https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/barely-living-the-dream--6087632enTV & FilmCopyright Mel Househttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/31786b52c49269b0f5b010d6b7b8910d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/barely-living-the-dream--6087632Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:28:07 +0000Mel HouseMel Housefeeds@spreaker.comFilmmakers Mel House, Chris Warren, and Brittany Miles share their unfiltered, true stories about making their way through the independent film landscape.trued6d9830f-fdde-53d9-a650-c3f8bf1c3e1aepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/made-in-16-days-how-chris-hartwell-pulled-off-do-no-harm-with-harry-shum-jr--74313970
Chris reveals how an eight-year journey turned into a 16-day feature film shoot in and around Houston, how he landed Harry Shum Jr. in the lead, and how Ronny Chieng joined the production on an incredible last-minute schedule.

We also dive into:
• The real-life healthcare experiences that inspired Do No Harm
• How Chris and his team attracted major talent with a proof-of-concept film
• The unbelievable story of getting Ronny Chieng into the movie with barely 48 hours to spare
• Shooting a feature on Canon C70 cameras—and why knowing your camera matters more than having the most expensive gear
• How a tiny indie crew created complex camera moves and lighting effects using DIY solutions
• Why the film deliberately shifts between a documentary-like visual style and heightened, expressionistic imagery
• The creative decision to have characters look directly into the camera during phone conversations
• What Chris learned from watching dailies and listening to audience feedback
• The long road from development and financing to Cannes, film festivals, and self-distribution
• Why Do No Harm is ultimately about seeing both patients and healthcare workers as human beings who need compassion and care.

Do No Harm went on to screen at Cannes, the Austin Film Festival, and other festivals before the team began pursuing a more direct distribution strategy.

If you're a filmmaker, aspiring director, healthcare professional, or simply interested in how an ambitious independent feature gets made with limited resources, this conversation offers a fascinating look at what it takes to get a movie from an idea to the screen.

For more information visit: https://donoharm-movie.com

#DoNoHarm #IndieFilm #Filmmaking #HarryShumJr #RonnyChieng #IndependentFilm #FilmDirector #BehindTheScenes #HoustonFilmmaking #FilmProduction
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74313970Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:26:37 +0000Mel HouseIn this episode of Barely Living The Dream, filmmaker Chris Hartwell takes us behind the scenes of his first feature film, Do No Harm—a deeply personal project inspired by years of stories from his wife, a home health nurse, and his father, a doctor....
Chris reveals how an eight-year journey turned into a 16-day feature film shoot in and around Houston, how he landed Harry Shum Jr. in the lead, and how Ronny Chieng joined the production on an incredible last-minute schedule.

We also dive into:
• The real-life healthcare experiences that inspired Do No Harm
• How Chris and his team attracted major talent with a proof-of-concept film
• The unbelievable story of getting Ronny Chieng into the movie with barely 48 hours to spare
• Shooting a feature on Canon C70 cameras—and why knowing your camera matters more than having the most expensive gear
• How a tiny indie crew created complex camera moves and lighting effects using DIY solutions
• Why the film deliberately shifts between a documentary-like visual style and heightened, expressionistic imagery
• The creative decision to have characters look directly into the camera during phone conversations
• What Chris learned from watching dailies and listening to audience feedback
• The long road from development and financing to Cannes, film festivals, and self-distribution
• Why Do No Harm is ultimately about seeing both patients and healthcare workers as human beings who need compassion and care.

Do No Harm went on to screen at Cannes, the Austin Film Festival, and other festivals before the team began pursuing a more direct distribution strategy.

If you're a filmmaker, aspiring director, healthcare professional, or simply interested in how an ambitious independent feature gets made with limited resources, this conversation offers a fascinating look at what it takes to get a movie from an idea to the screen.

For more information visit: https://donoharm-movie.com

#DoNoHarm #IndieFilm #Filmmaking #HarryShumJr #RonnyChieng #IndependentFilm #FilmDirector #BehindTheScenes #HoustonFilmmaking #FilmProduction
]]>3704falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-prison-break-to-sinners-dave-maldonado-s-incredible-acting-journey-bltd-episode-60--73606248tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2375500733Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:49 +0000Mel HouseWhat does it actually take to build a successful acting career in Hollywood? In this episode of Barely Living the Dream, actor Dave Maldonado shares the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments from a career that's taken him from independent films to...3680truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-gaffer-to-director-ken-whiting-on-making-rich-interior-lives-bltd-59--73141478tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2364012836Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:56 +0000Mel HouseWhat does it really take to go from cinematographer to directing your first feature film? In this episode of **Barely Living the Dream**, filmmaker **Ken Whiting** shares the incredible journey behind his directorial debut, RICH INTERIOR LIVES. From...3670truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-pitched-jackie-chan-and-it-actually-worked-bltd-58-with-lee-anthony-smith-gregory-bradley--72911304tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2352819029Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:30 +0000Mel HouseWhat does it really take to break into Hollywood? In this episode of **Barely Living the Dream**, filmmakers and screenwriters **Lee Anthony Smith** and **Gregory J. Bradley** share the incredible true story of how two aspiring writers from Chicago...4502truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-lost-his-father-to-suicide-then-ran-250-miles-heal-bltd-57-with-daniel-herzog--72699456tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2344887041Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:12 +0000Mel HouseWhat happens when unimaginable loss becomes the catalyst for transformation? In this episode, filmmaker Daniel Herzog joins the show to discuss his powerful documentary Beautifully Broken, which follows ultramarathon runner Jared as he confronts the...3436truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/francis-ford-coppola-was-his-mentor-now-he-s-making-his-first-feature-film--72494948tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2335594874Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:49 +0000Mel HouseWhat does it really take to become a filmmaker? In this episode of Barely Living the Dream, filmmaker Jayson Johnson shares his incredible journey from growing up in Illinois to working for legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, making...3148truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-they-made-an-epic-zombie-western-sequel-on-a-tiny-budget-bltd-55-with-the-undead-end--72222221tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2328103850Fri, 29 May 2026 08:15:16 +0000Mel HouseThis week on the podcast, we sit down with the filmmaking team behind The Undead End — the long-awaited spiritual sequel to the cult indie zombie western The Quick and the Undead. Director/writer Gerald Nott, actor/producer Clint Hummel, and...3604truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-0-indies-to-prestige-series-and-netflix-movies-bltd-54-with-brittany-miles-and-chris-warren--72016227tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2320925192Fri, 15 May 2026 05:30:09 +0000Mel HouseAfter a long break, Chris and Brittany return to catch everyone up on the wild last two years working in the film industry. From working on Taylor Sheridan shows like Lioness and Landman, to coordinating practical explosions, filming massive action...4062truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/her-short-films-are-making-audiences-speak-out-bltd-53-with-sara-gaston--71800275tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2312457710Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:50:08 +0000Mel HouseIn this episode of Barely Living the Dream, we sit down with Houston-based filmmaker and actress Sara Gaston to dive deep into her journey from stage actor to award-winning director. Sara shares how a deeply personal realization—sparked during the...3303truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-made-feature-films-for-5-000-and-they-became-cult-classics-bltd-episode-52--71614436tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2308537004Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:33:20 +0000Mel HouseHouston filmmaker and actor Joe Grisaffi joins the podcast to talk about 30+ years of independent filmmaking, from shooting his first feature on 16mm film and maxing out credit cards, to making cult horror films for under $5,000, creating Atari video...3724truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-film-won-then-i-almost-died-again-barely-living-the-dream-ep-51--71391335
This is the real story behind indie filmmaking:
🎬 The highs of a packed premiere and audience connection
🏆 Winning “Amazing Fantasy Feature” right out of the gate
📉 The brutal silence and rejection that followed
🎥 Self-distributing across platforms like Amazon Prime & Tubi
⚠️ And the unexpected health crisis that nearly took me out If you're a filmmaker, creative, or just someone chasing something big—this is a raw, unfiltered look at what it actually takes.
👉 *INBETWEENING* is now streaming: *

* Amazon Prime (US): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0F3TCB4H2/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r 
* Amazon Prime (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0F3TCR8H3/?autoplay=0&t=0
* Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100036097/inbetweening 
* IndiePix: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0F3TCB4H2/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
* Relay: https://pickrelay.com/app/t/dhfa-wxat
* Fawesome: https://fawesome.tv/movies/10695161/inbetweening?utm_source=justwatch&utm_medium=feed
* Coming soon to YouTube Movies (ad-supported) More episodes coming soon with guests, collaborators, and real stories from the indie film world.

Check out my interview regarding FADE TO BLACK with Derrick on Worst Movies Ever Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/posts/worst-movies-25-148571196?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_fan&utm_content=web_share

Stream my first movie FADE TO BLACK at Anhedenia Films Unlimited! https://vimeo.com/ondemand/fadetoblack3

While you're here, don't forget to like, comment, subscribe...you know the drill!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71391335Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:01:24 +0000Mel HouseAfter a long break, the podcast is back—and there’s a LOT to catch up on. In this episode, I dive into everything that’s happened since the premiere of *INBETWEENING*—from an incredible film festival debut and award win… to the harsh realities of...
This is the real story behind indie filmmaking:
🎬 The highs of a packed premiere and audience connection
🏆 Winning “Amazing Fantasy Feature” right out of the gate
📉 The brutal silence and rejection that followed
🎥 Self-distributing across platforms like Amazon Prime & Tubi
⚠️ And the unexpected health crisis that nearly took me out If you're a filmmaker, creative, or just someone chasing something big—this is a raw, unfiltered look at what it actually takes.
👉 *INBETWEENING* is now streaming: *

* Amazon Prime (US): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0F3TCB4H2/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r 
* Amazon Prime (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0F3TCR8H3/?autoplay=0&t=0
* Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100036097/inbetweening 
* IndiePix: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0F3TCB4H2/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
* Relay: https://pickrelay.com/app/t/dhfa-wxat
* Fawesome: https://fawesome.tv/movies/10695161/inbetweening?utm_source=justwatch&utm_medium=feed
* Coming soon to YouTube Movies (ad-supported) More episodes coming soon with guests, collaborators, and real stories from the indie film world.

Check out my interview regarding FADE TO BLACK with Derrick on Worst Movies Ever Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/posts/worst-movies-25-148571196?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_fan&utm_content=web_share

Stream my first movie FADE TO BLACK at Anhedenia Films Unlimited! https://vimeo.com/ondemand/fadetoblack3

While you're here, don't forget to like, comment, subscribe...you know the drill!]]>3648truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inbetweening-dazed--60951927tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1891669515Wed, 07 Aug 2024 23:32:12 +0000Mel HouseMaking this grant presentation from last year public now (with some minor edits) in anticipation of our world premiere next month at Amazing Fantasy Fest! Details are here: https://www.amazingfantasyfest.com and new trailer is here:...2458truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-the-walking-brittany--59243038tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1789447081Mon, 01 Apr 2024 02:18:42 +0000Mel HouseA Very Special Homecoming Episode! Brittany (re) joins Mel and Chris to discuss all the stuff she's been working on/doing over the last couple years, ranging from FEAR THE WALKING DEAD to PANIC to WALKER and beyond! She'll also talk about becoming a...4174truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wolfeman--59082717tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1777512615Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:29:56 +0000Mel HouseOn this episode of BLTD, writer/director Stephen Wolfe joins Mel and Chris to discuss his projects, his love for Universal Monsters, and that time he let Mel use his car while in Los Angeles. Stephen has written/directed the features DOLL FACTORY...4186truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catchin-up-with-chris--58821093
He also reunited with a few MYSTERY SPOT MVP’s (Graham Skipper, Ken Whiting, and Cyrus Rodas ) to shoot Graham’s new feature, THE LONELY MAN WITH THE GHOST MACHINE which is premiering soon. We talk about all that and more on this one.

Chris Warren on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3479843/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr
Watch DARK RITUAL: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B099P69816/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
Watch MYSTERY SPOT: https://www.terrorfilms.net/film/mystery-spot
THE LONELY MAN WITH THE GHOST MACHINE Premiere Info: https://makebelieveseattle.eventive.org/films/65b3de4af14e9500ce515486]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1757979240Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:28:26 +0000Mel HouseWe're back with a new episode with Chris Warren, who brings us up to date on all the sets he's been working on for the past 3+ years! Chris has been making movie magic across varied states and genres with folks like Ron Perlman, Danny Trejo, Esai...
He also reunited with a few MYSTERY SPOT MVP’s (Graham Skipper, Ken Whiting, and Cyrus Rodas ) to shoot Graham’s new feature, THE LONELY MAN WITH THE GHOST MACHINE which is premiering soon. We talk about all that and more on this one.

Chris Warren on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3479843/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr
Watch DARK RITUAL: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B099P69816/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
Watch MYSTERY SPOT: https://www.terrorfilms.net/film/mystery-spot
THE LONELY MAN WITH THE GHOST MACHINE Premiere Info: https://makebelieveseattle.eventive.org/films/65b3de4af14e9500ce515486]]>3800truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-blood-aka-dark-ritual-aka-imago-writer-director-interview-2021--58651353tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1744212846Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:06:41 +0000Mel HouseHere's an interview that Chris Warren (Director/Co-Writer/Etc.) and I did with Derrick Fury (director of LION KILLER and head instructor at Axiom Jiu-Jitsu) just after we signed our distribution deal for IMAGO - which by then we had recut and retitled...6241truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-45-inbetweening-sneak-peek-i-mean-sneak-listen--58651354tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1298781622Sun, 03 Jul 2022 03:43:11 +0000Mel HouseEarlier this week, I did this "sneak peek" of the movie via Zoom - it was part of the grant finalization process. I recorded it, so here's the audio! I play rough cuts from a few scenes I've edited thus far, plus a early sneak peek (listen) to...4989truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-44-in-between-the-mystery-spots--58651355tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1264631233Mon, 09 May 2022 01:23:14 +0000Mel HouseWhat's up everyone? Yep, been a while. Lots of stuff has happened...and we do mean LOTS. MYSTERY SPOT premiered, DARK RITUAL gained traction, the Burn video finally came out, AND we shot another feature (INBETWEENING). Mel catches you up on ALL of...2608truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-43-ritual-zombie-werewolf-mystery--58651361tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1095425131Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:05:16 +0000Mel HouseBack from extended hibernation, to the delight of a couple people and the chagrin of many more! You'd think we'd have spent the lockdown cranking out content...alas, that was not to be. But that doesn't mean we weren't busy! To wit: - First off,...4362truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-42-workshopping-the-workshop--58651369tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/768326251Sat, 29 Feb 2020 03:26:59 +0000Mel HouseOur first foray into live-streaming wherein we ask the question: what would YOU think would be most valuable to focus on in a "filmmaking workshop" session? We have a couple that we've been asked to participate in, so we decided to brainstorm some...4091truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-41-mystery-machines-mystery-spot-chronicles-part-3--58651365tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/724511374Sun, 08 Dec 2019 15:36:06 +0000Mel HouseOnce again, Mel House, Chris Warren, and Brittany Miles all find themselves in the same room to do a podcast. This time, we have a feature in the rearview to discuss: Mel's fifth feature film, MYSTERY SPOT, which was shot in September 2019....5536truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mystery-spot-chronicles-part-2-the-other-side--58651363tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/700213879Tue, 22 Oct 2019 19:38:21 +0000Mel HouseThat's a wrap on MYSTERY SPOT! (Actually, we wrapped over a month ago, but I've been busy editing, handling wrap up stuff, and celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary). At any rate, I recorded some post-shoot reflections once I got my wits back...3532truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mystery-spot-chronicles-part-1-curious-goods--58651372tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/682904378Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:27:02 +0000Mel HouseWe recently wrapped principal photography on my fifth feature, MYSTERY SPOT. It was a wonderfully harrowing experience - "wonderful" because of the amazing team of people I surrounded myself with, cast and crew alike, and "harrowing" because I didn't...4221truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-38-now-you-see-me--58651376tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/619702890Mon, 13 May 2019 00:14:17 +0000Mel HouseAnother Barely Living The Dream podcast - now with video (which you can see at the Upstart Filmworks YouTube channel)! Bear with us as we expand/tweak this new component of our online presence. On this episode, Brittany and Katelynn join Mel as he...5925truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-37-back-again-again-again--58651373tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/612889653Mon, 29 Apr 2019 01:01:45 +0000Mel HouseBack after another semi-unintentional hiatus. Upstart Filmworks has a new office, a new lease on life, AND a new employee! Consider it a recharge / renewal / refocus / whatever "re" word you prefer. Anyway, Katelynn the Upstart Assistant joins Mel...7864truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-36-am-i-black-enough-to-say-the-n-word--58651368tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/547099944Wed, 19 Dec 2018 03:49:08 +0000Mel HouseComplicated question, right? I figure if I've been called it more than 5 times in my life (I have, and with the hard "R" to boot) I can say it. Obama can say it, and we're both half Black, right? (Wait, he got in trouble, didn't he?) Anyway, the...4096truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-35-scarely-living-the-scream--58651382tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/522481020Wed, 31 Oct 2018 03:10:26 +0000Mel HouseFor this episode, we take a slight diversion in the spirit of the season (and our 13th wedding anniversary). Melanie joins Mel for a round of personal ghost stories - ones we've each told quite a bit over the years. These are all personal paranormal...4867truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-34-you-re-gonna-have-to-cut-that-out--58651352tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/512778441Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:09:34 +0000Mel HouseThis one's kinda late and off of our normal upload time, but we've been busy working on stuff. Most of which we discuss on here. Chris has been working on a bunch of movies, Mel has been re-tooling Chris' movie, as well as laying the groundwork for...4774truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-33-on-the-road-kentucky-fired-movie--58651358tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/504804228Tue, 25 Sep 2018 03:57:06 +0000Mel HouseWe do a little time travel on this one, as the bulk of it was recorded back in February while Chris and Mel were driving through Kentucky and Tennessee. There's some complaining, some catching up, some real talk, and some staring into the abyss...7226truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-32-dro-and-mho-talk-s-t-w-debbie-rochon--58651347tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/494862078Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:35:57 +0000Mel HouseAt long last, we have the lovely, wonderful, legendary Debbie Rochon on the podcast! Debbie and Mel have collaborated many times (with many more on the horizon). Deb takes the time to catch us up on her last few projects, including her directorial...7006truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-31-lazarus-w-yousef-abu-taleb-from-west-of-hell--58651346tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/491125146Mon, 27 Aug 2018 02:32:05 +0000Mel HouseThe BLTD podcast returns with our friend Yousef Abu-Taleb in the passenger car! We worked with Yousef on WEST OF HELL (formerly COLD DESCENT, and before that, LAZARUS), which is currently available in Redbox. We discuss everything from Yousef's...5485truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-30-reset-the-fun-w-jeff-caudill--58651370tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/320861674Thu, 04 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseJeff Caudill (frontman for prominent Southern California rock band Gameface) joins us to discuss his latest solo EP, "Reset The Sun" and the five (!) videos that Mel/Upstart Filmworks produced to accompany the release. The relationship was definitely...3846truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-29-a-lynx-to-the-past--58651349tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/313335246Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseQuick update from Mel on what he's got going on (videos for Jeff Caudill's RESET THE SUN & the SEQUENCE BREAK World Premiere at the Chattanooga Film Festival on 4/6)and then we catch up with Brittany, Chris, and special guest Ken Whiting "The...3885truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-28-what-doesn-t-kill-you--58651381tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/310464631Thu, 02 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseRemember that promo we cut where we (mostly me) read hatemail? Here's the uncut recording session, which makes a pretty compelling listen on its own. Beyond "bad reviews"...these selections are mainly personal attacks or fallout from bad deals,...1262truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bltd-promo--58651366tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/293255564Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:11:38 +0000Mel HousePromo for the podcast. It will run on other B&E Network podcasts. http://www.bmoviesandebooks.com/61truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-25-menagerie-of-bullshit--58651383tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/288943969Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseIn this feature-length episode, Mel is the sin-eater (for once) as Brittany, Chris, and guest Justin Powers spend an hour and a half going off about about their last "shitshow" experience. If you're wondering why we don't do much "local" work...6000truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-24-fade-to-black-ish--58651391tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/284977513Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseNickie Morgan, Mandi LeBlanc, and William Basinger join Mel as they reminisce about his first movie, FADE TO BLACK (which they are all in). Well, as much as can be remembered, anyway. The discussion starts at FADE and covers everything from...4272truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-23-lance-myers-fever--58651357tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/282504955Mon, 12 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseLance "Fever" Myers has been a professional animator for over twenty years. His work can be seen in the feature films SPACE JAM, ANASTASIA, and Richard Linklater's A SCANNER DARKLY; as well as in over twenty-five successful video game titles,...3401truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-22-m-o-o-n-that-spells-name-dropping--58651350tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/280787667Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseIn which Mel discusses how Las Vegas, one of its most prominent magicians, rock supergroups, a Wayans brother, and horror genre illuminati have all recently been a huge part of his filmmaking landscape. It's basically a quick little update episode to...2571truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-regrahaminator--58651348tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/275529180Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseMel welcomes guest (and recent on-set collaborator) Graham Skipper to the podcast. Graham is probably best known for essaying the role of Herbert West in REANIMATOR: THE MUSICAL…however, he's steadily been making a name for himself on the independent...4566truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-19-full-ish-disclosure--58651360tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/274334915Sat, 16 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseMel rolls solo on this one again, pulling back the curtain even further on how he's managed to "barely live the dream" for the last couple years. Lots of candid talk regarding movie gigs, pre-production gigs, side gigs, part time jobs, being...4237truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-every-movie-like-this-is-minus-one-movie-of-mine--58651375tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/271012247Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseMel, Chris, and Brittany are all in the same room once again, and this episode basically is a "debriefing" of the past couple months of production work in California. Which essentially means that Brittany ends up being our cinematic sin-eater. The...5278truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-production-diaries-california-in-this-big-gray-sky--58651356tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/270116071Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseThis summer (technically spring/summer), Mel landed to back-to-back gigs on California-lensed genre features. Both were in the A.D. department…and if you're a fan of the podcast you might know that Mel has had some recent "issues" with that type of...4251truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-the-script-supervising-warlock--58651359tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/266091110Thu, 26 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseTim Wrobel, script supervisor and one-time star of the longest running direct-to-video horror franchise ever, drops by and gives us some sage advice from the scripty side of the monitor. What does a Script Supervisor do? Do we really need one on...4126truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-spider-mel-anie-no-more--58651364tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/264340117Mon, 16 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseThings get serious as we speak with our guest, actress Melanie Donihoo (Mel's wife) about performance anxiety, stage fright, and what to do when you hate doing something that you're really good at. Lately, Mel has found himself in that situation...5067truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-barely-living-the-dream-child--58651367tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/263717781Wed, 11 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseLisa Wilcox returns in this installment (much like she did in the Nightmare series) to discuss the impact and usage of social media in today's independent filmmaking landscape. We also get to do a bit of "Viewer Mail" from folks that checked out the...2103truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-barely-living-the-dream-master--58651387tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/261905295Sun, 01 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseLisa Wilcox from A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4 & 5 joins us on this episode to talk about her particular journey in the industry...from General Hospital to Springwood to the Enterprise to raising a family and back again. Mel tries not to sound like...3493truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bltd-ep-12-back-in-the-hunter-pack-saddle-again--58651385tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/250378740Sat, 05 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseThis episode is more or less the Chris Warren show, as Chris relates his most recent on-set experiences. Basically , Chris turned a whole production around and got them back on track...again. Aspiring AD's, this one's for you. Lots of great info...3393truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bltd-ep-11-porno-banking-racial-ostentation-the-big-call-out--58651388tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/248957518Sat, 27 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseBrittany and Mel discuss distribution issues, crowdfunding complaints, what happens when people who theoretically should support you don't....and the difficulties faced when attempting to deposit that paycheck you made working on an adult film. Also,...4363truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bltd-ep-10-living-outside--58651362tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/247616618Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseThis week, Mel takes the podcast in a different direction, talking "film fallout" with his oldest friend Domingo, and his wife Melanie. And his daughter, Regan, of course. (Also: I promise I only recorded in the car for the first three minutes)....2262truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bltd-ep-9-third-time-is-enemy-action--58651377tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/245824763Sat, 06 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseBrittany gets ripped off! (probably) Mel gets ripped off! (two possibles, one definite) Chris says something about a time machine! We also talk about approaching investors and what to tell them if you want their money, but most importantly...what to...5070truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bltd-ep-7-the-experience-of-a-lifetime--58651378tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/243402090Sat, 23 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseWe bring Brittany Miles (producer of the film 869) into the fold, and get her origin story, some on-set Charlie Foxtrot anecdotes, and discuss her writing and directing a Placeholders episode. Then Mel discusses his "lists" and Chris talks about...4136truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bltd-ep-6-tapping-the-vein-axel-foley-overdrive--58651390tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/242126022Sat, 16 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseJumping backwards in time with this super-sized (feature length!) episode: during the first, pre-Xmas return trip from the WICKED TRICKS shoot, Mel and Chris discussed their approaches to scriptwriting. We also dug into the collaborative process on...5105truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bltd-ep-5-placeholders-and-glossary-terms--58651380tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/241237974Sat, 09 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseOur comedy series PLACEHOLDERS has begun its multi-platform rollout! In honor of that milestone, we talk about the series' humble beginnings, the road to the syndication deal, the stuff we had to do to make the shows fit the criteria, and the related...4349truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bltd-ep-4-smooth-sailing-or-we-saw-a-unicorn--58651386tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/240170465Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseRecorded the week of Christmas, 2015, as Mel and Chris were returning back to Texas after the first leg of production for WICKED TRICKS. Things went really well...for once. We discuss our successes, challenges, and newfound allies. We also talk...4080truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bltd-ep-2-the-a-d-is-your-powerhouse-drummer--58651392tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/238860966Sun, 27 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseFilmmakers Mel House and Chris Warren welcome you to their inaugural podcast, recorded straight from the trenches as they trek cross country to work on an independent feature. In this episode, Chris and Mel talk about their experiences in the...3830truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bltd-ep-3-nothing-feels-good--58651389tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/239257615Sun, 27 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseIn our continuing efforts to "keep it real", Mel goes off on his own and gives an inside look into his situation, his current mental state, and other related items. No, it's not a cry for help. Follow us! Twitter: @upstartfilm and @cwarr54 Web:...3193truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bltd-ep-1-mission-statement-walkies-are-the-canary-in-your-mineshaft--58651393tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/238841390Thu, 24 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000Mel HouseFilmmakers Mel House and Chris Warren welcome you to their inaugural podcast, recorded straight from the trenches as they trek cross country to work on an independent feature. In this episode, we set the stage and mention a few touchstones and horror...3854truefull