The MAKE IT Podcast

Hello, Indie Investors and Producers!  In this episode, Chris and Jason talk about what it takes from Producers to get distributors interested in your investment during pre-production. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative #MAKEIT https://www.bonsai.film/truefans     Advertising...

Hello, Indie Creatives!  In this episode, we have a conversation with award-winning Director Josh Bishop. Josh shares his experiences making his cult-following Documentary films 'Made In Japan' and 'The Dwarvenaut,' working with Morgan Spurlock and Elijah Wood, the origins of his production company, A Window In A Tunnel, and growing up and filming in Europe. Enjoy! Josh Bishop Awar...

Hello, Indie Investors and Producers!  In this episode, Chris and Jason break down target markets, audience types, and sticking to your storytelling guns through the lens of the auteur filmmaker and the investor. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative #MAKEIT   Links: Terrence Ma...

Hello, Indie Creatives!  In this edition of Industry Insights, we borrow the wisdom of the CEO of 850 Entertainment, producer, and actor Chris DeBlasio. We talk about leveraging the knowledge that people buy based on emotion. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative #MAKEIT   Links...

Hello, Indie Creatives!  In this episode, Chris and Nick talk about the first principles of branding and marketing and what we can learn about it from Girl Scouts. We also discuss what gets angel investors excited and how to turn an investor into a financier. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr...

Hello, Indie Investors and Producers!  In this episode, Chris and Jason talk about having the correct Branding and Marketing spend, finding your audience, and the Holy Grail of Marketing. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative #MAKEIT   Links: Derek Purvis (writer)   Advertising...

Hello, Indie Creatives!  In this episode, we have a conversation with Writer/Director/Producer and PreVis (Pre-Visualization), VFX, and Animation Artist Magali Barbe. We discuss her award-winning films "Strange Beasts" and "This Time Away," AI, Deepfakes, CRISPR, Machine Learning, and her experiences in PreVis and VFX worldwide. Enjoy!  Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Com...

Hello, Indie Film Investors & Producers!  In this episode, Chris and Jason talk about what to look for in pre-production from the filmmakers through an investment lens. Enjoy!  Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative #MAKEIT   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...

Hello, Indie Creatives!  In this episode, we talk about the recent ruling between Google and Oracle and how it could affect digital art, Netflix's recent 'Knives Out' purchase, and two new opportunities for monetizing your short film. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCre...

Hello, Indie Investors & Producers!  In this edition of the Film Investment Series, Chris and Jason talk about the risk/reward balance of being "first money in" on investment and what to do if you're not. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative #MAKEIT Advertising...

Hello, Indie Creatives!  In this episode, we have a conversation with Emmy nominated Actress Danielle Vega. Danielle talks about her life as a child actor on 'Barney & Friends,' how she landed her role on Hulu's 'East Los High,' and how being Bi-Racial can affect casting and auditions. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bon...

Hello, Indie Investors & Producers,  In this episode, Chris and Jason talk about the differences between creating a film for a theatrical run and creating a film or series for an SVOD. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative #MAKEIT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...

Hello, Indie Film Creatives! In this episode, we have a conversation with the Executive Director of TN Entertainment, Bob Raines. We talk about how working on a political campaign jumpstarted his career, if he would consider running for Governor, how Tennessee stacks up to Georgia competitively, and how he helped win Bluff City Law. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach...

Hello, Indie Investors & Producers,  In this edition of the Film Investment Series, Chris and Jason talk about the best way to know if your prospective filmmaking team can execute. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative #MAKEIT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra...

Hello, Indie Creatives!  In this edition of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick talk about the lie we all tell about the Academy Award Best Film Nominations and breakdown the details of what a highly-specific prospectus and film plan looks like. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative #MAK...

Hello, Indie Investors and Producers! In this episode, Chris and Jason talk about Chris' fourth essential film investment principle, Execute A Plan. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative #MAKEIT   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...

Hello, Indie Creatives! In this week's episode, we have a conversation with the actor, director, and writer, Alan Powell. We talk about not being afraid to give up the good to go for the great, writing screenplays for a specific audience, and the concept of "effortless" structure in film, and his Netflix film, 'A Week Away.' Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comm...

Hello, Indie Creatives! In this week's episode, we have a conversation with the actor, director, and writer, Alan Powell. We talk about not being afraid to give up the good to go for the great, writing screenplays for a specific audience, and the concept of "effortless" structure in film, and his Netflix film, 'A Week Away.' Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comm...

Hello, Indie Creatives!  In this episode, we have a conversation with actress, writer, producer Jennica Schwartzman. In this deep-dive chat, we talk about being a working mom in Hollywood, her book, 'Movie Baking: The Indie Work-At-Home Parent Filmmaker,' her new podcast 'XPK' (Ex-Pastor-Kids), and a real-world extensive breakdown of how to crowdfund your next Indie Film. Enjoy! Li...

Hello Indie Investors and Producers! In this edition of the Film Investment Series, Chris and Jason talk about the importance of asking good questions and provide examples of powerful close-ended and high-impact questions. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative ⠀⠀⠀ #MAKEIT Advert...

Hello, Indie Creatives!  In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick breakdown the primary tenants of the Tom Rath book Vital Friends, with a little help from the wisdom of Actress/Director and friend of the podcast, Stefanie Black. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative #MAKEIT  ...

Hello, Indie Creatives!  In this episode of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick talk about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Indie Film, the diversity problem at the Golden Globes, and the obstacles that exist that circumvent an easy path forward for DEI in Film. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://lin...

Hello, Indie Investors and Producers! In this episode, Chris and Jason talk about the second vital principle in foundational thinking in the world of film investment, Do the Work. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative #MAKEIT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P...

Hello, Indie Creatives! In this episode, we have a conversation with Director/VFX Artist and Animator Sevan Najarian. We talk about pursuing a creative career against his parent's wishes, how luck played a major role in his success, why he turned down working on Rick & Morty, and why Channel 101 was a genius creative breeding ground for the likes of Sarah Silverman, Jimmy Kimmel, Dan Harmo...

Hello, Indie Investors and Producers!  In this edition of the Film Investment Series, Chris and Jason talk about the importance of first-principles thinking and breakdown the first of Chris' four favorite principles, Do The Math. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative #MAKEIT...