The Reality of Making Movies No One Prepares You For | Brandon Slagle #36

Ego Was Here · Apr 9, 2026 · 42m

What does working in film actually look like, and how far is it from the dream people imagine?

In this episode of Ego Was Here, filmmaker Brandon Slagle shares a grounded perspective on building a career across independent productions and larger studio-backed films, including The Black Dahlia Haunting, The Flood, and Battle for Saipan. His path into filmmaking was not linear. He started in music, moved into acting, and eventually stepped behind the camera. That progression shapes how he approaches both the creative and practical sides of the industry.

The conversation focuses on the reality…