Today on episode 10, we chat with writer-director Michael Pizzano about his journey from cobbling together action figure home movies to directing films and pilots with legit budgets. Join us as we explore how every film is a learning (and humbling) experience, what you need to get started NOW, and why directors should DEFINITELY take an acting class.

Find more from Michael at michaelpizzano.com

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This is episode was edited (poorly) by Justin Andrew Davis

The Indie Idiot Theme Song written by Justin Andrew Davis and Connor Dylan, produced by Connor Dylan, with bass parts written and performed by Dr. Bones

Cover logo by Tetiana Haidish

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Today on episode 9, we chat with multi-hyphenate actor-writer-filmmaker Louisa Erlich about whether or not actors should make their own films (spoiler alert: YES!!). We cover how her acting informs her screenwriting, what it's like to star in her own work, and what inspired her to get behind the camera for her feature film, Nobody's Home.

Find more from Louisa at louisaerlich.com

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This is episode was edited (poorly) by Justin Andrew Davis

The Indie Idiot Theme Song written by Justin Andrew Davis and Connor Dylan, produced by Connor Dylan, with bass parts written and performed by Dr. Bones

Cover logo by Tetiana Haidish

What topics do you want to hear about? Message us @theindieidiot on Instagram, or at theindieidiot@gmail.com!

Today on episode 8, we speak with writer/director Alec Sutherland about the advantages of shooting a one location film - which is exactly what he did for his upcoming short film, Low Hang Fruit! (Spoiler alert: I had the extreme privilege of starring in this beautiful little story about art and the lengths we'll go for it).

So can you take your characters on a full journey in just a single place? Will the visuals bore the audience? How much will production thank for making their lives easier? Come find out with us!

Find more on Alec at alecsutherland.com

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This is episode was edited (poorly) by Justin Andrew Davis

The Indie Idiot Theme Song written by Justin Andrew Davis and Connor Dylan, produced by Connor Dylan, with bass parts written and performed by Dr. Bones

Cover logo by Tetiana Haidish

What topics do you want to hear about? Message us @theindieidiot on Instagram, or at theindieidiot@gmail.com!