all here. From 1999 to now, this is a solid history for anyone just starting out, and good advice and insight for the rest of us. Find Christian in all...
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7 Kills, 3 Songs & a Banana
This is the shameless promotional episode, but it's also an outline for the future of the podcast, and a little bit about myself.
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Greg Lamberson - Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival & lots more.
Gregory Lamberson is a member of the Producers Guild of America, International Thriller Writers, and the Horror Writers Association. He writes, produces and directs his own independent feature films and freelances on others, and has authored fifteen published books including twelve novels, two...
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Lisa Riesner - Actress/Coach/Entrepreneur
Actress, filmmaker, acting & career coach Lisa Riesner gets into all of those things and more in this week's podcast. We talk about putting yourself out there (online and otherwise) so others know who you are, and the importance of following through with committing to and being the person you...
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Mattias Andersson - Previs, Committing to Film & Making Kung Fury - Director of Photography
This was a fascinating chat with Mattias Andersson, in which we cover becoming a filmmaker in a place with no film hub (in this case Umeå, Sweden), following your passions to make a life in film work for you, and the various ways in which Mattias is carving himself a niche. We start by discussing...
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Taylor Martin - "Existential Moment in an MRI Machine" - 48 hour filmmaker
Taylor Martin makes films and wins awards. Lots of them. Her main focus is making (and winning) 48 hour film competitions then taking her shorts on festival runs around the world. In this, the longest episode yet, we discuss gender roles, making it as a filmmaker with no connections, making those...
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Liam Regan - Making a £60,000 feature, loving Troma & becoming an indie distributor.
Liam Regan is a filmaker from South Yorkshire. Yes, there are (at least) two of us. A lifelong Troma fan whose own films fit that same niche. Creator of two feature films, My Bloody Banjo and Eating Miss Campbell and now, DVD/Blu-Ray special edition distrubution house, Refuse Films : Repugnant...
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Victoria Hutton - “A short thought is a rude thought.”
It’s not every film podcast that discusses both Tokyo Story and Die Hard 3, or flows from Robert Bresson to Sharknado, yet here we are; a one-on-one with fellow “Filmmaker to Watch” Victoria Hutton. She is someone to watch, and if you’re in Buffalo and fast enough, you can. This weekend she has…
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Colin Taylor - Chicken Strips: The Movie
Buffalo writer/director/actor Colin Taylor discusses his debut feature film "Chicken Strips: The trials and tribulations of becoming a garage band" which premieres at Buffalo's North Park Theatre soon. Get your tickets here. For non-Buffalo folks, there's some useful information here on how to…
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April Yanko - Actor, Writer, Overall Weirdo (her words).
A conversation with April Yanko starting with Butt Stuff, her new short film, and the major crowdfunding project that she pulled off to support it. April talks about moving to LA from Pennsylvania and working as an actor, writer, director and general creative person. This was a really fun and...
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MJ Dixon - Filmmaker, Videogame Designer, Low Budget Guru ("It's always your fault")
In this episode, I talk to artist / musician / writer / director (and friend!) MJ Dixon. He has made nine low budget features and has three more in production, all part of his own cinematic Mycho universe. He's also made countless shorts and most recently, he has created several spin-off…
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Keith Allott - Filmmaker - Badshoes Film
The podcast returns! In a long overdue release, I talk to filmmaker Keith Allott about pretty much everything an independent filmmaker needs to know. Keith has a string of successful short films under his belt. In this episode you will hear all about how he got to where he is, his process, and…
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Jono Smith - Tattooist - Finding success on Youtube by doing what you love.
Jono Smith followed his passions to become a tattoo artist and later a popular Youtuber. We talk all about his personal journey and his steps to success. He also gives some great advice for anyone hoping to launch themselves online. You can watch his videos and help him reach his silver award for...
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Iris Lezcano - Spanish tv star
In this episode I talk to Iris Lezcano, someone who has had mainstream success on national TV in her native Spain, in addition to a few international jobs. We talk about her career so far as well as her advice for aspiring actors and her thoughts on acting alongside another career. You can follow...
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Josh Williams - Theatrical actor, singer, writer and director
Josh Williams has written and performed his own plays and runs a creative business. We talk about his path to where he is now, and what's in store. You can read all about Williams Creatives here: https://williamscreatives.co.uk/
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Alex Hitrenko - Filmmaker, VFX artist
This week I talk to Alex Hitrenko, who at 18 has got his own international business, he's making studio-quality special effects, and he's preparing his leap into feature films. You can check out Alex's most popular videos, 19th Century Fashion film, and Game of Thrones inspired West of Westeros...
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Michael Muyunda
This week, Michael Muyunda, an actor with loads of experience and dozens of credits, yet one of the most humble people I've ever spoken to. Michael is currently having success with his short film 'Lifelike' which has been chosen for the British Independent Film Awards qualifing festival...
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Vicki Glover
This week I talk to an actress who has done it all; from Shakespeare to panto to horseback combat and beyond. The facinating life and career of Vicki Glover. Official Website. Twitter. Links to some of the work we highlight in the episode: Castle Productions' Dr. Who Interlocked Manson Family...
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Kristina Santiago - Actress / Producer
This week I talk to Kristina Santiago about making films in Buffalo, New York. She's an actress/model/producer working primarly with Foxtrot Productions. We discuss getting into independent film and distribution channels such as Gumroad. We also get into her experiences of the pros and cons of...
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Katie Mae Carden - Actress / Lockdown Star / Prolific Dream Chaser
In this episode I talk to Katie Mae Carden about making it as an actor, being a northerner, and booking ten jobs at the start of lockdown. We talk about agents, acting classes, getting into fancy drama schools, accents, and her complicated relationship with Spotlight. This episode was recorded a...
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Stephanie Lee - Self-made Actress
In this episode I talk to entrepreneurial actress Stephanie Lee, propieter of Stirling Murder (tickets here). Mentioned in this episode are Williams Creatives and Stirling Academy.
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Bob Jordan - Independent Filmmaker
In this episode, I talk to Bob Jordan about becoming a filmmaker, going to the American film market, crowd funding and making a film that will sell. You can learn about Bob's projects on the Obverse films facebook page and Youtube channel.
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John Currie - Festival Director / Beeston Film Festival
In this episode I talk film festivals with someone who runs one. Great insight for film-makers. www.beestonfilm.com - This year it's online only from Monday 22nd-Sunday 28th March. @BeestonFilm
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Conversations with people trying to make it in movies, in various capacities and with varying levels of success.
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Making it in Movie Making is created and hosted by Richard Fysh.
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