Hollywood's top directors explain step-by-step how they made their first feature film. Hosted by Alec C. Cohen. Distributed by Pro Video Coalition.
My First Film
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12 episodes
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Hollywood's top directors explain step-by-step how they made their first feature film. Hosted by Alec C. Cohen. Distributed by Pro Video Coalition.
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Recent Episodes
May 26, 2026
Ep. 11 - “Filming in the Florida Swamps Nearly Broke Us”: Adam Rioux on Urchins | MFF 11
<p>Adam Rioux made his debut feature Urchins in the swamps, forests, and forgotten backroads of rural Florida, and nearly got destroyed by the process. From seven rain delays on day one to losing a lead actor less than two weeks before production, Adam’s journey to making his first feature is a masterclass in indie filmmaking survival.</p><p>Before directing Urchins, Adam shot sorority promo videos across Florida, operated Camera Car Arms on Marvel productions, and slowly built a filmmaking career through hustle, community, and pure obsession with storytelling. In this episode, he breaks down how he crowdfunded the film, found collaborators through social media, rewrote the script during production, edited the movie while shooting, and pulled off a 16-day feature shoot in brutal Florida weather.</p><p>We also talk about the realities of first-time feature filmmaking: why every indie film needs pickup days, the changing landscape of festivals and distribution, working with a tiny crew, and how authenticity, not perfection, became the thing that attracted people to the project in the first place.</p><p>Stick around until the end for a big update on Petunia, my debut feature, including picture lock, color, music, VFX, and what post-production has actually been like after wrapping principal photography.</p>
June 5, 2025
From Viral Short to Sundance: Jim Cummings on Making Thunder Road
Writer-director Jim Cummings recounts his journey creating the film *Thunder Road*, from initial funding and distribution to earning over $1 million, in this interview.
January 26, 2025
Ep. 9 - The Burghart Brothes on "Head Count"
<p>Meet Jacob and Ben Burghart, the dynamic filmmaking duo behind the indie feature "Head Count" (2023)! In this episode of My First Film, host Alec C. Cohen dives deep into their incredible journey from small-town Kansas to creating a critically acclaimed movie. The Burghart brothers share how they honed their craft with whimsical VHS shorts, broke into the industry with their short film "Suspense," and turned a bold vision into a reality by working with Continuance Pictures and Shout Factory. Their story is proof that great cinema can come from anywhere! Learn how they navigated the challenges of indie filmmaking, from funding their project to managing a 13-day shoot schedule. The Burgharts' tale is a masterclass in resourcefulness and determination, a must-watch for aspiring directors and film enthusiasts alike. Stick around until the very end to hear a quick update on Alec's debut feature, "Petunia."</p>
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