Making Media Now

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Film Interviews #157

Making Media Now, presented by Filmmakers Collaborative and hosted by Michael Azevedo, is a podcast dedicated to presenting informative and enlightening conversations with creators of all stripes--filmmakers, writers, directors, editors, technical experts--about their process, their vision, their joys and challenges. Listen in to meet visionaries crafting media in a range of genres and for the full spectrum of distribution platforms.

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Recent Reviews
  • MMN awesomeness
    Awesome podcast!
    There is so much to love about this podcast! From Michael’s impeccable interviewing style to the breadth & depth of knowledge of each guest to the timeliness & importance of so many of the topics … this podcast will surely keep you informed and satisfied! When listening, most of the guests respond with “that’s a really good question…”! As a podcast listener, I love it when hosts ask thought-provoking questions of their guests…it shows they do their homework, are knowledgeable and want their listeners to walk away feeling enlightened!
  • BritGorman
    Wonderful and relevant content!
    Always engaging and relative content. Thank you Michael for bringing light to important topics and creating space for these conversations to unfold!
  • Fleabert12
    Wow!!
    Great content, great questions, wonderful conversations… And a very amazing voice. Watch out Terry Gross!
  • Knsksn
    Great podcast!
    Making Media Now has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts… really interesting guests that give us great insight into what it takes to get your work out into the world today. It’s obvious that the host does his homework because the conversations flow effortlessly and are always entertaining!
  • AnnieDampy
    Amazing Guests!
    Always interesting content with such an amazing array of creative guests! And the host is so good—great pre interview research which allows for engaging conversation! Highly recommend, especially if you are in filmmaking or content creation!
  • Bello2Run
    On-Point! Terrific Podcast!
    To the Host, Michael your skill-set and talents shine through the sound waves here my friend. Excellent preparation, wonderful array of guests and topics, the way you weave your questions into a casual conversation is an art-form! You can tell all your guests feel comfortable opening-up and shining true light into their gifts, craft, or creation. To Audience from all over: you’ll be pleased you tuned in. ‘Making Media Now’ is making a positive impact and the content and advice is refreshing! 5-stars all the way!
  • Gooooooooodddddyyyyyyy
    Interesting and Engaging
    Great conversations! Look forward to every episode!
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