How Is This Movie?

In this episode, Dana is once again joined by Jim Hemphill to discuss Film Festivals and finding distribution for his movie 'The Trouble with the Truth". Jim's Website http://www.jimhemphillfilms.com/ Jim's Twitter : www.twitter.com/Jimmyhemphill www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie HITMpodcast@gmail.com www.howisthismovie.net Help Support this show by going to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie

In this episode Dana is joined by Jim Hemphill to talk about the process of making a Indie film from script to screen. Jim's Website http://www.jimhemphillfilms.com/ Jim's Twitter : www.twitter.com/Jimmyhemphill www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismove HITMpodcast@gmail.com www.howisthismovie.net Help Support this show by going to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie

In this third part, Dana is once again joined by Phil Joanou to talk about how we arrived at the current state of movies, Including VOD, Sequels and Online piracy. we also ask the question is there a Sliver lining in all of this? Visit Phil Joanou's Website at www.philjoanoudirector.com www.howisthismovie.net www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie Hitmpodcast@gmail.com Help Support this show by going to https://www.patreon.com/Howisthismovie?ty=

In part two of the business of film making, we take a closer look at how the independent film became mainstream in the 1990's Visit Phil Joanou's Website at www.philjoanoudirector.com www.howisthismovie.net www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie Hitmpodcast@gmail.com Help Support this show by going to https://www.patreon.com/Howisthismovie?ty=h

In this multi part episode we look at how the film making business has changed over the past 30 years. Part One: We look at the 1980's and talk about how this was the last decade to use the old Hollywood model when it came to marketing a movie. We also discuss film reviewers and the impact they could have on a movie and we also look at the rise of VHS and what that meant for Movies the studio's were not crazy about. Visit Phil Joanou's Website at www.philjoanoudirector.com www.howisthismovie.net www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie Hitmpodcast@gmail.com Help Support this show by going to https://www.patreon.com/Howisthismovie?ty=h

Kelly Goodner is a writer/filmmaker living in Los Angeles. Kelly's latest project is a short film called "The Long Arm of the Leprecon". Written and Directed by Kelly Goodner. Starring James Hong (BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA), Tonya Banks (LITTLE WOMEN: LA) , Mary O'Neil, Patrick Quinlan, Steve Moulton (SHARKNADO), Tara Erickson, Ryan Doucette. @lepreconmovie www.facebook.com/lepreconmovie Instagram: lepreconmovie In this episode, Kelly talks to Dana about everything it took to get this short film made, a process that took a little over 2 years. This episode is a must listen for any aspiring filmmakers and avid movie fans as Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge about not just filmmaking but also movies in general. Watch Kelly's short film The Long Arm of the Leprecon at : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2UIQ7QjWDU Also watch the original viral video that stated the chain of events that led to Kelly making this short film. www.howisthismovie.net www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/h

In this bonus episode, Dana shares another theater story that became the stuff of legend in his town! www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie hitmpodcast@gmail.com Support this show by going to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie

Join Dana as he takes a closer look at the Best Picture winner from 1994. www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie hitmpodcast@gmail.com Support this show by going to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie Link to the Dependent Independent Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dependent-independent-podcast/id960829618?mt=2

After more than a year of a self imposed Star Wars Blackout, Dana finally shares his thoughts on "The Force Awakens" . Dana is joined by Margo Donohue, One half of the podcast Book vs Movie. www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismove HITMpodcast@gmail.com Link to Margo's Podcast : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/book-vs-movie-podcast/id954110320?mt=2 Link to Redletter Media's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/RedLetterMedia Help Support this show by going to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie

In part 2 of Dana's talk with director Phil Joanou , Phil talks about the journey from film school to his first feature film "3 O'clock High", Phil also spends time discussing "Entropy" and "U2 Rattle and Hum". Phil also offers some very sound advice for anyone who is just getting started in filmmaking. To learn more about Phil's work checkout his website : www.philjoanoudirector.com www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie hitmpodcast@gmail.com Support this show by going to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie

In this very special episode of HITM, Director Phil Joanou talks with Dana about his upcoming new movie "The Veil" A supernatural thriller Starring Thomas Jane and Jessica Alba , Which is set for release on VOD February 2nd. To learn more about Phil's work checkout his website : www.philjoanoudirector.com www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie hitmpodcast@gmail.com Support this show by going to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie

In this episode Dana talks about his experiences with both the Star Wars special editions and his first viewing of The Phantom Menace, and shares a theater story watching The Force Awakens. www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie HITMpodcast@gmail.com Support this podcast by going to https://www.patreon.com/Howisthismovie?ty=h

Austin James is a Actor living and working in L.A. , The story of how Austin broke into the industry is pretty amazing! Austin's IMDB page : http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4459902/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 www.facebook.com/AustinJamesActor/ www.twitter.com/AJwojo www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie Hitmpodcast@gmail.com Trailer for "Inner Fear" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3bqTa2vFIc Trailer for "The Ultimate Life" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C_ghciPnco support this show by going to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie

In this mini episode Dana discuses his thoughts on the upcoming release of the next Star Wars Movie and shares yet another movie theater story www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie www.howisthismovie.net HITMpodcast@gmail.com Link to the Adventurer Frequency Website : http://adventurefrequency.com/ Link to The TDI Podcast : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dependent-independent-podcast/id960829618?mt=2

Join Dana as he looks back at this John Hughes classic and also tells a crazy story about his own skipping school adventure! Ferris Buellers Day Off 1986 Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-P6p86px6U www.howisthismovie.net www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.twitter.com/DanaHitm www.facebook.com/howisthismovie HITMpodcast@gmail.com Help Support this podcast by going to https://www.patreon.com/Howisthismovie?ty=h

In this mini episode, Dana will share a clue about the next full episode of HITM, and also share another movie theater story that didn't end up the way he had hoped! Help support this podcast by going to https://www.booster.com/help-support-hitm www.howisthismovie.net www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.twitter.com/DanaHitm hitmpodcast@gmail.com www.hitmpodcast.podomatic.com

In this season 3 debut of How Is This Movie?, Dana looks at how Hollywood handled the tragic events of September 11th,2001. www.howisthismovie.net www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie HITMpodcast@gmail.com Support this show by going to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie

Join Dana as he looks closer at the first honest high school movie! HITM Info: hitmpodcast@gmail.com www.hitmpodcast.podomatic.com www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie

In this very special episode, Dana talks with his favorite documentary Film Maker, Billy Corben. In part one of their discussion, the two chat about growing up in south Florida, Billy's college years and focus in on Billy's first feature film "Raw Deal: A Question of Consent" before going in depth about "Cocaine Cowboys" and its sequel. Billy's latest film "Dawg Fight" ( www.dawg-fight.com ) has it's premier this month! Billy Corben's Info: www.rakontur.com www.twitter.com/BillyCorben HITM Info: www.hitmpodcast.podomatic.com www.twitter.com/howisthismovie Hitmpodcast@gmail.com

In this special bonus episode, Dana sits down and chats with Andrew Jupin, The host of The We Hate Movies Podcast. they cover everything from the history of the WHM podcast,how the films in the podcast are chosen and much much more! We Hate Movies website: www.whmpodcast.com www.twitter.com/whmpodcast www.facebook.com/wehatemovies www.twitter.com/howisthismovie hitmpodcast@gamil.com