EP363 | When Life makes your Dreams Feel Pointless (w/ Joe Hill)

What happens when life delivers something so far beyond your control that it threatens to erase your very purpose? On today’s episode of In Love with the Process, Mike Pecci sits down with fearless director Joe Hil to talk about his powerful new documentary Match in a Haystack.The film follows Ukraine’s most determined female dance troupe as they fight to create their first show since the Russian invasion in 2022. Instead of focusing on destruction, Joe captures the resilience and beauty of art created in the middle of war, a perspective that flips the war documentary on its head.Joe also shares his own journey, starting out at Vice News, witnessing the company’s rise and collapse, and what it felt like to realize how disposable you are inside a massive media machine. From working the system to finishing a film against all odds, Joe’s story is one of grit, determination, and creative fearlessness.This episode is raw, inspiring, and packed with contagious energy. If you care about art, filmmaking, or what it means to push through the impossible, this is one you cannot miss.► Joe's IG► Mike's IG ► ILWP's IG Music by: Code Elektro & Mitch Murder——SPONSORS——► FujiFilm► Puget Systems► Blackmagic Design ► FREESTYLE► Cinepacks► Fotodiox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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 diverse cast of unexpected guests, including filmmakers, artists, technicians, chefs, and musicians. They're all here to unveil their most intimate stories and demystify the path to success. Get ready to learn, laugh, and be inspired like never before with the IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS PODCAST! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.