Join the thrilling journey of film director Mike Pecci as he fearlessly dives into the realm of chasing his dreams. Buckle up and get ready for the exhilarating ride as he embarks on the adventure of preparing for his very first Hollywood feature film! Grab those noise-cancelling headphones and immerse yourself in the pulsating beats of the hottest new synth-wave music. Picture yourself sipping on a cold beer and savoring home-smoked BBQ while engaging in candid conversations with Pecci and a…
The journey to make They Like the Dark continues, and this week Mike Pecci is searching for one of the most important creative collaborators a director can have: the editor . Joining Mike is acclaimed film editor Josh Ethier, ACE , whose credits include Companion , Don’t Move , Orphan: First Kill , Gretel & Hansel , The Standoff at Sparrow Creek , VFW , Bliss , Mayhem , and Christmas Bloody…
For over nine years, In Love with the Process host and director Mike Pecci has promised listeners that when he finally got the opportunity to direct his first feature film, he would bring them along for the entire ride. Well, here we go. Welcome to the They Like the Dark journey. As Mike moves deeper into pre production on his first feature, he takes you inside the actual process of building a…
This week on In Love with the Process , Mike Pecci sits down with cinematographer James Kniest ( The Haunting of Bly Manor, American Horror Stories) and Annabelle) James joins Mike to celebrate the release of his latest film, The Devil's Mouth , arriving on Amazon this week. But this conversation goes far beyond the new movie. Mike and James dive deep into the preparation that happens long before…
On this special solo episode of In Love with the Process , Mike Pecci celebrates his 48th birthday with an honest reflection on getting older, friendship, creativity, and what it really means to live a meaningful life. Fresh off an incredible birthday weekend spent surrounded by close friends, Mike shares why this birthday felt different than any before. From seeing The Odyssey and Backrooms , to…
This week on In Love with the Process , we're sharing a special preview from Mike Pecci's new Director's Prep video series. Created in partnership with Tongal , this ongoing series follows Mike as he prepares his first feature film, They Like the Dark . Each episode explores a different part of the directing process, from storyboards and character design to camera language, blocking, production…
On today's solo episode of In Love with the Process , Mike Pecci gets personal. As he approaches his 48th birthday and prepares to direct his first feature film, Mike reflects on the journey that brought him here. He talks honestly about the bad habits he's developed over the years, the unrealistic expectations creatives put on themselves, and why so many of us are trying to succeed in a world…
On this inspiring episode of In Love with the Process , Mike Pecci sits down with legendary concept artist, storyboard artist, and comic book powerhouse Eric Canete . Known for his incredible work on Absolute Batman , Skinbreaker , Chrononauts , and decades of influential work across comics, animation, and entertainment, Eric joins Mike for an unforgettable conversation about what it really takes…
Four hundred episodes. When Mike Pecci first launched In Love with the Process, he never imagined the journey it would take him on. What began as a simple conversation about creativity grew into one of the most beloved filmmaking podcasts in the world, introducing listeners to directors, cinematographers, musicians, actors, artists, chefs, entrepreneurs, and dreamers from every corner of the…
On this classic episode of Right Place Right Time , hosts Mike Pecci and Lance A. Williams recount an unforgettable Hollywood story: attending a private screening of Gladiator 2 with none other than Ridley Scott himself. Invited by Scott Free to a close-knit screening for friends and collaborators, the experience was nothing short of life-changing for two filmmakers chasing their dreams. From the…
On this brand new episode of In Love with the Process, filmmaker Mike Pecci sits down with professional storyboard artist Paul Angeli for a deep dive into the art of visual storytelling. As Mike gears up for his first feature film, listeners get a rare fly on the wall experience as he meets with potential collaborators and explores one of the most important tools in filmmaking, storyboards. Mike…