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Back to SearchMaking Movies Full of Integrity and Conviction with Talia Lugacy
Season 8 Episode 353
This week Alrik and Liz chat with filmmaker Talia Lugacy about her second feature, This is Not a War Story, and how she produced it with a model similar to a worker co-op. We also discuss an article …
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Finishing What You Started with Asif Akbar!
Season 8 Episode 352
This week, Alrik and Liz talk with filmmaker Asif Akbar about their latest, The Commando, starring Micheal Jai White and Mickey Rourke! Asif talks about how he got his films made, why he produces as …
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
The Importance of Process with Omar Lopex!
Season 8 Episode 351
This week, Alrik and Liz chat with artist Omar Lopex about his first feature, Ana, Who They Pulled Out of the River, which he shot on film in Tijuana. We also talk about industry activism and a very …
Published on 4 years ago
Destined to be a Cinematographer with Alice Brooks!
Season 8 Episode 350
In our 350th episode, we welcome DP Alice Brooks to talk about lensing IN THE HEIGHTS, TICK, TICK... BOOM! and her partnership with John M Chu. We also chat about the recent blowback from Austin Film…
Published on 4 years ago
Making Impact-Driven Movies Using the Non-Profit Model with KT Curran!
Season 7 Episode 349
Alrik and Liz chat with filmmaker KT Curran about her second feature, Surviving Lunch, working within the nonprofit model, and her focus on impact-driven films. After that, we talk about life after s…
Published on 4 years ago
The Power of Positive Thinking with Allen C Gardner!
Season 7 Episode 348
This week Alrik and Liz talk with Allen C. Gardner about making 16 features as either a lead actor, director, writer or producer. They also chat about diversity trends and tough moments on set. Enjoy…
Published on 4 years ago
Learning When to Say 'No' as a Director with Jenn Page!
Season 7 Episode 347
This week Liz and Alrik welcome producer/writer/director Jenn Page on the show to talk about how she first got hired as a director, when she decided to start turning down opportunities and how that a…
Published on 4 years ago
Directing Yourself in Your First Feature with Bill Crossland!
Season 7 Episode 346
Alrik and Liz talk to filmmaker Bill Crossland about making his debut feature CATCHING UP after the short premiered at Sundance. We also talk about film festivals and the feedback process during post…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Fighting for What You Deserve with Sujata Day!
Season 7 Episode 345
Alrik and Liz chat with filmmaker and actress Sujata Day about her feature debut, DEFINITION PLEASE. We also chat about AMC's interim CEO's new business model. Enjoy! The Alternate is at the Studio C…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Uniting Film Festivals with The Film Festival Alliance!
Season 7 Episode 344
This week Alrik and Liz welcome the Film Festival Alliance to talk about what the alliance is, how it got started and how they like to partner with film festivals. We also talk about the American Fil…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago