Don't Wait for Permission. Make the Feature Film with Alex Alessi
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Filmmaker Alex Alessi discusses the journey of making the feature film Homebody, covering topics from self-financing to distribution.
Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to make a feature film? In this episode, filmmaker Alex Alessi joins me to discuss the journey behind Homebody, from deciding to self-finance the project to working with Richard Kind, navigating the film festival circuit, and finding distribution. We also explore the blurred line between acting and directing, profit-sharing with cast and crew, approaching agents, and the creative and financial realities of independent filmmaking. Whether you're prepar...
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