In Love with the Process Podcast

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 monkey's fur vibrating as it shivers? Richey Beckett's attention to detail helps him tell the story of these snapshots he creates that breathe energy and movement. Creating beautiful artwork for bands li...

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 addicting as hell. For those who are fans of films, collecting soundtracks creates one of the most iconic aspects to your vinyl collection and there's no bigger name in the vinyl soundtrack game than MONDO RE...

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 for your work rather than you chasing clients or contacts for jobs. Our guests this episode are Internationally renowned photographers/directors Dimitri Scheblanov and Jesper Carlsen; also known as Herrin...

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 is your chance to catch up! For those of you who are new and want to listen to the classics, head on over to inlovewiththeprocess.com and click on our Top 25 Epsisodes and let us know which is your favori...

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 and seeing channels with hundreds of episodes and millions of views. You see those numbers and think "Wow. There's no way I can get there." A couple years ago, cinematographer Justin Cary teamed up with Ch...

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 at a good nights sleep. Topics include: What insomnia actually is. Setting up good Sleep Hygiene An overview on the different stages of sleep. Creating a health rhythm. Pecci also talks with Gary Trudell...

"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 from directing commercials for huge brands like Aflac to getting a Vimeo Staff Pick to working with the biggest names in media. Understanding what kind of people you want to work with and, more importantly,...

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. Is it a wide shot of the city block? A closeup of the protagonist's face in the rain? A shield? Comic book artist Ron Garney takes all of this into account as he breathes life into incredible heroes like...

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 awake at night, get ready for today's special episode with SCOTT FREE producer Michael Pruss! After beginning his career at Steven Spielberg’s company DreamWorks in 2005, Michael Pruss worked at Paramou...

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 experiencing a classic film surrounded by cars filled with strangers. In Los Angeles, the person you can thank for keeping the feeling of the theater experience alive throughout the pandemic is none oth...

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 characters. You didn't watch the movie. No one told you the plot or the twists. Yet, the art delivered the essence of the story so well that of course you feel connected to it. That's the power of Sam Gilbe...

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 to put in his films. It's the first time ever one the show that our host goes this deep into what exactly motivates him to direct films. Pecci wraps up the episode by discussing why he thinks that the new rel...

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? Somehow, one man has been responsible for those moments that kept kids glued to MTV for decades. We're talking Guns n Roses. Meatloaf. Lionel Richie. NSYNC. J-Lo. Mariah Carey. Boys II Men. The list doe...

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 the film festival circuit? Our guest, Marshall Cook, directed a hysterical look at the ridiculous reality of attending film festivals as a filmmaker in his movie: Film Fest. Host Mike Pecci and Marshall s...

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 feel like part of a secret club. You gotta be careful, though. That passion for finding and listening to new music can become an addiction for some. Alex Rodriguez may look like he's ripped out of the 70s,...

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? Rocky Horror? There's a different kind of energy when you're sitting down to watch a raunchy, ridiculous B-Movie. Our guest, Director Kevin Lewis, set out to make a new addition to the cult classic pantheon,...

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 Shoot it. Host Mike Pecci is interviewed on his own show this week by the hosts of the Just Shoot It Podcast: Directors Matt Enlow and Oren Kaplan. The three discuss the film industry, the struggles of yo...

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 Friday Mini-Episode to address Mike's rant about film school last week and to get Mike's perspective on something we haven't covered much on the show: crowdfunding. One of the most difficult, stressful,...

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 of the US in this episode of ILWP. From ribs to brisket to wings, they really get into it this week. Find Sean at:https://www.nycbbq.com/https://www.bbqnewsletter.com/https://www.seanludwig.com/Mike Pecc...

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. Brace yourself for an unfiltered rant on this bonus episode of the In Love with the Process podcast. Mike Pecci's IG:instagram.com/mikepecciILWP's IG:instagram.com/inlovewiththeprocesspodILWP Subreddit:www.red...

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 maintaining relationships as creatives. When you're on set as a Director, and you and your actors are locked in on the same vision and idea of the scene: that's where the magic happens. Director Mike Pecci spends...

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 be a film nerd and discusses his favorite movies scenes and gives insight into how some of them were made. Get ready to take some notes and make a list of important films to watch! This episode is spons...

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 making films in Boston may seem like skiing in the Adirondacks. They're fine, but you can't really get the same kind of experience as you would going west. Directors Dustin Devlin and Jack Lemay showed...

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 and his roommates are obsessed with Dynasty. These shows all had some things in common: fashion, drama, and most of all EGO. Director Norman Buckley has directed episodes for all of these shows and shares...

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 it a reality? How much are you willing to put on the line? They say you shouldn't put money into your own film, but is it true? Is it really not worth it? Director Josh Lobo thought it was. Host Mike Pecc...