Director Deborah Correa joins host Mike Pecci on In Love with the Process to discuss her new western The War Between. They dive into the challenges of shooting a period-accurate western, mastering cinematic language, and the journey from directing short films to completing her first feature.

Emmy-nominated director Ben Semanoff joins host Mike Pecci to discuss directing Black Rabbit and Ozark, collaborating with Jason Bateman, working with actors, and inspiring creative teams to bring powerful stories to life.

Filmmaker Joe Burke joins host Mike Pecci to discuss his micro-budget feature Burt, made for just $7,000. They dive into self-distribution, independent filmmaking, and whether you really need Hollywood to reach audiences. Learn how to make a movie that people actually want to see and release it on your own terms.

On a special episode of In Love with the Process, host Mike Pecci welcomes back two returning guests: cinematographer Alexander Chinnici and director Allan Ungar to talk about their new film London Calling.

If you’re a fan of John Wick and dark comedy, get ready for a killer indie film experience. Recorded in-studio, the guys go deep into the process of making a movie in another country, from immersing themselves in the local culture, to scouting locations that can double as anywhere in the world, to pulling off an insane number of setups in a single day.

Director Joe Hil joins Mike Pecci to discuss Match in a Haystack, a documentary about Ukraine’s female dance troupe creating art during war, his time at Vice, and the fight to finish fearless films.

Join Mike as he connects with filmmaker Paul Stephen Mann to explore the creative process behind turning classic Popeye elements into a cult horror masterpiece. In this episode, they dive deep into the challenges of public domain rights, trademark restrictions, and the art of gore filmmaking—all while envisioning a fun, terrifying Popeye horror film. Discover expert insights on crafting timeless films, pushing creative boundaries, and enjoying cult horror the right way. Tune in for a masterclass in innovative filmmaking!

Director Josh Ruben (Scare Me, Werewolves Within) returns to the show to talk about his first studio film, Heart Eyes—a bloody slasher-meets-romantic-comedy mashup with all the signature chaos of a Ruben film. Host Mike Pecci and Ruben dive deep into the process, from the high-stakes pitch to the pressures of post-production, revealing what it’s really like to direct your first big studio feature.