EP239 | Getting a Movie Star to Trust You. (w/ Eduard Drake)
Ever wonder what it is like to direct a big Hollywood movie star? How do you motivate a high profile actor on set? How do you get your talent to trust you? These are big questions that many of us will never get the opportunity to answer. Or maybe, by some lucky circumstance, you find yourself on set with one of these titans, where do you turn for the skills to deal with this high stress situation. On today's show , host Mike Pecci goes deep into this with writer/director Edward Drake (Gasoline Alley, Detective Knight Series) who has had the pleasure of working with some of the biggest names in action. He has done over 9 films with legend Bruce Willis, and had the honor of directing his last ever scene on set! Pecci & Drake peel back the curtain on how Hollywood films are really made, and give great tips on how to set yourself for success in the movie business.
EP238 | Course-correcting your Career to Direct Films (w/ Annalise Lockhart)
When is the right time to turn down paid work and direct your first film? "If I say no to paid work, will i ever get hired again?" This is one of the hardest decisions for so many young filmmakers, and today's guest, director Annalise Lockhart, tells her story of transitioning from a full time assistant director, to directing films! This new episode of the FUJIFILM Creator Series maybe one of the most inspiring yet! Get ready for the new episode of IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS podcast!
EP231 |Chasing Modern Myths (w/ Tommy Avallone)
Documentary filmmaker Tommy Avallone (I Am Santa Claus, The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man and I love you, you hate me)joins host Mike Pecci on today's episode of the In love with the process podcast. Avallone goes deep into how he find his doc ideas and his obsession with asking the questions that most people didn't know they wanted answers for? Who is the guy behind the mall Santa, why does Bill Murray show up at random parties, and why did a guy dressed as a purple dinosaur become such a household obsession?
EP228 | Directing: Trusting Your Voice (w/ Gina Hackett)
In the latest episode of the FUJIFILM CREATOR SERIES, Host Mike Pecci is joined by writer & director Gina Hackett (Amateur Night)! Hackett is a Midwestern screenwriter and director whose work explores memory and unreliable female characters. The two directors go deep into the trails and challenges of being an indie-director and learning to rely on your storytelling voice, tone and style.
EP226 | A High Level of Creativity will Supersede Money (w/ Joe Carnahan)
Host Mike Pecci is joined by Hollywood writer & director Joe Carnahan (Boss Level, The Grey, A-TEAM, Smoking Aces, NARC)on today's episode of IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS podcast! The two talk frankly about the process of directing from low budget to high budget films. Joe gives never before heard insight into how is films are made and shares cautionary tales about the business side of Hollywood. They also reminisce about his relationship with the late great Tony Scott (Man on Fire, Top Gun) and the support that he gave Carnahan earlier in his career. Strap in for a no bullshit, often hysterical, and deeply revealing conversation with two directors on this super sized episode of ILWP!
EP223 | FUJIFILM Creator Series | How to Survive as a Documentary Filmmaker (w/ Anna Andersen)
In part two of our special FUJIFILM CREATOR SERIES, host Mike Pecci talks with documentary filmmaker Anna Andersen. The two go deep into what is takes to survive as a doc maker, the strange adventures that they have gone on, and the ethical choices one has to make when making films about actual people.
EP222 | THE MAKING OF 12KM!
Here is the episode you have all been waiting for. Host Mike Pecci sits down with Ian Spencer and has an in-depth conversation about 12 Kilometers. What inspired the film, how it was financed, the practical FX to casting a film in Russian. Everything you have been asking for. Oh yea, there is also a password to see the film given out during the show that can be used at inlovewiththeprocess.com to watch the film!
EP217 | The Macro Universe of Cosmic Horror (w/ Johannes Grenzfurthner)
On today's episode the IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS podcast, host Mike Pecci chats with award winning director Johannes Grenzfurthner! He calls in from a film festival in Germany, while promoting his new horror feature that everyone is talking about; MASKING THRESHOLD! The two directors go deep into creating worlds in a macroscopic level, elevating horror with sound design, their love of Lovecraft and cosmic horror, and what it takes to shoot a modern day independent film. Definitely watch the trailer for his film before listening to this episode!
EP215 | Making Decisions In the Moment (w/Hilary Smith)
Joining Host Mike Pecci in studio today is the multi talented Actress/Creative Director/Writer/Director Hilary Smith. The two have a deep chat about Hilary's path from studying to be a journalist to working for Ad Agencies, to standup comedy to Acting, and most recently moving into directing films. Get ready for an inspiring episode!
EP214 | Navigating the World of Directing (w/ Allan Ungar)
Writer & director Allan Ungar joins host Mike Pecci on today's episode of the IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS PODCAST. The two discuss attending New York Film Academy, Alan's Uncharted fan film starring Stephen Lang, working with action stars Michael Bien and Mel Gibson, and about the insane shooting process on his new film Bandit starring Josh Duhamel. This episode gives a real glimpse at how hard directing can really be, strap in for a great episode!
EP192 | Planting the Seeds for a Good Idea (w/ Patrick Biesemans)
Writer and director Patrick Biesmans and ILWP host Mike Pecci have a therapy session of sorts about what it's really like to be an independent filmmaker. They discuss rejection, motivation, collaborating with writers and how to recognize and store good ideas for future projects. Patrick also discusses his new proof of concept short film called Creep Box and teases us with the potential of a feature film.
EP172 | Building a Career as a Commercial Director (w/ Corydon Wagner)
Want a career as a commercial director? This episode of In Love with the Process podcast is a must listen! Host Mike Pecci has a deep conversation with successful commercial director Corydon Wagner about the realities behind directing Ads and the complicated process of booking the gig.
Through the years, Corydon has worked across industries ranging from healthcare, to electronics, clothing, gaming, and energy. He has collaborated closely with Ataboy on hugely successful campaigns for the likes of Google, Sony, Samsung, Gap, and Virgin Galactic. In his time he has received a 2012 Young Director Award at the Cannes Golden Lion Festival and has been featured in SHOOT and SHOTS Cannes issues and honored with Ciclopes, AICP, Summit International, Hermes Creative, and Webby Branded Content awards.
EP165 | XMAS DIRECTING SPECIAL: BE YOUR OWN KINDA WEIRD (w/ Christine Celozzi)
Actress & director Christine Celozzi joins In Love with the Process podcast host Mike Pecci -->IN STUDIO<-- on today's very special holiday episode of ILWP. Celozzi talks about her career as an actress, directing her first film, and having a successful film festival experience. We give a shout out to the Directors Tracksuit contest winners and as promised, we address your questions posted on Pecci's Instagram. If you asked Santa for career advice this year, well cancel that order because we beat the fat man to the punch! Happy holidays from ILWP!
EP161 | Music Videos: Nailing what the artist wants (w/ Karl Whinnery)
In Love with the Process host Mike Pecci has a conversation with cinematographer, director, and bassist Karl Whinnery about his work in music videos and producing and shooting the Friday the 13th Fan Film "Jason Rising" A must listen for all you DIY filmmakers.
EP157 | Directing: Using action to tell the story in KATE (w/ Cedric Nicolas-Troyan)
Can you tell the difference between a good action film and a GREAT action film? Is it the explosions, the kill count, or the snappy one-liners? We here at ILWP, believe that an action sequence should be used as a tool to reveal more about the truth behind your characters. Each knife slash, gun shot, fist block gives insight into how your character really perceives the world around them. Host Mike Pecci goes deep into the art of creating and directing great action with KATE director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. They also dig into what it's like to have your first film panned by critics and how hard it can be to recover from that both emotionally and professionally. The is an essential episode for anyone who wants to know exactly what it takes to be a working director. Listen to the best Filmmaker Podcast of 2021!
EP156 | Directing: Finding the Werewolf Within (w/ Joshua Ruben
Happy Halloween from us here at ILWP! Brace yourself for a deep dive into the craft of directing with Werewolves Within director Joshua Ruben and host Mike Pecci. The two dissect the directing process, from script breakdown, to casting, to rehearsals, shooting on set and all the way through the post production process. The filmmakers try to shed more insight on everyone's favorite topic; How to work with actors. Grab a pen and take notes as Josh explains how he was able to take a video game property and turn it into a Halloween classic!
EP150 | Movies to Watch (w/ Mike Pecci)
Host Mike Pecci talks about working on his first production as a producer director, cinematographer and editor since the quarantine and the challenges he faced shooting post Covid. He talks in detail about his experience shooting with the Black Magic Cinema Camera 6K Pro and the benefits he had in the edit shooting 6k. He also gives a great list of movies to watch (old and new). Get ready for a new one-on-one episode!
EP147 | Directing: Take a Leap of Faith(w/ Edoardo Vitaletti & David Kruta)
Why did you choose that lens? Why should the wardrobe look this way? Why is sound so important in this scene? Why? Why? Why? In order to be a successful director, it is so important to do your homework and “know your why’s”. Having confident answers will help you instill confidence in your producers, guide your crew and direct established actors. One today’s episode, Mike Pecci talks with first time director Edoardo Vitaletti about how he was able to pull together the much anticipated horror film THE LAST THING MARY SAW. Also returning to the show and discussing the look of the film is cinematographer David Kruta. His candle motivated lighting is spectacular in the film. Get ready for an in depth look at what it takes to direct and shoot an independent film based in the 1840’s, and get excited to see a new modern day classic coming soon to SHUDDER!
EP145 | Interdimensional Psychotherapy (w/ Ryan Connelly & Mike Pecci)
Have I chosen the right path to get this film made? Should I have moved to LA 10 years ago? Was it the right call to hold out for a better actor? My last pitch seemed to go so well, why didn't they call me back?
The road to making your first feature film can be long, treacherous, and full of doubt. This is why you need a friend. A peer. Someone who does what you do. Someone who you can call to vent, to ask questions, to compare notes, and to find the will to keep going.
We call it directors therapy, and on today's episode, director Mike Pecci makes a call, to a parallel dimension. He reaches out through the fabric of reality to a fellow director who is on an identical path. A guy who has the same taste in movies, very similar short film ideas, and the same filmmaking goals that keep both directors awake at night. The amazing director Ryan Connolly (Film Riot) returns to the show to share his experiences, fears and relentless need to make that first feature film. Get ready for a passionate therapy session on how the business really works and hopefully find some comfort in the choice you have made to step off the beaten path to follow your dream.
EP141 | Respecting The Craft of Horror (Guest Ryan Spindell)
Director’s Mike Pecci (12KM, Who’s There) and Ryan Spindell (The Mortuary Collection, 50 State of Fright) have an in depth conversation about their LOVE OF THE CRAFT required to make a truly scary horror film. Camera moves with emotional meaning, set pieces on a budget, the importance of story boarding, working for Sam Rami, and how infect the crew with as much passion as possible. The guys discuss it all. It’s a great addition to In love with the Process Podcast’s series on horror directors you need to follow! LONG LIVE THE HORROR GENRE!