The Making It Show

Wondering what it takes to work in animation? In this episode, I chat with one of Variety's '2026 Animators to Watch' Clarisse Chua on growing up in Singapore, attending animation school in Japan and California, and building her animation career through the studio system and indie filmmaking. Clarisse's links: Website: https://clarissechua.weebly.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claweeese...

Want to book more work? In this episode, I chat with actor Jordan Knapp about landing national commercials, building creative opportunities through her NYFA alumni network, navigating the highs and lows of indie filmmaking, and expanding her theatre career at the Hollywood Fringe. Jordan's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottherealjk

Wondering how comics level up their gigs over time? In this episode, I chat with stand up comedian Grace Bahler on how she landed a weekly hosting gig at Laugh Factory, secured a spot in Netflix is a Joke Fest for her original show, 'Braided,' and achieved a writing role with the feminist satire publication Reductress. Grace's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracebahlercent...

Interested in creating your own videography business? In this episode, I chat with filmmaker Chandler Perry on how he built his full-time freelance videography business, partnered with Cracked to create online comedy videos for a large audience, and started his own film festival in his home state. Chandler's links: Website: www.chandlerperry.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ntfcameras...

Curious about breaking into producing? In this episode, I chat with producer, AD, and actor Natalie Galdamez about the unconventional way she got her first entertainment job, breaking into producing by creating a highly successful Kickstarter commercial, and what she looks for in casting talent for UGC. Natalie's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natgaldamez

Have you ever wondered what it's like to switch markets as an actor? In this episode, I chat with actor Christie Griffin about the differences in acting in London vs. LA, putting up a show at the world's largest theatre festival, the Edinburgh Fringe, and building a full flexible day job. Christie's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christie_griffin

Ever wondered what it means to be a Creative Executive or to work in 'development'? In this episode, I chat with executive assistant Noelle Brimble Stanbridge about her path working her way up through the film development pipeline, getting her dream job at Paramount, and the networking strategies she uses that actually work. Noelle's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nstanbridge

Interested in the ever-evolving world of virtual production? In this episode, I chat with creative technologist and filmmaker Gabrielle (Ella) Roberts about working on a volume for Avatar: The Last Airbender, developing AI tools to create the Wizard of Oz at The Sphere, and her most recent short film funded through the Geena Davis Institute on Gender and Media. Ella's links: Instagram: https://www...

Curious about the impact of a social media audience on an acting career? In this episode, I chat with actor, writer, and content creator Jay Ellis about working in casting as an actor, developing his comedic voice and social media presence, and standing out in your self tapes. Jay's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/still_jellis TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@still_jellis

Ever wondered how to get into CalArts' prestigious character animation program? In this episode, I chat with storyboard artist, art director, and writer Lee Witz about his application process and education at CalArts, his career and continued education as a storyboard artist, and his venture into making a live action short as an animator. Lee's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l...

Ever wondered how to break into stand-up comedy? In this episode, I chat with comedian, writer, and podcast host Elke Thoms about the classes, venues, and festivals that have helped her build a career. We also get into how her writing process has evolved over time and what it really takes to start a podcast of your own. Elke's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkethoms TikTok: https...