As the curtains draw on the In Love with the Process podcast's FilmQuest Film Festival Series, host Mike Pecci takes a reflective stroll through his thoughts on the entire experience. The journey through this festival was an incredible one, with highs and lows, and moments that will be etched in memory.
Mike delves into the honor of winning the Best Short Director award and expresses his genuine appreciation for how profoundly enriching the festival was for the filmmaking experience. He showers love and gratitude on all the incredible guests who graced the show, and to the friends who gathered and shared moments in the warm embrace of the Puget Systems house.

It's the bittersweet final day at FilmQuest, and Day 09 is upon us. The morning after the epic "In Love with the Process" house party, Lance and Mike are feeling the aftereffects of a night filled with beers, BBQ, Russian drinking games, and more. The festival spirit is alive and well!
Joining the guys is the incredible Chase Manhattan, and to simply call Chase a producer would be a massive understatement. His journey in the industry has taken him from being a TV assistant to an actor, a professional karaoke singer, and even a nightclub promoter. With a style that channels the legendary 1970s Burt Reynolds and a heart the size of a planet, Chase has an undying passion for people and storytelling.

t's Day 8 at the FilmQuest Festival, and the excitement is palpable as Mike and Lance sit down to talk shop with a true legend of cinema, actor Doug Jones. Now, we'd normally rattle off a laundry list of his accolades and accomplishments, but out of respect for our friends at SAG, we're keeping it indie and steering clear of promoting any studio films or TV projects during this interview. But hey, if you're not already familiar with Doug's incredible body of work, just head on over to IMDB, and you'll be in for a cinematic treat.
In this epic conversation, the guys dive deep into what it's like to have a career as a creature actor. They explore the fascinating world of how Guillermo Del Toro directs his unique talent, the intricacies of directing a performer in a suit, the subtle nuances of motion, and the art of building a character through action. It's a treasure trove of insights and experiences that any aspiring filmmaker or film lover won't want to miss.