Jul 30, 202645 minS1
<p>In this episode, Gaetano sits down with Jed Shepherd - co-writer and producer of HOST (2020), one of the highest-rated horror films ever made, and collaborator of Blumhouse, Netflix, and Sam Raimi.</p><p>Jed talks...
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How I made it (Somehow)
Hosted by Gaetano Ghiura · tv · EN
About this Podcast:
I love three things in life: football, food and film. I am Gaetano Ghiura, an Italian writer-director-producer, and I know from personal experience how difficult it is to navigate the audiovisual industry. Therefore here, in this podcast, we will talk with industry professionals to explore their careers and learn from their struggles and experiences, to understand how they, somehow, made it.
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Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
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Guest openness
Selective
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What is How I made it (Somehow) about?
I love three things in life: football, food and film. I am Gaetano Ghiura, an Italian writer-director-producer, and I know from personal experience how difficult it is to navigate the audiovisual industry.
Who hosts How I made it (Somehow)?
How I made it (Somehow) is hosted by Gaetano Ghiura. The show has published 11 episodes to date.
What has How I made it (Somehow) covered recently?
Recent episodes include "🎬 Ep. 11 - Jed Shepherd: From HOST to Blumhouse & the Art of Making Horror" (30 July 2026, 45 minutes), "🎬 Ep. 10 - XOXO: Co-Directing, Shared Vision & Building a Creative Duo" (22 April 2026, 62 minutes), and "🎬 Ep. 9, (IN ITALIANO), Francesco Coppola: Costruire una carriera tra cinema, musica e advertising" (19 March 2026, 56 minutes).
How often does How I made it (Somehow) publish?
How I made it (Somehow) publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 11 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on How I made it (Somehow)?
Booking probability for How I made it (Somehow) is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. How I made it (Somehow) requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. How I made it (Somehow)'s contact route on record: public web form.
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The strongest fits for How I made it (Somehow) are Film & Video. How I made it (Somehow) has a tv audience.
About the host
Gaetano Ghiura hosts How I made it (Somehow), a tv podcast with 11 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Apr 22, 20261h 2mS1<p>In this episode of How I Made It (Somehow), directing duo XOXO - Tessa and Paula - join the podcast to talk about what it really means to create as two.</p><p>Working across global campaigns for brands like Meta...
Mar 19, 202656 minS1<p>Francesco Coppola racconta il suo percorso nel mondo del cinema, dei videoclip musicali e della pubblicità .</p><p>Francesco inizia la sua carriera nella produzione cinematografica, collaborando con Francesco Lettieri...
Feb 23, 202647 minS1<p>In this episode of How I Made It (Somehow), Mischa Andreski joins the podcast to talk about her transition from Production Manager at Adventure Pictures, working alongside Sally Potter, to stepping into her own path...
Jan 29, 202648 minS1<p>In this episode of How I Made It (Somehow), producer-director Charlie Williams joins the podcast to talk about his journey through British factual television.</p><p>Having worked across BBC, ITV, Channel 5 and...
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Dec 23, 202550 minS1<p>Director of Photography on iconic series such as Game of Thrones, The Crown, House of the Dragon, and Sherlock, Fabian Wagner has shaped some of the most recognisable imagery in modern television. In this episode, he...
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🎬 Episode 5 - Anna Sørrig: How She, Somehow, Went from Commercials to Fiction Filmmaking
Dec 12, 202541 minS1<p>A young yet already established Danish director, Anna Sørrig has built her career in advertising, working on campaigns for major brands such as McDonald’s and collaborating with the production company Holy Ravioli...
Jun 10, 202547 minS1<p>As a Visualization Editor at Framestore, Beatriz Amaral Teixeira is deeply involved in shaping the cinematic language of some of the biggest films in Hollywood — from Deadpool & Wolverine and Barbie to Guardians of...
May 26, 202547 minS1<p>In this episode of How I Made It (Somehow), Uruguayan cinematographer Nicolás Lejtreger shares his journey from Montevideo to London and beyond — working across more than 15 countries on commercials, music videos...
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🎬 Episode 2 – Maja Diedenhofen: How She, Somehow, Went from Outsider to working on Major Films
May 7, 202554 minS1<p>Maja Diedenhofen went from outsider to industry insider, working as Cast & Music Liaison , Producers' and Director’s Assistant and 1st AD on major films like Maria - directed by Pablo LarraÃn, the Oscar-nominated EO...
How I made it (Somehow)
Ep. 1 – Alexandros Tsilifonis: How He Somehow Made His First Feature Film
May 7, 202539 minS1<p>What happens when a failing diner, a mysterious bag, and a crew of lovable misfits collide on screen? Greek writer-director Alexandros Tsilifonis takes us deep behind the scenes of his debut feature film, CAFE 404...
Recent guests
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Jed Shepherd
Writer/Exec Producer
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Charlie Williams
14-year-old athlete, Sotheby’s International Realty
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Mischa Andreski
Adventure Pictures
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Beatriz Amaral Teixeira
Framestore
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