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Film Interviews #106

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.

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  • 411 - Emma Tonner, Co-Founder of Galatea on How AI and Tech Are Rewriting the Creative Playbook, The $10 Billion Revolution in Digital Content, and Turning Readers into Bestselling Authors in 3.5 Years
    May 30, 2025 – 01:42:41
  • 410 - Dominic Hoffman - A Guide to Artistic Survival, Keys to Developing Discipline as a Creative, and An Actor's Perspective on Hollywood's Hidden Challenges
    May 16, 2025 – 02:15:36
  • #07 - SUMMARIES | Emil Gallardo: From Tech to Film: Immigrant Stories, Universal Truths and Navigating Filmmaking
    May 9, 2025 – 15:34
  • 409 - Brad Starks - Producer of Hawaiian TV Series Moku Moku on Hawaii's Indie Film Scene and How to Build a Sustainable Creative Career
    May 2, 2025 – 02:13:28
  • #06 - SUMMARIES | Jeff Clanagan: AI, Writers, and the Future of Storytelling in Hollywood
    Apr 25, 2025 – 13:02
  • 408 - “Just Friends” and “Brain Games” creator Adam “Tex” Davis on Mastering Podcasts, Pitches, and Storytelling
    Apr 18, 2025 – 01:51:49
  • 407 - “PERSONA” Actress & Producer Shanti Lowry on Race, Art, and Authenticity, Making Movies on Your Own Terms, and Connecting Hollywood's Hidden Threads
    Apr 4, 2025 – 01:47:20
  • #05 - SUMMARIES | Sophie Holland: Inside the Casting Director's Playbook
    Mar 28, 2025 – 14:33
  • 406 - "Selling Superman" Director Adam Schomer on Meditation, Documentaries, Inner Power, and Legal Strategies for Documentary Filmmakers
    Mar 21, 2025 – 01:28:25
  • 405 - Indie Talk - The Art of Giving (and Receiving) Killer Screenplay Notes, Balancing Meritocracy and Opportunity in Filmmaking, and Tracing the Evolution of Black Representation in Media
    Mar 7, 2025 – 02:13:19
  • #04 SUMMARIES | Christian Gregory: The Gregory Legacy: Honoring a Trailblazer's Impact on Health, Activism, and Entertainment
    Feb 28, 2025 – 18:03
  • 404 - Emmy Award-Winning Director Fr3deR1ck Taylor on Race in Film & The Plight of the Intellectual Black Male
    Feb 21, 2025 – 02:27:28
  • 403 - Author Jim Fredrick on His New Book "Opening Weekend,” An Insider's Look at the Challenges of Movie Marketing, and Cracking the Code of Successful Film Campaigns
    Feb 12, 2025 – 01:56:56
  • 402 - Filmmaker and Educator Mariah Kramer - Unlocking the Secrets of Student Filmmaking, Essentials of Filmmaking, Festivals, Funding, and the Future of Documentary
    Feb 7, 2025 – 01:39:30
  • Mistakes In The Making with Jon Fitzgerald - When Casting Friends Goes Wrong
    Jan 31, 2025 – 08:01
  • 401 - Founder of Entertainment Business School Kaia Alexander - Working with Garry Shandling, What Development Execs Buy, Building Your Filmmaking "Wolf Pack" and the Art of Pitching
    Jan 24, 2025 – 02:10:09
  • #03 - SUMMARIES | Scilla Andreen: Building a Tribe in the Film Industry, Creating Impactful Social Issue Films and Forging a Mission-Driven Career
    Jan 17, 2025 – 17:36
  • 400 - “Plan B” Director Brandon Tamburri on Directing Your First Feature, How to Assemble an All-Star Indie Film Cast, and his new podcast “Joke Zero"
    Jan 11, 2025 – 01:56:30
  • Mistakes in the Making - Zair Montes - Funding Woes, Resilience and Navigating Contractual and Casting Pitfalls
    Jan 3, 2025 – 13:02
  • #02 - SUMMARIES | Jennifer Cooney: Radical Honesty, Exploring the Duality of the Human Experience, and Building a Collaborative Creative Team Rooted in Mutual Respect
    Dec 27, 2024 – 13:45
  • 399 - Best of MAKE IT 2024 - Holiday Season Special
    Dec 20, 2024 – 01:53:31
  • Mistakes in the Making - Natalie Ruffino Wilson - Trusting Your Instincts, Setting Boundaries, and Protecting Your Work
    Dec 13, 2024 – 15:16
  • 398 - Rich Hull - Producer, Filmmaker - Navigating the Chaos of Documentary Filmmaking, Keys to Unlocking Opportunities in Filmmaking, Agile Filmmaking and Adapting the Tech Mindset to Documentary Production
and Spotlighting Combat Chaplains
    Dec 6, 2024 – 02:00:02
  • Mistakes In the Making - Kyler Wilson, Director & Writer - Don't Work Without a Contract
    Nov 29, 2024 – 16:44
  • #01 - SUMMARIES | Lexie Mosby: Purity Culture, Revelatory Filmmaking, and Exploring the Complexities of Character and Consent
    Nov 22, 2024 – 12:10
  • 397 - Phaith Montoya - Influencer Stardom, Overcoming Rejection, Building Community, Toxic Social Media Criticism, Plus-Size Fashion, Redefining Representation in Media | Indie Talk Takeover
    Nov 19, 2024 – 01:18:11
  • 396 - Director Coke Daniels - Why Filming “The Waterboyz” was Challenging, His Journey from Hip-Hop to Indie Filmmaking, Code-Switching, Authenticity, and the Responsibility of Representation, and Embracing AI in Filmmaking | Indie Talk Takeover
    Nov 8, 2024 – 02:12:21
  • 395 - Actress Katherine Ro - An Insider Look at The Terminal List Prequel, How to Succeed in Hollywood While Prioritizing Family, Stunt Performing, Mastering Voice Acting, How to Impress Gatekeepers | Indie Talk Takeover
    Oct 29, 2024 – 01:59:36
  • 394 - Aaron Irons & Josh Croft on Making 'Jeffrey’s Hell,' the Unique World of the Defy Film Festival, Appalachian Horror, Mastering Found Footage, How Tubi is Empowering Independent Filmmakers, The Art of Low-Budget Filmmaking, The Keys to Sustainable Indie Film Success | Indie Talk Takeover
    Oct 18, 2024 – 02:02:26
  • 393 - David “D. Bird” Birdsall - The Last Mixtape, White Collar Rhymes Discord, Renting an Airbnb w/ Strangers, Truth in Diss Tracks, Evolving Landscape of Music Creation and Collaboration, Northwest Hip Hop, Atmosphere, Aesop Rock, Ludacris, Drake, and Kendrick Biopic Potential, The Rise of DJing, AI-Generated Music | Indie Talk Takeover
    Oct 8, 2024 – 01:24:38
  • 392 - Tiffany Murray - How to Use Creative Constraints, '2 Lives in Pittsburgh', The Best Camera for Indie Filmmaking, Collaborating Without Cockiness, Chasing Virality, Systemic Shifts in Conflict Resolution, and Fostering Inclusive Environments | Indie Talk Takeover
    Sep 27, 2024 – 01:34:08
  • 391 - 100K Subscribers, The Legacy of James Earl Jones, Disney's Live-Action Remakes, The Influence of Bots and Social Media and Shaping Cultural Narratives in the Entertainment Industry | Indie Talk
    Sep 17, 2024 – 01:52:27
  • 390 - Director Michael Day - How to Go From Accountant to Director, Insights into Hollywood Accounting, Directing Your First Feature Film, Hitchcock, Tarantino, and the Art of Influence, Navigating the Delicate Balance of Marketing Independent Films, Strategies for Indie Filmmakers to Break Through, Unlocking the Keys to Success in a Competitive Film Industry
    Sep 10, 2024 – 01:41:39
  • 389 - Acclaimed Producer Gale Anne Hurd - Producing The Terminator, Aliens, and The Walking Dead, Building Successful Director-Producer Partnerships, Marketing Blockbusters, Strategies for Avoiding Costly Mistakes, and Advice on Maintaining a Healthy Work-Life Balance in the Film Industry
    Sep 3, 2024 – 51:41
  • 388 - Exploring Hollywood's Franchise Fixation, Unpacking Warner Brother’s $8.5B Nevada Deal, and Navigating AI's Impact on the Animation Industry | Indie Talk
    Aug 27, 2024 – 01:30:34
  • 387 - Indie Rights CEO Linda Nelson - How to Navigate the Streaming Landscape and Lessons in Entrepreneurship from a Pioneering Filmmaker
    Aug 16, 2024 – 01:50:11
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    Aug 6, 2024 – 01:56:39
  • 385 - Revisiting Indie Film Investment with Writer Jason McConnell - The Four Whys of Film Investing, Keys to Long-Term Success, the Transactional Nature of Hollywood, the Changing Landscape of Independent Film, Avoiding Predatory Contracts, and Protecting Your Film Investment
    Jul 26, 2024 – 01:26:38
  • 384 - Indie Film Investment From A to Z - EVERYTHING You Need To Know Before You Wire Funds | Re-Air
    Jul 25, 2024 – 01:36:58
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    Jul 16, 2024 – 02:11:36
  • 382 - Joshua Lastine - Entertainment Lawyer - Navigating Creative Representation, Legal Strategy, Insuring Your Creative Earnings, Reclaiming Creativity from Algorithms, and Funding Independent Films - Indie Talk Takeover
    Jul 5, 2024 – 01:28:54
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    Jun 25, 2024 – 02:07:22
  • 380 - Bonus Episode feat. Jon Fitzgerald: Festival Strategies: Choosing the Right Film Festivals for Your Goals, Crafting an Irresistible Film or TV Show Presentation, Signs Your Screenplay Needs Work and Tips for Working with Low Budgets and Limited Resources
    Jun 20, 2024 – 01:06:24
  • 379 - Jon Fitzgerald - Founder - Slamdance Film Festival - How to Network and Navigate the Festival Circuit, How to Become a Master Storyteller, Filmmaking for Social Impact, and Investing in a Career of Constant Creation
    Jun 14, 2024 – 01:45:47
  • 378 - Indie Talk w/ Chris & Nick - Hollywood Business Dynamics, Ghosting in the Film Industry, and Funding and Feedback Loops in Filmmaking
    Jun 4, 2024 – 01:42:59
  • 377 - Actor Sara Antonio - Working on Will Trent, Lessons on Acting from Louis Gossett Jr, Scene Study Techniques, Overcoming Rejection in the Entertainment Industry, and Crafting Stories and Careers Outside the Studio System
    May 24, 2024 – 01:59:52
  • 376 - Nathan Rigaud - Whale Animation Studios Creative Executive, Cinematographer, and Animator - Deconstructing the Art of Visual Storytelling, Going from From PA to Director, Learning the Film Industry as a Teenager | Indie Talk Takeover
    May 14, 2024 – 01:43:11
  • 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 3, 2024 – 01:27:03
  • 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 – 01:57:20
  • 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 – 01:48:04
Recent Reviews
  • TheFlameInYourHeart
    A Filmmaker’s Best Friend
    A valuable tool in the war chest of the Indie Film creative.
  • _SamF_
    Excellent Film Podcast
    Super interesting perspectives being shared that I’ve yet to see on other film podcasts. The emphasis on independent filmmaking and the knowledge that those filmmakers possess really makes for excellent listen after excellent listen. Highly recommend.
  • Joey Ventura III
    Best film podcast out there!
    Been listening to these guys for a while, I’ve learned so much about both the mainstream and indie film industry. Lots of great conversation with some laughs along the way.
  • Daigle Stories
    Insightful
    Love the insight and the variety of aspects in the film industry shared. Keep up the good work gentlemen!
  • harminydjawn
    Love make it
    Thank you for sharing all lthe big and little things you have learned along the way !
  • Indie Film Queen
    Best indie podcast ever!
    I love your podcast!!!!! Y’all work so hard on these podcast and more anyone reading this you must listen!
  • mcconnell211
    An Indy-Creative must!
    One of a kind! An absolute treasure trove of Indy film-insider knowledge. This is the one and only podcast that pulls back the curtain and opens the world of independent movie making in a wonderfully informative and entertaining way. And the small series off-shoots (Mistakes in the Making and The Film Investment Series) may prove to be priceless on their own. This is without a doubt a must-subscribe for anyone in or even interested in the world of Indy-film.
  • janvierbuggs
    Too Tier!!!
    The research in this podcast is on a different level! Nick and Chris’ personalities show they really care about the work they’re doing. The interviews give you a great perspective of the other side of film making! Lovin’ it! #BonsaiCreative
  • Simon Morse
    They do their homework
    Nick and Chris clearly have a passion for film and the people who make it. They are warm, thoughtful interviewers who do their homework in advance. Fun conversations that inform and inspire. Good job guys.
  • filmismylife
    A Must Listen For Indie Filmmakers
    MAKE IT is different from most indie film podcasts. The hosts Chris and Nick really seem to care about us as filmmakers, from who we are as people to who we are as creatives. I know that I’m more than my last project or my next and they really get that. It’s good to have people like this on my side.
  • Britelightfire
    Inspiring and insightful
    This podcast is such a beautiful wealth of information! So much insight from a wide variety of humans within the film industry. Super inspiring and useful. 😀
  • loripetersenwaite
    Finger on the Pulse
    ‘Make It’ is my go-to film industry podcast. Chris and Nick’s Indie Talk is always informative - they have their finger on the pulse. And Chris’ interviews of industry pros will give you new insight into the biz in every episode.
  • minifigger
    A Perfect Podcast for Indie Filmmakers
    This is probably the only podcast that is truly about independent filmmakers. The hosts do such a great job of uncovering truths about their guests and the film industry alike. These are real conversations with real indie filmmakers. Love it!
  • MrsALyles
    The Other Side
    Wow! What a great look at the other side of a film. Understanding the work and process before you move into this arena is great. Helps me take it step by step. Thx
  • Filmlady09
    A unique look into the film world
    Love the first hand tips and tricks from creatives in the business. So valuable and entertaining. Great Podcast #Bonsaicreative
  • deadpixels1
    The Struggle is Real!
    Nice look into the movie business from the perspective of the makers. Lots of advice and lessons that can be deployed to any industry.
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