Podcasts by In Love with the Process Podcast
Film director Mike Pecci gives a no-filtered honest look at what it takes to walk away from a "normal life" to chase your dreams. Ride along with Pecci as he pursues his life long dream to direct his first Hollywood film! Toss on those noise cancelling headphones and feel like you are in the room listening to the hottest new synth-wave music, drinking a beer and sharing home smoked BBQ with Pecci and the wild array of surprising guests including filmmakers, artist, technicians, chef’s, and musicians. Working artists that are willing to share some of the most intimate stories and demystify the path to success. You’ll Learn, you’ll laugh, you’ll be inspired!
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EP82R | Oscar Nominated Cinematography: Dan Laustsen REMASTERED from 2022-02-18T11:00:54
In celebration of cinematographer Dan Laustsen's Academy Award nomination for 'Nightmare Alley' we went back and remastered our first interview with the visual master!
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EP177 | Finding the Confidence to Monetize Your Work (w/ Bob Bowdon) from 2022-02-17T11:00:24
How much money is your time worth? How often do you ask yourself that question? Why are filmmakers and artists generally lacking the confidence to ask for compensation? What do we give away our har...
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EP176 | Acting: Working with Spielberg (Paloma Garcia-Lee) from 2022-02-15T11:00:07
On this week's episode of the IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS podcast, host Mike Pecci has a deep talk with film and Broadway actress Paloma Garcia-Lee (West Side Story 2021) about her move from the brigh...
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ILWP Musicians Showcase 06 | Russell Nash from 2022-02-10T11:00:07
ILWP Podcast Musician Showcase featuring the fantastic Russell Nash!
High intensity Synthwave!
Check them out at: https://soundcloud.com/russellnashmusic
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EP175 | The Healthy Life of a Porn Star (w/ Lexi Luna) from 2022-02-08T11:00:07
Porn Star Lexi Luna joins host Mike Pecci on today's episode of In Love with the Process podcast. The two discuss her unique journey from a career as a teacher to working in the adult entertainmen...
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EP174 | The Goat Mafia: The BEST Tacos in Los Angeles (w/ Juan Garcia) from 2022-02-03T11:00:15
Do you know what it is that we love about Tacos? Absolutely Everything!
Joining host Mike Pecci on today's episode is Juan Garcia from one of the best taco joints in Los Angeles, THE GOAT MAFI...
EP173 | Production Design: Building a safe space for ideas (w/ Francois Audouy) from 2022-02-01T11:00:35
This week's 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 A...
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EP172 | Building a Career as a Commercial Director (w/ Corydon Wagner) from 2022-01-27T11:00:24
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 Wagne...
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EP171 | Acting: Finding your Way (w/ Bill Heck) from 2022-01-25T11:00:04
Director Mike Pecci sits down with accomplished actor Bill Heck (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, I Know what you did Last Summer, Locke & Key, Ray Donovan) and discusses his path into acting. Topics ...
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EP170 | Finding High Quality Music for your Projects (w/ Opher Yisraeli) from 2022-01-20T11:00:08
Do you find it difficult to find awesome music for your films, for you YouTube content or your podcast? Stock music has always been the worst part of any production, but on today's episode of In L...
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EP169 | The Monster Maker (w/ Norman Cabrera) from 2022-01-17T11:00:18
Designing the next scary movie monster can feel like an impossible task. In Love with the Process host and horror film director Mike Pecci reaches out to legendary Monster Maker Norman Cabera for a...
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ILWP Musicians Showcase 05 | Magic Sword from 2022-01-13T11:00:18
ILWP Podcast Musician Showcase featuring the talented Magic Sword!
Epic Darksynth/Synthwave!
Check them out at: https://www.magicswordmusic.com/
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EP168 | Creating Emotions with Sound (w/ Ben Jacquier) from 2022-01-11T11:00:02
The soundscape of a film, a tv series, or a podcast is one of the most effective ways to craft a world onto a 2d image. Sound can be used to establish gravity, geography, tone and emotion. Music he...
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EP167 | Stepping into 2022! (w/ Mike Pecci) from 2022-01-04T11:00:12
Welcome to a new year! Finally, 2022, we made it...now what?
In Love with the Process Host Mike Pecci talks about making healthy new years resolutions, introduces us to new music, new sponsors ...
EP166 | Visual Storytelling: Filmmaker's Guide to Hitchcock's Techniques (w/ Jeffery Michael Bays) from 2021-12-28T17:21:59
Part of our new Visual Storytelling series in which we introduce you to new resources that will aid in developing the look of your films and photographs. In this episode of the In Love with the Pro...
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EP165 | XMAS DIRECTING SPECIAL: BE YOUR OWN KINDA WEIRD (w/ Christine Celozzi) from 2021-12-23T11:00:06
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 act...
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EP164 |Cinematography: The Intimate Process of Preparation (w/ Eric Steelberg) from 2021-12-21T11:00:06
Cinematographer Eric Steelberg (Ghostbusters Afterlife, Hawkeye, Juno) sits down with In Love with the Process podcast host Mike Pecci and discusses his intimate creative process with long time col...
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EP163 | Killing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (w/ Ben Bishop) from 2021-12-14T11:00
Were you like us as a kid, getting up early every Saturday to catch the new episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Did you know that the turtles story started as a comic book? Originally created ...
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ILWP | Director Contest Rules (G-Style USA) from 2021-12-09T22:08:54
Remember to enter to win a "Directors Tracksuit" from G-STYLE USA by sending aphoto of your best directors pose to @mikepecci on instagram or directly to our email inlovewiththeprocess(@)Gmail
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EP162 | The Director's Track Suit from 2021-12-07T10:37:18
Get ready for a one -on-one conversation with In Love with the Process Podcast host Mike Pecci as he talks food, movies, and catches up with you on life. Topics include: treating Thanksgiving meal ...
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ILWP SPECIAL | Let's Talk about the last 100 episodes (w/Mike Pecci) from 2021-12-03T18:41:38
In Love with the Process podcast host Mike Pecci welcomes all the new listeners and walks us through his favorite selects of the last 100 episodes of ILWP. If you are asking yourself, which episode...
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EP166 | Visual Storytelling: A Filmmaker's Guide to Hitchcock's Techniques (w/ Jeffery Michael Bays) from 2021-11-30T23:34:34
Part of our new Visual Storytelling series in which we introduce you to new resources that will aid in developing the look of your films and photographs. In this episode of the In Love with the Pro...
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EP161 | Music Videos: Nailing what the artist wants (w/ Karl Whinnery) from 2021-11-30T11:00:04
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 F...
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EP160 | What is the big lie that you tell yourself? (w/ Lance A. Williams) from 2021-11-23T11:00:09
Joining host Mike Pecci in the podcast studio this week is actor Lance A. Williams (DON'T LOOK UP, THE EQUALIZER 2, and TOUGH LOVE). The two old friends talk about landing acting roles and sorting ...
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ILWP Musicians Showcase 04 | Acryl Madness from 2021-11-20T00:37:42
ILWP Podcast Musician Showcase featuring the talented ACRYL MADNESS!
Darksynth at it finest!
Check them out at: https://acrylmadness.bandcamp.com/
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EP159 | Ghanaian Movie Posters Will Blow Your Mind (w/ Brian Chankin) from 2021-11-16T11:00:11
Staring in the 1980s, in remote Ghanaian villages, films circulated through underground video clubs with a VCR and an electric generator. These screenings were promoted with posters painted on flou...
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ILWP SPECIAL | In Love with the Bumper (w/ Chris Candy, Rick Darge & Mike Pecci) from 2021-11-12T11:00:41
Podcast universes collide and alternate realities become one as we cross the streams to create IN LOVE WITH THE BUMPER 2 BUMPER PODCAST!
What happens when you give Mike Pecci, Rick Darge, and C...
EP158 | Why are we not sleeping? (w/ Dr Christopher Winter) from 2021-11-09T11:00:04
Ask yourself honestly, how many hours of sleep do you get a night? Do you have to drink, smoke, or medicate to fall asleep? Why is sleep the last think we think about in this business? We don't res...
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ILWP SPECIAL | Where did all you new listerners come from? (w/ Mike Pecci) from 2021-11-04T10:00:24
Host Mike Pecci checks in for a quick episode to celebrate a record breaking week of In Love with the Process podcast plays! Big shout out to all the new fans of the show. Where did you all come fr...
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EP157 | Directing: Using action to tell the story in KATE (w/ Cedric Nicolas-Troyan) from 2021-11-02T10:00:14
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 sho...
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ILWP SPECIAL | Why are poeple dying on film sets? from 2021-10-28T10:00:24
We take a moment to reflect on the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and offer thoughts that my help change your perspective when putting together a production. Safety first. People first.
EP156 | Directing: Finding the Werewolf Within (w/ Joshua Ruben from 2021-10-26T10:00:02
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 pro...
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EP155 | Getting Paid to Write about Movies (w/ James Dyer) from 2021-10-19T10:00:10
How do you hear about new movies? Do you catch a trailer online? Maybe you see a movie poster at the bus stop? How to you hear about new shows on Netflix? From an algorithm placed Facebook ad? Or h...
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EP154 | Music for the God of Thunder (w/ The Keeper of the Magic Sword) from 2021-10-12T10:00:17
Today's episode takes host Mike Pecci out of the studio to an undisclosed location to interview a figure who has been shrouded in mystery for years. And influential force in the sythwave/dark wave ...
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EP153 | Acting: Focus on the Other Stuff (w/ Chris Candy) from 2021-10-05T10:00:10
Are you trying to make it as a successful actor and keep up with your family life? With all the waiting that the film industry requires, how do you fill your down time? Actor, writer & comedian Ch...
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ILWP | The Science behind the Creature in 12KM from 2021-09-30T10:00:46
Mike checks in quick, with an update on his latest project and instructions on how to watch his horror film 12 Kilometers.
Head on over to https://www.inlovewiththeprocess.com/ for more
EP152 |The IATSE Strike (w/ Mike Pecci) from 2021-09-28T09:59:59
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.
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ILWP VAULT | Have you seen anything new lately? (w/ Alex Johnson) from 2021-09-24T16:22:38
Brace yourself for an episode long segment of Have you seen anything new lately with Alex Johnson. He reviews Zack Snyder's Justice League, yes we know...totally relevant now....hahaha
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EP151 | Take a Vacation(w/ Mike Pecci) from 2021-09-20T10:00:26
Host Mike Pecci takes a short vacation, a 300 mile road trip north of Los Angeles, and learns to relax, enjoy nature and about the early origins of Hollywood and American silent film cinema. If you...
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ILWP Musicians Showcase 03 | Code Elektro from 2021-09-14T23:22:21
ILWP Podcast Musician Showcase featuring the talented CODE ELEKTRO.
The first musician to donate music to the podcast, Code Elektro has defined the soundscape of ILWP for over 4 years now....
EP150 | Movies to Watch (w/ Mike Pecci) from 2021-09-07T07:00:26
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 deta...
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EP149 | All The Damn Vampires (w/ Davey Oberlin) from 2021-08-31T06:00:15
Synthwave, movies and vegan food options. On this episode, host Mike Pecci gets nerdy about it all with musician Davey Oberlin. Oberlin is best known for creating his solo synthwave project "All th...
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EP148 | Storyboarding for Spielberg, Rami, and Woo!(w/ Doug Lefler) from 2021-08-24T18:49:55
You have heard the old saying that every great film starts with an amazing script. Well for many film makers, the next step is finding a badass storyboard artist. These talented men and women are r...
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ILWP Musicians Showcase 02 | Night Rider 87 from 2021-08-20T17:39:52
ILWP Podcast Musician Showcase featuring the amazing NIGHT RIDER 87!
Featured tracks:
Galactic Realms
Future Driven
USA West Coast based ????????? Project featuring a uniq...
EP147 | Directing: Take a Leap of Faith(w/ Edoardo Vitaletti & David Kruta) from 2021-08-17T15:14:58
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 hom...
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ILWP Musicians Showcase 01 | Batamaxx from 2021-08-12T23:28:38
ILWP Podcast Musician Showcase featuring the amazing BETAMAXX!
Featured tracks:
Abyss (Archaic Science LP)
Crimson Sillhouette (Lost In A Dreamworld)
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EP146 | Porkstrami(w/ Rebecca King aka The Bad Jew) from 2021-08-10T15:07:14
At this point as a long time listener of the show, we assume that you understand Mike Pecci's obsession with food and to be more specific -- grilled meats. There isn't a style of BBQ or a charcuter...
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EP145 | Interdimensional Psychotherapy (w/ Ryan Connelly & Mike Pecci) from 2021-08-03T04:06:11
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...
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EP144 | Stop Making Music Videos the Wrong Way (w/ Mike Pecci) from 2021-07-28T05:48:30
Host Mike Pecci catches you up on what is new in his life.
He talks about turning 43, his record store day adventure, and his crazy food adventures while shooting documentaries in some of the t...
ILWP | CZARFACE Track 1 from 2021-07-28T04:55:01
Testing the audio quality. Prepping for Episode 144
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ILKWP | CZARFACE Track 1 from 2021-07-28T04:55:01
Testing the audio quality. Prepping for Episode 144
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SPECIAL EPISODE | Learn Videography (w/ Mike Pecci, JJ Englert and Kyle Loftus ) from 2021-07-20T10:00:20
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.
Some of the topics include:
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EP143 | Action Packed Life of a Voice Over Actress (guest Emily Woo Zeller) from 2021-07-13T10:00:12
Today's episode is all about the unseen hero of video games, animated shows, and audio books. The Voiceover Actor. Host Mike Pecci talks with Emily Woo Zeller, the voice of Panam Palmer in Cyberpu...
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EP142 | How the WTF Podcast with Marc Maron is made (Guest Brendan McDonald) from 2021-07-06T18:16:07
Are you a podcast fan? Have you ever wanted to start your own podcast? Today, host Mike Pecci, sits down with THE GUY to discuss podcast production with and digs deep into how Brendan McDonald prod...
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EP141 | Respecting The Craft of Horror (Guest Ryan Spindell) from 2021-06-29T10:00:20
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 ...
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EP140 | VHS Horror Memories (Guest Prano Bailey-Bond) from 2021-06-22T10:00:29
What makes a great horror film director? Does it require that you spend every night watching hours and our of VHS tapes filled with nightmare images, terrifying monsters and blood curdling screams?...
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EP139 | Directing Actors (Guests Judith Weston and Lance Williams) from 2021-06-15T10:00:43
If you've ever referred to actors as "The Talent" you might want to pay attention. Directing is one of the most social jobs you can have, and yet so many people who want to direct neglect their rel...
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EP138 | Celebrating Crime Cinema (Guest Cameron Van Hoy) from 2021-06-08T19:00:12
If you're a listener of this show, you're probably just as in love with Crime Movies as we are. From Scorcese to Truffaut to Takeshi Kitano, Crime films have been absolute staples in the zeitgeist ...
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EP137 | Escape From Covid Prison (with Mike Pecci) from 2021-06-01T10:00:13
Host Mike Pecci talks about the stress around having to re-adapt to public post quarantine life. Have you got your vaccine? How was that experience? Do you have anxiety around rejoining the rat ra...
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EP136 | Cinematography: Shooting Justice League (Guest Fabian Wagner) from 2021-05-25T10:00:10
It's the magic(?) of making movies! Taking actors in front of a green screen and turning them into the superheroes we grew up with. What goes into creating the quarantine blockbuster Justice League...
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EP135 | Getting Music Out Into The World (Guest Com Truise) from 2021-05-18T10:00:46
Were you constantly working during the quarantine? Were you filled with inspiration every day and building a name for yourself? Or were you sitting on the couch binging Tiger King? Well guess what:...
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EP134 | The Details Tell The Story (Guest Richey Beckett) from 2021-05-11T10:00:46
When you look at an image, do you ever think that it's about to spring to life? A bird in flight; its feathers rustling in the breeze? A horse flexing its muscles as it gallops across the plain? A ...
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EP133 | MONDO RECORDS: For Fans. By Fans. (Guests Mo Shafeek & Spencer Hickman) from 2021-05-04T10:00:52
With how easy it is to get access to digital music now, physical media: vinyl records are becoming one of the most intimate ways to experience music. And let's be real: collecting them can be addic...
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EP132 | Photography: How To Get Clients To Approach You First (Guests Herring & Herring) from 2021-04-27T10:00:51
The key to a successful career is to simply survive until you reach a point in your career where the dynamic changes between you and your clients. At some point, people will start approaching you f...
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Have You Caught Up Yet?! | Promo (w/ Mike Pecci) from 2021-04-22T18:21:37
This week, instead of releasing a full-second episode, we give you a chance to catch up on the past 5 episode releases. We see how many of our listeners are at least an episode or two behind. Now...
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EP131 | Take Advantage of What You Have - Then Go DO IT (Guest Justin Cary) from 2021-04-20T10:00:51
A lot of you are still in the early stages of your career. It may feel like you're falling behind or aren't moving fast enough. You're looking at YouTube for inspiration or some technical advice an...
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SPECIAL EPISODE | The Effects of Insomnia on Creativity(w/ Gary Trudell) from 2021-04-15T15:13:41
Could sleeping be the key to increasing your creativity? Host Mike Pecci walks you through his experiences with Insomnia and how THE SLEEP SOLUTION by Chris Winter MD has changed the way he looks a...
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EP130 | How to Get Commercial Gigs All The Time (Guest Ron Brodie) from 2021-04-13T10:00:46
"I want to be a great commercial director!" The commercial world beats you up as a Director, so how do you keep the passion up and survive? Director Ron Brodie has an insane wealth of knowledge fro...
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EP129 | Drawing a Keanu Reeves Comic Book (Guest Ron Garney) from 2021-04-06T16:46:51
If you've ever designed a sequence for an action film, you know that you usually start with storyboarding key frames. These frames show key moments and how you would visually represent the action. ...
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EP128 | Making films at Scott Free (guest Michael Pruss) from 2021-04-02T10:00:50
One of the most asked questions that we get from young filmmakers is; How do you get your short films seen by Hollywood production companies? If this has been the burning question that has kept you...
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EP127 | The Secret Movie Club (Guest Craig Hammill) from 2021-03-30T10:00:40
After a year of self-isolation, the thought of finally returning to the theater is almost unbearably close. One of the best things about this past year has been the revival of Drive-In Theaters and...
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EP126 | Capturing Essence In Your Art (Guest Sam Gilbey) from 2021-03-21T10:00:19
Looking at the Cover of Empire Magazine, you might see a promo for a movie and immediately know what the movie is about. Or looking at a beautiful Mondo Poster, you connect immediately with the cha...
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SPECIAL EPISODE | Why do I Make Movies? (w/ Mike Pecci) from 2021-03-19T22:24
Director Mike Pecci talks in depth about why he makes movies.
He shares his fascination with the inner voice, the science behind changing your life habits, and the type of characters he loves ...
EP125 | Cinematography: Capturing Images That Define A Generation (Guest Daniel Pearl, ASC) from 2021-03-16T10:00:13
What defines a generation? Is it Meatloaf riding a motorcycle and being chased by helicopters? is it a boy band dancing like marionettes? Is it Slash laying down a guitar solo in front of a Church?...
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EP124 | Film Fest (With Marshall Cook) from 2021-03-09T11:00:08
You did the impossible: You got your film made. Now it's a question of how to get people to see it. Do you release it online? Do you try to get it released in theaters? Or do you try your hand at t...
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EP123 | Bring People Together With Music (Guest Alex Rodriguez) from 2021-03-02T11:00:02
Record Stores have a way of bringing people together. There's something about being told "Oh, you should check out this band" "Have you heard this?" "You're gonna love these guys" that makes you fe...
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EP122 | Directing a New Cult Classic: Willy's Wonderland (Guest Director Kevin Lewis) from 2021-02-23T11:00:28
When was the last time you saw a cult classic in a theater? Don't use quarantine as an excuse. How long was it before we shut down since you were at a midnight showing of The Thing? Evil Dead? Rock...
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EP121 | Just Shoot It (with Matt Enlow and Oren Kaplan) from 2021-02-16T11:00:12
There's no secret formula to becoming the next Spielberg or Kubrick. We wish there was, but there really is only one piece of advice we can give to young filmmakers who want to find success: Just S...
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Mini-Episode | Crowdfunding Your Film (With Liam D. O'Brien) from 2021-02-12T20:00:22
It's said that if our Associate Producer, Liam D. O'Brien, leaves his hole and sees his shadow, it means 6 more weeks of barbeque episodes on ILWP. Liam joins Host Mike Pecci on this week's special...
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EP120 | New York Barbeque (Guest Sean Ludwig) from 2021-02-09T11:00:08
The best BBQ you'll find is in... New York? Host Mike Pecci is joined by Guest Sean Ludwig of NYC BBQ and The Smoke Sheet to discuss where you can find the best BBQ in New York as well as the rest ...
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Special Episode | SHOULD I GO TO FILM SCHOOL? w/ Mike Pecci from 2021-02-06T00:07:03
Just in case the title didn't explain it well enough...
Host Mike Pecci answers online questions about film school, discusses how he developed his work ethic, and talks about life post Covid. B...
EP119 | Connecting With Actors (Guest Clara Rugaard) from 2021-02-02T19:38:47
You've heard the term "Now, more than ever..." enough times by now to make you sick. Well, now's our time to use it because now, more than ever, it is imperative to focus on creating and maintainin...
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EP118 | What is your Favorite Movie? (w/ Mike Pecci) from 2021-01-26T11:00:07
This week, Mike introduces you to the new music that you can expect to hear in 2021 on ILWP (featuring music from Acryl Madness, Beta Max, and Orkla Drive). He also goes deep into what it's like to...
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EP117 | Making Your Films Back East (Guests Dustin Devlin & Jack Lemay) from 2021-01-19T11:00:39
The question of whether you need to move to LA to make films has been discussed on this show more times than we can count. Host Mike Pecci has repeatedly promoted making films in your hometown. But...
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EP116 | Keep The Ego. Keep It Small. (Guest Norman Buckley) from 2021-01-12T11:00:47
Our Associate Producer, Liam, remembers growing up and binge watching one of my favorite shows: Gossip Girl. A little later, he switched to watching another classic: Pretty Little Liars. Now, he an...
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EP115 | Should You Finance Your Own Movie? (Guest Josh Lobo) from 2021-01-05T11:00:14
That hunger... that drive... that NEED to make your film... it's always there. It's always pulsing in your mind. But what if no one else feels it? What if no one else understands? How do you make i...
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EP114 | GOODBYE 2020! (with Gina Manning) from 2020-12-30T21:41
On the final episode of the year, host Mike Pecci and director Gina Manning say goodbye to 2020 and look back on the positive aspects of being forced to slow down and reevaluate what is important i...
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EP113 | Screaming babies sexy saxophones, and Trump love? (Guest Mike Diva) from 2020-12-22T12:00:08
How far would you go to make a viral video? Would you make a fool of yourself? Strap on some sexy pants? Beat babies? Technically commit an act of terror? Mike Diva somehow did all of that as he cr...
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EP112 | Balancing Ego in the Edit Room (Guest Editor Anthony Boys) from 2020-12-15T11:00:40
Being an editor, a really good editor, means knowing how to fix problems no one caught on set while also knowing when to choose your battles with the director. 2015 Eddie winner and BAFTA Nominee A...
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EP111 | A Room Full of Directors(with Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott) from 2020-12-08T11:00:35
Even when you're doing what you think you want to do, it can be really tough. The job of a director isn't just going on set and yelling action or telling someone to do something faster or slower. T...
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EP110 | Reviewing Horror Films (Guest M.L. Miller) from 2020-12-01T11:00:42
Getting a good review can be the difference between your film fading into obscurity or getting global recognition. M.L. Miller has been a film reviewer for the Horror Genre for years and offers som...
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EP109 | Is Bea Miller an Android? (Guest Bea Miller) from 2020-11-24T16:04:14
In this episode of the IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS podcast, host Mike Pecci shares a few beers IN PERSON with singer-songwriter BEA MILLER! That's right, this is officially her first ever podcast and ...
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EP108 | Merging Artistic Instinct With Technology (Guest Colorist Lucie Barbier-Dearnley) from 2020-11-17T11:00:41
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 communica...
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EP107 | The Fatman: Creating A New Christmas Classic (Guests Eshom & Ian Nelms) from 2020-11-10T11:00:28
If you've seen the trailer for Fatman, you know this isn't just another Christmas movie. With such a uniquely fuel-injected take on Santa Claus, Ian and Eshom Nelms have directed what is sure to be...
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EP106 | Battling California Wildfires (w/ Battalion Chief Justin Silvera) from 2020-11-03T11:00:14
As we push into November and the fires in California continue to rage, we need to start asking ourselves, why is this happening? How are these fires burning bigger and further than they ever have? ...
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EP105 | The Producer: Richard Gladstein from 2020-10-27T10:26:29
When was the first time you saw a Quentin Tarantino film? For some of us, it was in a theater. For others, a friend put it on the TV. For the younger audience, it might have been Netflix. But for o...
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EP104 | POWER GLOVE: The Sound of Synthwave from 2020-10-23T21:10
New Retro-wave music has been a huge influence on all of host Mike Pecci's recent films, and his favorite band from the scene is the Australian electronic music and synth wave duo from Melbourne PO...
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Mini-Episode | How To Get Your Dream Internship (With Liam D. O'Brien) from 2020-10-20T10:00:54
It's another Liam Takeover Episode, and this time we're speaking directly to the listeners who are trying to crack into the industry. The young artists looking for that internship, that first job, ...
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EP103 | Working at SkyWalker Sound (GuestTim Nielsen) from 2020-10-13T10:00:34
When is the last time you REALLY LISTENED to a movie? What are the first things you hear? Is it dialog, the music, or maybe it's the sound effects? Sound is one of the MOST IMPORTANT tools at your ...
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EP102 | Working During Covid-19 (Guest Eve McCarney) from 2020-10-06T10:00:37
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 ha...
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EP101 | Directing: Keep Going (Guest Aaron Schneider) from 2020-09-29T10:00:14
If you've been locked inside your house for the past couple months, and come on... who hasn't been, you probably saw the trailer for Greyhound. If you have Apple TV, you might have already seen it....
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EP100 | WE DRINK. WE EAT. WE LAUGH. IT'S A FUCKIN' PARTY! (Too Many Guests to Mention) from 2020-09-22T10:00:28
Over three years ago director Mike Pecci started a podcast in his attic back in Boston with his assistant David Apostolides. The plan was to create a show that told what it is really like to say g...
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EP99 | Designing The UNREAL World of The Mandalorian (Guest Ian Milham) from 2020-09-15T10:00:18
If you haven't seen The Mandalorian (*cough* Liam *cough*), you're missing out on more than just a cute puppet and Werner Herzog. Instead of green or blue screens, Season 1 utilized LED backgrounds...
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ILWP 9_10_20 | What are We Learning?! from 2020-09-11T10:00:33
In this Friday episode of ILWP, host Mike Pecci discusses being in the path of the LA fires, dealing with asthma, some of the bad shows that everyone loves, storyboarding, and much much more. Stra...
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EP98 | Rock Rags and Record Stores (Guest Scott Crawford) from 2020-09-08T10:00:29
"You don't want to listen to that shit." The smell of mildew; old cigarettes; sweat seeped into everything. You get back to your car with a record. Not the one you originally selected, but one from...
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ILWP T-SHIRTS & WATCH 12KM FOR FREE from 2020-09-03T17:35:16
Mike drops in for a hot second and talks about how he designed the new limited run of t-shirts for the show. Each order goes towards the show's budget and if you buy one, and send Mike the confirm...
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EP97 | You Deserve To Be Paid For Your Work (Guest Hayley Akins) from 2020-09-01T13:50:41
Imposter syndrome sucks. At some point we've all had it, and the sad truth is that young artists are swindled by companies trying to get great work without paying for it. Host Mike Pecci reiterates...
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EP96 | The Importance of Flow (Guest Chef Frank Prisinzano) from 2020-08-25T10:00:37
You're in the middle of cooking something in your kitchen, and you have to grab the spatula. Where is it? Did you have to think about it or did you already start moving toward where you know it wil...
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ILWP 8_20_20 | Deconstructing the Language of Cinema from 2020-08-21T10:00:35
In this episode, host Mike Pecci digs deeper into the visual language of cinema and deconstructs the magic behind Steven Spielberg's film CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND. He also discusses the M...
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EP95 | Cinematography: How to Get Big in the Industry (Guest Greig Fraser) from 2020-08-18T10:00:25
Yeah, yeah, yeah... of course we push for you to not be so worried about the finish line: to be In Love With The Process. It's not about the awards. It's not about the recognition. It's not about t...
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ILWP 8_13_20 | Designing and Creating an Epic Movie Scene ( with Mike Pecci) from 2020-08-13T21:01:34
Let's get deep into how to start designing a scene for a movie. Not just any scene, but the type of sequence that audiences will remember for the rest of their lives. What lenses do you pick, how...
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EP94 | The Van Damme Brothers (Guests Kris and Nic Van Damme) from 2020-08-11T10:00:42
The reality is that almost everyone in this industry struggles to get onto that first big set. If your dad is the Muscles from Brussels, that's not really a problem. Our guests, Kris and Nic Van Da...
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EP93 | The Path to Directing (Guest Romany Malco) from 2020-08-04T10:00:36
How do you transition from an actor into a director? How do you handle the stress of independent filmmaking in an on-demand market? How do you break into the industry after 30? Romany Malco, our gu...
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EP92 | How To Harness an Idea (with Mike Pecci) from 2020-07-28T10:00:15
Have you ever had an idea late at night, an epiphany that will change everything? How do you catalog it, curate ideas, how can you help it grow into something special? In today's episode host Mike ...
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EP91 | An Honest Conversation Between Directors (Guest Daniel Centrone) from 2020-07-21T10:00:30
One of the first people that Host Mike Pecci hung out with after arriving in LA was another director named Dan Centrone. The two hit it off immediately: they both have experience as music video dir...
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Mini-Episode | Discussing Empathy | 7_17_20 from 2020-07-17T22:51:36
In this week's mini-episode of IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS, Mike and Liam are joined by Lance Williams. We talk about the importance of empathy when discussing current issues, and acknowledging the hu...
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EP90 | The SUPERSIZED INSPIRATION Episode(Guest Giles Alderson) from 2020-07-14T10:00:34
Becoming a director is a lifelong journey. I know. It sucks. And it doesn’t help that we keep hearing about “overnight successes.” That’s why it’s important to get a dose of inspiration every now a...
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Mini-Episode |Testing the New Podcasting Gear | 7_10_20 from 2020-07-10T22:04:59
In this week's mini-episode of IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS, Mike and Liam test out ILWP's brand new podcasting gear upgrade and start to build the new upgraded sound live on the show! They also talk a...
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EP89 | From the Circus to the Film Set (Guest Steven Strong) from 2020-07-07T10:00:31
"That set was a circus!" Does that sound like an insult? Think again. Our guest this week, Steven Strong, is the CEO of Quasar Science, one of the best lighting companies with some of our favorite ...
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Mini-Episode | Why do we give advice? on 7_1_20 from 2020-07-02T10:00:31
Host Mike Pecci takes a second to check-in on July 1st, 2020, and talks about what's going on this week.
Also go subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5CRj5e...
EP88 | Film Editing: Mandy (Guest Brett W. Bachman) from 2020-06-30T10:00:32
Mandy. If you listen to this show, you're probably as obsessed with that film as we are, and if you aren't: stop what you're doing. Go watch it right now. Once you've seen Nic Cage in an acid-induc...
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Mini-Episode | A Quick Check-in on 6_25_2020 from 2020-06-25T16:32:16
Just taking a moment to check in with you on Thursday June 25, 2020. We are excited about the release of the remastered first episode of ILWP on our YouTube channel. Loaded with all sorts of awesom...
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EP87 | Recreating History Through Production Design (Guest Bill Groom) from 2020-06-22T23:37:41
While having better gear can help create a better finished product, something that will outmatch any lens is becoming an expert in a craft. We've discussed Production Design before on the show and ...
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EP86 | Directing Television & The Importance of Mentorships (Guest Lesli Linka Glatter) from 2020-06-16T10:00:04
Host Mike Pecci has mentioned on the show countless times how important it is for young artists to have strong mentors. Director Lesli Linka Glatter was mentored by some of the biggest names in Hol...
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EP85 | Big Black Delta: Emerging from the Music Industry Wasteland from 2020-06-09T10:00:28
Films like Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman showcased the music industry as sexy, glamorous, and full of inspiration. That's... not how things are anymore. Navigating the modern music industry is al...
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EP84 | Directing Narrative Documentaries (Guest Ryan Booth) from 2020-06-05T10:00:27
Directing documentaries is an incredibly demanding, immersive, and, yes, cinematic job. For another director-director conversation, Host Mike Pecci is joined by Ryan Booth to discuss Ryan's experie...
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EP83 | Finding Empathy Through Documentary Filmmaking (Guest Rudy Hypolite) from 2020-06-03T10:00:37
Documentary Filmmaker Rudy Hypolite is, without a doubt, an empathetic documentarian. His films, PUSH: Madison versus Madison and This Ain't Normal are grounded, empathetic examinations of the real...
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EP82 | Cinematography: Injecting Color Into Action (Guest Dan Laustsen) from 2020-05-26T10:00:13
In the film industry, time is king. So many of us are racing toward our goals and constant improvement is necessary, but the reality is that it's going to take a long time for us to achieve our goa...
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EP81 | Talking All Things Barbecue (Guest Chef Tom Jackson) from 2020-05-19T10:00:43
What the hell does a pellet grill have to do with directing? It's no secret that Host Mike Pecci loves barbecue almost as much as he loves films, so you know he was excited to talk to Chef Tom Jack...
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The SELF-QUARANTINE MINI-SERIES 08 | We're Going Crazy, But We're Still Here from 2020-05-15T10:01:03
Self-Quarantine has taken its toll on In Love With The Process. After months of dealing with construction, roommates, and seeing themselves on video chats, Host Mike Pecci and Ass. Producer Liam D....
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EP80 | Building Your Toolkit: Defining Tone by Selling Your Process (Guest Salomon Ligthelm) from 2020-05-12T10:00:24
One reason young creatives are so focused on learning new skills is because they believe those skills will get them jobs. Sure, learning techniques will help you make better work, but at a certain ...
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The SELF-QUARANTINE MINI-SERIES 07 | Strippers for Mother's Day (Special Guest Eileen Pecci) from 2020-05-08T10:01:04
A very special guest returned to the show for a very special Mother's Day episode of In Love With The Process. Eileen Pecci, Host Mike Pecci's very own mother joins Mike, Special Guest Gina Manning...
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EP79 | How To Go From YouTube To Writing For Saturday Night Live (Guest Nick Kocher) from 2020-05-05T10:00:14
How many of you have made a YouTube channel to post some funny videos. Maybe you’re even on TikTok. Ass. Producer Liam D. O’Brien knows the feeling, the hope of maybe one day writing for a comedy l...
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The SELF-QUARANTINE MINI-SERIES 06 | Dealing With Stress & Answering Your Questions from 2020-05-01T10:01:28
Whether it’s a lack of stimulus checks or strategically timed landscaping, everyone has a reason to be stressed right now. Host Mike Pecci is once again joined by Ass. Producer Liam D. O’Brien to w...
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EP78 | Directing: Getting Your First Feature Film Made (Guest Grant Sputore) from 2020-04-28T10:00:38
All young filmmakers have the same goal. We spend every waking hour pushing toward it, every quiet moment thinking about it. How do I get my first feature film made? There is such a small percentag...
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The SELF-QUARANTINE MINI-SERIES 05 | Stimulus Checks & Blade Runner from 2020-04-24T10:01:03
Host Mike Pecci is once again joined by Ass. Producer Liam D. O’Brien to discuss the updates of Self-Quarantine. After 1 month of flattening the curve, Liam has finally caught up on some movies Mik...
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EP77 | The Chef Episode (Guest Chef Brian Dunsmoor) from 2020-04-21T10:00:33
It’s finally here. Host Mike Pecci has been openly obsessed with food since... well... forever, and he finally got to sit down with a true master of the craft to nerd out about the effort, skill, e...
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EP76 | Looking Back At Liam's Favorite Soundbites From This Season from 2020-04-15T00:08:25
We have been putting out so many episodes recently, and so much incredible content, that I don't blame anyone for not being able to keep up with all of the new releases. In fact, with the Self-Quar...
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The SELF-QUARANTINE MINI-SERIES 04 | Movies You Need To Watch While Quarantined (Guest Brett McCabe) from 2020-04-10T10:01:03
Wow. We just had our best week ever. Thank you so much to every single one of you! Host Mike Pecci says we have the best fans all of the time, and you really are showing why that's true. Because yo...
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EP75 | Post-It Spaceships & Designing For Star Wars (Guest Colie Wertz) from 2020-04-07T10:00:13
Have you ever stood in line at a coffee shop and stared at your phone? Of course you have, and our guest, Colie Wertz, does that all the time. Except when Colie stands there, he's sketching spacesh...
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The SELF-QUARANTINE MINI-SERIES 03 | Signing Up For Unemployment from 2020-04-03T10:00:52
Over 6 million Americans filed for unemployment last week and apparently every one of them watched Tiger King. Host Mike Pecci was in that group (maybe not the part about Tiger King) and helps brea...
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EP74 | Creating A Bizarro World (Guests DJ7L & ESOTERIC of Czarface) from 2020-03-31T10:00:12
It's your worst nightmare: you wake up to find your favorite entertainers laughing at every word you say. Host Mike Pecci came out of Music Video Directing Retirement to create the nightmare-fueled...
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The SELF-QUARANTINE MINI-SERIES 02 | Making Lists, Sandwiches, and The Most of Our Situation from 2020-03-27T10:00:32
Staying focused at a time like this is so difficult. This week, Host Mike Pecci & Liam D. O’Brien discuss the importance of making lists, how impactful a sandwich can be, and how to make the most o...
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EP73 | Animation: Discovering the Cat's Butthole on Adult Swim (Guest Shane Dering) from 2020-03-24T10:00:10
Animation and cinema constantly reference each other, and the animated films of the 1980s captivated Host Mike Pecci through their exaggerated motion, their impossible camera angles, and their abil...
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The SELF-QUARANTINE MINI-SERIES 01 | Toilet Paper Separates Us From The Animals (Guest Rick Darge) from 2020-03-20T10:00:20
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. With Covid-19 quarantining the U.S., it’s important to remember to keep our creative expression alive, so we’ve created a mini-se...
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EP72 | The Power of Being Genuine (Guest Ted Sim) from 2020-03-17T10:00:18
Film gear. What a love-hate relationship we have with that term. When it comes to buying the gear we need to make our art, it sometimes feels like we have to maneuver through a sea of snake oil jus...
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EP71 | Building Your Toolkit: The Dialect Coach (Guest Aaron Bluestein) from 2020-03-10T10:00:10
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 ...
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EP70 | Writing: Killing The Banker (Guest Paul Pecci) from 2020-03-03T11:00:10
There’s no expiration date on artistic ability. The saying is that the best time to invest your money was 10 years ago, but the second best time is now. The same can be said for your artistic caree...
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EP68 | Ash vs Evil Dead: How I Got The Gig (Guest Dana DeLorenzo) from 2020-02-27T22:55:47
Horror has always held a special place in Host Mike Pecci’s heart, and one name that stands as a legend in the world of horror is Sam Raimi. To be part of the Evil Dead franchise is a dream for so ...
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EP67 | Cinematography: Expanding Your Emotional Palette (Guest Oren Soffer) from 2020-02-18T11:00
YOU ARE MAKING PROGRESS. REACHING YOUR DREAMS TAKES TIME. DO NOT UNDER-APPRECIATE EXPERIENCE. Host Mike Pecci and guest Cinematographer Oren Soffer discuss what it means to trust in your path and y...
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EP69 | The Porn Star (Guest Logan Pierce) from 2020-02-11T11:00:10
Don’t lie. You’ve thought about it: What is it like to be a porn star? With over 650 million views on Pornhub, Logan Pierce is one of the most popular male talents in the adult industry. Host Mike ...
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EP66 | The Life of a Hollywood Gaffer (Guest Mike Ambrose) from 2020-02-04T11:00:10
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 M...
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EP65 | The Science of Cinematic Lighting (Guest Tim Kang of Quasar Science) from 2020-01-28T11:00
We’ve all heard about how great LEDs are. Not only are they cooler, easier to handle, and use less energy than tungsten options, you can even program them to be any color of the rainbow. Or so they...
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EP64 |Are We Slaves To A.I.? (Guests Brett McCabe & Liam D. O'Brien) from 2020-01-21T11:00:30
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 con...
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EP63 | Concept Art: Harnessing the Darkness(Guest Chris Cold) from 2020-01-14T11:00:12
These days, Hollywood blockbusters are dependent on huge epic action sequences. Characters either fight on planets that we have never seen before or hopelessly dodge skyscraper-sized creatures that...
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EP62 | The Journey of a Working Musician(Guest Jordan Rudess) from 2020-01-07T11:00:13
How can you survive as a musician in the modern music industry? In today's episode of the In Love with the Process Podcast, host Mike Pecci interviews musician Jordan Rudess backstage at a Dream Th...
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EP61 | Inspiration: A Better Approach in 2020(Guest Mike Pecci) from 2019-12-31T11:00:13
Ring in the new year 2020 with ILWP podcast host Mike Pecci as he discusses his new approach to tackling the new year. Forget a new years resolution, make a to-do list that brings you closer to yo...
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EP60 |Writing for Comic Books and Film(Guest Kyle Higgins) from 2019-12-23T22:18:48
Got a long trip home for the holidays? We got you covered with a SUPER-SIZED HOLIDAY SPECIAL featuring comic book writer and film director Kyle Higgins (Nightwing, Batman, Mighty Morphin Power Rang...
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EP59 | Cinematography: Telling Stories with Images(Guest Valentina Caniglia) from 2019-12-17T11:00:33
Cinematographer Valentina Caniglia's love of the craft crosses mediums and continents. Her talent and adventurous spirit has taken her across the US, to the Middle East, Europe, Africa and beyond. ...
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EP58 | Directing: Making a Fan Film - STAR WARS ORIGINS(Guest Phil Hawkins) from 2019-12-10T11:00:03
This episode is all about getting your work seen by the public. How do you raise your hand higher than the sea of other content out there? One way that many filmmakers have tried (including our hos...
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EP57 | Photographers...GO EXPERIENCE LIFE!!!(Guest Corey Nickols) from 2019-12-04T01:08:46
In this episode host Mike Pecci sits down with professional photographer Corey Nickols (20th Century Fox, Backstage Magazine, CBS, HBO and more) and talks about the different techniques that photog...
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EP56 | Directing: Don't Be Afraid to Charge For Your Work(Guest Ben Consoli) from 2019-11-26T11:00:23
Have you ever had trouble charging for your work as a freelancer? How much is my experience worth? Should I work for free because the experience is worth it? When can I finally start to make the mo...
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EP55 | Different Methods of Acting(Guest Pavel Shatu) from 2019-11-19T11:00:13
Our guest this week is Pavel Shatu. A Russian actor from West Siberia best known for his roles in 12 Kilometers and Orange Is The New Black. He recently joined the Theater of Russian Actors "TRACT"...
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EP54 | Directing: Setting the Right Tone(Guest Rick Darge) from 2019-11-12T11:00:23
In this episode, host Mike Pecci sits down with comedy director and actor Rick Darge. He is one half of the comedy team SPOOKY BONUS, the creative team responsible for some of the funniest short fi...
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EP53 | Cinematography: Communicating the directors vision(Guest Kayla Hoff) from 2019-11-05T00:06:25
In this new episode on cinematography, host Mike Pecci sits down to a cheese plate and red wine with cinematographer Kayla Hoff. She has been shooting music videos, commercials, films and narrative...
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EP52 | Directors from Parallel Universes(Guest Ryan Connolly) from 2019-10-29T10:00:12
Director Ryan Connolly (Film Riot) and Director Mike Pecci (ILWP) are convinced they are the same person, just from parallel universes. They both are at similar points in their career, they both ar...
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EP51 | Screenwriting with the Sinister Siblings(Guest Rasmussen Bros) from 2019-10-22T12:00:02
So every great movie starts with a script.
Some poor son of a bitch sitting in front of a blank page, a lonely glowing computer screen…waiting…for the magic to come pouring out. This is the fir...
EP50 | Working with Child Actors(Guest Maggie Budzyna) from 2019-10-15T13:00:07
Host Mike Pecci sits with actress Maggie Budzyna and discusses her origins as a child actor, shooting in Budapest, and her recent transition into directing. You don't want to miss the exciting 50th...
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EP49 | Post Production: The Senior Colorist(Guest Andrew Geary from Company 3) from 2019-10-08T01:24:52
In this episode, host Mike Pecci has an in-depth conversation with COMPANY 3 senior colorist Andrew Geary.
He has brought his talent to the HBO series The Rightous Gemstones, the award winning...
EP48 | The West Coast(Guest Lance Williams) from 2019-09-30T18:23
Host Mike Pecci sits with actor Lance Williams on the front porch of Pecci's new place in Los Angeles. The two share stories about saying goodbye to old friends and family, driving in La, and the p...
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BOS to LA MINI-SERIES 06 | THE FURIOUS ROAD (with MIKE PECCI & GINAMANNING) from 2019-09-20T02:18:09
Get ready for the final episode in the six-part mini-series documenting director Mike Pecci and Photographer Gina Manning’s move from Boston to Los Angeles, and their 10-day road adventure across A...
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BOS to LA MINI-SERIES 05 | ROAD WARRIORS (with GINA MANNING & MIKE PECCI) from 2019-09-04T23:28:31
Gina & Mike hit the road. After months of planning, booking hotels and plotting out their road trip, the quest from Boston to Los Angeles begins. In this episode, hear about their first night in up...
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BOS to LA MINI-SERIES 04 | WE FOUND A PLACE! (with MIKE PECCI) from 2019-08-31T11:55:37
In this episode, host Mike Pecci talks about the results of his big apartment hunt in Los Angeles, booking a shipment container, and the final steps needed before the big road trip across the count...
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BOS to LA MINI-SERIES 03 | APARTMENT HUNTING IN LA (with MIKE PECCI) from 2019-08-19T03:27:37
In this episode, we travel with host Mike Pecci as he spends 7 days in Los Angeles hunting for an apartment. Will Mike find a place that will fit within his budget and has enough room for three peo...
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EP47 | The Production Designer: Building Worlds(Guest Lawrence Sampson) from 2019-08-04T22:19:35
In this episode, director Mike Pecci sits down with his long-time collaborator, production designer Lawrence Sampson. The two dig deep into how the art department works. Working on his team is arg...
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EP46 | Working for your Heroes(Guest Alejandro Montoya Marin) from 2019-07-30T22:00:42
In this episode, Pecci has an in-depth conversation with indi-filmmaker Alejandro Montoya Marin about his progression from directing shorts to feature films. They talk about the value of film festi...
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BOS to LA MINI-SERIES 02 | PREPARING THE DRIVE ACROSS THE US (with MIKE PECCI) from 2019-07-15T21:42:14
Part #2 of the move from Boston to Los Angeles mini-series on the In Love with the Process Podcast hosted by filmmaker Mike Pecci. In this episode Mike talks about prepping for the 9-day road trip...
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EP45 | Finding A Human Connection to Music (Guest DJ7L) from 2019-07-08T04:00:09
The episode's guest is a man who LOVES music.
He loves to create it, to play it for people.
His extensive knowledge of film soundtracks and scores will make any movie lover stop and list...
EP44 | The Indie Film Hustle (Guest Alex Farrari) from 2019-07-01T19:23:42
Alex Farrari the creator of the Indie Film Hustle podcast and IndieFilmHustle.tv is today's guest! We talk filmmaking, changing your mental outlook, the dangers of partnering up with the wrong peo...
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Mini-Episode 03 | Video Editing: Finding the Right Tools (feat. Jon Bach) from 2019-06-24T14:56:49
The only way to survive as a filmmaker these days is to be smart about how you spend your money and to keep your overhead and operating cost way down. It's important to buy the tools that will not ...
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EP43 | Learning from other Directors (Guest Stuart Valberg) from 2019-06-17T19:51:11
The path to success as a filmmaker is littered with lonely and often stressful moments. Most of the time you feel like you are just trying to convince people to let you try out your ideas, and when...
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BOS to LA MINI-SERIES 01 | CONFRONTING YOUR FEARS (with MIKE PECCI) from 2019-06-09T18:36:53
Have you ever thought about moving to Los Angeles to chase your dreams? How much will it cost? How do you find a place to live in a state that you don't live in? What is the best road trip schedule...
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EP42 | The Exciting Life of a Stuntman (Guest Paul Lowe) from 2019-06-02T18:00:17
Paul Lowe leads an exciting life.
He gets tossed in front of moving cars, jumps horses out of the back of speeding trains and sometimes gets pinned to a wall and set on fire for this small TV ...
EP41 | The Video Game Concept and Design Team (Guest Hunter Schultz from Massra Studios) from 2019-05-26T21:00:07
How many of you listening play video games? Every take a second and consider the thousands of hours that go into creating these epic worlds? The trail and error required for designing the character...
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Mini-Episode 02| The Movies that Shape Us (feat. Mike Pecci) from 2019-05-20T10:52:45
It's Godzilla month!
Join host Mike Pecci as he talks about the films he loved as a kid that have since shaped him as a filmmaker and artist. Specifically his love for the Godzilla series. Thi...
Sponsor Promo | How to Support the Podcast(with Mike Pecci) from 2019-05-15T17:56:41
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EP40 | Guest speaking at Kutztown University (with Mike Pecci) from 2019-05-06T12:00:09
This episode is a live recording of host Mike Pecci guest speaking to a graduating class of film students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. He offers up some hard truths and insight to the sc...
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EP39 | Designing & Creating Monsters (with Aaron Sims) from 2019-04-29T12:00:09
Creature Effects legend Aaron Sims joins us on this episode of the In Love with the Process Podcast and gets nerdy with host Mike Pecci about concept art, creature make-up fx, CGI, and his amazing ...
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EP38 | The Assistant Director: Guiding your Crew through the Storm (with Vladimir Minuty) from 2019-04-22T12:00:04
How many of you actually know what an assistant director does on set? It’s always surprising to see the number of people in our business that can’t really answer that question. Well on today's show...
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EP37 | Film Crew: The Make-Up Artist (with Brenda Welch) from 2019-04-09T12:00:12
In order to be a great filmmaker, you have to take the time to understand how every aspect of the craft works. From lighting to craft services, stunts to line producing, sound recording to make-up...
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EP36 | Directing Commercials (with Mike Pecci) from 2019-03-25T12:00:19
Director Mike Pecci walks us through the process of directing commercials. What is the difference between a union shoot and a commercial shoot? How are web ads different? How do you inspire a crew ...
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EP34 | Photography: Finding Your Style (Guest Maurice Sinclair) from 2019-03-18T20:25:32
In this episode, Pecci talks with Maurice Sinclair, a young photographer, and filmmaker from Switzerland about how to find your creative style and develop your skills professionally.
Discussio...
EP35 | Cinematography: Filming a TV Series (Guest Jeremy Benning) from 2019-03-11T12:00:08
In this episode, host Mike Pecci has a deep conversation with cinematographer Jeremy Benning from the Amazon series "The Expanse". The two dig deep into how a tv series is shot, who designs the loo...
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EP32 | Shooting a Fashion Campaign (Guest Gina Manning) from 2019-03-04T02:57:45
In this episode, fashion photographer Gina Manning takes us through her recent fashion campaign for Bruno Magli step by step. Learn how she creates her wildly original concepts, how she interacts w...
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EP33 | Let's Talk about Lighting (w/ Mike Pecci) from 2019-02-22T20:09:08
In this episode, host Mike Pecci talks about how he approaches lighting for film and photography. He challenges the listener to change the way they see light in everyday situations and urges young ...
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EP31 | Learning from other Directors (Guest Zach Merck) from 2019-02-11T13:00:05
In this episode, host Mike Pecci has a deep conversation with director Zach Merck (from the RIDLEY SCOTT CREATIVE GROUP)about the power of opening up and sharing with other directors. Zach started ...
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EP30 | Teaming Up with A Cinematographer(feat. DAVID KRUTA) from 2019-01-29T22:45:34
Here it is gang! The show you have been filling our inbox with requests for!
“12KM” & “WHO’s THERE” cinematographer David Kruta sits down with long time collaborator Mike Pecci and together th...
EP29 | Bar Safari San Fransisco (feat.Drinking Pals Eric, Matt & Chris) from 2019-01-22T01:20:20
Join host Mike Pecci as he goes on a Bar Safari in San Fransisco!
What is a Bar Safari? Well, the rules are simple; Find the most run down dive bar in the city, go and talk to the bartender an...
EP28 | Surviving as a Photographer (feat.Heather McGrath) from 2018-12-29T13:52:11
Photographer Heather McGrath takes the time to get real about what it takes to survive in a world of cutthroat competition and plummeting budgets. Host Mike Pecci digs deep into her past as a photo...
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EP27 | Advice for a Film Student(feat.Taylor Thum) from 2018-12-14T13:00:25
Have you noticed all of these online courses, master classes, and tutorials that promise to help you get clients? They seems to be all that is in our instagram feed lately. "If you buy our APP you ...
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EP25 | The Independent Theatre Program Manager(feat. Mark Anastasio) from 2018-11-20T20:53:50
In this episode, Pecci sits down with Mark Anastasio the program manager at the famous Coolidge Corner Theatre. They talk about cult horror films, independent movie houses; 35mm print collectors an...
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EP26 | I Love Illustrated Movie Posters(feat. Matt Griffin) from 2018-10-31T17:59:10
HAPPY HALLOWEEN from In Love with the process!
In this episode, Mike gets really nerdy about his love for illustrated movie posters and chats with guest artist Matt Griffin. Matt recently did t...
EP23 | Exclusive Content Instructions from 2018-10-17T19:55:38
This is the first EXCLUSIVE CONTENT episode this is only available at http://www.mikepecci.com/inlovewiththeprocess/ for $5.50. After you purchase the episode, you will be redirected to a secret li...
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EP24| Travel. Instagram Live. WHO'S THERE?(feat. Mike Pecci) from 2018-10-15T13:00:19
In this episode, host Mike Pecci talks about his recent trip through Italy and the release of the teaser for his new film WHO'S THERE? For the first time ever, Mike broadcasts live on Instagram dur...
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EP23 pt01 | Having Fun on Set | DOP(feat. Anthony Jarvis) from 2018-10-08T18:26:33
Host Mike Pecci makes gourmet sandwiches for director of photography Anthony Jarvis. The two talk about food, traveling for work, set life and the importance of having fun on set. Jarvis has shot q...
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Mini-Episode 01 | The Edit System (feat. Mike Pecci) from 2018-09-12T12:00:06
In this episode, director Mike Pecci talks about why he teamed up with Pugetsystems.com to build a powerful 4k PC Edit System. He talks about the many concerns editors have when making the jump fro...
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EP22 | Blood, Sweat and Bullets | Stuntman(feat. Wade Eastwood) from 2018-08-28T18:17:26
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 s...
EP21 | MPAA: How do Movies get Rated?(feat. Barry Freeman) from 2018-08-20T12:00:08
In this episode, Mike attempts to learn about how a film get's a specific rating from the MPAA. It's one of those steps as a filmmaker that you never really think about, and one of the more importa...
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EP20 | The Rise of a Music Video Director(feat. Dale "RAGE" Resteghini) from 2018-08-06T22:22:45
In this episode, music video directors Mike Pecci the infamous Dale RAGE Resteghini sit down and talk about their humble beginnings and their successful careers as competing directors. Rage talks a...
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A Series Promise (feat. director Mike Pecci) from 2018-08-06T19:38
Host Mike Pecci explains what you can expect from the podcast In Love with the Process. Honesty, inspiration, and great guests!
Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.au...
EP19 | Inspiration: Nurturing Creativity(feat. Eileen Pecci) from 2018-07-31T22:13:23
In this episode, Mike sits down and has a deep conversation with his mother (Eileen Pecci) about raising children, violent movies, visiting movies sets, influencing your kids, and her love of class...
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EP18 | Photography: The Visual Engineer(feat. STEVE GIRALT) from 2018-07-18T19:42:39
In this episode host, Mike Pecci sits down with Visual Engineer Steve Giralt and talks robots, lighting, photography, and food. Steve is the genius that shot and created that amazing Hersey’s s’mor...
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EP17 | Inspiration: Using FOOD to trigger MEMORIES(feat. MIKE PECCI) from 2018-07-08T18:08:19
In our most experimental episode yet, host Mike Pecci takes you on an auditory trip through his mind using food as a key to access old memories. It’s a technique he uses when writing, creating char...
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EP15 | Film Crew: The Unappreciated Production Assistant(feat. Brett McCabe) from 2018-06-27T17:39:13
Super hero porn, portable petting zoos and pretentious reality TV stars. Standup comic Brett McCabe sits down with host Mike Pecci in Los Angeles to talk about his hilarious experiences as a produ...
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EP16 | The Strange Life of a Film Director(feat. ASH THORP) from 2018-06-20T19:55:35
Illustrator, graphic designer and film director Ash Thorp talks with director Mike Pecci about his inspirations, working with crews and finding your voice as a motion picture director. Thorp is bes...
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EP14 | Acting: Moving to LA(feat. NICK APOSTOLIDES, DAVE APOSTOLIDES) from 2018-06-03T17:56:13
In this episode, Pecci talks with actor Nick Apostolides and his brother Dave about making the successful move from Boston to LA, his new career in Motion Capture, the Killswitch Engage Always musi...
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EP13 | The Art of Waiting: How do you stay sane in-between projects? from 2018-05-30T16:24:39
In this episode Mike Pecci talks about how he handles the down time in-between projects. It’s the hardest part of the job; self-motivation, inspiration and just staying out of a rut. He also goes...
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EP12 | Working with actors (feat. LANCE WILLIAMS & DAVE APOSTOLIDES) from 2018-05-17T16:29:27
Actor Lance Williams talks with Pecci about surviving as an actor, the importance of set etiquette and working with Denzil Washington on the set of Equalizer 2.
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EP11 | Creating a proof of concept short film (feat. LANCE WILLIAMS & DAVE APOSTOLIDES) from 2018-05-02T18:39:27
Director Mike Pecci talks about his latest secret film project and discusses what a “proof of concept” short film is and how he puts one together. Expect an update on the current status of the feat...
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EP10 | Working with a Film Composer (feat. CODE ELEKTRO & MIKE TRAN) from 2018-01-30T19:49:25
In this episode director Mike Pecci chats with two upcoming film composers, Mike Tran and Martin from CODE ELEKRO. Tran has written the music for Pecci’s past three films (Moped Knights, TDCBD, 12K...
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EP09 | The Power of Lighting! (feat. Josh Dreyfus & Ruben Alves) from 2017-10-31T15:59:34
How do you translate the emotional truth from a script into lighting?
Mike Pecci digs deep into the art of lighting with special guests gaffer Josh Dreyfus (Wheelman, The Lost City of Z, Manch...
EP08 | Why you should Rent Gear (feat. John Rule) from 2017-09-14T14:44:13
One of the best resources you have as a filmmaker is teaming up with your local camera and lighting rental houses. In this episode Pecci talks about his 16+ year relationship with Rule Boston Came...
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EP07 | How to Produce your First Film (feat. David Apostolides) from 2017-08-24T14:58:32
In this episode Mike Pecci talks in detail with first time director David Apostolides about his recent adventures in Europe while shooting his first feature length documentary film. They also discu...
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EP06 | Don't Let Your Tools Control Your Life (feat. Puget Systems Team) from 2017-08-01T21:11:14
If you don’t make it as a director, if you don’t make it as a cinematographer you can still find ways to support a creative vision. The guys from Puget Systems talk with Pecci about the MAC vs PC ...
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Series Intro (feat. director Mike Pecci) from 2017-07-12T18:27:28
Here is a quick look at what you can expect from the In Love with the Process podcast.
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EP05 | How to be a Sucessful Photographer (feat. Fashion Photographer Gina Manning) from 2017-07-07T17:15:27
In this episode, Mike Pecci talks about his career in photography with fashion photographer Gina Manning. Together they discuss how they got started in the business -- how to properly put a price ...
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EP04 | How to get a Sponsor (feat. Marketing VP. Rod Clark) from 2017-06-28T18:57:56
** Watch the remastered version on YouTube!**
In this episode, Pecci travels to LAS VEGAS with David Apostolides and Tony Fernandez to attend NAB. The interview Rod Clark from Wine Country Cam...
EP03 | How Music Videos Are Made (feat. Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach) from 2017-05-05T21:16:21
There are many myths about how music videos used to be made and tales of million dollar budgets. This isn't the 90's anymore, how music videos are made today is totally different than the days of D...
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EP02 | Getting Started in the Film Business (feat. film director Sridhar Reddy) from 2017-04-04T16:22:32
The second episode of the wildly popular film-making podcast In Love with the Process wastes no time and goes deep into the realities behind traditional film schools. Are they still necessary, is i...
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EP01 | It All Starts Here (feat. David Apostolides) from 2017-03-19T18:11:57
**WATCH THE BRAND NEW REMASTERED VERSION ON YOUTUBE!**
There is an old saying that it takes 10,000 hours of dedicated practice to become a master of anything, that it takes about 8 years before...