Podcast Episodes

IFH 832: The Filmmaker Who Refused to Tap Out: The Making of Heel Kick! with Danny Mac

Episode 832

Danny Mac, a self-taught filmmaker from Edmonton, turned his dream into a career through persistence, creativity, and sheer determination. After prod…

9 months ago

IFH 831: Making Independent Films Without Hollywood or a Huge Budget with David Ash

Episode 831

On today’s episode, we meet David Ash, a filmmaker who perfectly embodies the spirit of the weekend warrior — balancing a demanding corporate career,…

9 months, 1 week ago

IFH 830: How Two Filmmakers Captured the Ultimate Rocky Fan Story with Jim Toscano & Danny Gianino

Episode 830

Jim Toscano and Danny Gianino, two filmmakers from Detroit, found an unexpected calling in telling the story of Mike Kunda, the world’s number one Ro…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

BONUS EPISODE: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Money for Your Movie with Franco Sama

Franco Sama, a veteran executive producer, reveals the hard truths and practical steps behind raising real money for independent films. He explains t…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

IFH 829: The Secret to Marketing Your Movie Like a Pro with Brad Wilke

Episode 829

On today’s episode, we welcome Brad Wilke, a filmmaker, screenwriter, and marketing strategist whose career bridges the worlds of storytelling and au…

9 months, 4 weeks ago

IFH 828: The Ultimate Life of Action: Martial Arts, Movies, and Wisdom with Leo Fong

Episode 828

Leo Fong was a true Renaissance man — a martial arts Grand Master, filmmaker, and Methodist minister who turned life’s challenges into fuel for creat…

10 months ago

IFH 827: Turning a Script into a Movie: The Indie Filmmaking Story of Jamie Buckner

Episode 827

Jamie Buckner’s filmmaking journey is one built on passion, persistence, and pure creative drive. After exploring careers in music, architecture, and…

10 months, 1 week ago

IFH 826: How to Turn a Script Into a Movie Without Hollywood’s Help with Chris Jay

Episode 826

Chris Jay, once a touring musician with the rock band Army of Freshmen, found a new creative path when the music industry shifted and opportunities d…

10 months, 2 weeks ago

IFH 825: The Untold Stories of Women in Action Cinema with Melanie Wise

Episode 825

Melanie Wise, a former model and actress, discusses her transition to producing due to height-related challenges in acting. She produced the horror a…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

IFH 824: The Screenwriting Secrets Every Indie Writer Needs to Know with Dan Benamor

Episode 824

Dan Benamor began his film career as an intern, quickly working his way up to head of development at a small production company. That experience gave…

11 months ago