Is There More? with Megan A Tully
Is There More? with Megan A Tully
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Welcome to Is There More?, the podcast where we explore the transformative power of creativity, relationships, and learning to Dialog. This docuseries dives into the stories of creators and their teams who have crafted extraordinary music, films, TV shows, events, and companies—often through the most challenging times with family, friends, co-creators, followers, and fans.
As Jaxon J. Huffman says, “The most entertaining thing you can do is create entertaining things. And the most healing thing you can do is create something extraordinary with those closest to you.”
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The podcast delves into topics such as emotional intimacy, resilience in relationships, mental health awareness, and the artist's journey. Episodes include raw discussions like the power of Appreciation Dialogs, personal narratives from couples overcoming adversity, and insights into the mental health conversation in Hollywood, aiming to highlight how creativity and connection can facilitate healing.
Welcome to Is There More?, the podcast where we explore the transformative power of creativity, relationships, and learning to Dialog. This docuseries dives into the stories of creators and their teams who have crafted extraordinary music, films, TV shows, events, and companies—often through the most challenging times with family, friends, co-creators, followers, and fans.
As Jaxon J. Huffman says, “The most entertaining thing you can do is create entertaining things. And the most healing thing you can do is create something extraordinary with those closest to you.”
What does it actually take to make your movie without Hollywood?In this episode, I sit down with filmmaker Manny Liotta to talk about no-budget filmmaking, making movies outside the traditional system, and what it looks like to stop waiting for permission and just create. Manny shares how he went from acting as a child to becoming a writer, director, editor, and full-force independent filmmaker building his own path. We talk about:• how he made a movie with almost no money• why he stopped waiting for Hollywood to choose him• editing a feature on an old 2012 iMac• building an audience as an independent filmmaker online• no-budget movie making, DIY filmmaking, and outsider creativity• his upcoming feature Face Tape• what it means to make work for exposure, not approvalIf you’re an independent filmmaker, actor, creator, writer, or anyone trying to figure out how to make a movie without Hollywood, this conversation is for you.Manny has been obsessed with movies since early childhood, started acting young, and eventually realized he didn’t want his future to depend on waiting for roles. That shift pushed him deeper into directing, screenwriting, editing, and creating his own films on his own terms. He also shares why he believes there is no one “correct” path to making movies anymore — especially in a world where distribution, audience-building, and direct online consumption are changing everything.This episode is for people who want to:make a movie with no budget,learn independent filmmaking,build a career outside Hollywood,create without waiting for permission,and make their work with whatever they already have.
Watch if you’re interested in:independent filmmaking, no budget filmmaking, how to make a movie, DIY filmmaking, movie directing, screenwriting, editing a feature film, outsider filmmakers, indie movies, film distribution, creator economy for filmmakers, and building a movie career online.Follow for more conversations on creativity, storytelling, filmmaking, acting, mental health, and building a meaningful creative life.#IndependentFilmmaking #NoBudgetFilmmaking #HowToMakeAMovie #IndieFilm #DIYFilmmaking #FilmmakingPodcast #MovieMaking #IndependentFilmmaker #Hollywood #CreativeCareer
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