How They Did It: Filmmaking
How They Did It: Filmmaking
Ian O'Neill
How They Did It: Filmmaking is a podcast that shares how others have succeeded at filmmaking; we learn from those who have gone before us. Whether you’re striving to complete your short, experimental, documentary, web series or feature, you’ll learn what it takes from those who’ve already met the challenge.
Coronavirus, Digging Into Screenwriting and The End of Season One
In this, the final episode of Season One, I talk about the effect of the Coronavirus on filmmakers and how now is a great time to delve into screenwriting. 
Mar 17, 2020
13 min
Episode 57. Kate Madison on her Epic Fantasy Series, 'Ren: The Girl with the Mark'
Kate Madison is mostly known for directing, producing and acting in her Lord of the Rings prequel, Born of Hope, but more recently she produced and directed her award-winning fantasy series Ren: The Girl with the Mark. She is an actor, director, writer, producer, editor and has held numerous other roles in the film industry which makes her a great source of information. Kate's Game of Thrones style mini-epic, Ren: The Girl with the Mark, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its second season. Visit https://www.rentheseries.com/ to learn everything about the series, to view first season episodes and the Kickstarter campaign. If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a positive review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting! 
Feb 4, 2020
1 hr 9 min
Episode 56. Lisa Crawford on Producing, Learning and Being Your True Self
Lisa Crawford was born in Durban, South Africa. After living in Curacao in the Caribbean for 20 years, she immigrated to Canada in 2007. In 2016 she followed her childhood dream to be in the film industry. In 2017 she took acting lessons and earned her first role on "Captured". She went on to play various roles in TV & web series. In 2018 she ventured into filmmaking and wrote, produced and directed her first two films "Death Game" & "What if?". To learn what Lisa is up to, check out her IMDB Page or find her on Facebook.Have any questions or comments, feel free to email Lisa: [email protected] you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a positive review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting! 
Jan 21, 2020
56 min
Episode 55. Seize The Day!
I'm not a believer in New Year's Resolutions and this episode explains why. I believe that we should all seize the day!You can see this episode on video:Seize The Day VideoIf you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting! 
Dec 31, 2019
9 min
Episode 54. Professor and Filmmaker Morgan Sandler Delves Into Visual Storytelling
Morgan Sandler is a professor of Digital Film Production at the University of La Verne in Southern California who has spent nearly 20 years working professionally as a cinematographer and camera operator for the film and television industries, which he continues to do when outside of the classroom. Morgan and I delve into his book Visual Storytelling; How to Speak to Your Audience Without Saying a Word.If you have any comments or questions for Morgan, reach out to him by email at [email protected] you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting! 
Dec 17, 2019
46 min
Episode 53. Renaldo Kell Talks All Things Filmmaking
Renaldo Kell is a writer, director, producer, and editor from South Africa who has several short films and a TV series under his belt. He’s here to talk about his latest, a feature film called The Bush Knife which can be seen right now on Amazon Prime. Find out more about The Bush Knife on FacebookYou can connect with Renaldo on Facebook and Twitter: @thekellleagueIf you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.   Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!
Nov 26, 2019
29 min
Episode 52. Ian David Diaz Drops By With Tips, Tricks and Hacks For Every Filmmaker
Ian David Diaz is a writer and director but has also been a producer, editor, casting director, cinematographer, and even tried his hand at acting. He’s written, produced and directed The Killing Zone, Bad Day and now he’s written, produced and directed the multi-award-winning web series Rebecca Gold: The Series. He gives loads of tips, tricks and hacks that any filmmaker can use. You can connect with Ian on Twitter @iandaviddiaz If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.   Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!
Nov 12, 2019
1 hr 30 min
Episode 51. Why Having Faith In Yourself is Essential To Your Success
This episode I talk about faith. No, not religious faith or faith in a higher power. I talk about having faith in yourself and why that is so important to your success. I also mention a very good podcast called Film Pro Productivity hosted by Carter Ferguson. Check it out at the link below.https://www.filmproproductivity.com/episodesIf you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.   Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!
Oct 21, 2019
5 min
Episode 50. Tucky Williams on Indie Filmmaking, Pushing Boundaries, and Never Giving Up
I had an amazing conversation with award-winning indie filmmaker, Tucky Williams who talks about her film, Girl/Girl Scene and the controversy of having it removed from Amazon before having it relisted (thanks to pressure from fans of the film). We talk building an indie filmmaking family, always being nice (don't be an asshole), budgeting, resource filmmaking and a whole lot more. Tucky is amazing and I can't wait to have her drop by again. Here’s where you can find out all about Tucky and her projects:Tucky Williams WebsiteDagger Kiss Girl/Girl Scene Series Official WebsiteGirl/Girl Scene Series VimeoGirl/Girl Scene MovieIf you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful and greatly appreciated.   Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!
Oct 8, 2019
51 min
Episode 49. Why You Should Make Your Own Film
I've discovered there are two main reasons why filmmakers don't make their own films; money and fear. I tackle both of those reasons and show why they're not the block you thought they were. If you have any comments or questions about the show, please stop by my Facebook page @howtheydiditpodcast I’m on twitter at @hfilmmaking and on Instagram at How They Did It: Filmmaking. Please show your support for the show by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to give me a review on any of these platforms...it would be so helpful.  Thanks again for joining me and I’ll be back with another show soon. Until then, Keep Shooting!
Oct 1, 2019
29 min
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