A film conversation about audience, identity, and who gets seen.
The Make It Podcast uses a young filmmaker's story to open up a wider talk about audience, identity, and who tends to be left out before the camera even starts rolling.
Indie film, minus the fantasy fog.
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The MAKE IT Podcast treats indie film as both art and work. Its episodes move between actor mistakes, YouTube-to-box-office paths, film briefs, and blunt conversations about professionalism, rejection, representation, and risk.
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The MAKE IT Podcast speaks to the indie film creative who knows talent is only one piece of the job. It is a film show with a working-business spine. Episodes move from casual host banter into real questions about preparation, access, rejection, representation, and the cost of trying to build a creative life. The guest material is often personal, but the show keeps translating it into usable lessons. Danielle Vega's episode turns early career mistakes into a warning about wanting an opportunity and still failing to prepare for it. Valerie Jane Parker's summary episode frames rejection as something artists need systems for, not just thicker skin. Teri Ritter's episode gets into the closed-door mechanics of acting careers, where headshots, resumes, social media risk, and basic professionalism can decide who gets taken seriously. That practical streak is the show's strongest lane. It treats creativity as the product, and professionalism as the packaging that gets the product in the room. The show is also alert to representation without flattening it into slogans. Nick Lopez's story brings class, Latin American performers, trans performers, and queer visibility into the same conversation as gatekeepers and streaming-platform optics. A Mark "Markiplier" Fischbach episode widens the lens to creator fame, audience responsibility, video game movies, and the path from YouTube attention to Iron Lung's box-office success. Not every episode is an interview. Film Brief segments let Nicholas Buggs review specific films with a more reflective, essay-like pace. Papillon becomes a way to talk about Holocaust memory, oil paint animation, and the dignity of Alfred Nakash's life. The Devil Is Busy becomes a quiet look at caregivers inside reproductive health clinics, away from shouting matches and closer to ordinary human labor. The show can be brisk and funny, then suddenly serious. It likes a sharp aside, but it is not glib about the work. For listeners trying to make films, act professionally, market projects, or understand the business logic under artistic choices, it offers an unusually grounded mix of encouragement and correction. The result is an indie film companion that respects ambition while staying very clear about the habits, compromises, and risks behind the career.
Made for: Built for filmmakers, actors, creators, and film-literate listeners who want candid career context alongside interviews and reviews. It suits people who care about both the art and the practical machinery around it.
What sets it apart: The show connects personal creative stories to concrete industry behavior: preparation, packaging, gatekeepers, social media risk, and representation. It is warmer than a trade briefing, but more practical than a fan conversation.
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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
The MAKE IT Podcast connects filmmaking craft to the money, professional judgment, and audience relationships that determine what reaches the screen.
The MAKE IT Podcast treats screen work as both a creative pursuit and a practical business. Chris Barkley and Nicholas Buggs move between guest interviews, industry conversation, and Summaries episodes, keeping the focus on how films get made and how creative careers hold…
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A grounded look at fandom, responsibility, and video-game movies.
This conversation moves from audience size to the harder question of how a creative life holds together once attention becomes real. The best part is when it stops treating audience affection like a slogan and starts with the responsibility that comes with it, especially when…
Weather talk, awards chatter, and a practical AI detour give this film conversation a candid working-creator texture.
The MAKE IT Podcast opens loosely, then settles into a film-culture check-in that looks back at 2025 as a strong movie year and ahead to the 2026 Academy Awards.
A practical look at how professionalism, presentation and digital history shape access to creative work.
A career pivot into talent representation gives this episode a useful angle on the machinery behind creative work. Alex Ivey and Allison Inverness use Terry Ritter's accidental entry into the industry to move from the romance of talent to the practical basics: resumes,…
Mark uses "Iron Lung" and game-inspired movies to examine the responsibility behind one-sided audience trust.
Mark's discussion gives the episode a clean focus: what creators owe an audience when attention starts to feel like closeness. Around "Iron Lung," he separates genuine online friendship from the more lopsided bond that forms when viewers invest time, trust, and emotion without…
A relaxed Make It Podcast episode with Jefferson White on acting, producing, directing, and moving between television and indie film.
Jefferson White brings a working actor's range to The Make It Podcast, with Chris Barkley framing him as an actor, producer, and director whose credits include Jimmy Hurdstrom on Yellowstone, Sean O'Neill on Chicago PD, and the indie feature Drink and Be Merry.
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#15 SUMMARIES | Motke Dapp: What Kills More Independent Films Than Bad Reviews or Low Budgets?
·13m - 2
SUMMARIES - Valerie Jane Parker - How to Build Emotional Armor Against Constant Film Industry Rejection
·15m - 3
432 - Indie Talk - 2026 Oscar Snubs, Ben Affleck Controversy, and Google's Micro Drama Strategy
·1h 58m - 4
The Devil Is Busy | Inside America's Most Controversial Healthcare Documentary (Film Review)
·7m - 5
SUMMARIES - Teri Ritter - Behind Closed Doors: How the Creative World Actually Functions
·22m - 6
431 - Amy Hill - How to Survive Toxic Film Sets, Staying Employed in Hollywood for Decades, and the Value of Saying Yes
·1h 38m - 7
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You - Rose Byrne's Career-Defining Performance
·9m - 8
SUMMARIES - Derek Estlin Purvis - How to Finance Your Film Without Begging for Cash (3-Pillar Method Revealed)
·21m - 9
Jefferson White - What Does It Mean to Make It?
·7m - 10
Jefferson White - Clear the Set - Wong Kar-Wai, Foreign Films, and Nashville Hot Chicken
·22m - 11
Jefferson White - Things We Should Know - Can You Name the Only Iowa-Born BAFTA, Oscar, Globe & Emmy Winner?
·10m - 12
Jefferson White - Audience Polls - Jefferson White on Joaquin Phoenix, Sean Penn, and Transformative Acting
·14m - 13
Jefferson White - Filmmaker Q&A - What Secret Model Did Jefferson Steal from Hollywood Legends?
·33m - 14
Jefferson White - Story Is King - The Reality of a Career Actor and Creating Intimate Stories Using Thoughtful Cinematography
·31m - 15
IRON LUNG | How Markiplier Mastered Minimalist Horror Filmmaking
·8m - 16
#18 - SUMMARIES | Kali Bailey - How to Rebrand Yourself from Crew Member to Director
·14m - 17
Yelena Popovic: What Does It Mean To Make It?
·5m - 18
Clear The Set: Why Yelena Hates The Wolf of Wall Street
·12m - 19
Filmmaker Q&A: How Wiz Khalifa and 50 Cent Backed a Saint's Story
·26m - 20
Audience Polls: From Jihad to Jesus - Exploring Faith as Film Antagonist
·13m - 21
Story Is King: The Miracle Hurricane - How Divine Intervention Saved a Film Production
·28m - 22
429 - Yelena Popovic - "Moses the Black” Writer & Director on She Mixed How Hip-Hop and Orthodox Christianity and Why 50 Cent and Omar Epps Believed in Her
·1h 28m - 23
SINNERS | Folklore, Horror, Rhythm & Blues (Movie Review)
·6m - 24
#17 - SUMMARIES | Tim Duggan - How to Get Hired in Creative Fields Using the 'Rule of Three' Psychology
·16m - 25
Emma Parks: What Does It Mean To Make It?
·8m - 26
Clear the Set: Emma Parks on Almost Famous, Godfather Guilt, and Coraline Nightmares
·21m - 27
Things We Should Know: Can You Guess the Only Person to Ever Win Olympic Gold AND an Academy Award?
·11m - 28
Filmmaker Q&A: Beyond the Classroom: What Film Schools Miss About Real-World Filmmaking
·34m - 29
Audience Polls: Why Are 62% of Film Fans Choosing Netflix Over IMAX?
·11m - 30
Story is King: Emma Parks' Filmmaking Evolution From Festival Circuit to Feature Funding
·22m - 31
428 - Emma Parks - "Dirty Towel" Actress & Writer - From NYU to 1.1 Million YouTube Views & Is Film School Actually Preparing You for the Real Entertainment Industry?
·1h 51m - 32
Deepfaking Sam Altman | What Happens When You Try to Deepfake Sam Altman? (Movie Review)
·7m - 33
#16 - SUMMARIES | Kd Amond: Perfection is the Opposite of Done: Indie Horror Filmmaking Secrets
·18m - 34
Things We Should Know - The Secret History of America's First Comic Book
·12m - 35
Producer Papa Bear's Favorite Clip 2025: Dominic Hoffman Reads the Best Poem of the Year
·7m - 36
Nick's Favorite Story 2025: The Power of Belief: How One Father Changed a Filmmaker's Life
·11m - 37
Chris' Favorite Clip from 2025: What Happened When Leonardo DiCaprio Read My Script Page by Page?
·4m - 38
Our Favorite Show Tropes 2025: Greetings, Backgrounds, and Bragging Rights!
·14m - 39
427 - The Annual Clip Show: Our Favorite Show Moments From 2025
·56m - 40
Avatar: Fire and Ash | The Human Heart in Conflict: James Cameron's Philosophical Approach to Filmmaking (Movie Review)
·6m - 41
Perfect Pairing: “PERSONA” Actress & Producer Shanti Lowry on Race, Art, Authenticity and Making Movies on Your Own Terms
·1h 48m - 42
Making It: Creating Films That Heal and Liberate with Tia A. Smith
·8m - 43
What Classic Hitchcock Film Is Tia Too Embarrassed to Admit She's Never Seen?
·25m - 44
Things We Should Know: Gospel Music Hall of Fame Secrets with Producer Tia A. Smith
·10m - 45
How to Transition from Film School to Major Network Producer
·34m - 46
Is Music Production Really Easier Than Making Films?
·11m - 47
What Happens When Your Dream Job Disappears Four Days After Moving to NYC?
·31m - 48
426 - Tia A. Smith - Veteran TV and Film Producer - Why She Almost Quit After 4 Days in New York, How to Create Your Own Path in the Film Business, and Why Pre-Production is Everything
·2h 8m - 49
One Battle After Another | The Emotional Depth of Paul Thomas Anderson's Latest Masterpiece (Movie Review)
·7m - 50
What Does It Mean to Make It? Lessons from Indie Film Veterans Michael Mendelsohn and Zair Montes
·15m - 51
Clear the Set: Michael Mendelsohn's Top Films and Hidden Cinema Gems
·14m - 52
#14 - SUMMARIES | How Chris Conner Built a 20-Year Career Behind the Curtain
·12m - 53
Which Hollywood Film Took 48 Years to Complete Due to Financial Disasters?
·12m - 54
Trust and Verify: Michael Mendelsohn's Formula for Financing Auteur Cinema
·37m - 55
Why Do 55% of Film Producers NEVER Get Paid Backend Money?
·17m - 56
The Art of Risk-Taking: Why Studios Call Michael Mendelsohn for Difficult Projects
·32m - 57
425 - Michael Mendelsohn - Financier and Producer of True Romance, Reservoir Dogs, Lord of War, and The Matrix on Making Cinema: Lessons from Hollywood’s Top Indie Financier
·1h 58m - 58
424 - Hayder Hoozeer - BAFTA Award Winning Producer on How To Go From Set Runner to Producer, Networking, Value Creation, and Making Your Next Big Move
·2h 20m - 59
The Last Independent Automaker: Joe Ligo and the Power of Creative Constraint (Movie Review)
·7m - 60
#13 - SUMMARIES | Frances Lebar: Taika Waititi, Creative Chaos, and Building Worlds
·14m - 61
423 - Indie Talk - Decoding the $8 Billion Vertical Video Craze, Filmmaking in the Age of Micro-Drama and the Real ROI of Streaming for Indies
·1h 32m - 62
Materialists: A24’s $20M Modern Day Rom-Com (Movie Review)
·9m - 63
Hedda | Power, Desire, and Societal Constraints (Movie Review)
·8m - 64
422 - David Parks - Producer of “The Short Game” - How to Tell Neurodiverse Stories, Mastering Distribution and Marketing, and the Birth of the New Indie Producer
·2h 34m - 65
#12 - SUMMARIES | Mark Maxey: Rule of Thirds Financing and Purpose-Driven Producing
·13m - 66
421 - Charlie's Place Creator Rhym Guissé on The True Crime Craze, International Storytelling, Documentary Ethics, and How Podcasts & Films Preserve Marginalized Voices
·1h 54m - 67
420 - Director Jonathan Bowen on Building Community and Legacy in Las Vegas, His Film “The Comic Shop,” and the Realities of Making It in Film
·1h 37m - 68
419 - Documentarian Joe Ligo: How to Build an Audience for Documentaries and Distribute on PBS
·1h 53m - 69
#11 - SUMMARIES | Charla Lauriston: From Haitian Roots to Hollywood Comedy and Why Failure is the Key
·16m - 70
418 - Netflix Phenomenon, The Attention Economy and How Social Media Shapes Our Stories | Indie Talk #99
·1h 50m - 71
417 - Producer and Actress Sofia Yepes On Making “The Low End Theory,” Killing Your Darlings, and Authentic Storytelling in Indie Film
·1h 30m - 72
#10 - SUMMARIES | Linda Nelson: Streaming & Digital Distribution Pioneer
·19m - 73
416 - Emmy-Winning Director Fr3der1ck Taylor on Superman, Sing Sing, Filmmaking, and the Future of Movies
·2h 22m - 74
415 - How Creatives Can Beat AI at Its Own Game - Indie Talk #98
·1h 24m - 75
#09 - SUMMARIES | Vanzil Burke: The Blueprint for Discovering and Nurturing Talent
·29m - 76
414 - AI vs. Human Creativity and The Death of the Male Movie Star - Indie Talk #97
·1h 42m - 77
413 - Greta Quispe - Keys To Being Cast in American Fiction, Matlock, and Tyler Perry's Next Big Thing
·1h 43m - 78
#08 - SUMMARIES | Paula Landry: The Future of Film Distribution and Unconventional Paths in Filmmaking
·15m - 79
412 - Will Parrinello & Majo Calderon - Water for Life: Documenting Hope in a Changing World
·2h 17m - 80
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
·1h 43m - 81
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
·2h 16m - 82
#07 - SUMMARIES | Emil Gallardo: From Tech to Film: Immigrant Stories, Universal Truths and Navigating Filmmaking
·16m - 83
409 - Brad Starks - Producer of Hawaiian TV Series Moku Moku on Hawaii's Indie Film Scene and How to Build a Sustainable Creative Career
·2h 13m - 84
#06 - SUMMARIES | Jeff Clanagan: AI, Writers, and the Future of Storytelling in Hollywood
·13m - 85
408 - “Just Friends” and “Brain Games” creator Adam “Tex” Davis on Mastering Podcasts, Pitches, and Storytelling
·1h 52m - 86
407 - “PERSONA” Actress & Producer Shanti Lowry on Race, Art, and Authenticity, Making Movies on Your Own Terms, and Connecting Hollywood's Hidden Threads
·1h 47m - 87
#05 - SUMMARIES | Sophie Holland: Inside the Casting Director's Playbook
·15m - 88
406 - "Selling Superman" Director Adam Schomer on Meditation, Documentaries, Inner Power, and Legal Strategies for Documentary Filmmakers
·1h 28m - 89
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
·2h 13m - 90
#04 - SUMMARIES | Christian Gregory: The Gregory Legacy: Honoring a Trailblazer's Impact on Health, Activism, and Entertainment
·18m - 91
404 - Emmy Award-Winning Director Fr3deR1ck Taylor on Race in Film & The Plight of the Intellectual Black Male
·2h 27m - 92
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
·1h 57m - 93
402 - Filmmaker and Educator Mariah Kramer - Unlocking the Secrets of Student Filmmaking, Essentials of Filmmaking, Festivals, Funding, and the Future of Documentary
·1h 40m - 94
Mistakes In The Making with Jon Fitzgerald - When Casting Friends Goes Wrong
·8m - 95
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
·2h 10m - 96
#03 - SUMMARIES | Scilla Andreen: Building a Tribe in the Film Industry, Creating Impactful Social Issue Films and Forging a Mission-Driven Career
·18m - 97
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"
·1h 57m - 98
430 - Jefferson White, (Yellowstone, Chicago PD) on How to Make a Professional-Looking Feature Film for $60K, Scratching Lottery Tickets in Film, and How Constraints Drive Creative Innovation
Actor Jefferson White discusses making the indie feature 'Drink and Be Merry' on a $60,000 budget.
·1h 55m·5 clips - 99
433 - Mark "Markiplier" Fischbach - His Journey from YouTube Creator to "Iron Lung" Box Office Success
Mark 'Markiplier' Fischbach joins the Make It Podcast to discuss his journey from YouTube creator to box office success with his self-financed horror film 'Iron Lung,' which grossed over $50 million worldwide.
·1h 38m·5 clips - 100
Papillon (Butterfly) | How Oil Paint Animation Brings Holocaust Memory to Life
·8m - 101
447 - What Money Can’t Fix on a Film Set, Why People Need People, and Creative Sets, AI, and Staying Weird - Nichole Marie Lim
Oct 2, 2026·1h 55m - 102
SUMMARIES - Keith McDaniel - How he made "The Clinton 12," Cast James Earl Jones, and Why Local Beats Bigger
Sep 29, 2026·21m - 103
446 - Isabel Hagen on Making 'On a String', Winning Tribeca, Cancel Culture, and Surviving Stand‑Up
Sep 18, 2026·1h 34m - 104
Film Brief - Who Is Stan Smith? - The Man Behind the Three Stripes
Sep 16, 2026·12m - 105
SUMMARIES - Alexis Gambis - CRISPR, Cinema, and Identity—The Human Story of Science
Sep 15, 2026·20m - 106
445 - Indie Talk - The Death of Physical Media, Infoist Religion, Fall Film Festivals, AI in Education, and Reaching 300K Subscribers
Sep 4, 2026·1h 23m - 107
SUMMARIES - Jeffrey Pittle - Why Art Is Never Finished, The Secret Lost Chaka Khan Video, and How Serving the Work Builds a Lasting Creative Legacy
Sep 1, 2026·24m - 108
444 - Oscar Boyson on Directing Our Hero, Balthazar, Working with The Neistat Brothers, Empathy Machines vs. Validation Machines, and Failing in Public
Aug 21, 2026·1h 23m - 109
Mistakes In The Making - The Creative Pivot That Made Barbie a Billion-Dollar Film
Aug 19, 2026·14m - 110
SUMMARIES - Nathaniel Nuon's Unconventional Philosophy on Filmmaking Tech (The Uber Analogy and the Viagra Principle)
Aug 18, 2026·20m - 111
443 - X-Men ’97 Cast - Rogue, Morph & Nightcrawler Walk Into a Podcast: The Voice Acting Craft Behind X-Men '97
Aug 12, 2026·1h 13m - 112
442 - Illuminai Studios Founder Jesse Weglein on Being Laid Off at Pixar, Why AI Is the Brush, Not the Artist, and Animation's Next Frontier
Aug 7, 2026·1h 46m - 113
SUMMARIES - Actress Christine Woods - How to Walk Into Any Audition Room and Completely Flip the Power Dynamic in Your Favor
Aug 4, 2026·21m - 114
441 - How YouTube Lore Is Rewriting the Hollywood Playbook, Why George Lucas Is Right, and the New Rules of the Box Office (Your Father's IP Is Dead) - Indie Talk #103
Hidden gemChris Barkley and Nicholas Buggs examine how Backrooms turned YouTube lore into a reported $375 million global box-office success from an estimated $10 million budget.
Jul 24, 2026·1h 58m·5 clips - 115
SUMMARIES - Caroline Locorriere - Camera Appropriateness, Script Architecture, and the Three Pillars of Craft
Hidden gemCaroline Le Carrière’s three pillars combine natural behavior, emotional access, and precise script analysis.
Jul 21, 2026·20m·1 clip - 116
440 - Nick (Goes Solo) on What Matt Damon and Oscar Boyson Can Teach Us About Making It
Jul 10, 2026·43m - 117
Film Brief - Toy Story 5 - Andrew Stanton's Return: Why Pixar's Boldest Creative Bet Is a Story About Growing Up
Jul 8, 2026·9m - 118
SUMMARIES - Josh Bishop - Follow Your Heart, Not the Money: Jim Jarmusch's Advice That Changed Everything
Jul 7, 2026·23m - 119
439 - Daril Fannin - The Wild Story Behind A24's Acquisition of Undertone and the New Rules of Independent Film in 2026
Jun 26, 2026·1h 49m - 120
SUMMARIES - Magali Barbe - How a Visual Effects Hoax Became a Philosophical Masterpiece
Jun 23, 2026·24m - 121
438 - Kevin Goetz - On Audience Testing 5,000+ Films, How He Became Hollywood's Most Powerful Audience Whisperer, and How to Use Audience Testing to Enhance Your Film (Not Destroy Your Vision)
Jun 12, 2026·1h 26m - 122
Spider-Noir | Is Nicolas Cage's Spider Noir the Most Vulnerable Superhero Ever Created?
Jun 11, 2026·12m - 123
SUMMARIES - Danielle Vega - Child Star, Emmy Nominated Actress, and the Long Game of Resilience
Jun 9, 2026·18m - 124
437 - Stephen Marinaccio DGA UPM & Line Producer - What It Really Takes to Make a $100M Film, Lessons from 80+ International Projects, and How to Budget Like a Pro
May 29, 2026·1h 59m - 125
SUMMARIES - Jennica Schwartzman - How to Build a Multi-Hyphenate Career Without Sacrificing Your Family
May 26, 2026·19m - 126
436 - Elsa Ramo - Entertainment Lawyer & Strategist - Why Entertainment Lawyers Need to Be in LA, The Hidden Costs of Not Hiring an Entertainment Lawyer, and Creative Vision vs. Commercial Reality
May 15, 2026·1h 36m - 127
Mortal Kombat II | Why Mortal Kombat II Works (Film Review)
May 14, 2026·11m - 128
SUMMARIES - Sevan Najarian - How Crowdfunding and Community Rallied to Save 'Mars'
May 12, 2026·13m - 129
435 - Kanye Deserves More Credit, Jaafar Jackson’s “Michael” Performance, “Interest Tentpoles” and a Chat with The Napa Boys, Nick Corirossi & Armen Weitzman
May 1, 2026·1h 48m - 130
LOCKS by Ryan Coogler (Movie Review)
Apr 29, 2026·8m - 131
SUMMARIES - Robert Broadhurst - The Ethics of White Filmmakers Addressing Race: Boundaries and Responsibility
Apr 28, 2026·18m - 132
434 - Filmmaker Motke Dapp - How He Built a Crew with $500, What It Really Takes to Direct Films, and How to Handle Creative Conflict and Compromise on Your Film Set
Apr 17, 2026·2h 17m - 133
Mistakes In The Making w/ Emmy-nominated Actress Danielle Vega - How to Turn Your Biggest Career Mistakes into Stepping Stones Toward Success
Emmy-nominated actress Danielle Vega shares personal stories about career mistakes, particularly the importance of preparation in Hollywood, based on her background in journalism and experiences with red carpet interviews.
Apr 15, 2026·5m - 134
SUMMARIES - Nick Lopez - How He Got 12 Million Views on YouTube Crafting Memorable Short Films
Hidden gemAlex Ivey and Allison Inverness open with a roller-coaster metaphor for filmmaking and the question of who a project is really for.
Apr 14, 2026·24m·2 clips - 135
433 - Mark "Markiplier" Fischbach - His Journey from YouTube Creator to "Iron Lung" Box Office Success
Markiplier talks through the creator-fan relationship and what it means to build work around an audience that can feel close without ever being fully reciprocal.
Apr 3, 2026·1h 38m·5 clips - 136
Papillon (Butterfly) | How Oil Paint Animation Brings Holocaust Memory to Life
This episode analyzes the film Papillon, which uses oil paint animation to tell the story of Jewish Olympic swimmer Alfred Nakash and explore themes of Holocaust memory, resilience, and identity.
Apr 2, 2026·8m - 137
SUMMARIES - Valerie Jane Parker - How to Build Emotional Armor Against Constant Film Industry Rejection
This episode explores actress Valerie Jane Parker's strategies for building emotional resilience against constant rejection in the film industry, drawing from her personal journey and psychological toolkit.
Mar 31, 2026·15m - 138
432 - Indie Talk - 2026 Oscar Snubs, Ben Affleck Controversy, and Google's Micro Drama Strategy
Hidden gemThe show starts with Chris Barkley swapping weather and setup banter with producer Papa Bear and co-host Nicholas Bucks.
Mar 20, 2026·1h 58m·5 clips - 139
The Devil Is Busy | Inside America's Most Controversial Healthcare Documentary (Film Review)
Mar 19, 2026·7m - 140
SUMMARIES - Teri Ritter - Behind Closed Doors: How the Creative World Actually Functions
Hidden gemThe Make It Podcast's Summaries episode on Terry Ritter follows how a Toronto talent agent turned more than 30 years in strategic planning and accounting into an entertainment career.
Mar 17, 2026·22m·1 clip - 141
431 - Amy Hill - How to Survive Toxic Film Sets, Staying Employed in Hollywood for Decades, and the Value of Saying Yes
This episode features an interview with actress Amy Hill discussing how to survive toxic film sets, maintain long-term employment in Hollywood, and the value of saying yes in her career.
Mar 6, 2026·1h 38m - 142
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You - Rose Byrne's Career-Defining Performance
Mar 5, 2026·9m - 143
SUMMARIES - Derek Estlin Purvis - How to Finance Your Film Without Begging for Cash (3-Pillar Method Revealed)
This episode analyzes Derek Estlin Purvis's 3-Pillar Method for financing independent films without traditional begging, exploring how film financing strategies can be applied to other large-scale projects.
Mar 3, 2026·21m - 144
Jefferson White - What Does It Mean to Make It?
Mar 2, 2026·7m - 145
Jefferson White - Clear the Set - Wong Kar-Wai, Foreign Films, and Nashville Hot Chicken
Feb 27, 2026·22m - 146
Jefferson White - Things We Should Know - Can You Name the Only Iowa-Born BAFTA, Oscar, Globe & Emmy Winner?
Feb 26, 2026·10m - 147
Jefferson White - Audience Polls - Jefferson White on Joaquin Phoenix, Sean Penn, and Transformative Acting
Feb 25, 2026·14m - 148
Jefferson White - Filmmaker Q&A - What Secret Model Did Jefferson Steal from Hollywood Legends?
Feb 25, 2026·33m - 149
Jefferson White - Story Is King - The Reality of a Career Actor and Creating Intimate Stories Using Thoughtful Cinematography
Feb 23, 2026·31m - 150
430 - Jefferson White, (Yellowstone, Chicago PD) on How to Make a Professional-Looking Feature Film for $60K, Scratching Lottery Tickets in Film, and How Constraints Drive Creative Innovation
This episode features actor Jefferson White discussing how to create a professional-looking feature film on a $60,000 budget, the role of constraints in driving creative innovation, and his experiences in shows like Yellowstone and Chicago PD.
Feb 20, 2026·1h 55m - 151
IRON LUNG | How Markiplier Mastered Minimalist Horror Filmmaking
Feb 19, 2026·8m - 152
#18 - SUMMARIES | Kali Bailey - How to Rebrand Yourself from Crew Member to Director
Feb 17, 2026·14m - 153
Yelena Popovic: What Does It Mean To Make It?
Feb 13, 2026·5m - 154
Clear The Set: Why Yelena Hates The Wolf of Wall Street
Feb 12, 2026·12m - 155
Filmmaker Q&A: How Wiz Khalifa and 50 Cent Backed a Saint's Story
Feb 11, 2026·26m - 156
Audience Polls: From Jihad to Jesus - Exploring Faith as Film Antagonist
Feb 10, 2026·13m - 157
Story Is King: The Miracle Hurricane - How Divine Intervention Saved a Film Production
Feb 10, 2026·28m - 158
429 - Yelena Popovic - "Moses the Black” Writer & Director on She Mixed How Hip-Hop and Orthodox Christianity and Why 50 Cent and Omar Epps Believed in Her
This episode features an interview with Yelena Popovic, writer and director of 'Moses the Black,' discussing how she blends hip-hop and Orthodox Christianity in her work and why celebrities like 50 Cent and Omar Epps supported her.
Feb 6, 2026·1h 28m - 159
SINNERS | Folklore, Horror, Rhythm & Blues (Movie Review)
Feb 5, 2026·6m - 160
#17 - SUMMARIES | Tim Duggan - How to Get Hired in Creative Fields Using the 'Rule of Three' Psychology
Feb 3, 2026·16m - 161
Emma Parks: What Does It Mean To Make It?
Feb 2, 2026·8m - 162
Clear the Set: Emma Parks on Almost Famous, Godfather Guilt, and Coraline Nightmares
Jan 30, 2026·21m - 163
Things We Should Know: Can You Guess the Only Person to Ever Win Olympic Gold AND an Academy Award?
Jan 29, 2026·11m - 164
Filmmaker Q&A: Beyond the Classroom: What Film Schools Miss About Real-World Filmmaking
Jan 28, 2026·34m - 165
Audience Polls: Why Are 62% of Film Fans Choosing Netflix Over IMAX?
Jan 27, 2026·11m - 166
Story is King: Emma Parks' Filmmaking Evolution From Festival Circuit to Feature Funding
Jan 26, 2026·22m - 167
428 - Emma Parks - "Dirty Towel" Actress & Writer - From NYU to 1.1 Million YouTube Views & Is Film School Actually Preparing You for the Real Entertainment Industry?
Jan 23, 2026·1h 51m - 168
Deepfaking Sam Altman | What Happens When You Try to Deepfake Sam Altman? (Movie Review)
Jan 21, 2026·7m - 169
#16 - SUMMARIES | Kd Amond: Perfection is the Opposite of Done: Indie Horror Filmmaking Secrets
Jan 20, 2026·18m - 170
Things We Should Know - The Secret History of America's First Comic Book
Jan 16, 2026·12m - 171
Producer Papa Bear's Favorite Clip 2025: Dominic Hoffman Reads the Best Poem of the Year
Jan 15, 2026·7m - 172
Nick's Favorite Story 2025: The Power of Belief: How One Father Changed a Filmmaker's Life
Jan 14, 2026·11m - 173
Chris' Favorite Clip from 2025: What Happened When Leonardo DiCaprio Read My Script Page by Page?
Jan 13, 2026·4m - 174
Our Favorite Show Tropes 2025: Greetings, Backgrounds, and Bragging Rights!
Jan 12, 2026·14m - 175
427 - The Annual Clip Show: Our Favorite Show Moments From 2025
This episode is an annual clip show featuring the hosts' favorite moments, clips, and tropes from the year 2025 on the Make It Podcast.
Jan 9, 2026·56m - 176
Avatar: Fire and Ash | The Human Heart in Conflict: James Cameron's Philosophical Approach to Filmmaking (Movie Review)
Jan 8, 2026·6m - 177
#15 SUMMARIES | Motke Dapp: What Kills More Independent Films Than Bad Reviews or Low Budgets?
Jan 7, 2026·13m - 178
Perfect Pairing: “PERSONA” Actress & Producer Shanti Lowry on Race, Art, Authenticity and Making Movies on Your Own Terms
Jan 6, 2026·1h 48m - 179
Making It: Creating Films That Heal and Liberate with Tia A. Smith
Jan 5, 2026·8m - 180
What Classic Hitchcock Film Is Tia Too Embarrassed to Admit She's Never Seen?
Jan 2, 2026·25m - 181
Things We Should Know: Gospel Music Hall of Fame Secrets with Producer Tia A. Smith
Jan 1, 2026·10m - 182
Mistakes in the Making - Zair Montes - Funding Woes, Resilience and Navigating Contractual and Casting Pitfalls
Jan 3, 2025·13m - 183
#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, 2024·14m - 184
399 - Best of MAKE IT 2024 - Holiday Season Special
Dec 20, 2024·1h 54m - 185
Mistakes in the Making - Natalie Ruffino Wilson - Trusting Your Instincts, Setting Boundaries, and Protecting Your Work
Dec 13, 2024·15m - 186
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, 2024·2h - 187
Mistakes In the Making - Kyler Wilson, Director & Writer - Don't Work Without a Contract
Nov 29, 2024·17m - 188
#01 - SUMMARIES | Lexie Mosby: Purity Culture, Revelatory Filmmaking, and Exploring the Complexities of Character and Consent
Nov 22, 2024·12m - 189
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, 2024·1h 18m - 190
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, 2024·2h 12m - 191
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, 2024·2h - 192
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, 2024·2h 2m - 193
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, 2024·1h 25m - 194
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, 2024·1h 34m - 195
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, 2024·1h 52m - 196
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, 2024·1h 42m - 197
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, 2024·52m - 198
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, 2024·1h 31m - 199
387 - Indie Rights CEO Linda Nelson - How to Navigate the Streaming Landscape and Lessons in Entrepreneurship from a Pioneering Filmmaker
Aug 16, 2024·1h 50m - 200
386 - Filmmakers John Kirby and Libby Handros: Exploring the JFK, RFK, Malcolm X and MLK Jr. Assassinations, Conspiracy Theories, the Genius of Dick Gregory, Famous Patsies, "Long Legs" Marketing, and their Documentary ‘Four Died Trying’
Aug 6, 2024·1h 57m - 201
385 - Revisiting Indie Film Investment - The Four Whys of Film Investing, Avoiding Predatory Contracts, and Protecting Your Film Investment
Jul 26, 2024·1h 27m - 202
384 - Indie Film Investment From A to Z - EVERYTHING You Need To Know Before You Wire Funds | Re-Air
Jul 25, 2024·1h 37m - 203
383 - Dr. Christian Gregory - Producer, Author, and Entrepreneur - Lessons in Health, Environment, and Activism, The Rise and Fall of Early Hollywood, How to Reclaim Your Attention, The Evolution of Storytelling, and Building Sustainable Brands for People and Planet
Jul 16, 2024·2h 12m - 204
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, 2024·1h 29m - 205
381 - Filmmakers Alex Schmider and Sav Rodgers - How to Make Award-Winning Documentaries, ‘Chasing Chasing Amy’s’ Production Journey, Identity vs. Representation, When to Fight for Authentic Stories, Finding Meaning Beyond Financial Success, How to Break the Hollywood System, and the Realities of a Sustainable Film Career
Jun 25, 2024·2h 7m - 206
381 - Filmmakers Sav Rodgers and Alex Schmider - How to Make Award-Winning Documentaries, ‘Chasing Chasing Amy’s’ Production Journey, Identity vs. Representation, When to Fight for Authentic Stories, Finding Meaning Beyond Financial Success, How to Break the Hollywood System, and the Realities of a Sustainable Film Career
Jun 25, 2024·2h 7m - 207
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, 2024·1h 6m - 208
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, 2024·1h 46m - 209
378 - Indie Talk w/ Chris & Nick - Hollywood Business Dynamics, Ghosting in the Film Industry, and Funding and Feedback Loops in Filmmaking
Jun 4, 2024·1h 43m - 210
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, 2024·2h - 211
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, 2024·1h 43m - 212
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, 2024·1h 27m - 213
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, 2024·1h 57m - 214
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, 2024·1h 48m - 215
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 2, 2024·1h 51m - 216
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, 2024·1h 36m - 217
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, 2024·1h 34m - 218
369 - Balancing Art and Commerce in Independent Film, Using Art for Activism and Social Change | Actor, Writer & Producer Jordan Charles
Mar 4, 2024·1h 28m - 219
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, 2024·1h 34m - 220
367 - Indie Talk Takeover | Preserving Culture Through Documentary Filmmaking, Nonprofits, and Education | Filmmakers Nicholas Mihm & Rostam Zafari
Feb 9, 2024·1h 28m - 221
366 - Indie Talk Takeover | Developing a Characters Authenticity, Backstory, and Truth to Roles | Acting Teacher & DigiFest Founder Diane Strand
Jan 30, 2024·1h 12m - 222
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, 2024·1h 31m - 223
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 16, 2024·58m - 224
364 - We Survived 2023! A Year In Review - Our Favorite Films, Conversations, and Episodes (And a Look Ahead to 2024) | Indie Talk
Jan 6, 2024·1h 40m - 225
Happy New Year - Full Episode Drops Friday
Jan 4, 2024·2m - 226
363 - An Unlikely Journey to the Top of the Film Festival World | Brian Owens, CIFF Artistic Director
Dec 23, 2023·1h 20m - 227
363 - An Unlikely Journey to the Top of the Film Festival World | Brian Owens, CIFF Artistic Director
Dec 22, 2023·1h 20m - 228
362 - Navigating Strikes and Incentives and Getting Films Made in New Orleans with Full Armor Films' Frank Monteleone | Indie Talk
Dec 5, 2023·1h 36m - 229
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, 2023·1h 12m - 230
360 - Five Night's Box Office Success, Manipulating Criticism and Can Indies Replicate Taylor Swift's AMC Deal? | Indie Talk
Nov 10, 2023·1h 3m - 231
359 - Director Roxana Baldovin - The Power of Hustle: Cold-Pitching Your Way from Music Videos to Feature Filmmaker | Indie Talk
Oct 31, 2023·1h 25m - 232
358 - Bias vs. Impartiality: Selection Debates at Independent Film Festivals | Indie Talk
Oct 20, 2023·1h 26m - 233
357 - Effectively Exploit Your Film by Leveraging Influencer Marketing Feat. President of QYOU Media, Inc. Glenn Ginsburg | Indie Talk
Oct 10, 2023·1h 12m - 234
356 - Embracing Failure, Using Feedback Effectively, and Being Entrepreneurial in Filmmaking Feat. Writer & Director Todd Bogin | Indie Talk
Sep 29, 2023·1h 19m - 235
355 - Using Film to Explore Radical Honesty w/ Writer and Director Jennifer Cooney | Indie Talk
Sep 19, 2023·1h 3m - 236
354 - Indie Talk feat. Director & Podcaster Andrea Shreeman - Lessons and Realities of Converging Filmmaking, Storytelling, and Podcasting
Sep 8, 2023·54m - 237
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, 2023·1h 22m - 238
352 - Tips & Tactics for Producing an International Documentary - Indie Talk feat. Director Maggie Contreras and Producer Charity Wakefield
Aug 18, 2023·1h 30m - 239
351 - Mistakes In The Making - Filmmaker Lance Clark - Contracts Matter But Relationships Matter More
Aug 11, 2023·10m - 240
350 - Indie Talk - Filmmakers Taking Their Power Back, A24 Leading The New Class of Indie, and Strike Updates w/ Art Director Frances Hernandez
Aug 1, 2023·1h 21m - 241
349 - Indie Talk - Quiet Luxury, AI Making Writers Better, Apple Vision Pro Disruption, and Unintentional Microaggressions
Jul 25, 2023·1h 47m - 242
348 - Indie Talk w/ Special Guest Christopher Everett - Documentarian and Artistic Director of the Southern Documentary Fund
Jul 14, 2023·1h 34m - 243
347 - Tiffany Shlain - Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker and Best-Selling Author - Using Constraints to Make the Best Creative Work of Your Career
Jul 4, 2023·1h 7m - 244
346 - Matt Williams - Writer, Director - Start With A Concise Vision (Or Someone Will Create A Vision For You)
Jun 27, 2023·14m - 245
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, 2023·1h 29m - 246
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, 2023·1h 9m - 247
343 - Industry Insights - Be Intentional
Jun 9, 2023·9m - 248
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 2, 2023·1h 36m - 249
341 - Industry Insights - You Get To Do This
May 30, 2023·7m - 250
340 - Josh Plasse, Actor, Writer, Producer - Researching Character, Developing a Compelling Pitch, and Building Starter Kit for Successful Self-Tapes
May 23, 2023·1h 35m - 251
339 - Indie Talk Feat. Filmmaking Team Kyler & Natalie Ruffino Wilson - How To Put Business First Shooting and Distributing an Indie Feature
May 12, 2023·1h 44m - 252
338 - Kim "Cookie" McCray, Talent Agent - Being a Workaholic Can Lead to Big Regret
May 9, 2023·7m - 253
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 2, 2023·1h 46m - 254
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, 2023·1h 15m - 255
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 21, 2023·1h 15m - 256
335 - Rasheed Stephens, Filmmaker, Actor — Know When To Take The Reins - Mistakes In The Making
Apr 14, 2023·11m - 257
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, 2023·1h 45m - 258
333 - Indie Talk - Everything You Need To Know To Succeed In The 54 Film Fest - Advice From The Finalists
Mar 31, 2023·2h 8m - 259
332 - Industry Insights - Speak Life
Mar 28, 2023·6m - 260
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, 2023·1h 36m - 261
330 - Indie Talk feat. Ali Alsaleh - Academy Awards Predictions, Culturally Insensitive Characters In Today’s Media, and What Is A Black Film?
Mar 10, 2023·1h 39m - 262
329 - Director Kali Bailey - Don't Fall In Love With A Shot - Mistakes In The Making
Mar 5, 2023·9m - 263
328 - Brandon Rhiness, Screenwriter And Filmmaker - Making Horror On A Budget, How To Get Paid Selling A Screenplay, and The Democratization Of Filmmaking
Mar 3, 2023·1h 34m - 264
327 - Industry Insights - Know When To Pick A Fight
Feb 24, 2023·7m - 265
326 - Indie Talk - WGA Strike, What Filmmakers Can Learn From 'Blood & Honey,' The Next Indie Film Unicorn
Feb 21, 2023·1h 9m - 266
325 - Priscilla Wise, Writer - Be Honest About What's Holding You Back - (Mistakes In The Making)
Feb 14, 2023·10m - 267
324 - Nell Teare - Director, Writer, Actor - Shooting On Film, When To Call It Quits, And Exploring Grief Through Filmmaking
Feb 10, 2023·2h 4m - 268
323 - Indie Talk - Oscar Nominations Drama, Checking The Cultural Boxes, And What Does Embracing Your Imperfection Truly Mean?
Feb 1, 2023·1h 34m - 269
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, 2023·1h 30m - 270
321 - Indie Talk - Year In Conclusion Episode Feat. Filmmakers Traci Hays, Dr. Mark Goulston, And Fr3deR1ck
Jan 20, 2023·2h 20m - 271
320 - Shavvon Lin - Actress, Singer - Dubbing A $700M Box Office Film, Developing Authentic Characters, And Why Artists Are Responsible To Reflect Society
Jan 17, 2023·1h 46m - 272
319 - AJ Feuerman, Publicist - What To Look And Ask For Before Hiring A Publicist
Jan 6, 2023·1h 51m - 273
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, 2022·1h 32m - 274
Happy Holidays! (And, Thoughts About Our New Release Schedule)
Dec 23, 2022·2m - 275
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, 2022·1h 17m - 276
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 6, 2022·1h 24m - 277
315 - Emmy Award Winning Director Fr3deR1ck - Keys To Documentary Filmmaking, Systematic Inequity, and Who And What Black Filmmakers Fear
Nov 25, 2022·2h 29m - 278
314 - People Hate A Fake Contrarian - Indie Talk w/ Actor, Writer, Comedian Jessica Anderson
Nov 22, 2022·1h 13m - 279
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, 2022·1h 36m - 280
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 1, 2022·1h 35m - 281
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, 2022·1h 16m - 282
310 - What Filmmakers Can Learn From Naomi Osaka - (Industry Insights)
Oct 25, 2022·8m - 283
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, 2022·1h 57m - 284
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, 2022·1h 44m - 285
307 - Spencer Glover, Director - You're Not Going To Be A Great Filmmaker In The Beginning - (Mistakes In The Making)
Oct 9, 2022·15m - 286
306 - Sundance About Face and Preparing For The Film Pitch - (Indie Talk)
Oct 4, 2022·1h 9m - 287
305 - Aaron Muñoz, Actor - Filmmakers, Don’t Paralyze Yourself With Over Preparation - (Mistakes In The Making)
Oct 2, 2022·10m - 288
304 - Haley Watson, Director, Producer, Cinematographer - On Winning An Oscar, Working With Ben Proudfoot, and Building Community To Make A Great Film
Sep 27, 2022·1h 13m - 289
303 - Chris Greene, Actor - Filmmakers, Don't Let Fear Prevent You From Representing Yourself - (Mistakes In The Making)
Sep 25, 2022·8m - 290
302 - Indie Talk w/ Chris and Nick - Emmy Awards Low Ratings & Highlights And Types of Currency To Guarantee Indie Film ROI
Sep 20, 2022·58m - 291
301 - Brandon Hirsch, Actor - Filmmakers, Scrutinize Every Offer - (Mistakes In The Making)
Sep 18, 2022·8m - 292
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, 2022·1h 23m - 293
299 - Kris Wente, Actor - Filmmakers, Don't Be Afraid To Ask For What You Need - (Mistakes In The Making)
Sep 11, 2022·4m - 294
298 - Indie Talk! What Indie Creators Can Learn From Serena WIlliams and The Return of MoviePass
Sep 5, 2022·1h 7m - 295
297 - Actor, Writer Ted Welch - How Filmmakers Can Avoid The Trap Of Easy Success - Mistakes In The Making
Sep 4, 2022·8m - 296
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, 2022·1h 9m - 297
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, 2022·53m - 298
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, 2022·1h 13m - 299
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, Director Matt Williams
Aug 23, 2022·1h 13m - 300
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, 2022·1h 13m - 301
292 - Joaquin Phoenix, Who Influences What Movies You Watch, Social Engineering, and Stacking the Deck for Filmmakers - (Indie Talk)
Aug 9, 2022·1h 8m - 302
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 2, 2022·1h 13m - 303
291 - Denise Greene, Producer & Director Of Programming At Black Public Media - The Power Of The Creative Incubator, Producing Winning Documentaries, And Why Story Is King
Aug 2, 2022·1h 13m - 304
290 - Ryan Hartsock, Producer - The Perils of Unearned Confidence for the Filmmaker - (Mistakes In The Making)
Jul 31, 2022·11m - 305
289 - Theaters Are Back Despite MCU Fan Disappointment in Thor - (Indie Talk)
Jul 26, 2022·56m - 306
288 - Logen Christopher, Director & Cinematographer - The Dangers Of Creative Isolation - Mistakes In The Making
Jul 24, 2022·11m - 307
287 - Julia Rosengren, Filmmaker, Actor, & Philanthropist - Protect The Planet, Make Great Art, And Use Money To Help People
Jul 19, 2022·56m - 308
286 - What Filmmakers Can Learn From Simone Biles - Industry Insights
Jul 17, 2022·9m - 309
285 - Entertainment Publicist Amy Prenner - Why You Should Take The Emotion Out Of Business And Never Hire PR Too Quickly
Jul 14, 2022·1h 1m - 310
285 - Entertainment Publicist Amy Prenner - Why You Should Take The Emotion Out Of Business And Never Hire PR Too Quickly
Jul 12, 2022·1h 1m - 311
284 - Writer, Actor, and Musician Korby Lenker - Stay Curious About Your Passions - (Mistakes In The Making)
Jul 10, 2022·10m - 312
283 - Whistleblower, Documentary Filmmaker, And Author Michael McCray On The Role Of Filmmaking In Successful Whistleblowing
Jul 5, 2022·1h 19m - 313
282 - The Bechdel Test w/ Kd Amond, Elisabeth Donaldson, Tammy Hyler, Vicki Yates, and Sarah Zanotti
Jul 3, 2022·51m - 314
281 - Knowing When and Where To Be Yourself, Media Dog Whistles, and What To Make Once You Make Some Money - (Indie Talk)
Jun 28, 2022·50m - 315
280 - Best Practices For Navigating The Film Festival Circuit w/ NaFF Creative Director Lauren Ponto & Filmmaker Ava Leigh Stewart
Jun 26, 2022·53m - 316
279 - Director Chris St. Croix - The Truth About Selling Your Movie To Streamers and Rising Above Your Demons
Jun 21, 2022·2h 11m - 317
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, 2022·2h 1m - 318
277 - Maverick, McConaughey, and Making a Statement - (Indie Talk)
Jun 14, 2022·3m - 319
276 - How to Get To The Core Of The Message - (Industry Insights)
Jun 12, 2022·7m - 320
275 - Director Janlatae' Mullins - Pitching Dawson’s Creek, Working With Gavin DeGraw, and Recognizing Procrastination As Imposter Syndrome
Jun 7, 2022·1h 16m - 321
274 - Writer Sandrene Mathews - The Compound Effect of Losing Confidence - (Mistakes In The Making)
Jun 5, 2022·5m - 322
273 - Pitching, Funding, And Distributing Your Film Project (Indie Talk At The SWIFT Summit Conference)
May 31, 2022·57m - 323
272 - How To Be An Adaptive Filmmaker - (Industry Insights)
May 29, 2022·7m - 324
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, 2022·1h 17m - 325
270 - How to Manage Feast & Famine in Filmmaking - (Industry Insights)
May 22, 2022·6m - 326
269 - How AI Will Leverage You To Improve Story And Test Screenings - (Indie Talk)
May 17, 2022·1h 5m - 327
268 - Writer & Actor Joshua Noble - Diversify Your Creative Approach - (Mistakes In The Making)
May 15, 2022·7m - 328
267 - Director Traci Hays - Going From Crew To Director, Finding A Mentor, and Learning To Prove Yourself Again and Again
May 10, 2022·1h 15m - 329
266 - The Value of Positivity - (Industry Insights)
May 8, 2022·7m - 330
265 - Protecting Your Script, Keeping Your Rights, And The Non-Negotiables of Indie Film (Indie Talk)
May 3, 2022·1h 4m - 331
264 - The Business Side of Film - (Industry Insights)
May 1, 2022·7m - 332
263 - Producer, Media Futurist Susan Johnston - Charge A Price Worth Working For In Film & Television
Apr 26, 2022·1h 40m - 333
262 - Writer AJ Bermudez - Envy Is A Big Waste Of Time - (Mistakes In The Making)
Apr 24, 2022·10m - 334
261 - Landing a Streaming Deal, Negotiating a Contract, and Putting Diversity In Film in Perspective - (Indie Talk)
Apr 19, 2022·57m - 335
260 - Actor Dean Shortland - Take Risks, Go For It - (Mistakes In The Making)
Apr 17, 2022·6m - 336
259 - Todd Looby - Executive Director & Filmmaker - Filmmakers Need To Be Insanely Curious
Apr 12, 2022·1h 26m - 337
258 - Indie Filmmakers Need Each Other - (Industry Insights)
Apr 10, 2022·6m - 338
257 - Kathryn Hecht - Executive Director AV FIlm Festival - Everyone In The Boat Has To Look For Rocks
Apr 5, 2022·1h 5m - 339
256 - Costume Designer Ciciley Hoffman - Manage Expectations & Trust Your Expertise - (Mistakes In The Making)
Apr 3, 2022·5m - 340
256 - Wardrobe Designer Ciciley Hoffman - Manage Expectations & Trust Your Expertise - (Mistakes In The Making)
Mar 31, 2022·8m - 341
254 - DP & Director Rick Page On Lighting, Production Design, Camera Tech, and The Calm of Surrender
Mar 29, 2022·1h 33m - 342
255 - The Slap Heard 'Round The World - (Indie Talk)
Mar 29, 2022·51m - 343
253 - The Five Minute Rule For Writers - (Industry Insights)
Mar 27, 2022·7m - 344
252 - Making A Short Instead Of A Feature Could Save You Millions - (Indie Talk)
Mar 23, 2022·43m - 345
252 - Making A Short Instead Of A Feature Could Save You Millions - (Indie Talk)
Mar 22, 2022·43m - 346
251 - Actor & Filmmaker Stefanie Black - You're Worth It, Say Yes To Yourself - (Mistakes In The Making)
Mar 21, 2022·7m - 347
250 - Documentary Filmmaker Sarah Klein - Treat Your Art Like A Dog With A Bone
Mar 15, 2022·59m - 348
249 - Brilliance In The Basics - (Industry Insights)
Mar 13, 2022·9m - 349
248 - Indie Film Investment From A to Z - EVERYTHING You Need To Know Before You Wire Funds
Mar 8, 2022·1h 36m - 350
247 - Screenwriter Shannan E. Johnson - Don't Let Your Talents Distract You From Your Purpose - (Mistakes In The Making)
Mar 6, 2022·8m - 351
246 - Leslie Raymond - Ann Arbor Film Festival Executive Director - Pushing The Film Medium Into The Experimental
Mar 1, 2022·1h 15m - 352
245 - Ignore What They Say (Industry Insights)
Feb 27, 2022·6m - 353
244 - Encanto Conspiracy - (Indie Talk)
Feb 22, 2022·49m - 354
243 - Actor JesseJames Locorriere - Be Careful Not To Let Your Craft Define You (Mistakes In The Making)
Feb 20, 2022·14m - 355
242 - Brian Frankel - Filmmakers Either Have Reasons or Results
Feb 15, 2022·1h 26m - 356
241 - Filmmaking Is Hard Enough (Industry Insights)
Feb 13, 2022·6m - 357
240 - Can Jennifer Lopez Save The Rom-Com? (Indie Talk)
Feb 8, 2022·54m - 358
239 - Michelle McGregor - You're In Graduate School To Become A Professional Actor Not To Be A Student (Mistakes In The Making)
Feb 6, 2022·14m - 359
238 - Nick Frangione - Focus On The Experience Of The Audience, Not Perfection
Feb 1, 2022·1h 14m - 360
237 - Terry Gingles - Don't Make This Mistake Directing an Animation (Mistakes In The Making)
Jan 30, 2022·6m - 361
236 - Is "Fake It 'Til You Make It" Legit or Fraud? (Indie Talk)
Jan 25, 2022·56m - 362
235 - Drew Maynard - Pick The Right Project (Mistakes In The Making)
Jan 24, 2022·20m - 363
234 - Brighid Wheeler - The Power of Story vs. Technical Ability
Jan 18, 2022·1h 26m - 364
233 - Motke Dapp - Beware of the Scoundrels In Film (Mistakes in the Making)
Jan 17, 2022·7m - 365
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, 2022·2h 15m - 366
231- What Do Filmmakers Want? (Indie Talk)
Jan 4, 2022·47m - 367
230 - Andy Edmunds - How To Succeed As the Person in the Arena
Dec 28, 2021·1h 46m - 368
229 - Sarah Kunin - Give Yourself Permission To Be Creative
Dec 21, 2021·1h 24m - 369
228 - Travis Nicholson - Filmmaking and the Power Of Kindness, Meditation, And Saying Yes
Dec 14, 2021·2h 8m - 370
227 - Mr. Beast Proves That the "5th Wave" Is Upon Us (Indie Talk)
Dec 10, 2021·53m - 371
226 - Michael McCray - Everybody Loves Whistleblower Stories
Nov 30, 2021·1h 23m - 372
225 - Indie Film Isn't Bad, But There Are Bad People In It (Indie Talk)
Nov 23, 2021·48m - 373
224 - Chris Haley - Swallow Your Pride, Be The Real You, and Stop Judging Yourself
Nov 18, 2021·1h 52m - 374
Swallow Your Pride, Be The Real You, and Stop Judging Yourself - A Conversation w/ Documentarian and Author Chris Haley
Nov 16, 2021·1h 52m - 375
223 - Adam Schartoff - How to Learn from the Greats in Film and the Making of an Indie Film Show Host
Nov 9, 2021·1h 15m - 376
222 - How to Get $100K for Your Short Film and What Facebook's Change to Meta Means for Indie Creators (Indie Talk)
Nov 2, 2021·52m - 377
221 - Alex Schmider - LGBTQ Representation in Film & Media
Oct 26, 2021·1h 14m - 378
220 - Panel Talk: Knoxville Film Festival 2021 w/ Ava Leigh Stewart (Festival Bonus)
Oct 25, 2021·1h 14m - 379
219 - Bored Apes, Indie NFT's, AppleTV's Secret Strategy, and What Indies Can Learn From The Squid Game (Indie Talk)
Oct 20, 2021·1h 5m - 380
218 - Knox Shelton & Miriam Bale - How to Be a Courageous and Compassionate Filmmaker
Oct 12, 2021·1h 24m - 381
217 - Alex Ferrari - How to Make Profitable Indie Films as a Filmtrepreneur
Oct 5, 2021·1h 17m - 382
216 - What It's All About - (Film Investment Series)
Oct 3, 2021·2m - 383
215 - Forbidden Festival Knowledge, Addison Rae, and the Irony of the IATSE Protests (Indie Talk)
Sep 28, 2021·56m - 384
214 - Bet on Story, Invest In Founder Filmmakers (Film Investment Series)
Sep 26, 2021·2m - 385
213 - Lee Abrams - How to Succeed with Great Programming
Sep 21, 2021·1h 6m - 386
212 - Helping Your Film Succeed Beyond Investment (Film Investment Series)
Sep 19, 2021·3m - 387
211 - Scilla Andreen - How to Get Creative, Address Your Audience, and Make Money as a Filmmaker
Sep 14, 2021·1h 35m - 388
210 - Which Investment Strategy Is Best - Unicorn or Slate (Film Investment Series)
Sep 12, 2021·3m - 389
209 - Market Your Film Like Ryan Reynolds (Indie Talk)
Sep 7, 2021·48m - 390
208 - Trust Games Increase Deal Flow (Film Investment Series)
Sep 5, 2021·2m - 391
207 - Julius Ritter - How To Harness Pain Into Creativity and Appreciate the Filmmaking Journey
Aug 31, 2021·1h 8m - 392
206 - Trust Is An Observance of Patterns (Film Investment Series)
Aug 29, 2021·2m - 393
205 - DEFYing Expectations In Film - Live From The DEFY Film Festival (Festival Bonus)
Aug 28, 2021·52m - 394
204 - Jasmine Kenya - How to Harness the Power of Animation To Forge A Better World
Aug 24, 2021·50m - 395
203 - Investors Need To Travel To Lower Risk (Film Investment Series)
Aug 22, 2021·2m - 396
202 - How Theaters Can Thrive After COVID-19 & a PSA on Marvel's Shang-Chi (Indie Talk)
Aug 17, 2021·55m - 397
201 - Why Investors Flock To Film Investment (Film Investment Series)
Aug 15, 2021·2m - 398
200 - Keith McDaniel - How To Start A Film Festival, Make Impactful Documentaries, and Have Creative Conviction
Aug 10, 2021·1h 29m - 399
199 - Great Producers and Investors Are Married To The Film Project (Film Investment Series)
Aug 8, 2021·2m - 400
198 - Alexis Gambis - Film, Science, Art , and Sundance Award-Winning Filmmaking
Aug 4, 2021·1h 13m - 401
197 - Set an "Off the Record" Meeting Before You Invest (Film Investment Series)
Aug 1, 2021·3m - 402
196 - How To Play the "Hollywood" IP Game and Win As An Indie (Indie Talk)
Jul 27, 2021·36m - 403
195 - Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted (Film Investment Series)
Jul 25, 2021·2m - 404
194 - Confidence and The Struggle Mindset (Industry Insights)
Jul 22, 2021·6m - 405
193 - Chris Conner - Be Humble, Keep Calm, Show Up, and Know Why You're Doing It
Jul 20, 2021·1h 17m - 406
192 - How To Find Film Investments and Increase Deal Flow (Film Investment Series)
Jul 18, 2021·2m - 407
191 - Kevin Christopher - How to Protect the Intellectual Property Rights of Your Film
Jul 13, 2021·1h 16m - 408
190 - Every Indie Film Has The Opportunity To Be Profitable (Film Investment Series)
Jul 12, 2021·2m - 409
189 - Dr. Christian Gregory - Becoming Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise - The Legacy and Impact of Dick Gregory
Jul 6, 2021·2h 24m - 410
188 - Measuring Success In Indie Filmmaking (Film Investment Series)
Jul 4, 2021·2m - 411
187 - Finding a Mentor and Doing Your Part To Create a Film Community (Indie Talk)
Jun 29, 2021·35m - 412
186 - Distributors Face Normal Business Obstacles Like Any Other Business (Film Investment Series)
Jun 27, 2021·2m - 413
185 - Jeffrey Pittle - How To Build A Creative Life, Stay In Business, and Pitch Your Best Work
Jun 22, 2021·1h 33m - 414
184 - Festivals Are Live! Align Your Film With The Right Film Festival (Indie Talk)
Jun 15, 2021·35m - 415
183 - A Hit Movie Is the Icing, Not the Cake for Indie Film Distributors (Film Investment Series)
Jun 13, 2021·2m - 416
182 - Nathaniel Nuon - How to Leverage Ingenuity In Indie Filmmaking
Jun 8, 2021·1h 21m - 417
181 - Is Every Film Sale a Win? (Film Investment Series)
Jun 6, 2021·3m - 418
180 - Wanting To Be Better (Industry Insights)
Jun 4, 2021·5m - 419
179 - Media Consolidation, Amazon Buys Bond, and Buyers Want The Promise of Profit and The Certainty of Value (Indie Talk)
Jun 1, 2021·52m - 420
178 - The Pros & Cons of Big Name Talent in Your Indie Film (Film Investment Series)
May 30, 2021·2m - 421
177 - Paula Landry - Film Financing and the Importance of Theaters to Indie Filmmakers
May 28, 2021·1h 8m - 422
176 - Caroline Locorriere - Actors: It's a Mistake to Get An Agent Before You Have Training
May 18, 2021·1h 16m - 423
175 - Great Producers Should Get Distribution In Pre-Production (Film Investment Series)
May 16, 2021·3m - 424
174 - Josh Bishop - How to Win at the Business of Film Before the Film Gets Made
May 11, 2021·1h 28m - 425
173 - Invest In Filmmakers That Are True To Their Audience (Film Investment Series)
May 9, 2021·2m - 426
172 - People Buy On Emotions (Industry Insights)
May 7, 2021·6m - 427
171 - What the Girl Scouts Can Teach Us About First Principle Branding and How to Turn an Investor Into a Financier (Indie Talk)
May 4, 2021·43m - 428
170 - The Marketing Holy Grail (Film Investment Series)
May 2, 2021·2m - 429
169 - Magali Barbe - Finding Your Own Way as a Filmmaker
Apr 27, 2021·1h 4m - 430
168 - Producers Should Pursue Distribution in Pre-Production (Film Investment Series)
Apr 25, 2021·2m - 431
167 - Monetizing Your Short Film w/ Disney & Hulu and The Future of Sequels and Spin-Offs (Indie Talk)
Apr 20, 2021·44m - 432
166 - The Risks and Advantages of Being First Money In (Film Investment Series)
Apr 18, 2021·2m - 433
165 - Danielle Vega - Finding Yourself in a Character
Apr 13, 2021·1h 8m - 434
164 - Film Should Drive Density or Subscribers (Film Investment Series)
Apr 11, 2021·2m - 435
163 - Bob Raines - The TN Entertainment Commission & Filmmaking in Tennessee
Apr 6, 2021·1h 2m - 436
162 - Anti-Specialization Is Better For Film Execution (Film Investment Series)
Apr 4, 2021·2m - 437
161 - The Best Plans in Filmmaking Are Highly-Specific (Indie Talk)
Mar 30, 2021·55m - 438
160 - Execute A Plan (Film Investment Series)
Mar 28, 2021·2m - 439
159 - Alan Powell - Netflix Film: A Week Away (Bonus)
Mar 25, 2021·55m - 440
A Conversation w/ Actor & Producer Alan Powell (Best of MAKE IT)
Mar 25, 2021·54m - 441
158 - Jennica Schwartzman - Filmmaking is Human
Mar 23, 2021·1h 13m - 442
157 - Ask Good Questions (Film Investment Series)
Mar 21, 2021·3m - 443
156 - Vital Film Friends (Industry Insights)
Mar 18, 2021·5m - 444
155 - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Indie Film (Indie Talk)
Mar 16, 2021·45m - 445
154 - Do the Work (Film Investment Series)
Mar 14, 2021·2m - 446
153 - Sevan Najarian - VFX, Animation, Comedy, and Channel 101
Mar 9, 2021·1h 11m - 447
152 - Do The Math (Film Investment Series)
Mar 7, 2021·2m - 448
151 - An Editor's Hard Drive is Indie Gold (Industry Insights)
Mar 4, 2021·5m - 449
150 - How to Find and Maintain Inspiration as an Indie Film Creative (Indie Talk)
Mar 2, 2021·45m - 450
149 - Picking the Right Entertainment Lawyer (Film Investment Series)
Feb 28, 2021·2m - 451
148 - Korby Lenker - Making Music and Making Movies
Feb 23, 2021·1h 29m - 452
147 - The Unavoidable FOMO (Film Investment Series)
Feb 21, 2021·2m - 453
146 - The Story of 'Black Bodies' in Canada (Indie Talk)
Feb 16, 2021·40m - 454
145 - Emil Gallardo - Ethnicity, Culture, and Filmmaking
Feb 9, 2021·55m - 455
144 - Valerie Barnhart - Talented Filmmakers Find A Way
Feb 2, 2021·1h 8m - 456
143 - How to Develop Your "Walk Away" Point (Film Investment Series)
Jan 31, 2021·2m - 457
142 - Robert Broadhurst - Filmmaking as Introspective Art
Jan 26, 2021·56m - 458
141 - Social Desire, WW84, and the Great Dr. King (Indie Talk)
Jan 21, 2021·1h - 459
140 - Upfront Contracting as a Force-Multiplier (Film Investment Series)
Jan 17, 2021·2m - 460
139 - Nick Lopez - Highlighting the Stories of Working Class Humans
Jan 12, 2021·58m - 461
138 - Negotiating Contract Terms (Film Investment Series)
Jan 10, 2021·2m - 462
137 - A Look Back On The Events That Shaped 2020 And a Look Ahead to 2021 (Indie Talk)
Jan 5, 2021·54m - 463
136 - Tom Stajmiger - From Stage to Film
Dec 29, 2020·1h 1m - 464
135 - Chris DeBlasio - Understanding and Targeting the Market for Your Film
Dec 22, 2020·52m - 465
134 - Persistence (Industry Insights)
Dec 16, 2020·7m - 466
133 - Sandra Garcia - You are the Brand
Dec 15, 2020·55m - 467
132 - Fall Out of Love (Film Investment Series)
Dec 13, 2020·1m - 468
131 - Why Your Digital Branding and Marketing Didn't Work and What To Do About It (Indie Talk)
Dec 12, 2020·1h 4m - 469
130 - The Cooling-Off Period (Film Investment Series)
Dec 6, 2020·2m - 470
129 - Don't Be Afraid to Ask Questions (Industry Insights)
Dec 3, 2020·4m - 471
128 - Dr. Nicholas Quin Serenati - Self-expression, Recontextualization, and Mindfulness in Art
Dec 1, 2020·1h 9m - 472
127 - The Market Wants You to Do the Same Thing (Industry Insights)
Nov 26, 2020·5m - 473
126 - The Queen's Gambit and The Holy Grail (Indie Talk)
Nov 24, 2020·1h 7m - 474
125 - The Importance of References (Film Investment Series)
Nov 22, 2020·2m - 475
124 - Brandon Rhiness - Writing for Comics, Films, & Novels
Nov 17, 2020·1h 5m - 476
123 - Coffee Shop Meetings (Film Investment Series)
Nov 15, 2020·2m - 477
122 - Streaming Oscar Contention (Indie Talk)
Nov 10, 2020·1h 1m - 478
121 - What's In A Plan? (Film Investment Series)
Nov 8, 2020·2m - 479
120 - Kim Petrosky & Talent Agent Kim “Cookie” McCray - The Importance of Talent Agents in the Internet Age
Nov 3, 2020·1h 1m - 480
119 - A Producers Plan to 100X (Film Investment Series)
Nov 1, 2020·2m - 481
118 - The Five Minute Rule for Success in Writing (Industry Insights)
Oct 30, 2020·5m - 482
117 - Guilty Pleasures, Quibi's End, and Virtual Festivals (Indie Talk)
Oct 27, 2020·59m - 483
116 - Where Are All the Gurus? (Film Investment Series)
Oct 25, 2020·3m - 484
115 - Success Takes Time and a Plan (Industry Insights)
Oct 24, 2020·4m - 485
114 - Tony Scott - Telling Universal Stories and Changing Careers
Oct 20, 2020·1h 13m - 486
113 - Building A Moat (Film Investment Series)
Oct 18, 2020·3m - 487
112 - If You Can't See the Script, Don't Take the Part (Industry Insights)
Oct 15, 2020·9m - 488
111 - Good Answers to the Why Question (Film Investment Series)
Oct 11, 2020·2m - 489
110 - Valerie Jane Parker - Acting and Living a Creative Life
Oct 6, 2020·1h - 490
A Conversation with Mark Cartier
Oct 4, 2020·1h 16m - 491
109 - The Other Three "Why's" (Film Investment Series)
Oct 4, 2020·2m - 492
107 - Should I Get An Agent or a Manager? (Indie Talk)
Sep 29, 2020·56m - 493
106 - How Do I Know the Filmmakers Can Execute? (Film Investment Series)
Sep 27, 2020·2m - 494
105 - Dycee Wildman & Sarah Saturday - Running a Virtual Film Festival
Sep 22, 2020·1h 19m - 495
104 - Should I Invest in Crazy or Niche? (Film Investment Series)
Sep 20, 2020·1m - 496
103 - Tenet vs Mulan: A Battle of Long Term Strategies (Indie Talk)
Sep 15, 2020·50m - 497
102 - Understanding Contract Risks (Film Investment Series)
Sep 13, 2020·2m - 498
101 - Teri Ritter - Unions, Representing Kid Actors, and Working in Canada
Sep 8, 2020·50m - 499
100 - Avoid Short-Term Players and Over-Leveraged Buyers (Film Investment Series)
Sep 6, 2020·2m - 500
99 - Are Pre-Sales Real and the PGA Releases Back to Set Guidelines (Indie Talk)
Sep 1, 2020·50m