Get ready to celebrate our 300th episode with a bang as we sit down with Academy Award-winning sound designer Mark Mangini! With a jaw-dropping resume including iconic films like Raiders of the Lost Ark, Gremlins, Dune, Blade Runner 2049 and Mad Max: Fury Road, Mark joins host Mike Pecci for an electrifying discussion on all things sound. From the subtle art of storytelling through sound to the legendary techniques of filmmakers like George Miller and Denis Villeneuve, this episode is a must-listen for any cinephile. Join us as we mark this milestone and dive into the world of cinematic sound!

Dive into the cinematic world of Ghostbusters on the latest episode of In Love with the Process Podcast! Host Mike Pecci delves into the making of this iconic film and its profound influence on his own work. Joined by set designer Luke Whitelock, they unravel the mysteries behind creating intricate sets and props, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the industry. Discover the secrets of Luke's journey into set design and his dream project rebuilding the Ghostbusters firehouse for the upcoming film Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Film enthusiasts, get ready for a nostalgic and fascinating deep dive into the art of set design!

Step into the world of dance choreography on the latest episode of our podcast! Host Mike Pecci sits down with choreographer and movement coach Abi Anne Oliver to explore the art behind pop stars' and actors' mesmerizing stage presence. From crafting captivating dance sequences for music videos and live productions to integrating choreography into horror films, they delve into Abi's creative process and its impact on visual storytelling. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the behind-the-scenes magic that brings performances to life!

How many of you know what a script supervisor does? Get ready to have your mind blown! It's not just about continuity, not just about taking notes on coverage, on wardrobe and lens choices. It's about being the place everyone goes for reassurance, including the director! It's arguably the crew position that holds it all together. Joining host Mike Pecci is legendary script supervisor Ana Marie Quintana, and her resume of films is way too long to list here. Lets just say that she has done 10 movies with Steven Spielberg, multiple with Ridley Scott (including Blade Runner), and all the Hunger Games films. This woman has been there for the creation of modern cinemas best shots, has learned from some of the highest regarded people in the business, oh and she worked on and survived Waterworld! Get ready for an epic look into some of your favorite films from the perspective of someone who sits next to the director all day! The Script Supervisor!

Stunt woman Yessenia Cossio (Dune, Ms Marvel, Punisher, Shazam! Fury of the gods, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) joins host Mike Pecci on today's episode of IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS podcast and shares her obsession with moment, adrenaline, and her ability to pick herself up and do it again.

Here on the In love with the Process podcast, we love bringing a greater understanding of the mammoth task that is required to make a film. How often have you been sitting through the end credits of a Marvel movie, waiting for those sweet sweet credit scenes, and asking yourself....what do all these people do? What the hell is a DIT? Charlie Anderson has had years of experience as a Digital imaging technician shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Ray Donovan and he talks us through what it's like to be quality control for all the images shot on set and the process of being the bridge between the set and post production.

What the hell is an Intimacy Coordinator? Hollywood has been taking new measures in order to ensure that film and TV sets are a safe working environment for everyone involved.
When we heard about this new crew position, we couldn't help but be curious. What exactly does this person do on set? Do they act as an in between for the director and the actors? Will this new process slow down production, and what should we be aware of before shooting a sex scene? Hungry for answers we reached out to Jessica Erin Bennett, professional intimacy coordinator, stunt coordinator and all around great person). She walks us through her process and sheds light on a powerful new skill set for storytellers. Episodes like this are why we do the show, Jessica's insight will surprise and inspire you and maybe, just maybe, get you to think about things differently.

This weeks episode of the In Love with the Process podcast is a love letter to the film making process. Director and host Mike Pecci sits down with production designer and world builder François Audouy (Ghostbusters:Afterlife, Logan, Ford vs Fararri, The Wolverine, and more) and the two talk about how magical a film set can be. Get ready to dive deep into what it takes to be a production designer and fall in love with one of the most magical teams on a film. The art crew!

In this episode host Mike Pecci talks about attending the epic Big Black Delta concert here in Los Angeles and he tries to break down the reasons for the IASTE union strike.

Film director and In Love with the Process Podcast host Mike Pecci does a special crossover episode with JJ Englert and Kyle Loftus from Learn Videography.

Why do you like what you like? Dissecting the reasons behind your instincts is what we as creatives need to constantly be thinking about. Truly knowing why you like something helps you to communicate effectively as an artist. Lucie Barbier-Dearnley’s job as a colorist is to evoke emotion through color & contrast on screen.

Covid-19 brought the filmmaking industry to a screeching halt this year, but for so many of us, the show must go on. While a number of us are able or learning to work from home, at some point we have to get back on set and restart production. Our guest this week, Production Designer Eve McCarney, gives us an inside look at the reality of working during Covid-19. Eve and Host Mike Pecci discuss the protocols filmmakers are facing, remote workflows, and the role of a Production Designer during Covid. Eve also takes us through her exciting career designing historic western towns, sci-fi hospitals, and making the leap to Los Angeles.

Our guest this week, Steven Strong, is the CEO of Quasar Science, one of the best lighting companies for film production. Mike and Steven planned to talk about the benefits of quality LED lights, but then Steven dropped a bombshell on us: he grew up in the circus. This episode details a fascinating comparison of the circus and film industry, and for all you lighting nerds: don't worry... there's more than enough lighting discussion for you to love!

Good Production Design can transport the audience to a new world... or an old one. While we've discussed Production Design before on the show, our guest this week, Bill Groom, has designed some of the most visually stunning sets on Television & Film including Boardwalk Empire, Milk, SNL, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Host Mike Pecci and Bill walk through the worlds he helped bring to life as they discuss the intricacies of color swatches, 72-hour deadlines, and couches!

Every time you work on a new project, you gain experience that you can bring with you to the next one. Host Mike Pecci affectionately refers to the tricks and life experience you bring with you as your toolkit. For actors and directors, language is one of the most intricate tools within that toolkit and can make or break an audience’s experience. Aaron Bluestein, our guest this week, is a dialect coach who has worked on projects including Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse & with Anthony Hopkins in The Two Popes. We’re excited to really dissect how dialect can affect a film’s immersion and how actors and directors can add language and dialect to their toolkit.

Fast cars. Big stars. Huge sets. That’s the average day for guest Mike Ambrose as he works as a Union Gaffer on projects like the Fast & Furious Franchise, Marvel Studios films, and Mad Men. Host Mike Pecci traveled to the set of Ambrose’s current film to meet the gaffer on location & get an in-person experience of what it’s like to be a gaffer on some of the industry’s biggest projects.

Who decides what movies get made? Is it the artists? The executives? Something more sinister, maybe? Machines? We're living in a world where artificial intelligence is being used to decide what content is placed in front of you, so what does that mean for us: the the viewers and creators?
Guest Brett McCabe returns to the show to share his thoughts on this as well as tell some behind the scenes info about a recent episode of the podcast. We also introduce Liam D. O'Brien, the new intern for ILWP.

Get ready for the biggest episode of In Love with the Process yet!
Host Mike Pecci has an in-depth conversation with stunt coordinator Wade Eastwood. For over twenty-five years, the legendary stuntman and 2nd unit director has been pivotal to the success of numerous blockbusters. Eastwood has been the stunt double for both Daniel Craig and Pierce Brosnan on the Bond films. He doubled Brendan Fraser in The Mummy trilogy. His recent work in Mission Impossible: Fallout is a stunning array of brutal bathroom brawls, nail-biting car chases, and a helicopter fight scene!