In Love with the Process Podcast

On today’s episode of Right Place Right Time, Mike Pecci and Lance A. Williams hang out in the studio for one of those episodes that starts chill and slowly goes off the rails.Lance shares how a painful rejection as an actor didn’t end the road, but somehow turned into a completely different role in a film. A perfect reminder that timing and perspective can flip disappointment into opportunity. Mike talks about experiencing Blade Runner with a full orchestra performing the score live, and how it completely rewired the way he thinks about cinema and sound.The conversation shifts to Oscar nominations, industry frustrations, and why the guys believe Guillermo del Toro deserved a Best Director nomination. Opinions are strong. Feelings are felt.Then things get dangerous.Their friendship is put to the ultimate test with a round of Last Film Standing, where a shocking truth is revealed. Lance has apparently been lying to Mike for years about which films he has actually seen. Trust is questioned. History is rewritten. The friendship may never recover.Will this end the podcast. Will this end the friendship. You’ll have to tune in to find out.Watch the full episode on YouTube at @inlovewiththeprocess and join the ride as Right Place Right Time continues to grow every week.👉Watch at 3PM on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Ok8Xe0ojvhw👉 More podcasts at inlovewiththeprocess.comMike Peccihttps://www.mikepecci.com/https://www.instagram.com/mikepecci/Lance A. Williamshttps://www.instagram.com/golancegoTheme song by: https://www.instagram.com/big_black_delta/Show produced directed by Mike Pecci & ILWP PodcastsSound mix by https://www.instagram.com/dj_voltran/Sound Effects from https://soundmorph.com/Cameras from https://fujifilm-x.com/Edit Support http://puget.systems/go/ILWTPVisit https://www.inlovewiththeprocess.com/right-place-right-time-podcastMerch: https://www.inlovewiththeprocess.com/store

One of the best parts of In Love with the Process is getting to skip the gatekeepers. No agents. No managers. Just real conversations with actors Mike genuinely loves watching right now. These are the performers who shine on screen, who feel dangerous, curious, and alive, and who represent the next generation of talent taking us to strange new worlds through film.On today’s episode, Mike sits down with Taylor John Smith (Warfare, The Outpost). As part of the show’s Genuine Human Experience initiative, the two get deeply nerdy about acting, process, and what actually motivates a performance.They talk about how Taylor gets his hands on material through his team, what he looks for in scripts, and how he prepares emotionally and physically for demanding roles. Taylor flips the script and asks Mike the questions actors actually want to ask directors, leading to an instant bond over the performances, films, and filmmakers that excite them both.Taylor also goes deep into how the brutally intense film Warfare was made, what the experience demanded of him, and how he ultimately landed the role. It’s an honest, thoughtful conversation about craft, trust, and the work behind performances that truly stick with you.If you care about acting, filmmaking, and real conversations with artists who are shaping the future of cinema, this episode is essential listening.► Taylor's IG► Mike's IG ► ILWP's IG Music: Code Elektro , Mitch Murder, Betamaxx——SPONSORS——► FujiFilm 10% off Accessories (https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/accessories/) and Merch (https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/brand-merch/) Promo code PROCESS10► Puget Systems► Blackmagic Design Inlovewiththeprocess.com

On today’s episode of In Love with the Process, host Mike Pecci dives deep into the medium that has single handedly shaped his life as a storyteller, photographer, and director. Comic books.From the first day he cracked open a comic, Mike understood the raw power of visual storytelling. How the human brain can look at two separate images and subconsciously fill in everything that happens between them. How a strong silhouette can communicate more about a character than pages of dialogue. And how movement, posture, and framing often say everything words cannot.To get properly nerdy about it, Mike is joined by John Amor, Eisner nominated artist and creator of Urban Animal. John is known for drawing iconic characters at an epic scale and distilling them down to their most essential shapes and gestures. His work proves that storytelling lives in posture, weight, and intent.The two break down why comics remain one of the most powerful storytelling tools ever created, how artists guide emotion between frames, and why filmmakers have so much to learn from the medium. This episode is a love letter to visual language, composition, and the art of saying more with less.If you love film, illustration, comics, or storytelling in any form, this episode is essential listening.► John's IG► Mike's IG ► ILWP's IG Music: Code Elektro , Mitch Murder——SPONSORS——► FujiFilm 10% off Accessories (https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/accessories/) and Merch (https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/brand-merch/) Promo code PROCESS10► Puget Systems► Blackmagic Design Inlovewiththeprocess.com

Mike jumps on real quick from a parking garage to drop some fresh thoughts on lighting, creativity, and the new project he just wrapped with Gina for Entertainment Weekly. From shaping mood with light to pushing visual storytelling even further, this quick hit is a behind the scenes look at how their latest shoot came together and what inspired the choices on set. A fast, honest creative check in straight from the field.

On today’s episode of In Love with the Process, host Mike Pecci goes deep into one of the most powerful and artistic roles in filmmaking, Production Design.Joining Mike is Academy Award winning production designer James Price (Speak No Evil, Poor Things, Bugonia) whose work on Poor Things earned him an Oscar for creating one of the most visually rich and emotionally immersive worlds in modern cinema.Together they break down what a production designer actually does on a film, how James collaborates closely with directors and cinematographers, and why production design is the backbone of tone, mood, and storytelling. This is the department that quietly shapes how you feel in every scene.James walks through his full creative process, from building miniatures and custom sets, to why he often insists on constructing ceilings for realism and lighting control, to how he creates detailed mood books the moment he reads a script. These books are a collection of sketches, images, textures, and thematic references that guide the entire visual identity of a film.They talk about going to war creatively, solving impossible problems, and turning words on a page into living, breathing worlds.If you love film craft, visual storytelling, or want to understand how movie worlds are truly built, this is a must listen episode.► James IG► Mike's IG ► ILWP's IG Music: Code Elektro , Betamaxx Mitch Murder——SPONSORS——► FujiFilm 10% off Accessories (https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/accessories/) and Merch (https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/brand-merch/) Promo code PROCESS10► Puget Systems► Blackmagic Design Inlovewiththeprocess.com

On this 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 awe of being in the room with a cinema legend to the unexpected twists of the night, this story is one for the ages. Join Mike and Lance as they share the magic of being at the right place at the right time in their quest to make it in the film industry.---------------------------------Music by Mitch Murder►Mike Pecci's IG: instagram.com/mikepecci►Lance's Instagram: www.instagram.com/golancego/►ILWP's IG: instagram.com/inlovewiththeprocesspod

It’s been a hot second, and today on In Love with the Process, host Mike Pecci goes deep into the real job of an actor.Not the red carpets. Not the highlight reels. The actual work.Joining Mike is actor Dan Shaked, known for his work across television and film including series like The German (2025), The Mysteries of Laura (2014) and Body of Proof (2011), and more. Dan pulls back the curtain on how he actually finds work, connects with casting directors, playwrights, and filmmakers, and builds momentum without waiting for permission.They explore Dan’s “horizontal networking” approach, unconventional methods that go beyond submitting headshots and hoping for callbacks. These are practical, real world strategies that working actors use to stay employed and visible in a crowded industry.If you are an actor, filmmaker, or anyone trying to break into a creative field, this episode is packed with honest insight, motivation, and tools you can start using immediately.► Dan's IG► Mike's IG ► ILWP's IG Music: Code Elektro , Betamaxx——SPONSORS——► FujiFilm 10% off Accessories (https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/accessories/) and Merch (https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/brand-merch/) Promo code PROCESS10► Puget Systems► Blackmagic Design ►SoundmorphInlovewiththeprocess.com

On today’s episode of In Love with the Process, host Mike Pecci opens up the inbox and responds directly to questions from the Film Club and fan emails.Mike gives honest, practical advice on how writers can get exposure without chasing trends or begging for permission. He talks about what actually moves the needle, how to put yourself in situations where your work can be discovered, and why patience and consistency still matter more than hacks.The conversation shifts into Mike’s recent photography adventures, heading out with a camera in search of genuine human stories and real moments. Not content for content’s sake, but exploration as a way to stay creatively alive.To close things out, Mike delivers on a fan favorite request and shares three movie recommendations, explaining why each one matters and what filmmakers and writers can learn from them.This episode is thoughtful, practical, and grounding. A reminder that exposure comes from doing the work, staying curious, and engaging with the world instead of hiding from it.► Hard Boiled Tickets► Mike's IG ► ILWP's IG Music: Code Elektro , Mitch Murder——SPONSORS——► Caswell Boot IG► FujiFilm 10% off Accessories (https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/accessories/) and Merch (https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/brand-merch/) Promo code PROCESS10► Puget Systems► Blackmagic Design Inlovewiththeprocess.com

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