Haven't Made It Yet

This episode features Katelyn Wright, our first guest who professionally works in post production. She has worked on a wide variety of projects from big Hollywood blockbusters (Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom) to small budget Indie films. She joined Indieknot to help edit our short Tendon, currently in the festival run. Hear Katy talk about what it really means to work as an editor in Hollwood and gi...

Our episode this week highlights music perfomer 11harro11. We focus on Harro's musical upbringing and his transormation in becoming the entertainer he is today. We also talk about Harro's lead role in Indieknot's latest short, Tendon, as well as how Harro has created his brand through live preformance and social influence.   Tendon Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQPVaPxaEjM 11harro11's...

Is Hollywood officially dead? With beginnings in theater and improv, Garrett Palm (producer, writer, director) shares with us how he's navigated a career in the ever-changing landscape of digital media. All while doing so with a "yes, and" attitude! Working with online heavyweights like Smosh and Drop Out, we dive deep on what it's like to work this entrepreneurial way of developing entertainment....

Days after the shoot, with the candle wax still hot, we took the opportunity to record this episode in the pirate set we built for Edgar's project KEEL HAUL. Edgar Cortés Campoy is a filmmaker from Mexico City whose projects seem to have an emphasis on immersive set design. We discuss what draws Edgar to a project, how he creates immersive dialogue, the pros and cons of "The Favor Economy", and mu...

For this episode, Dakota Kappen joins us to discuss his career path as a commercial automotive photographer. Dakota was also involved in our short doc, PAISANO OVERHANG, which is currently in its festival run. Most recently, it screened at the Oscar-qualifying AmDocs festival in Palm Springs. Dakota and Jannik report on the experience. The episode reached its climax with a passionate debate about...

After our annual hiatus, we're back! As we shook off the podcast rust, we took a moment to debrief our time at the Independent Hollywood Reels Film festival, where we screened our first short film, TENDON. We also discussed Hayden's progress fundraising for his short film TUNING IN. Kick back and hang with us as we ramble our way into a new season. Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/indieknot_f...

Watch and listen our full interview with Mia Vicino as she talks about her unusual path to becoming a journalist for the popular movie review site Letterboxd. Mia is a host on the Letterboxd podcast and has conducted red-carpet and sit-down interviews with Greta Gerwig, Martin Scorsese, and Michael Mann (and many others). If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and...

In an act of unwavering persistence, your three HAVEN'T MADE IT YET hosts have gathered to give you a special kickoff episode. Look forward to an assessment of last season's viewership stats, updates about our professional lives, and a surprise message from both our listeners.  But in all seriousness, thank you for listening to our podcast. Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the sh...

Our mission with this podcast is to capture a moment in our peer's creative journeys. After another season of interviewing a diverse cast of characters from all sorts of film-related fields, it only makes sense for us to put a ribbon on this season by talking about our (hosts) career progress. Which includes this podcast! We discuss highlights from last season and how we want to proceed going forw...

It's a crazy time to be a journalist. Kat Facchini, NYC-based MSNBC news writer, walks us through the high-speed work environment of a cable news station. You probably know that news networks cater to their demographics. Views pay the bills after all. But what does that mean for the ethics of journalism? And is being completely objective even possible and or necessary? Find out what a real journal...

Mia Vicino talks about her unusual path to becoming a journalist for the popular movie review site Letterboxd. Mia is a host on the Letterboxd podcast and has conducted red-carpet and sit-down interviews with Greta Gerwig, Martin Scorsese, and Michael Mann (and many others). If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. Mia's Social:...

Stevie Hassett shares his experience being a studio page, theater manager, and aspiring film festival programmer. If you're looking to submit to a film festival, or are wondering why your project might have been turned down by one, tune in to hear Stevie's thoughts on the role festivals like to play in the industry. Additionally, in a nod to gay pride month, we explore Stevie's research into a los...

Grayson Shapiro has found recent success in the CBS Pipeline Leadership Program winning Casting Network's Emerging Casting Director Award for his work on the short film Mi Ofrenda. Grayson came into our sphere as an assistant director for one of our upcoming shorts. Besides directing Grayson is an avid producer, currently developing a music video for the band Jared Gentile.  If you want to support...

Erwin Ordóñez works as an assistant at ABC Networks. We talk about the ins and outs of his job at ABC and how his passion project MEMORY SWIM led to shadowing director Lanre Olabisi during the production of an episode of The Rookie (Ep. 608). If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. MEMORY SWIM: (Link TBD) Erwin's Social: https:/...

Isabel Klein answers her own fan's call-in questions in this romp of an episode. We dive into the LA comedian/actor's sympathetic approach to character creation, the process of taking her one-woman show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a legendary Airheads commercial and so much more. If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. Isa...

"Food is culture" says food-based docu-series director Kevin Longa. Traveling the world as a one-man production has its perks. Gear and crew can be a barrier to building a personal connection with a subject. But after ten years of working solo, Kevin is ready to upgrade. Along with sharing some of his most colorful stories, Kevin joins us to pitch YOU on becoming part of the TASTE TEAM (contact vi...

"If cigarettes are the currency of prison coffee is the currency of Hollywood" Damon Ross talks about his unconventional methodical approach to networking which includes elaborate food-related ruses. Damon met Sam (host) as a coworker at a management company. Although he still works at a representation-based company, Damon has made the switch to business development. If you don't exactly know what...

Ever wonder what it's like to be part of the Entertainment Industry? Trying to make it in showbiz ain't a walk in the park, but some crazy few might just have what it takes. In this podcast, hosts Hayden Garratt, Jannik Ehret, and Sam Hong talk shop with the very talented actors and crew from Hollywood and beyond. Tune in to hear what drives these talented collaborators in their pursuit of "making...

Peter Kelesis finds himself in a position to make a documentary about one of the most impactful international conflicts of our lifetime. The Las Vegas native talks about navigating the industry as a camera assistant and how he ended up investing in a project that has taken him to the front lines of the Russo-Ukranian war. We get into the ethics of journalism, protecting your identity and going all...

Advice and guidance are an undeniable part of success but you can't take every bit of advice. Haley Johnson talks about fostering intuition, the writer-director dynamic, and some crazy ways she's landed directing gigs.  If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening.   Haley's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/haleynjohnson?utm_sour...

In an act of unwavering persistence, your three HAVEN'T MADE IT YET hosts have gathered to give you a special kickoff episode. Look forward to an assessment of last season's viewership stats, updates about our professional lives, and a surprise message from both our listeners. But in all seriousness, thank you for listening to our podcast. Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the sho...

Indieknot present this never before heard season 2 finale lost episode. On this episode, we're going meta! We talk about our thoughts of the podcast from how it started to where we want to go with it. We also do a Q/A with Hayden and Jannik sharing a bit about their relationship with film. We're glad to put this out after months of it collecting dust on one of our hard drives. But don't worry, it...

Danielle tells all about the pre-production of making her latest short film, Bush, a story that embraces the beauty and anxieties about a women's connection with her pubic hair. She also shares what it's like to work in a writer's room and gives some good pointers on how excel at being a celebrity personal assistant.   Follow Danielle on Instagram for more info on Bush: @mothercannoli

Jordan is a fellow University of Oregon alumni and joined us for an informative conversation about nerdy camera stuff. We talk about the intricacies of IATSE local 600 (camera union) and Jordan's personal experiences grinding through the ranks of the camera department here in Hollywood.  @jordaniousmaximus

Addie Weyrich is a multifaceted performer. She lives in Los Angeles, California where she works as an actor. Her monthly live show "The Addie Show: Featuring You" (Elysian Theater in Echo Park, CA) is part improvised comedy part experimental performance that builds on audience participation. Listen in to see what went into the creation of the show and why Addie thinks art is the shit.  Addie's Ins...