Ep. 16 - Why You Should Make Your Own Movies with Liz Manashil

What if we told you the key to making your movie was in your hands? It all starts with thinking outside of the box.

In this episode, Hudson interviews writer, director, and distribution consultant Liz Manashil about the ins and outs of the indie film industry, where all directors struggle, and the pros and cons of self-distribution. Liz is the writer and director of the feature films Bread and Butter and Speed of Life, former manager of Sundance's Creative Distribution Initiativeand co-founder of the brand new indie film program, Constellation Incubator. She is also the co-host of hit podcast Making Movies Is Hard!!! 

Today we'll learn:

- the secret to a successful shoot

- the "wholesale" method of filmmaking

- how to tailor production to your needs

The deadline to submit your work to the Constellation Incubator is April 15th. For more info, go to www.filmfreeway.com/ConstellationIncubator. 

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