We have made it to 450 episodes of the Indie Film Hustle Podcast. The IFH Tribe has given me 450 opportunities to serve them and for that I am humbled. Thank you all for allowing me to do what I love to do so much. With that said I wanted to bring you a massive guest for this remarkable milestone. Today’s guest is a writer, director, producer, actor and indie filmmaking legend Edward Burns.

Many of you might have heard of the Sundance Film Festival winning film called The Brothers McMullen, his iconic first film that tells the story of three Irish Catholic brothers from Long Island who struggle to deal with love, marriage, and infidelity. His cinderella story of making the film, getting into Sundance and launching his career is the stuff of legend.

The Brothers McMullen was sold to Fox Searchlight and went on to make over $10 million at the box office on a $27,000 budget, making it one of the most successful indie films of the decade.

Ed went off to star in huge films like Saving Private Ryan for Steven Spielberg and direct studio films like the box office hit She’s The One. The films about the love lives of two brothers, Mickey and Francis, interconnect as Francis cheats on his wife with Mickey’s ex-girlfriend, while Mickey impulsively marries a stranger.

Even after his mainstream success as an actor, writer and director he still never forgot his indie roots. He continued to quietly produce completely independent feature films on really low budgets. How low, how about $9000. As with any smart filmmaker, Ed has continued to not only produce films but to consider new methods of getting his projects to the world.

In 2007, he teamed up with Apple iTunes to release an exclusive film Purple Violets. It was a sign of the times that the director was branching out to new methods of release for his projects.

In addition, he also continued to release works with his signature tried-and-true method of filmmaking. Using a very small $25,000 budget and a lot of resourcefulness, Burns created Nice Guy Johnny in 2010.

In his book, Independent Ed: Inside a Career of Big Dreams, Little Movies, and the Twelve Best Days of My Life (which I recommend ALL filmmakers read), Ed mentions some rules he dubbed “McMullen 2.0” which were basically a set of rules for independent filmmakers to shoot by.

Actors would have to work for virtually nothing.
The film should take no longer than 12 days to film and get into the can
Don’t shoot with any more than a three-man crew
Actor’s use their own clothes
Actors do their own hair and make-up
Ask and beg for any locations
Use the resources you have at your disposal

I used similar rules when I shot my feature films This is Meg, which I shot that in 8 days and On the Corner of Ego and Desire which I shot in 4 days.  To be honest Ed was one of my main inspirations when I decided to make my first micro-budget feature film, along with Mark and Jay Duplass, Joe Swanberg and Michael and Mark Polish. 

Ed has continued to have an amazing career directing films like The Fitzgerald Family Christmas, The Groomsmen, Looking for Kitty, Ash Wednesday, Sidewalks of New York, No Looking Back and many more.

Ed has continued to give back to the indie film community with his amazing book, lectures and his knowledge bomb packed director commentaries. Trust me go out and buy the DVD versions of all his films. His commentaries are worth the price of admission.

When I first spoke to Ed he told that he had been a fan of the podcast for a while. As you can imagine I was floored and humbled at the same time. Getting to sit-down and speak to a filmmaker that had such an impact my own directing career was a dream come true. Ed is an inspiration to so many indie filmmakers around the world and I’m honored to bring this epic conversation to the tribe.

Enjoy my conversation with Edward Burns.

IFH 450: The Art of the $9000 Micro Budget Indie Film with Edward Burns

I am a huge fan of today’s guest. Since seeing one of her first documentaries, I was transfixed by her power of storytelling. Our guest is an Emmy and Peabody award-winning documentary filmmaker, Lynn Novick---a formidable and respected PBS documentary filmmaker with thirty-plus years of experience in the business.

Her archival mini and docu-series documentaries bring historically true events to the big screen alongside her filmmaking partner, Ken Burns. 

You’ve most likely seen some of her landmark documentary films. The likes of Vietnam (2017), TV Mini-Series documentary The Civil War (1990), College Behind Bars (2019), eighteen hours mini-series, Baseball (2010), and many more.

Just this year, the pair premiered their latest co-produced and co-directed three parts documentary on PBD---recapitulating the life, loves, and labors of Ernest Hemingway. The series explores the painstaking process through which Hemingway created some of the most important works of fiction in American letters. 



Novick is an experienced-learned documentary filmmaker. In the mid-1980s, she applied to film school but did not pursue that lane when she couldn’t find a documentary filmmaking-specific program. Instead, she sought out apprenticeships. Starting at the PBS station in New York City WNET, for six months. And then worked for Bill Moyers as an assistant producer on a series of projects, including her debut production in 1994 with Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth, followed by A World of Ideas with Bill Moyers, etc. 

The Civil War is a comprehensive survey of the American Civil War.





Novick’s decades-long collaboration with Ken Burns emerged in 1989 and has led to the co-production of a number of renowned docu-series.  First, there was the highly acclaimed ‘The Civil War’ which traced the course of the U.S. Civil War from the abolitionist movement through all the major battles to the death of President Lincoln and the beginnings of Reconstruction.

Her vast experience as a researcher comes in handy on these kinds of projects, she explains during our convo. 

She won an Emmy Award in 1994 for producing the Baseball documentary and won a Peabody Award in 1998 for her co-directing and co-producing of Frank Lloyd Wright's documentary. 

Baseball covers the history of the sport with major topics including Afro-American players, player/team owner relations, and the resilience of the game.

Other must mention include multi-Emmy nominations documentary ‘Prohibition’, The Vietnam War, Jazz, and Novick’s first solo directing, College Behind Bars (2019). 

College Behind Bars explores urgent questions like What is the essence of prisons? Who in America has access to educational opportunities? Six years in the making, the series immerses viewers in the inspiring and transformational journey of a small group of incarcerated men and women serving time for serious crimes, as they try to earn college degrees in one of the most rigorous prison education programs in America – the Bard Prison Initiative (BPI)


Novick is one of those filmmakers who have combed through an obscene amount of knowledge and understanding of documentary films. I have a feeling you will enjoy this chat as much as I did.

Enjoy my conversation with Lynn Novick.

IFH 469: Hemingway and the Art of the Documentary with Lynn Novick

In Season 4 we will be deconstructing the work and career of the legendary film director Quentin Tarantino on The Directors Series Podcast hosted by Cameron Beyl.

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Quentin Tarantino: Kill Bill 1 & 2 - The Whole Bloody Affair

Understanding the universe’s plan for you is pivotal for all of us in staying true to our destined pursuits and how we navigate the world, relationships, and life. 

Author and spiritual teacher Matt Kahn has lived a chunk of his life helping others follow their life’s mission and a pursuit of purpose. His own early childhood spiritual encounters and direct experiences with ascended masters and archangels throughout his life have led to a life of spiritual attunement and awakening. 

Matt has written several spiritual-help books over the years, which he’s here to talk about at length today. Some of his writing includes, Whatever Arises, Love That: A Love Revolution That Begins With You, Everything Is Here To Help You, and The Universe Always Has A Plan.

Matt is a highly attuned empathic healer who serves the awakening and evolution of all sentient beings through his heart-centered offerings. His global audience is finding the support they seek to feel more loved, awakened, and empowered to the most extraordinary possibilities in life during this critical time in history.

In one of his books, Whatever Arises, Love That: A Love Revolution That Begins with You, he presents a complete series of deeply healing insights and practices to ignite the spark of your highest potential. Whatever Arises, Love That allows you to reconnect with your heart's innate wisdom, reclaim your lost innocence, and realize the incredible power you have by remembering that you always deserve "more love, not less.”

Matt followed up with the 'Whatever Arises, Love That' Course: Insights and Practices to Open the Heart and Live as Love. Here, Matt invites you on a 12-part journey that explores how profoundly your life transforms when you surrender to the love of your true divine nature. Insights and Practices to Open the Heart and Live as Love.

Using his intuitive abilities to see, hear, feel, and know, Matt brings forth revolutionary teachings through both the written and teachings, some of which he does on his youtube channel.  

Pls, enjoy this conversation about awakening the soul, and transforming reality through the power of love with Matt Kahn. Enjoy!

NLS 016: Does the Universe Have a Plan for You? with Matt Kahn

I'm excited to talk to a fellow low-budget independent filmmaker today. 

Granted, he does low-budget films on a completely different level than I or most people do at this point. But if we are going to talk about budget filmmaking, it is only fitting to have expert horror film and television producer, Jason Blum of Blumhouse Productions. 

Our chat sort out knowledge gems on Jason’s mentality behind his filmmaking and the budget strategy. Especially the ‘freedom’, he’s expressed in many other interviews, he gets from a low budget --- in the essence of the chances it allows him to take.

Jason has over 200 production credits for numerous horror television and films franchises. The likes of BlacKkKlansman, Jordan Peele’s Get Out, The Normal Heart, Paranormal Activity, Elizabeth Moss’s Invisible Man, The Purge, etc. 

Black As Night, the Amazon original film, is one of the twenty-five projects he’s produced that have been released this year and streaming on various top streaming platforms.

The story is about a  teenage girl with self-esteem issues who finds confidence in the most unlikely way, by spending her summer battling vampires that prey on New Orleans' disenfranchised with the help of her best friend, the boy she's always pined for, and a peculiar rich girl.

He’s recognized for his multiple award-winning works and his production studio which is currently booked and busy with over fifteen projects lined up for the rest of the year to 2023.

That is a testament to his company’s high-quality production. Blumhouse is known for pioneering a new model of studio filmmaking: producing high-quality micro-budget films and provocative television series. They have produced over 150 movies and television series with theatrical grosses amounting to over $4.8 billion.

Paranormal Activity: Next Of Kin will also be coming out this December. It is the second film in the franchise. Which continues to follow a young man who became the target of a malevolent entity, he must uncover its true intentions before it takes complete control of him.

All you horror and non-horror fans out there need no further introduction about our guest. Right in time for the Halloween spirits, please enjoy my 'spooky' chat with Jason Blum.

IFH 508: Secrets to Successful Low-Budget Films with Jason Blum

Brooks Elms has written more than 25 scripts over the term of his career for companies like Gold Circle Films, Base FX, and Broken Road. 

We connected through a mutual friend and I couldn’t wait to have him on the Bulletproof Screenwriting podcast. 
Elms is a member of the Writers Guild Of America and a part-time screenwriting instructor at UCLA Extension where he's shared his filmmaking and plot structuring skills with his students since 2016 through two classes he currently teaches; Story Analysis for Film & TV, and Story Development.

You may have seen films and television series he's directed such as The Ultimate Fighter, Snapshots from a .500 Season, Montauk Highway, Drew, Trip and Zoey and So Happy Together.

Elms have consulted with all levels of creatives across Hollywood, including studio directors, rewrites for the oscar-winning writer while also writing and directing his own indie feature films. 

In his free time, Elms loves to coach other writers who have a burning ambition to deeply serve their audiences. We both should be working on a project of mine in the near future, so stay tuned.

I’m always down for a good screenwriting 101 conversation and my interview with Brooks will not disappoint

Enjoy my conversation on how to become a professional screenwriter with Brooke Elms.

BPS 143: How To become A professional Screenwriter with Brooke Elms

In the house, today is the iconic screenwriter and director, of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Shaun of the Dead and Blockbuster hit, Baby Driver, Edgar Wright. Edgar has been on the scene making and writing satirical genre films, while also acting for almost thirty years. 

He’s here today to talk about his most recent and upcoming film, Last Night In Soho. It is set for release on October 29, 2021, and stars the Queen’s Gambit star, Anya Taylor-Joy. The “Last Night in Soho” title is taken from a song by those Tarantino soundtrack favorites Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich.

The film’s plot: Eloise, a young woman with a passion for fashion design and a strange sixth sense, finds herself transported back in time to 1966 London in the body of an iconic nightclub singer of the era named Sandie. While in Sandie's body, Eloise begins a romantic relationship; but she begins to realize that Sandie's life in the Swinging Sixties is not as glamorous as it appears to be and both past and present begin to fall apart with horrifying consequences. 

Edgar is the ultimate creator. He’s worked across several genres of entertainment besides films. Some of the said expansion includes television, and music videos production, as well as video games.

Like most up-and-coming creators and filmmakers, we start off on a budget. Edgar began making independent short films around 1993 before making his first feature film A Fistful of Fingers in 1995. 

Some other projects he created and directed are the 1996 comedy series, Asylum, the 1999 sitcom, Spaced, and about twenty-plus others since then.

In 2017, he made waves at the Box office with Baby Driver, grossing $226 million globally. The commercial success of the film was due to the positive word-of-mouth support and flagging interest in blockbuster franchises. 

Baby Driver starred Ansel Elgort, who played the role of a getaway driver seeking freedom from a life of crime with his girlfriend, played by Lily James.

Other A-list actors joined the supporting cast of the film-- the likes of  Jon Hamm, Eiza González, Jamie Foxx, and Jon Bernthal. The Sony Pictures distributed film earned numerous nominations; including three Academy Awards, two BAFTA Film Awards, and two Critics' Choice Awards.

It was exciting chatting up with Edgar about his signature editing style, writing, and the success of his career.

Please enjoy my conversation with Edgar Wright, and be sure to check out his film Last Night in Soho which comes out tomorrow.

IFH 513: How I Write and Direct My Films with Edgar Wright

Today we have my long-time friend best-selling author, channel and filmmaker Darryl Anka aka Bashar.

For over 35 years, individuals from all over the globe have made the journey to experience renown channel Darryl Anka as he brings through the remarkable non-physical being from the future known as Bashar.

Along with Edgar Cayce, Seth, and Abraham-Hicks, the Bashar material has been heralded as some of the most relevant, compelling and dynamic information delivered to the planet to date.

In addition to channeling Bashar, Darryl expresses his creative talents in the forms of writing, directing and producing films through his own production company, Zia Films.

Darryl’s recent documentary, which he wrote, produced and directed, entitled First Contact explores his life as a channel and the messages Bashar shares through him.

"When the telepathic message first awoke in my mind, the word “Bashar” came along with it. I assumed this was simply the entity’s name. However, I came to realize, based on Bashar’s descriptions of his own society, that in their world they are all telepathic and do not use names as we do. Since he knew that we would need to call him by some name, the name Bashar was chosen.

Bashar is an Arabic word, probably chosen because my heritage is half-Arabic, although I don’t speak the language. I had no idea what the word meant until someone fluent in Arabic told me it means “messenger,” or more specifically “bringer of good news”. Thus, while not literally his name, the word is certainly appropriate to what Bashar does."

Enjoy our inspiring conversation.

NLS 027: The Five Levels of Self Mastery for a Happy Life with Darryl Anka (Bashar)

Eric Edmeades is a South African born, Canadian raised, serial entrepreneur with a business background in mobile computing, wireless networking, Hollywood special effects, military research and development and business consulting. He is also the founder of the fast-growing health coaching company, WildFit, a fast-growing nutritional coaching company.

Eric enjoys helping people scale their businesses while also improving their overall quality of life. He does this through compelling keynotes, intensive training programs, blogging, and online training programs.

He's a true serial entrepreneur having owned businesses in a variety of industries including mobile computing, medical simulation, augmented reality gaming, 3D camera engineering, and Hollywood special effects, where Eric had the privilege of working on Hollywood blockbusters like Avatar and movies in the Pirates of the Caribbean, Transformers, and Iron Man franchises.

Today, Eric is focused on business education. As the founder of BusinessFreedom.com and the developer of Inception Marketing™, he travels the world hosting business and marketing education programs, speaking at business conferences and providing executive coaching and business mentoring services.

His talks are designed to get entrepreneurs on the road to real business freedom; owning businesses that give them both the financial freedom and flexibility to spend more time on what really matters; their families, their health, and their lives.

Eric also run exclusive retreats and adventure programs including WildFest and the famous See You At The Top leadership program that involves summiting Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak. he live in the Carribean where he spends a great deal of time kitesurfing, walking on the beach and spending time with my children.

NLS 055: How to Make the Impossible, Possible with Eric Edmeades

Bill Bennett heard a voice which saved his life. Determined to find out what that voice was, he went on a global search speaking to some of the world's leading experts on intuition, spanning science, religion and spirituality. The result was a highly acclaimed film, and now a book which expands on the film and details how you can access and trust your intuition to guide you to purpose and fulfilment.

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PGS – INTUITION IS YOUR PERSONAL GUIDANCE SYSTEM IS AN 83 MINUTE MOVIE FEATURING SOME OF THE WORLD’S LEADING EXPERTS ON INTUITION. IT DOCUMENTS BILL BENNETT’S JOURNEY TO FIND THE SOURCE OF A VOICE WHICH SAVED HIS LIFE.

The movie was shot over a three year period all over the world, and features experts in intuition spanning science, religion, and spirituality. The movie discusses what is intuition, how it works, and how we can access it to lead a more enriching life.

FEATURING: Caroline Myss, James Van Praagh, Dr Norman Shealy, Michael Tamura, Dr. Jeffrey Fannin, Dr. Judith Orloff, Lee Carroll, Dr. Dean Radin, Paul Seilg, Foster Gamble, and many more.

NLS 058: How to Tap Into Your Mysterious Intuition with Bill Bennett

At the age of 14, don Miguel Jr. apprenticed to his father don Miguel Sr. and his grandmother, Madre Sarita. From that early age, he was called upon to translate Madre Sarita’s prayers, lectures and workshops from Spanish into English. In this way, through constant repetition and review, he learned the content of her teachings in both languages. Through interpreting for Madre Sarita, don Miguel Jr. came to understand the power of faith.

He saw first-hand how she manifested her intent to heal people, both physically and spiritually. don Miguel Jr.’s apprenticeship lasted 10 years. When he reached his mid-20’s, his father intensified his training. At the apex of this power journey don Miguel said to his eldest son, “Find your way out. Go home and master Death by becoming alive.”

For the past 13 years, don Miguel Jr. has applied the lessons learned from his father and grandmother to define and enjoy his own personal freedom while achieving peace with all of creation. Today, he is married and has two young children.

As a Nagual, he continues to pass along the wisdom and the tools of his family’s traditions in helping others to achieve their own personal freedom and optimal physical and spiritual health in his lectures and workshops.

Miguel Jr. has taken the lessons of his father and grandmother, and discovered his own personal path to freedom. Being able to apply his teachings to the world around him gave Miguel Jr. a new understanding of the lessons his father and grandmother had passed onto him, once again giving him the desire to pass on this awareness through his books.

He is the author of the books: “The Five Levels of Attachment”, “Living a Life of Awareness”, “The Mastery of Self”, and “The Don Miguel Ruiz’s Little Book of Wisdom”. He also co-authored the book, “The Seven Secrets to Healthy, Happy Relationships” with his dear friend, HeatherAsh Amara. He now helps others discover optimal physical and spiritual health through his books, so that they may achieve their own personal freedom.

NLS 067: The Key to Self Mastery (Toltec Wisdom) with Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.

Anthony Peake was a curious child. While his friends were reading Batman and Superman comics, Anthony immersed himself in learning of the most arcane nature (whilst still keeping an eye on the X-Men and Dr. Strange). It was in 1966, at the age of twelve, that he, quite by accident, came across a copy of The Sky People by Brinsley Le Poer Trench, and from then on, there was no stopping him. The British part-series Man Myth and Magic was read with intense interest, followed by the discovery of John Keel’s Project Trojan Horse and Jacques Vallee’s Passport to Magonia. What followed was a voracious and unquenchable need to know everything about everything.

At university, he chose courses that would accommodate his wide interests, specializing in the sociology of religion, the theory of language development, and the art of the Italian Renaissance. A post-graduate course in management leads Anthony away from his calling as a writer and into a career as a manager in various UK businesses. His interest in the esoteric continued with a growing fascination for quantum physics and neurology developing over the years.It was in the year 2000 that his life was to change. A fortuitous set of circumstances allowed him to take a year's sabbatical from his business career, and he decided to focus the fruits of all his reading and research on writing a book.

Exactly one year later, he surfaced with the manuscript of his first book, then entitled Cheating the Ferryman. This book was a distillation of all his areas of interest, quantum physics, neurology, ancient myths, altered states of consciousness, and the mystery of death. However, it was to take five years before this work appeared in print.Thanks to the help of Professor Bruce Greyson of the University of Virginia, an article based upon Anthony’s Cheating the Ferryman hypothesis was to appear in the Winter 2004 edition of the Journal of Near-Death Studies, the academic periodical of the International Association of Near-Death Studies (IANDS). A few months later, in early 2005, British publishing house Arcturus bought the rights to the book and, a year later, and after a substantial re-write, Anthony’s first book, with the new title Is There Life After Death – The Extraordinary Science of What Happens When We Die was published. The rest, as they say, is history.

This book has now sold over 60,000 copies worldwide and has been translated into various foreign language editions, including Spanish, Russian, and Polish. Indeed, Anthony has now had books published in every major European language.

Anthony has now written eight books, co-authored a ninth, and co-edited a tenth. All of them develop his Cheating the Ferryman hypothesis into ever-wider areas of application. His approach has always been to apply science to the mysterious and the enigmatic.His tenth book, a work on the time plays and time theories of British author-playwright J.B. Priestley, was published in 2018. In 2019 a sequel to his book, Opening the Doors of Perception, will be published. Also in 2018, an audiobook of Anthony’s first work, Is There Life After Death – The Extraordinary Science of What Happens When We Die, was released with Anthony reading his own writings.


Please enjoy my conversation with Anthony Peake.

NLS 172: The Science of Ascended Masters, Reincarnation & Quantum Physics with Anthony Peake

After a deadly car accident, and a near death experience, Michael became a "walk in" and his new soul inherited abilities such as mediumship, secrets of creation, kaballah and soul reading. His life was changed completely as his new soul has had dozens of testimonies on how he helped saving people's souls from all over the spectrums of life.

During the accident he has a unique Near-Death Experience and also what is known as a “Walk-In” According to Ruth Montgomery, who popularized the term in her 1979 book “Strangers Among Us”: “There are Walk-ins on this planet. Tens of thousands of them. Enlightened beings who, after successfully completing numerous incarnations, have attained sufficient awareness of the meaning of life that they can forego the time-consuming process of birth and childhood, returning directly to adult bodies.”

NDE Stories: I Am a Walk-In Soul with Mike Ben Avi

NLS 274: UNLOCK Your TRUE DESTINY! DON'T MISS: Channelling 'The Guides' REVEALS the TRUTH | Suzanne Giesemann

Tara Arnold is an Intuitive Artist and Conscious / Trance Channel Medium.http://www.heartscenter.org/TeachingsBlogs/AscendedMasters/TheLordsoftheSevenRays/TheAscendedMasterSaintGermain/tabid/479/Default.aspx#note1As a Medium, she channels messages of universal knowledge and divine healing energy. As an artist, Tara channels this energy into her artwork. Tara works with the Ascended Masters and consciously / trance channels Universal messages of love and guidance from Ascended Master St.Germain. Their messages are here to assist humanity in remembering who they are as conscious beings during this ascension/awakening process on planet Earth.

Tara's empathic and intuitive abilities include clairvoyance, claircognizance, clairaudience, clairsentience, clairscent, and clairgustance. Tara is inspired by her husband, Mike Arnold, who is a talented Voice Artist and Musician. They work as a team in their endeavors and are a constant support for each other. Tara's educational background and credentials include; Conscious / Trance Channeling, Reiki Master Healer, Basic Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chakra Balancing, Journeying, Emotional Freedom Technique, Aura Perception, Natural Therapist, NAET Associate, and a Diploma in Nursing. Tara was employed as a Registered Nurse for 12 years while studying and training in Eastern Medicine. She resigned from nursing in 2013 to work independently. With her educational knowledge and intuitive abilities, Tara works with you to release physical and emotional blockages ; empowering you to create a life you desire. 

Please enjoy my conversation with Tara Arnold.

NLS 281: Saint Germain's CHANNELED Ancient Method for MANIFESTATION (Law of Attraction) with Tara Arnold

Billy Carson is a multifaceted personality renowned for his contributions to the fields of space exploration, ancient civilizations, and consciousness studies. As an author, researcher, and speaker, Carson's work delves into the realms of science, spirituality, and history. With a dynamic approach, he synthesizes scientific knowledge with esoteric wisdom to uncover humanity's hidden narratives.

Carson gained prominence through his exploration of ancient civilizations, unearthing enigmatic insights into their advanced technologies and wisdom. He's authored several books, captivating readers with his meticulous research and engaging style. His explorations into the mysteries of the cosmos and the connections between human consciousness and the universe have sparked thought-provoking discussions and expanded horizons.As a speaker, Carson's magnetic presence graces international stages, sharing his discoveries about ancient artifacts, megalithic sites, and the unexplained.

His perspectives on suppressed historical truths challenge conventional narratives and inspire seekers to question the conventional wisdom.Beyond his intellectual pursuits, Billy Carson is dedicated to promoting mindfulness and personal growth. Through various media platforms and organizations, he encourages individuals to explore their inner landscapes and harness their potential. With a unique blend of scholarly acumen and spiritual insight, Carson continues to inspire curiosity, exploration, and expanded awareness in diverse audiences.

Please enjoy my conversation with Billy Carson.

NLS 317: NEW EVIDENCE: Lost Ancient Texts REVEAL Secrets to Humanity's GOLDEN Origins! with Billy Carson

In this episode, we have Racer Max and Rebel Rodriguez. The sons of the legendary filmmaker https://indiefilmhustle.com/robert-rodriguez-interview/and film producer https://indiefilmhustle.com/elizabeth-avellan/. Racer, Rebel, and I had an amazing conversation about what it was like being raised by two master filmmakers, what it was like to be on set, but also what they've learned along the way, what they are doing differently than their predecessors have, and the amazing work that they're doing on big projects like Hypnotic, We Are Heroes, and the latest in the Spy Kids franchise, Spy Kids: Armageddon.

Spy Kids: Armageddon: The children of the world's greatest secret agents unwittingly help a powerful game developer unleash a computer virus that gives him control of all technology, leading them to become spies themselves to save their parents and the world.

BPS 335: From $7K Film Red 11 to Making SPY KIDS: ARMAGEDDON for Netflix with Racer Max & Rebel Rodriguez

Dr. Eben Alexander spent over 25 years as an academic neurosurgeon, including 15 years at the Brigham &amp; Women’s Hospital, the Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. Over those years he personally dealt with hundreds of patients suffering from severe alterations in their level of consciousness. Many of those patients were rendered comatose by trauma, brain tumors, ruptured aneurysms, infections, or stroke. He thought he had a very good idea of how the brain generates consciousness, mind and spirit.

In the predawn hours of November 10, 2008, he was driven into coma by a rare and mysterious bacterial meningo-encephalitis of unknown cause. He spent a week in coma on a ventilator, his prospects for survival diminishing rapidly. On the seventh day, to the surprise of everyone, he started to awaken. Memories of his life had been completely deleted inside of the coma, yet he awoke with memories of a fantastic odyssey deep into another realm – more real than this earthly one!

His older son advised him to write down everything he could remember about his journey, before he read anything about near-death experiences, physics or cosmology. Six weeks later, he completed his initial recording of his remarkable journey, totaling over 20,000 words in length. Then he started reading, and was astonished by the commonalities between his journey and so many others reported throughout all cultures, continents and millennia.

His journey brought key insights to the mind-body discussion and to our human understanding of the fundamental nature of reality. His experience clearly revealed that we are conscious in spite of our brain – that, in fact, consciousness is at the root of all existence.

His story offers a crucial key to the understanding of reality and human consciousness. It will have a major effect on how we view spirituality, soul and the non-material realm. In analyzing his experience, including the scientific possibilities and grand implications, he envisions a more complete reconciliation of modern science and spirituality as a natural product.

He has been blessed with a complete recovery that is inexplicable from the viewpoint of modern Western medicine.

His latest book on the subject of consciousness and reality, Living in a Mindful Universe: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Heart of Consciousness, co-authored with Karen Newell, will be released in Fall 2017 by Rodale Books.

His first book, Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife (2012), debuted at #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list and remained in the top ten for over a year. His second book, The Map of Heaven: How Science, Religion and Ordinary People are Proving the Afterlife (2014), explores humankind’s spiritual history and the progression of modern science from its birth in the seventeenth century, showing how we forgot, and are now at last remembering, who we really are and what our destiny truly is.

His story was featured in a series of peer-reviewed medical articles about near-death experiences (NDEs) in Missouri Medicine(2015), now published as the book The Science of Near-Death Experiences (edited by John C. Hagan III, 2017). It concludes with his chapter, “Near-Death Experiences, The Mind-Body Debate, and The Nature of Reality.”

A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Alexander received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in 1980. He taught neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School in Boston for fifteen years, and has performed over 4,000 neurosurgical operations. During his academic career he authored or co-authored over 150 chapters and papers in peer reviewed journals, authored or edited five books on radiosurgery and neurosurgery, and made over 230 presentations at conferences and medical centers around the world.

Since Proof of Heaven was released in 2012, he has been a guest on The Dr. Oz Show, Super Soul Sunday with Oprah Winfrey, ABC-TV’s 20-20 and Good Morning America, FOX-TV’s FOX &amp; Friends, and his story has been featured on the Discovery Channel and the Biography Channel. He has been interviewed for over 400 national and international radio and internet programs and podcasts. His books are available in over 40 countries worldwide, and have been translated into over 30 languages.

Since his NDE, Dr. Alexander has dedicated himself to sharing information about near-death experiences and other spiritually-transformative experiences, and what they teach us about consciousness and the nature of reality.

He continues to promote further research on the unifying elements of science and spirituality, and together with Karen Newell, regularly teaches others ways to tap into our greater mind and the power of the heart to facilitate enhancement of healing, relationships, creativity, guidance, and more.

Enjoy my conversation with Dr. Eben Alexander.

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS: Atheist Doctor's ASTONISHING Discovery - Near Death Experiences (NDE) are REAL with Dr. Eben Alexander

Rev. Devi Grace is an ordained Gnostic minister, Essene bishop, Kundalini Yoga instructor, Caring Economy advocate (Center For Partnership Studies), advanced energy medicine practitioner, Twin Flame Physics mentor, oracle for Gaia, childhood walk-in, trained channel, initiated medicine woman, shamanic guide, geomancy consultant, Integral coach, spiritual messenger, multiple NDE experiencer, and a somatic teacher of male/ female soul embodiment.The mission of the Divine Union Academy is to provide guidance, tools, and platforms for individuals, couples, and teams to embody their soul’s original design in harmonic cohesion with the Natural Laws of our Universe. Visionary leaders are initiated into a direct re-balance of power within themselves; thus, impacting our evolving world through the transformational principles of Partnership Culture.

We serve luminaries to integrate key Rites of Passage from Earth’s ancient lineages to renovate humanity’s capacity to awaken Earth’s new Blueprint of Consciousness.Divine Union Foundation’s vision is to provide an evolutionary regenerative template that opens the gateway for humanity to embody their original divine blueprint and realign with the vast intelligence of nature. Luminaries inspired to integrate a greater vision of life’s potentials are trained in the core values of partnership culture through time-honored lineages, thus creating leaders for a global awakening. We provide new platforms for embodied stewards to launch Cultural Transformation initiatives. Our legacy is the response to humanity’s deepest prayers for assistance in understanding who we are, what we are here for, and what we can do to ensure an expansive and generative future for our interdependent human and planetary ecology.

Please enjoy my conversation with Rev. Devi Grace.

NLS 334: Woman DIES in SUICIDE; Given Message From SOURCE ENERGY for HUMANITY (PROFOUND NDE) with Rev. Devi Grace

Rebbeca Wertz is a National Board Certified Health &amp; Wellness Coach, Certified Pain Management Coach through Take Courage Coaching (TCCU) as well as a Certified Therapeutic Harp Practitioner through the  International Harp Therapy Program (IHTP).Rebbeca's journey with early childhood trauma and abuse contributed to her chronic pain and illness including chronic migraine, fibromyalgia, and joint hypermobility syndrome/Ehler's Danlos Syndrome.

She was at a point in her life where she could not get out of her own way and knew she needed a coach to help her see outside of herself and get her back on track. Rebbeca's healing journey has inspired her to help others looking for hope, health, and a connection with their higher self.Rebbeca's spiritual awakening in 2006 led her to discover  multi-dimensional connection with divine groups like the Pleiadians, Arcturians, Andromedans, Sirians, etc. Rebbeca enjoys being an ambassador on Earth for these groups and connecting others with their loving divine families.

Please enjoy my conversation with Rebbeca Wertz.

NLS 336: Woman Shown PAST LIVES on Other Worlds & Civilizations in Mystical PRE-BIRTH MEMORY! with Rebbeca Wertz

Today's guest is a filmmaker and https://indiefilmhustle.com/mark-toia/ Michael Gallagher. Michael is one of the co-founders of Makers Studio. Makers Studios was the largest independent YouTube network in history. YouTube channels under Maker Studios have also collectively earned over 90 million subscribers and accumulated over 1.1 billion views monthly. On March 24, 2014, Maker Studios, Inc. agreed to sell itself to The Walt Disney Company for $500 million, rising to $950 million if financial milestones were met.

Michael has leveraged his success as a YouTube filmmaker to become a full-blown feature film director. His latest film is Funny Story, a dramedy about a well-intentioned father who inadvertently wreaks havoc on the life of his estranged daughter when she invites him to her woodland wedding. Michael went on to direct smash hit films on Youtube like The Thinning Series and InstaFamous. He talks about the big mistakes he made distributing his first feature film Smiley, self-marketing his films, and lessons learned from building an audience on YouTube.

Enjoy my conversation with Michael Gallagher.

BPS 336: From Indie Filmmaker to $1 Billion Sale to Disney with Michael Gallagher

Shelly Lefkoe is co-founder of the Lefkoe Institute (TLI). Her clients are people who’ve struggled with changing long-standing behavioral and emotional issues such as procrastination, fear and relationship issues … and her approach frees them to live more joyful lives. She does this by identifying the root causes of their problems - limiting beliefs. And she can eliminate these beliefs in a matter of hours.

Her approach has been validated by independent research from the University of Arizona and published in the journal Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. So far her Lefkoe Institute has helped over 15,000 individuals make lasting changes to their behavior and emotions.

Her online programs have reached over 150,000 people worldwide. Shelly is also a well-loved keynote speaker and workshop leader. Her work has been featured on the Today Show and many other national media.

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS: Break Your LIMITING Beliefs and Wipe Out YOUR Negative Thinking with Shelly Lefkoe

Genevieve Taeger is a Bestselling Author, Channeller, &amp; Soul Purpose Coach. She Channels Powerful Healing and Wisdom Teachings from the Goddesses and Benevolent Realm. Since Genevieve Taeger was 16, she started receiving Visitations, Initiations, and Divine Guidance from over 60 Ascended Masters, Angels, Goddesses, and Benevolent Beings. She kept this a secret until her late 30s when she shared these teachings out of her home.

Genevieve felt a Calling to Awaken others to the Power of their Holy Spirit and assist them with discovering and Living their Purpose. She kept ignoring this Calling until she had a breakdown when she turned 50 and dared to quit her job, sell her house and take a stand for a million others worldwide to Heal &amp; Awaken the Goddess Within.

Please enjoy my conversation with Genevieve Taeger.

NLS 337: Channeled FEMALE ASCENDED MASTERS Reveals HUMANITY'S FUTURE! Prepare YOURSELF! with Genevieve Taeger

NLS 338: UK's Top Psychic REVEALS Humanity's NEXT STAGE! Brace Yourself for the BIG RESET! with Nicky Alan

Gelong Thubten is a Buddhist monk, meditation teacher and author from the UK. He became a monk 29 years ago at Samye Ling Tibetan Monastery in Scotland, and has spent over six years in intensive meditation retreats, the longest of which was 4 years long.

He is now regarded as one of the UK’s most influential meditation teachers, with pioneering work teaching in universities, schools, worldwide companies such as Google, hospitals, prisons and rehab centres. He has lectured at Oxford University and for the United Nations, and he provides courses to medical students, doctors and nurses.

He trained Benedict Cumberbatch and Tilda Swinton in meditation on the set of the Marvel movie ‘Dr. Strange’ and he collaborated with Ruby Wax and neuroscientist Ash Ranpura on the book ‘How to be Human’. Thubten is the author of the Sunday Times bestseller ‘A Monk’s Guide to Happiness: Meditation in the 21st Century’, which is now published in 13 countries including the US, and his next book ‘Handbook for Hard Times’ will be published in 2023.

A Monk’s Guide to Happiness

In our never-ending search for happiness we often find ourselves looking to external things for fulfillment, thinking that happiness can be unlocked by buying a bigger house, getting the next promotion, or building a perfect family.

In this profound and inspiring book, Gelong Thubten shares a practical and sustainable approach to happiness. Thubten, a Buddhist monk and meditation expert who has worked with everyone from school kids to Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and Benedict Cumberbatch, explains how meditation and mindfulness can create a direct path to happiness.

A Monk’s Guide to Happiness explores the nature of happiness and helps bust the myth that our lives and minds are too busy for meditation. The book can show you how to:

- Learn practical methods to help you choose happiness
- Develop greater compassion for yourself and others
- Learn to meditate in micro-moments during a busy day
- Discover that you are naturally ‘hard-wired’ for happiness

Reading A Monk’s Guide to Happiness could revolutionize your relationship with your thoughts and emotions, and help you create a life of true happiness and contentment.

BONUS EPISODE: CAN'T Meditate? Monk REVEALS Ancient Technique to Connect with Higher Self! with Monk Gelong Thubten

Chris Soth developed the “Mini-Movie Method” after years of success as a Hollywood screenwriter. Chris has multiple projects in development at major Hollywood studios. This master storyteller is also an expert in pitching and selling - necessary tools for a screenwriter in Hollywood.Chris holds an MFA in screenwriting and a BA in Dramatic Literature. He is the only seminar instructor whose work has been produced by a major Hollywood studio.

MILLION-DOLLAR SCREENWRITING presents a method of story design that is easy to understand and easy to do, The Mini Movie Method! This is the key to unlocking your future as a working screenwriter in Hollywood. It turns writing into an effortless, step-by-step process and makes beginners into experts and experts into masters of the craft. The secret to successful screenwriting has finally arrived: The Mini-Movie Method!-THE MINI-MOVIE METHOD WAS INVENTED FOR MOVIES!-When the film was born story changed forever. Traditional “Three-Act Structure” was invented for the theater, but movies are shot, edited, and projected on “reels.” Each reel contains its own piece of the story, like chapters of a novel called “sequences” or “Mini-Movies.” The Mini-Movie Method is a way of “sequencing” your story that is specifically designed for movies, tailored to movies, and unique to movies because The Mini-Movie Method was CREATED for movies.

IFH 721: The Million Dollar Mini-Movie Screenwriting Method with Chris Soth

Karen Anderson is an award-winning Animal Communicator specializing in pet loss. For the past twenty-six years, she has guided thousands of heartbroken pet parents struggling with a loss to find peace and healing. Karen has written several books documenting her incredible journey sharing insights from the afterlife, including the international #1 bestselling and award-winning "The Amazing Afterlife of Animals" and "Hear All Creatures.

"Her newest book "The Pet I Can’t Forget: Finding Hope and Healing With Signs From the Afterlife" is a collection of true stories revealing messages and signs from the Other Side for bereaved pet owners.Karen offers coaching programs for Animal Communication and entrepreneurs who want to follow their passion. She continues her legacy of helping to enrich the lives of all animals. Karen founded Painted Rain Ranch, a non-profit animal sanctuary and final refuge for companion animals in the Inland Pacific Northwest.


Please enjoy my conversation with Karen Anderson.

NLS 339: FINALLY REVEALED: Are Animal's SOULS Waiting For YOU in a PET AFTERLIFE? with Karen Anderson

For 20 years, Rose Thornton enjoyed a national reputation as an expert on old houses. The author of nine books, Rose has been featured on everything from PBS’ “History Detectives” to BBC Radio. In 2016, her husband committed suicide and two years later, Rose was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.After a “routine” medical procedure, Rose bled to death. In heaven, she was told that if she agreed to return to earth, she’d be restored to wholeness. Subsequently, medical tests affirmed that not only had the disease disappeared, but she was also healed of the crippling grief.
Please enjoy my conversation with Rosemary Thornton.

NLS 340: Woman TAKES HER LIFE; DEAD for 10 Mins; Meets Jesus Who HEALS Her CANCER! (NDE) with Rosemary Thornton

November 18, 1973, at the age of 31, Betty J Eadie entered a hospital and died following her surgery where she experienced what is commonly known today as an NDE. 19 years later, following her death, Betty wrote about her experience.

She authored the book titled “Embraced by the Light” that quickly became a New York Times number one best seller which also became a National best selling book. “Embraced By The Light,” became known by the media as the most eminent, prominent and extensive near-death experience ever recorded. Since then, Betty has written other books.

Her second book, “The Awakening Heart” also quickly became a New York Times best selling book. Betty’s efforts continue today, she is currently writing the script for the movie of “Embraced” her book, in continuance of her sharing what she was shown in the spirit world about Heaven, God, Jesus, and what she learned about why man’s existence on earth— and, what awaits us all in the after life when we make our transition. Betty continues to give countless speaking events through radio, television appearances and Zoom interviews across world sharing that death does not end when we die, nor does it need to be feared because there is no death—there is only eternal life.

Betty learned about reuniting with deceased loved ones and pets, but most importantly, Betty was given the most important message and that is God’s unconditional love for us all. Then, just before her return to earth and her body, Jesus gave her another message to bring back.

That message is: “Above all else, love one another.”

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS: Clinically DEAD Woman Shown How Bible Is WRONG! INTENSE Near Death Experience (NDE) with Betty Eadie

Ever wanted to learn the dark craft of being able to pitch your story idea successfully? Stephanie Palmer has made it her life’s mission to help people do just that. Stephanie Palmer is a former MGM Pictures executive and best-selling author of the book “https://www.amazon.com/Good-Room-Yourself-Ideas-Audience/dp/0385520433/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=indiefilmhustle-20&amp;linkCode=w00&amp;linkId=A3U53KEQIXTVGPMV&amp;creativeASIN=0385520433”Stephanie Palmer was the Director of Creative Affairs for MGM where she supervised the acquisition, development, and production of feature films. 

During my time at MGM, she was named by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the “Top 35 Executives Under 35.” Prior to MGM, she worked at Jerry Bruckheimer Films.She has heard thousands of pitches. She knows how to and how not to pitch your screenplay or story idea. She worked on films like https://www.amazon.com/Legally-Blonde-Reese-Witherspoon/dp/B000VIPJKM/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=indiefilmhustle-20&amp;linkCode=w00&amp;linkId=5KTS4ZMITG3HUJXS&amp;creativeASIN=B000VIPJKM, https://www.amazon.com/Armageddon-Bruce-Willis/dp/B0060LYL30/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=indiefilmhustle-20&amp;linkCode=w00&amp;linkId=QCZM55XJEGV6KFNL&amp;creativeASIN=B0060LYL30, https://www.amazon.com/Con-Air-Nicolas-Cage/dp/B004DMTCNM/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=indiefilmhustle-20&amp;linkCode=w00&amp;linkId=AZGB2SWZP52Z22DF&amp;creativeASIN=B004DMTCNM and was even on an intern on https://www.amazon.com/Titanic-Leonardo-DiCaprio/dp/B0098G7AWS/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=indiefilmhustle-20&amp;linkCode=w00&amp;linkId=R2NP63FOS27IINWZ&amp;creativeASIN=B0098G7AWS, there’s a very inserting story there.Learn how to pitch your screenplay like a pro with Stephanie Palmer.

BPS 337: How to Pitch Your Screenplay or Film Idea with Stephanie Palmer

Thomas Workman is an intuitive channel, teacher, and energy healer, and has many years of experience teaching, channeling and counseling for a wide range of individuals and groups.While working in Washington DC, Thomas discovered his latent gifts in metaphysics, and through his mentor and instructor Sheila Cash, developed as an intuitive channel. Thomas has since earned certifications in Reiki, Angel Card Reading, Oneness Blessing, and Two-Feather healing, and is currently completing a Doctorate in Theocentric Psychology.

Since meeting his husband AJ in 2016, upon joining their spiritual practices, soon discovered a unique ability to simultaneously channel a collective of non-physical beings they call "The Guides" -- a group of angels, ascended masters, native ancestors, elementals, intergalactic and inter-dimensional beings who often speak with one voice from the Universal Mind.Thomas and AJ then founded SPEAKING FROM SOURCE to share messages from these Divine beings for the expansion and evolution of humanity, and focus their teaching on helping humans achieve a more consistent state of joy in their lives.


Please enjoy my conversation with AJ Cavanagh &amp; Thomas Workman.

NLS 341: People DON'T Realize What's Coming! CHANNELERS Shown Future of Mankind! with AJ Cavanagh & Thomas Workman

Robin Jelinek has spent most of her life researching the meaning of life and studying metaphysics. Continued practice led her to a Kundalini Awakening (a profound spiritual experience), which sparked incredible change within her and opened her body to receiving unfiltered information from the universe.By sharing the information she receives, she hopes to help others who are seeking a new path in life or looking for an alternative source of information.


Please enjoy my conversation with Robin Jelinek.

NLS 342: Athena's UNBELIEVABLE CHANNELED Method for 5th DIMENSION MANIFESTATION Anyone Can Do with Robin Jelinek

Pixar's Coco and the World of Animation with Carlos Moreno Jr.

Today on the show is Carlos Moreno Jr. Carlos was the voice of a handful of characters in the Oscar® Nominated Animated Masterpiece "Coco." Coco is, by far, one of the best-animated films I've ever experienced. It one of my top five films of 2017.

 

Carlos Moreno Jr., key to the stellar cast of Pixar's most lauded feature since "Toy Story," is a name you need to know from "Coco," the multi-awarded, "Golden Globe" and "Critic’s Choice" winner, was the headline speaker at the Sundance Latino Filmmakers panel where he will launch the Legacy App. (www.legacyapp.co) with the always appealing, creator Mel Ramirez.  This app allows you to share your photos and videos with your loved ones long after you have passed.

This app allows you to share your photos and videos with your loved ones long after you have passed.  A highlight of this stand-alone special Festival programming, is the selection of a unique, top-tier film to premiere after the panel which is Moreno's signature award-winning short, "Panacea." We are joined by star and co-writer of the short Kyle Devero.

Thanks again to Media Circus PR who co-produced these podcasts episodes with me. Enjoy my interview with Carlos Moreno Jr.

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IFH 219: Pixar's Coco and the World of Animation with Carlos Moreno Jr.

Today on the show I bring you one of the most influential and iconic filmmakers in the history of cinema, three-time Oscar® winner Oliver Stone. Throughout his legendary career, Oliver Stone has served as director, writer, and producer on a variety of films, documentaries, and television movies. His films have been nominated for forthy two Oscars® and have won twelve.

I hope this conversation inspires filmmakers and screenwriters to never give up. Oliver struggled for years taking jobs as a production assistant, cab driver, office assistant, and any other gig he could find to help him survive while he was chasing his dream. He wrote and wrote, meeting his goal of one to two screenplays a year, no matter what. Never give up, never surrender. 

Enjoy my epic conversation with Oliver Stone.

IFH 425: Oliver Stone | Directing, Screenwriting and Surviving the Vicious Hollywood Game

It's been a hell of a year so far. I've been blessed to have had the honor of speaking to some amazing filmmakers and man today's guest is high on that list. On the show we have writer/director Joe Carnahan. Joe directed his first-feature length film Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane. which was screened at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival, and won some acclaim.

In 2002, Joe directed the neo-noir crime film Narc starring Ray Liota and Jason Patric. The film caught the eye of the biggest movie star in the world Tom Cruise, who jumped on as an executive producer. His involvement helped propel the film and Joe's career. Narc went on to earn about 13 million dollars in the worldwide box office, and launch Joe's career.

Narc: When the trail goes cold on a murder investigation of a policeman an undercover narcotics officer is lured back to the force to help solve the case.

Tom Cruise asked Joe to write and direct Mission Impossible III. The dream slowly became a nightmare as Joe was run through the Hollywood machine at the highest level. He left the project soon after.

As a response to his Hollywood experience he wrote and directed the high octane, insane masterpiece that is Smokin' Aces, starring Ben Affleck, Ryan Reynolds, Ray Liotta, Andy Garcia, Chris Pine, Common, Jason Bateman, Wayne Newton. The film is about a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel who decides to turn state's evidence and testify against the mob, it seems that a whole lot of people would like to make sure he's no longer breathing.

In 2010, Carnahan directed the action thriller The A-Team, a film adaptation of the hit television series from the 8os. It was a worldwide box office hit, becoming Joe's highest-grossing film.

THE A-TEAM follows the exciting and daring exploits of Hannibal Smith and his colorful team of former Special Forces soldiers who were set up for a crime they did not commit. Going rogue, they utilize their unique talents and eccentricities to try and clear their names and find the true culprit.

Liam Neeson (Taken), Bradley Cooper (The Hangover), mixed martial arts champ Quinton Rampage Jackson, and District 9 sensation Sharlto Copley, are The A—Team. (read less) THE A-TEAM follows the exciting and daring exploits of Hannibal Smith and his colorful team of former Special Forces soldiers who were set up for a crime they did not commit.

Joe and I had a ball discussing his early career, working in and outside the studio machine, superhero films, meeting Hollyweird dirt bags, writing for other directors, the Colombian government and much, much more.

Getting ready to take an adrenaline-fueled ride with Joe Carnahan.

IFH 443: Blood, Bullets, Filmmaking and Octane with Joe Carnahan (The Grey, Smokin' Aces)

Indie Film Hustle is dedicated to showing you how to hack filmmaking & the film business. Interviews with Acadamy Award® / Oscar nominees and industry professionals giving you the real deal from the inside with no BS, just the truth on what it takes to survive and thrive doing what you love. 

We discuss cinematography, RED Camera, Arri Alexa, Blackmagic camera, post production, color grading, filmmaking, visual effects, motion graphics, film festivals, editing, film crews, directing, producing, film business, screenwriting, movie scripts, film distribution, film marketing, VOD, VHX, iTunes distribution, DIY filmmaking stuff, short films, feature films, video training courses, web series and much more in this podcast, all in an effort for you to survive and thrive in the jungles of the film business. 

Hosted by Filmmaker Alex Ferrari 
http://www.indiefilmhustle.com

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