The MAKE IT Podcast

By Chris Barkley & Nicholas Buggs

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The MAKE IT podcast salutes the Indie Film Creative. Join us weekly for candid conversations with seasoned pros, offering advice, knowledge, and industry insights to fast-track the journey for aspiring film professionals. Discover inspiration and guidance tailored for your cinematic path. Enjoy the journey? Dive deeper at www.themakeitpodcast.com and follow us on Instagram and X @_makeitpodcast.

Episode Date
375 - Reviewing ‘Monkey Man’, Representation in Film, Content Overload, Influencer Personas, Mike Tyson’s Fight with Jake Paul, and Historic Breakout Roles | Indie Talk
May 03, 2024
374 - Micah Simms, Cinematographer - The Art of Visual Storytelling, Secrets from a Film and Commercial Shoot Pro, Crafting Shots from Concept to Screen, and Mapping Shots to the Director's Vision
Apr 23, 2024
373 - Filmmakers Dexter Strong Buell & Derek Mindler on Speaking Truth in an Attention-Seeking Culture, Untangling Cult Cinema Cash Cows, A New Kind of Film School, Indie Ingenuity, and Their Short Film The South Shore | Indie Talk Takeover
Apr 12, 2024
372 - Jason Padgitt, Executive Director of the Nashville Film Festival - Inside the World of Film Festival Programming, The Power of Music Docs, What Festival Selections Reveal about a Film, and Balancing Art, Industry and Integrity
Apr 02, 2024
371 - Angus Benfield - Actor, Director, and Producer | The Story Behind “The Keeper,” Independent Filmmaking on a Budget, Tips for Avoiding Burnout, AI Tools, and Following Your Passion into a Career
Mar 22, 2024
370 - Launching Films in the Digital Age, New Models for Connecting Creators and Audiences, Navigating the Legal Landscape of Entertainment, and Optimizing the Film Industry | Daril Fannin & Austin Worrell - Founders, Kino Studios
Mar 12, 2024
369 - Balancing Art and Commerce in Independent Film, Using Art for Activism and Social Change | Actor, Writer & Producer Jordan Charles
Mar 04, 2024
368 - Indie Talk Takeover | Why Film Festivals Still Reign Supreme for Filmmakers, Staying Motivated, and Ranking the Best Films of Awards-Season | Host and Founder of Film Wax Radio - Adam Schartoff
Feb 20, 2024
367 - Indie Talk Takeover | Preserving Culture Through Documentary Filmmaking, Nonprofits, and Education | Filmmakers Nicholas Mihm & Rostam Zafari
Feb 09, 2024
366 - Indie Talk Takeover | Developing a Characters Authenticity, Backstory, and Truth to Roles | Acting Teacher & DigiFest Founder Diane Strand
Jan 30, 2024
365 - Indie Talk Takeover | Reinventing the Movie Business with Blockchain: The Future of Independent Film Financing, DAO’s and Smart Contracts | Chris J. Davis - Former WordPress Maverick & Film.io Co-Founder & CTO
Jan 22, 2024
364 - We Survived 2023! A Year In Review - Our Favorite Films, Conversations, and Episodes (And a Look Ahead to 2024) | Indie Talk
Jan 06, 2024
Happy New Year - Full Episode Drops Friday
Jan 04, 2024
363 - An Unlikely Journey to the Top of the Film Festival World | Brian Owens, CIFF Artistic Director
Dec 23, 2023
362 - Navigating Strikes and Incentives and Getting Films Made in New Orleans with Full Armor Films' Frank Monteleone | Indie Talk
Dec 05, 2023
361 - The Billion Dollar Tax Loophole: How Studios Legally Pay Zero, Pivoting Your Art to Find Success Later in Life, and The Financial Impact of WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes | Indie Talk
Nov 21, 2023
360 - Five Night's Box Office Success, Manipulating Criticism and Can Indies Replicate Taylor Swift's AMC Deal? | Indie Talk
Nov 10, 2023
359 - Director Roxana Baldovin - The Power of Hustle: Cold-Pitching Your Way from Music Videos to Feature Filmmaker | Indie Talk
Oct 31, 2023
358 - Bias vs. Impartiality: Selection Debates at Independent Film Festivals | Indie Talk
Oct 20, 2023
357 - Effectively Exploit Your Film by Leveraging Influencer Marketing Feat. President of QYOU Media, Inc. Glenn Ginsburg | Indie Talk
Oct 10, 2023
356 - Embracing Failure, Using Feedback Effectively, and Being Entrepreneurial in Filmmaking Feat. Writer & Director Todd Bogin | Indie Talk
Sep 29, 2023
355 - Using Film to Explore Radical Honesty w/ Writer and Director Jennifer Cooney | Indie Talk
Sep 19, 2023
354 - Indie Talk feat. Director & Podcaster Andrea Shreeman - Lessons and Realities of Converging Filmmaking, Storytelling, and Podcasting
Sep 08, 2023
353 - Indie Talk - Marketing Really Works (especially in Film), Fun with the 48 Hour Film Festival, and How Much Power Should Social Media Influencers Have
Aug 29, 2023
352 - Tips & Tactics for Producing an International Documentary - Indie Talk feat. Director Maggie Contreras and Producer Charity Wakefield
Aug 18, 2023
351 - Mistakes In The Making - Filmmaker Lance Clark - Contracts Matter But Relationships Matter More
Aug 11, 2023
350 - Indie Talk - Filmmakers Taking Their Power Back, A24 Leading The New Class of Indie, and Strike Updates w/ Art Director Frances Hernandez
Aug 01, 2023
349 - Indie Talk - Quiet Luxury, AI Making Writers Better, Apple Vision Pro Disruption, and Unintentional Microaggressions
Jul 25, 2023
348 - Indie Talk w/ Special Guest Christopher Everett - Documentarian and Artistic Director of the Southern Documentary Fund
Jul 14, 2023
347 - Tiffany Shlain - Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker and Best-Selling Author - Using Constraints to Make the Best Creative Work of Your Career
Jul 04, 2023
346 - Matt Williams - Writer, Director - Start With A Concise Vision (Or Someone Will Create A Vision For You)
Jun 27, 2023
345 - Sophie Holland - Elite Casting Director of 'The Witcher,' 'Wednesday,' and 'Heads of State' - How to Stand Out In A "Self-Tape" World and Book The Elite Roles (Typically Reserved for A-List Actors)
Jun 23, 2023
344 - Jeff Clanagan, Founder of CodeBlack & President, Chief Distribution Officer of Hartbeat - Working with Kevin Hart, WGA Strike, AI Concerns, and Making History from Necessity
Jun 13, 2023
343 - Industry Insights - Be Intentional
Jun 09, 2023
342 - Indie Talk feat. Lance Clark, Filmmaker & Huntington University PhD Professor of Digital Media and Film - 30 Years a Filmmaker - Why Can’t Is The Cancer of Can
Jun 02, 2023
341 - Industry Insights - You Get To Do This
May 30, 2023
340 - Josh Plasse, Actor, Writer, Producer - Researching Character, Developing a Compelling Pitch, and Building Starter Kit for Successful Self-Tapes
May 23, 2023
339 - Indie Talk Feat. Filmmaking Team Kyler & Natalie Ruffino Wilson - How To Put Business First Shooting and Distributing an Indie Feature
May 12, 2023
338 - Kim "Cookie" McCray, Talent Agent - Being a Workaholic Can Lead to Big Regret
May 09, 2023
337 - Vanzil Burke, CEO And Founder Of Burke Management - How He Made His Hit Film ‘Karen’ During COVID, When To Pursue Talent Management, His Number One Rule For Investors In His Films
May 02, 2023
336 - Indie Talk - Streaming Subscriptions Drop By 49%, HBOMax Is Now Max, and Why It's Hard To Say "No" In The Indie Film Community
Apr 24, 2023
335 - Rasheed Stephens, Filmmaker, Actor — Know When To Take The Reins - Mistakes In The Making
Apr 14, 2023
334 - Linda Nelson, CEO Of Indie Rights - From International Banker To Filmmaker And CEO of Indie Rights - Keys and Best Practices To Earning Top Dollar From Your Indie Film
Apr 11, 2023
333 - Indie Talk - Everything You Need To Know To Succeed In The 54 Film Fest - Advice From The Finalists
Mar 31, 2023
332 - Industry Insights - Speak Life
Mar 28, 2023
331 - Brian Loschiavo, Producer and Co-Founder of Riverside Entertainment - Writing For ABC, Songwriting For The Hit Series Nashville, And Giving Yourself The Freedom To Fail
Mar 21, 2023
330 - Indie Talk feat. Ali Alsaleh - Academy Awards Predictions, Culturally Insensitive Characters In Today’s Media, and What Is A Black Film?
Mar 10, 2023
329 - Director Kali Bailey - Don't Fall In Love With A Shot - Mistakes In The Making
Mar 05, 2023
328 - Brandon Rhiness, Screenwriter And Filmmaker - Making Horror On A Budget, How To Get Paid Selling A Screenplay, and The Democratization Of Filmmaking
Mar 03, 2023
327 - Industry Insights - Know When To Pick A Fight
Feb 24, 2023
326 - Indie Talk - WGA Strike, What Filmmakers Can Learn From 'Blood & Honey,' The Next Indie Film Unicorn
Feb 21, 2023
325 - Priscilla Wise, Writer - Be Honest About What's Holding You Back - (Mistakes In The Making)
Feb 14, 2023
324 - Nell Teare - Director, Writer, Actor - Shooting On Film, When To Call It Quits, And Exploring Grief Through Filmmaking
Feb 10, 2023
323 - Indie Talk - Oscar Nominations Drama, Checking The Cultural Boxes, And What Does Embracing Your Imperfection Truly Mean?
Feb 01, 2023
322 - Christin Baker - Producer, Director, Writer - Making The First Ever Rom-Com With LGBTQ Leads, The Power Of Practical Knowledge In Film, and Using Screenwriting Contests To Feed Development
Jan 27, 2023
321 - Indie Talk - Year In Conclusion Episode Feat. Filmmakers Traci Hays, Dr. Mark Goulston, And Fr3deR1ck
Jan 20, 2023
320 - Shavvon Lin - Actress, Singer - Dubbing A $700M Box Office Film, Developing Authentic Characters, And Why Artists Are Responsible To Reflect Society
Jan 17, 2023
319 - AJ Feuerman, Publicist - What To Look And Ask For Before Hiring A Publicist
Jan 06, 2023
318 - Eddie Jordan And Jason Grant, Co-Founders Of Audiovybez - Sync Licensing 101, How To Produce Music For TV, Film, and Commercials, and Music Sync As Gig Economy Work
Dec 27, 2022
Happy Holidays! (And, Thoughts About Our New Release Schedule)
Dec 23, 2022
317 - Indie Talk - The Issue Of Forced Representation In Film and TV, Netflix Pulling 'Glass Onion' From Theaters, And Which Holiday Films Will Become Classics
Dec 16, 2022
316 - Charla Lauriston - Grand Crew Writer and Comedian - Beating Writer's Block, Focusing On Skill Over Networking, and Why Dave Chappelle Sucks Up All The Air In The Room
Dec 06, 2022
315 - Emmy Award Winning Director Fr3deR1ck - Keys To Documentary Filmmaking, Systematic Inequity, and Who And What Black Filmmakers Fear
Nov 25, 2022
314 - People Hate A Fake Contrarian - Indie Talk w/ Actor, Writer, Comedian Jessica Anderson
Nov 22, 2022
313 - Mark Maxey, Producer and Executive Vice President of Rolling Pictures - The Power Of Networking, Following The Fun, and Using Tech To Become A Successful Producer
Nov 11, 2022
312 - Zair Montes, Actress, Producer - The Secrets Of Filming in Cuba, Producing Without Electricity, and Getting Started In Filmmaking (Even When You Don’t Think You’re Ready)
Nov 01, 2022
311 - Why We Aren’t Watching Netflix’s Dahmer, Our Take on Ye, and Why ‘Black Adam’ Disappointed At The Box Office - (Indie Talk)
Oct 31, 2022
310 - What Filmmakers Can Learn From Naomi Osaka - (Industry Insights)
Oct 25, 2022
309 - Dr. Mark Goulston, Former UCLA Professor Of Psychiatry, Suicide Prevention Expert, And Author On How To Never Lose A Life To Suicide And Depression
Oct 18, 2022
308 - Frances Hernandez, Art Director - Sell Your Ideas, Organizing A Set, and Art Design On Spider-Man: No Way Home, Star Wars, and Working With Taika Waititi
Oct 11, 2022
307 - Spencer Glover, Director - You're Not Going To Be A Great Filmmaker In The Beginning - (Mistakes In The Making)
Oct 09, 2022
306 - Sundance About Face and Preparing For The Film Pitch - (Indie Talk)
Oct 04, 2022
305 - Aaron Muñoz, Actor - Filmmakers, Don’t Paralyze Yourself With Over Preparation - (Mistakes In The Making)
Oct 02, 2022
304 - Haley Watson, Director, Producer, Cinematographer - On Winning An Oscar, Working With Ben Proudfoot, and Building Community To Make A Great Film
Sep 27, 2022
303 - Chris Greene, Actor - Filmmakers, Don't Let Fear Prevent You From Representing Yourself - (Mistakes In The Making)
Sep 25, 2022
302 - Indie Talk w/ Chris and Nick - Emmy Awards Low Ratings & Highlights And Types of Currency To Guarantee Indie Film ROI
Sep 20, 2022
301 - Brandon Hirsch, Actor - Filmmakers, Scrutinize Every Offer - (Mistakes In The Making)
Sep 18, 2022
300 - Brian Owens, Artistic Director Calgary International Film Festival - Curating Festivals For Maximum Engagement, The Importance Of Scoring, and Editing Your Film To The Essential
Sep 13, 2022
299 - Kris Wente, Actor - Filmmakers, Don't Be Afraid To Ask For What You Need - (Mistakes In The Making)
Sep 11, 2022
298 - Indie Talk! What Indie Creators Can Learn From Serena WIlliams and The Return of MoviePass
Sep 05, 2022
297 - Actor, Writer Ted Welch - How Filmmakers Can Avoid The Trap Of Easy Success - Mistakes In The Making
Sep 04, 2022
296 - Tiffany Murray, Cinematographer, Writer, Director - How She Used Filmmaking Tactics To Create Her New Podcast ‘Southbridge,’ Major Networks Creating A New Podcasting Lane, And Which Camera To Use As A Beginner and Expert
Aug 30, 2022
295 - Live From DEFY Film Festival @ The Premier of ‘Chest’ - Aaron Irons, Director/Writer And Josh Croft, Producer/Actor On The Challenges Of Making Found Footage Film ‘Chest’
Aug 28, 2022
294 - Finding Success As A Writer, When To Take A Mental Health Break From Social Media, And The Tangent 25 - Indie Talk Feat. Writer, Actor, and Film Director Matt Williams
Aug 25, 2022
293 - Florencia Lozano, Actor, Writer - On Working With Bruce Willis And Halle Berry, Starring on ‘One Life To Live,’ The Truth About Casting Directors And Auditions, And The Value Of “Owning It”
Aug 16, 2022
292 - Joaquin Phoenix, Who Influences What Movies You Watch, Social Engineering, and Stacking the Deck for Filmmakers - (Indie Talk)
Aug 09, 2022
291 - Denise Greene, Producer & Director Of Program Initiatives At Black Public Media - The Power Of The Creative Incubator, Producing Winning Documentaries, And Why Story Is King
Aug 02, 2022
290 - Ryan Hartsock, Producer - The Perils of Unearned Confidence for the Filmmaker - (Mistakes In The Making)
Jul 31, 2022
289 - Theaters Are Back Despite MCU Fan Disappointment in Thor - (Indie Talk)
Jul 26, 2022
288 - Logen Christopher, Director & Cinematographer - The Dangers Of Creative Isolation - Mistakes In The Making
Jul 24, 2022
287 - Julia Rosengren, Filmmaker, Actor, & Philanthropist - Protect The Planet, Make Great Art, And Use Money To Help People
Jul 19, 2022
286 - What Filmmakers Can Learn From Simone Biles - Industry Insights
Jul 17, 2022
285 - Entertainment Publicist Amy Prenner - Why You Should Take The Emotion Out Of Business And Never Hire PR Too Quickly
Jul 14, 2022
284 - Writer, Actor, and Musician Korby Lenker - Stay Curious About Your Passions - (Mistakes In The Making)
Jul 10, 2022
283 - Whistleblower, Documentary Filmmaker, And Author Michael McCray On The Role Of Filmmaking In Successful Whistleblowing
Jul 05, 2022
282 - The Bechdel Test w/ Kd Amond, Elisabeth Donaldson, Tammy Hyler, Vicki Yates, and Sarah Zanotti
Jul 03, 2022
281 - Knowing When and Where To Be Yourself, Media Dog Whistles, and What To Make Once You Make Some Money - (Indie Talk)
Jun 28, 2022
280 - Best Practices For Navigating The Film Festival Circuit w/ NaFF Creative Director Lauren Ponto & Filmmaker Ava Leigh Stewart
Jun 26, 2022
279 - Director Chris St. Croix - The Truth About Selling Your Movie To Streamers and Rising Above Your Demons
Jun 21, 2022
278 - Juneteenth/Pride Month/Father's Day Special - Author And Actor Chris Haley - The Power of Poetry, Managing Anxiety and Notoriety As A Creative, and Losing Work With Wayne Brady
Jun 19, 2022
277 - Maverick, McConaughey, and Making a Statement - (Indie Talk)
Jun 14, 2022
276 - How to Get To The Core Of The Message - (Industry Insights)
Jun 12, 2022
275 - Director Janlatae' Mullins - Pitching Dawson’s Creek, Working With Gavin DeGraw, and Recognizing Procrastination As Imposter Syndrome
Jun 07, 2022
274 - Writer Sandrene Mathews - The Compound Effect of Losing Confidence - (Mistakes In The Making)
Jun 05, 2022
273 - Pitching, Funding, And Distributing Your Film Project (Indie Talk At The SWIFT Summit Conference)
May 31, 2022
272 - How To Be An Adaptive Filmmaker - (Industry Insights)
May 29, 2022
271 - Director & Actor Sam Brooks - The Tools & Tactics That Landed Him Roles in Fear Street 2: 1978 and Stargirl and How He Found His Courage To Act and Direct
May 24, 2022
270 - How to Manage Feast & Famine in Filmmaking - (Industry Insights)
May 22, 2022
269 - How AI Will Leverage You To Improve Story And Test Screenings - (Indie Talk)
May 17, 2022
268 - Writer & Actor Joshua Noble - Diversify Your Creative Approach - (Mistakes In The Making)
May 15, 2022
267 - Director Traci Hays - Going From Crew To Director, Finding A Mentor, and Learning To Prove Yourself Again and Again
May 10, 2022
266 - The Value of Positivity - (Industry Insights)
May 08, 2022
265 - Protecting Your Script, Keeping Your Rights, And The Non-Negotiables of Indie Film (Indie Talk)
May 03, 2022
264 - The Business Side of Film - (Industry Insights)
May 01, 2022
263 - Producer, Media Futurist Susan Johnston - Charge A Price Worth Working For In Film & Television
Apr 26, 2022
262 - Writer AJ Bermudez - Envy Is A Big Waste Of Time - (Mistakes In The Making)
Apr 24, 2022
261 - Landing a Streaming Deal, Negotiating a Contract, and Putting Diversity In Film in Perspective - (Indie Talk)
Apr 19, 2022
260 - Actor Dean Shortland - Take Risks, Go For It - (Mistakes In The Making)
Apr 17, 2022
259 - Todd Looby - Executive Director & Filmmaker - Filmmakers Need To Be Insanely Curious
Apr 12, 2022
258 - Indie Filmmakers Need Each Other - (Industry Insights)
Apr 10, 2022
257 - Kathryn Hecht - Executive Director AV FIlm Festival - Everyone In The Boat Has To Look For Rocks
Apr 05, 2022
256 - Costume Designer Ciciley Hoffman - Manage Expectations & Trust Your Expertise - (Mistakes In The Making)
Apr 03, 2022
255 - The Slap Heard 'Round The World - (Indie Talk)
Mar 29, 2022
254 - DP & Director Rick Page On Lighting, Production Design, Camera Tech, and The Calm of Surrender
Mar 29, 2022
253 - The Five Minute Rule For Writers - (Industry Insights)
Mar 27, 2022
252 - Making A Short Instead Of A Feature Could Save You Millions - (Indie Talk)
Mar 23, 2022
251 - Actor & Filmmaker Stefanie Black - You're Worth It, Say Yes To Yourself - (Mistakes In The Making)
Mar 21, 2022
250 - Documentary Filmmaker Sarah Klein - Treat Your Art Like A Dog With A Bone
Mar 15, 2022
249 - Brilliance In The Basics - (Industry Insights)
Mar 13, 2022
248 - Indie Film Investment From A to Z - EVERYTHING You Need To Know Before You Wire Funds
Mar 08, 2022
247 - Screenwriter Shannan E. Johnson - Don't Let Your Talents Distract You From Your Purpose - (Mistakes In The Making)
Mar 06, 2022
246 - Leslie Raymond - Ann Arbor Film Festival Executive Director - Pushing The Film Medium Into The Experimental
Mar 01, 2022
245 - Ignore What They Say (Industry Insights)
Feb 27, 2022
244 - Encanto Conspiracy - (Indie Talk)
Feb 22, 2022
243 - Actor JesseJames Locorriere - Be Careful Not To Let Your Craft Define You (Mistakes In The Making)
Feb 20, 2022
242 - Brian Frankel - Filmmakers Either Have Reasons or Results
Feb 15, 2022
241 - Filmmaking Is Hard Enough (Industry Insights)
Feb 13, 2022
240 - Can Jennifer Lopez Save The Rom-Com? (Indie Talk)
Feb 08, 2022
239 - Michelle McGregor - You're In Graduate School To Become A Professional Actor Not To Be A Student (Mistakes In The Making)
Feb 06, 2022
238 - Nick Frangione - Focus On The Experience Of The Audience, Not Perfection
Feb 01, 2022
237 - Terry Gingles - Don't Make This Mistake Directing an Animation (Mistakes In The Making)
Jan 30, 2022
236 - Is "Fake It 'Til You Make It" Legit or Fraud? (Indie Talk)
Jan 25, 2022
235 - Drew Maynard - Pick The Right Project (Mistakes In The Making)
Jan 24, 2022
234 - Brighid Wheeler - The Power of Story vs. Technical Ability
Jan 18, 2022
233 - Motke Dapp - Beware of the Scoundrels In Film (Mistakes in the Making)
Jan 17, 2022
232- The Best of Indie Film 2021 feat. Director Robert Broadhurst, Producer & Writer Tony Scott, and Director and Animator Valerie Barnhart (Indie Talk)
Jan 13, 2022
231- What Do Filmmakers Want? (Indie Talk)
Jan 04, 2022
230 - Andy Edmunds - How To Succeed As the Person in the Arena
Dec 28, 2021
229 - Sarah Kunin - Give Yourself Permission To Be Creative
Dec 21, 2021
228 - Travis Nicholson - Filmmaking and the Power Of Kindness, Meditation, And Saying Yes
Dec 14, 2021
227 - Mr. Beast Proves That the "5th Wave" Is Upon Us (Indie Talk)
Dec 10, 2021
226 - Michael McCray - Everybody Loves Whistleblower Stories
Nov 30, 2021
225 - Indie Film Isn't Bad, But There Are Bad People In It (Indie Talk)
Nov 23, 2021
224 - Chris Haley - Swallow Your Pride, Be The Real You, and Stop Judging Yourself
Nov 18, 2021
223 - Adam Schartoff - How to Learn from the Greats in Film and the Making of an Indie Film Show Host
Nov 09, 2021
222 - How to Get $100K for Your Short Film and What Facebook's Change to Meta Means for Indie Creators (Indie Talk)
Nov 02, 2021
221 - Alex Schmider - LGBTQ Representation in Film & Media
Oct 26, 2021
220 - Panel Talk: Knoxville Film Festival 2021 w/ Ava Leigh Stewart (Festival Bonus)
Oct 25, 2021
219 - Bored Apes, Indie NFT's, AppleTV's Secret Strategy, and What Indies Can Learn From The Squid Game (Indie Talk)
Oct 20, 2021
218 - Knox Shelton & Miriam Bale - How to Be a Courageous and Compassionate Filmmaker
Oct 12, 2021
217 - Alex Ferrari - How to Make Profitable Indie Films as a Filmtrepreneur
Oct 05, 2021
216 - What It's All About - (Film Investment Series)
Oct 03, 2021
215 - Forbidden Festival Knowledge, Addison Rae, and the Irony of the IATSE Protests (Indie Talk)
Sep 28, 2021
214 - Bet on Story, Invest In Founder Filmmakers (Film Investment Series)
Sep 26, 2021
213 - Lee Abrams - How to Succeed with Great Programming
Sep 21, 2021
212 - Helping Your Film Succeed Beyond Investment (Film Investment Series)
Sep 19, 2021
211 - Scilla Andreen - How to Get Creative, Address Your Audience, and Make Money as a Filmmaker
Sep 14, 2021
210 - Which Investment Strategy Is Best - Unicorn or Slate (Film Investment Series)
Sep 12, 2021
209 - Market Your Film Like Ryan Reynolds (Indie Talk)
Sep 07, 2021
208 - Trust Games Increase Deal Flow (Film Investment Series)
Sep 05, 2021
207 - Julius Ritter - How To Harness Pain Into Creativity and Appreciate the Filmmaking Journey
Aug 31, 2021
206 - Trust Is An Observance of Patterns (Film Investment Series)
Aug 29, 2021
205 - DEFYing Expectations In Film - Live From The DEFY Film Festival (Festival Bonus)
Aug 28, 2021
204 - Jasmine Kenya - How to Harness the Power of Animation To Forge A Better World
Aug 24, 2021
203 - Investors Need To Travel To Lower Risk (Film Investment Series)
Aug 22, 2021
202 - How Theaters Can Thrive After COVID-19 & a PSA on Marvel's Shang-Chi (Indie Talk)
Aug 17, 2021
201 - Why Investors Flock To Film Investment (Film Investment Series)
Aug 15, 2021
200 - Keith McDaniel - How To Start A Film Festival, Make Impactful Documentaries, and Have Creative Conviction
Aug 10, 2021
199 - Great Producers and Investors Are Married To The Film Project (Film Investment Series)
Aug 08, 2021
198 - Alexis Gambis - Film, Science, Art , and Sundance Award-Winning Filmmaking
Aug 04, 2021
197 - Set an "Off the Record" Meeting Before You Invest (Film Investment Series)
Aug 01, 2021
196 - How To Play the "Hollywood" IP Game and Win As An Indie (Indie Talk)
Jul 27, 2021
195 - Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted (Film Investment Series)
Jul 25, 2021
194 - Confidence and The Struggle Mindset (Industry Insights)
Jul 22, 2021
193 - Chris Conner - Be Humble, Keep Calm, Show Up, and Know Why You're Doing It
Jul 20, 2021
192 - How To Find Film Investments and Increase Deal Flow (Film Investment Series)
Jul 18, 2021
191 - Kevin Christopher - How to Protect the Intellectual Property Rights of Your Film
Jul 13, 2021
190 - Every Indie Film Has The Opportunity To Be Profitable (Film Investment Series)
Jul 12, 2021
189 - Dr. Christian Gregory - Becoming Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise - The Legacy and Impact of Dick Gregory
Jul 06, 2021
188 - Measuring Success In Indie Filmmaking (Film Investment Series)
Jul 04, 2021
187 - Finding a Mentor and Doing Your Part To Create a Film Community (Indie Talk)
Jun 29, 2021
186 - Distributors Face Normal Business Obstacles Like Any Other Business (Film Investment Series)
Jun 27, 2021
185 - Jeffrey Pittle - How To Build A Creative Life, Stay In Business, and Pitch Your Best Work
Jun 22, 2021
184 - Festivals Are Live! Align Your Film With The Right Film Festival (Indie Talk)
Jun 15, 2021
183 - A Hit Movie Is the Icing, Not the Cake for Indie Film Distributors (Film Investment Series)
Jun 13, 2021
182 - Nathaniel Nuon - How to Leverage Ingenuity In Indie Filmmaking
Jun 08, 2021
181 - Is Every Film Sale a Win? (Film Investment Series)
Jun 06, 2021
180 - Wanting To Be Better (Industry Insights)
Jun 04, 2021
179 - Media Consolidation, Amazon Buys Bond, and Buyers Want The Promise of Profit and The Certainty of Value (Indie Talk)
Jun 01, 2021
178 - The Pros & Cons of Big Name Talent in Your Indie Film (Film Investment Series)
May 30, 2021
177 - Paula Landry - Film Financing and the Importance of Theaters to Indie Filmmakers
May 28, 2021
176 - Caroline Locorriere - Actors: It's a Mistake to Get An Agent Before You Have Training
May 18, 2021
175 - Great Producers Should Get Distribution In Pre-Production (Film Investment Series)
May 16, 2021
174 - Josh Bishop - How to Win at the Business of Film Before the Film Gets Made
May 11, 2021
173 - Invest In Filmmakers That Are True To Their Audience (Film Investment Series)
May 09, 2021
172 - People Buy On Emotions (Industry Insights)
May 07, 2021
171 - What the Girl Scouts Can Teach Us About First Principle Branding and How to Turn an Investor Into a Financier (Indie Talk)
May 04, 2021
170 - The Marketing Holy Grail (Film Investment Series)
May 02, 2021
169 - Magali Barbe - Finding Your Own Way as a Filmmaker
Apr 27, 2021
168 - Producers Should Pursue Distribution in Pre-Production (Film Investment Series)
Apr 25, 2021
167 - Monetizing Your Short Film w/ Disney & Hulu and The Future of Sequels and Spin-Offs (Indie Talk)
Apr 20, 2021
166 - The Risks and Advantages of Being First Money In (Film Investment Series)
Apr 18, 2021
165 - Danielle Vega - Finding Yourself in a Character
Apr 13, 2021
164 - Film Should Drive Density or Subscribers (Film Investment Series)
Apr 11, 2021
163 - Bob Raines - The TN Entertainment Commission & Filmmaking in Tennessee
Apr 06, 2021
162 - Anti-Specialization Is Better For Film Execution (Film Investment Series)
Apr 04, 2021
161 - The Best Plans in Filmmaking Are Highly-Specific (Indie Talk)
Mar 30, 2021
160 - Execute A Plan (Film Investment Series)
Mar 28, 2021
159 - Alan Powell - Netflix Film: A Week Away (Bonus)
Mar 25, 2021
A Conversation w/ Actor & Producer Alan Powell (Best of MAKE IT)
Mar 25, 2021
158 - Jennica Schwartzman - Filmmaking is Human
Mar 23, 2021
157 - Ask Good Questions (Film Investment Series)
Mar 21, 2021
156 - Vital Film Friends (Industry Insights)
Mar 18, 2021
155 - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Indie Film (Indie Talk)
Mar 16, 2021
154 - Do the Work (Film Investment Series)
Mar 14, 2021
153 - Sevan Najarian - VFX, Animation, Comedy, and Channel 101
Mar 09, 2021
152 - Do The Math (Film Investment Series)
Mar 07, 2021
151 - An Editor's Hard Drive is Indie Gold (Industry Insights)
Mar 04, 2021
150 - How to Find and Maintain Inspiration as an Indie Film Creative (Indie Talk)
Mar 02, 2021
149 - Picking the Right Entertainment Lawyer (Film Investment Series)
Feb 28, 2021
148 - Korby Lenker - Making Music and Making Movies
Feb 23, 2021
147 - The Unavoidable FOMO (Film Investment Series)
Feb 21, 2021
146 - The Story of 'Black Bodies' in Canada (Indie Talk)
Feb 16, 2021
145 - Emil Gallardo - Ethnicity, Culture, and Filmmaking
Feb 09, 2021
144 - Valerie Barnhart - Talented Filmmakers Find A Way
Feb 02, 2021
143 - How to Develop Your "Walk Away" Point (Film Investment Series)
Jan 31, 2021
142 - Robert Broadhurst - Filmmaking as Introspective Art
Jan 26, 2021
141 - Social Desire, WW84, and the Great Dr. King (Indie Talk)
Jan 21, 2021
140 - Upfront Contracting as a Force-Multiplier (Film Investment Series)
Jan 17, 2021
139 - Nick Lopez - Highlighting the Stories of Working Class Humans
Jan 12, 2021
138 - Negotiating Contract Terms (Film Investment Series)
Jan 10, 2021
137 - A Look Back On The Events That Shaped 2020 And a Look Ahead to 2021 (Indie Talk)
Jan 05, 2021
136 - Tom Stajmiger - From Stage to Film
Dec 29, 2020
135 - Chris DeBlasio - Understanding and Targeting the Market for Your Film
Dec 22, 2020
134 - Persistence (Industry Insights)
Dec 16, 2020
133 - Sandra Garcia - You are the Brand
Dec 15, 2020
132 - Fall Out of Love (Film Investment Series)
Dec 13, 2020
131 - Why Your Digital Branding and Marketing Didn't Work and What To Do About It (Indie Talk)
Dec 12, 2020
130 - The Cooling-Off Period (Film Investment Series)
Dec 06, 2020
129 - Don't Be Afraid to Ask Questions (Industry Insights)
Dec 03, 2020
128 - Dr. Nicholas Quin Serenati - Self-expression, Recontextualization, and Mindfulness in Art
Dec 01, 2020
127 - The Market Wants You to Do the Same Thing (Industry Insights)
Nov 26, 2020
126 - The Queen's Gambit and The Holy Grail (Indie Talk)
Nov 24, 2020
125 - The Importance of References (Film Investment Series)
Nov 22, 2020
124 - Brandon Rhiness - Writing for Comics, Films, & Novels
Nov 17, 2020
123 - Coffee Shop Meetings (Film Investment Series)
Nov 15, 2020
122 - Streaming Oscar Contention (Indie Talk)
Nov 10, 2020
121 - What's In A Plan? (Film Investment Series)
Nov 08, 2020
120 - Kim Petrosky & Talent Agent Kim “Cookie” McCray - The Importance of Talent Agents in the Internet Age
Nov 03, 2020
119 - A Producers Plan to 100X (Film Investment Series)
Nov 01, 2020
118 - The Five Minute Rule for Success in Writing (Industry Insights)
Oct 30, 2020
117 - Guilty Pleasures, Quibi's End, and Virtual Festivals (Indie Talk)
Oct 27, 2020
116 - Where Are All the Gurus? (Film Investment Series)
Oct 25, 2020
115 - Success Takes Time and a Plan (Industry Insights)
Oct 24, 2020
114 - Tony Scott - Telling Universal Stories and Changing Careers
Oct 20, 2020
113 - Building A Moat (Film Investment Series)
Oct 18, 2020
112 - If You Can't See the Script, Don't Take the Part (Industry Insights)
Oct 15, 2020
111 - Good Answers to the Why Question (Film Investment Series)
Oct 11, 2020
110 - Valerie Jane Parker - Acting and Living a Creative Life
Oct 06, 2020
109 - The Other Three "Why's" (Film Investment Series)
Oct 04, 2020
107 - Should I Get An Agent or a Manager? (Indie Talk)
Sep 29, 2020
106 - How Do I Know the Filmmakers Can Execute? (Film Investment Series)
Sep 27, 2020
105 - Dycee Wildman & Sarah Saturday - Running a Virtual Film Festival
Sep 22, 2020
104 - Should I Invest in Crazy or Niche? (Film Investment Series)
Sep 20, 2020
103 - Tenet vs Mulan: A Battle of Long Term Strategies (Indie Talk)
Sep 15, 2020
102 - Understanding Contract Risks (Film Investment Series)
Sep 13, 2020
101 - Teri Ritter - Unions, Representing Kid Actors, and Working in Canada
Sep 08, 2020
100 - Avoid Short-Term Players and Over-Leveraged Buyers (Film Investment Series)
Sep 06, 2020
99 - Are Pre-Sales Real and the PGA Releases Back to Set Guidelines (Indie Talk)
Sep 01, 2020
98 - Investors in Film Are Clients - Film Investment Series #04
Aug 30, 2020
Filmmaking is Problem Solving - A Conversation w/ Producer, Writer & Director Derek Estlin Purvis
Aug 25, 2020
96 - Why You Need Some Creative Control (Film Investment Series)
Aug 23, 2020
AMC is back, Why Hamilton Crushed All Competition in July, and What You Can Learn from Watching Indie Films - Indie Talk #27
Aug 18, 2020
Knowing How Much To Invest - Film Investment Series #02
Aug 16, 2020
Consistency is the Key to Success - A Conversation w/ Writer & Director Rasheena Nash
Aug 11, 2020
92 - Good Judgment (Film Investment Series)
Aug 09, 2020
First Principles - Positioning Your Film for Success Through Branding and Audience - Indie Talk #26
Aug 04, 2020
Co-Writing, Short Films, & the Pros of Specialization - A Conversation w/ A Week Away Co-Writer Kali Bailey
Jul 28, 2020
Mistakes In The Making - Vol. 02 - Drew Maynard
Jul 24, 2020
Why Netflix and Not IFC? Indie Talk #25
Jul 21, 2020
The Cash Flow Hasn't Changed, AI Actors, FAST Trends for Filmmakers - Indie Talk #24
Jul 07, 2020
Mistakes In The Making - Vol. 01 - Motke Dapp
Jul 03, 2020
Earning Actors’ Trust through Empathy - A Conversation w / Talent Agent Kim “Cookie” McCray
Jun 30, 2020
Making a Feature Film in High School - A Conversation w/ Tanner Peterson and Dayton Edwards (of Peterson Films)
Jun 23, 2020
82 - Streaming Loss Leaders & What If Coronavirus Hit In 1985? Indie Talk #23
Jun 16, 2020
How Art Comments on Life - A Conversation w/ Actor Chris Greene
Jun 09, 2020
Unprecedented Times for Indie Creatives - Indie Talk #22
Jun 02, 2020
Find a Mentor and Learn the Business - A Conversation w/ VP of International Distribution Malee Nerenhausen
May 26, 2020
Alternative Distribution Streams, Short Film Funding, and Industry Data Galore - Indie Talk #21
May 19, 2020
78 - Digital Photography & Short Documentaries - A Conversation w/ Photographer/Videographer Tim Duggan
May 12, 2020
Back to Set Guidelines for Indie Filmmakers - Indie Talk #20
May 05, 2020
Creating Horror Films on a Budget - A Conversation w AZ If Productions (Writer/Director Kd Amond & Actress/Writer Sarah Zanotti)
Apr 28, 2020
Got Leverage? Why COVID Provides A Great Opportunity for Success - Indie Talk #19
Apr 21, 2020
Being Bold and Authentic in Your Art and Relationships - A Conversation w/ Actress & Creative Elisabeth Donaldson
Apr 14, 2020
A Second Chance for Unsold or Undersold Indie Films - Indie Talk #18
Apr 07, 2020
Be Brilliant in the Basics - A Conversation w/ Director/Producer Amanda Paige Young
Mar 31, 2020
71 - How to Respond to Hollywood's Free Fall - Indie Talk #17
Mar 24, 2020
70 - COVID-19 - An Opportunity for Indie Filmmakers to Educate, Inspire, and Entertain - Indie Talk #16
Mar 13, 2020
69 - Removing the Blinders - Indie Talk #15
Mar 03, 2020
68 - The Journey of Acting, Finding Your Creative Calling, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, The Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education, and Embracing Your Roots | Actress Sara Antonio
Feb 18, 2020
67 - 2019 Wrap-Up Show - Indie Talk #14
Jan 14, 2020
66 - The Five Deadly Myths of Indie Filmmaking - Indie Talk #13
Jan 12, 2020
65 - The Difference Between Indie Filmmaking and Skit Making - A Conversation w/ Motke Dapp
Dec 04, 2019
64 - The Path to Profitability - Indie Talk #12
Nov 21, 2019
63 - The Future of Film Is IP - Indie Talk #11
Nov 12, 2019
62 - Filming Five Women Locked in a Room - A Conversation w/ Kd Amond & Tiffany Montgomery
Nov 01, 2019
61 - Breaking old Paradigms of Filmmaking - A Conversation w/ Joey von Haeger
Oct 23, 2019
60 - How To Get the Most Out of Your Festival Run - Indie Talk #10
Oct 15, 2019
59 - Actor/Director Matt Williams - Getting Naked as an Artist
Oct 01, 2019
58 - Chris & Nick - Great Art, Using the Emmys to Cast Your Film, and Living Forever (Indie Talk)
Sep 24, 2019
57 - Filmmaker & Comedian Rasheed Stephens - Stand-Up Comedy, Low Budget Filmmaking, & The Value of Resourcefulness
Sep 17, 2019
56 - Chris & Guest Host Sandrene Matthews - How to Get Into the WGA & PGA (Indie Talk)
Sep 07, 2019
55 - Actor Ted Welch - Stick with Bold Acting Choices
Aug 30, 2019
54 - Chris & Nick - 8 Choices & Obstacles That Hold Indie Filmmakers Back (Indie Talk)
Aug 16, 2019
53 - Producer & Writer Sarena Khan - How to Connect Across Cultures Through Layered Stories
Aug 10, 2019
52 - Chris & Nick - Tarantino, Awkwafina, and Why Film Goals Should Influence Distribution (Indie Talk)
Aug 04, 2019
51 - Producer Jennifer Bonior - Storytelling and Subversion in Horror Films
Jul 26, 2019
50 - Chris & Nick - In the Hot Seat Answering Our Own Questions (Indie Talk)
Jul 19, 2019
49 - Brian and Jake Jalbert (The Jalbert Brothers) - Hacking Hollywood
Jul 12, 2019
48 - Special Episode - Advice, Tactics, and Teachings from the Indie Pros
Jul 12, 2019
47 - Chris & Nick - How to Pitch Your Film (Indie Talk)
Jun 28, 2019
46 - Director Jacquie Phillips - Switching Careers & the Importance of Networking
Jun 21, 2019
45 - Actress & Singer Christine Woods - Auditioning, Singing, & Defining Success
Jun 07, 2019
44 - Assistant Director & Writer Sandrene Mathews - The Importance of Collaboration & Quietly Leading
May 31, 2019
43 - Chris & Nick - How to Brand Your Film (Indie Talk)
May 26, 2019
42 - The Journey of Acting, Finding Your Creative Calling, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, The Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education, and Embracing Your Roots | Actress Sara Antonio
May 17, 2019
41 - Chris & Nick - Tribeca, Phillip Youmans, & Low Budget Films (Indie Talk)
May 10, 2019
40 - Musician/Author/Actor Korby Lenker - Music, Web Series, & Making a Living
May 03, 2019
39 - Chris & Nick - How to Create a Winning Pitch Deck (Indie Talk)
Apr 26, 2019
38 - Nathan Edwards (Producer, Director) - Producing, Shooting Political Ads, & the Benefits of Improv
Apr 20, 2019
37 - Brandon Hirsch (Actor) - Confidence, Reading, & Losing Yourself in a Role (Rebroadcast)
Apr 16, 2019
36 - Chris and Nick - Indie Film: State of the Industry (Indie Talk)
Apr 05, 2019
35 - Lesley Powers (Director, Producer) - Hosting v Acting, & Discovering What You Love To Do
Mar 29, 2019
34 - Priscilla Wise (Writer) - Just Sit Down and Write
Mar 22, 2019
33 - Dycee Wildman (Director/Writer/Festival Creator) - Hustle, Collaboration, & Hosting an Inclusive Film Festival
Mar 15, 2019
32 - Ciciley Hoffman (Costume Designer & Stylist) - How to Use Costumes to Communicate a Message
Mar 08, 2019
31 - Shannan E. Johnson - Writing, Theater, & Taking Risks
Mar 01, 2019
30 - Wes Powers - The Importance of Collaboration & Editing Folder Structure
Feb 22, 2019
29 - Christine Woods - Auditioning, Singing, & Defining Success
Feb 15, 2019
28 - Stefanie Black - Theater, The Importance of Relationships, & the Pros of Going to Art School
Feb 08, 2019
27 - Dean Shortland - Pursuing Your Goals, Working Hard, & Learning to Say No
Jan 25, 2019
26 - Ryan Hartsock - Teaching the Next Generation & Understanding the Realities of Producing
Jan 18, 2019
25 - Logen Christopher - Making Your Own Way
Jan 11, 2019
24 - Drew Maynard - Being Humble, Making Short Films, & Getting Feedback
Jan 04, 2019
23 - Joshua Bermudez - Acting Comfortably, Fighting Imposter Syndrome, & Cocktails
Dec 28, 2018
22 - Matthew Hankins - Approaching Films as Art and the Importance of Collaboration
Dec 26, 2018
21 - Chris Greene - Creating a Fictional Reality, Typecasting, & Being Emotionally Honest
Dec 21, 2018
20 - Matt Williams - Overcoming Self Doubt, Putting in the Work, & Mastering Your Craft
Dec 14, 2018
19 - Writer Amanda Bermudez - Research vs Writing, & Listening to the Right People
Dec 07, 2018
18 - Director & Producer Sabyn Mayfield - Learning What Not to Do & How to Focus
Nov 30, 2018
17 - Writer & Director Terry Gingles - Why You Should Study the Classics & Learn the Craft
Nov 23, 2018
16 - Director Spencer Glover - The Importance of Focusing on Casting & Preproduction
Nov 16, 2018
15 - Actor Jessejames Locorriere - How to Leverage Your Individuality and Create a Work-Life Balance
Nov 09, 2018
14 - Writer & Director Chad McClarnon - How to Be Assertive, Improve Your Skills, & Define the Story
Nov 02, 2018
13 - Actor Ashley Pereira - How to Be Comfortable on Camera & Embrace Your Individuality
Oct 26, 2018
12 - Actor Aaron Muñoz - The Importance of Improv, Believing the Story, & Respecting Every Job
Oct 19, 2018
11 - Cinematographer & Producer Josh Moody - Why You Should Study Films & Create a Long-Term Plan
Oct 12, 2018
10 - Writer & Director Chris Blake - How to Find and Work with a Talented Crew
Oct 05, 2018
09 - Actor & Writer Brandon Hirsch - Confidence, Reading, & Losing Yourself in a Role
Sep 28, 2018
08 - Director Motke Dapp - Filmmaking Success Takes Time & Hard Work
Sep 21, 2018
07 - Actor Ted Welch - How to Be Prepared for Your Lucky Film Break
Sep 14, 2018
06 - Writer & Director Kali Bailey - How A Good Attitude Will Take You Places
Sep 07, 2018
05 - Actress & Comedian Michelle McGregor - Knowing Your Worth, Joining SAG, & Actor’s Intent
Aug 31, 2018
04 - Actor & Director Isaiah Stratton - Know Your Shortcomings, Market Yourself, & Watch Commentaries
Aug 24, 2018
03 - Actor & Comedian Rasheed Stephens - How to Be Brave & Never Give Up
Aug 17, 2018
02 - Producer David Perry - The Business Side of Film & the Real World of Filmmaking
Aug 10, 2018
01 - Actor Kris Wente - Starving Artists, Perseverance, and Standards for Male Actors
Aug 03, 2018
00 - Welcome to the MAKE IT Podcast
Jul 20, 2018