The MAKE IT Podcast

In this edition of the Film Investment Series, Jason and Chris talk about why you should look for long-term players in producing and filmmaking and which types of buyers are best if you do invest.  Enjoy!  Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at  contact@bonsai.film  or on Instagram or Twitter @ _bonsaicreative. #MAKEIT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https...

In this week's episode, Executive and Advisory Producers Christopher Barkley and Nicholas Buggs discuss the role of foreign pre-sales in Indie Film, answer listener questions, talk about why the PGA and DGA back to set guidelines are so long, and share their thoughts on the passing of Chadwick Boseman. Enjoy! Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on Instagram or Twit...

In this edition of the Film Investment Series, Jason and Chris talk about what makes a project intriguing and why the investor needs to be in the client position.  Enjoy! Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at  contact@bonsai.film  or on Instagram or Twitter @ _bonsaicreative. #MAKEIT  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's episode, we have an incredibly valuable conversation with producer, writer, director Derek Estlin Purvis. We talk about why your equity financing should be close to zero, what it takes to be a good producer, and Derek shares a message of unity for the world.  Enjoy! Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at  contact@bonsai.film  or on Instagram or Twitter @ _bonsaicreative. #MAK...

In this episode of the Film Investment Series, Chris and Jason talk about why investors need to negotiate for some creative and decision-making control. Enjoy!  Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at  contact@bonsai.film  or on Instagram or Twitter @ _bonsaicreative. #MAKEIT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's episode, Executive and Advisory Producers Christopher Barkley and Nicholas Buggs talk about AMC's plan to reopen, what Indie Creatives can learn from watching Indie Films, the reason Hamilton crushed all other shows in ratings, and why Netflix's most-watched show is The Office. Enjoy!  Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at  contact@bonsai.film  or on Instagram or Twi...

In this episode of the Film Investment Series, Jason and Chris talk about knowing how much to invest in an Indie Film. Enjoy!  Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at  contact@bonsai.film  or on Instagram or Twitter @ _bonsaicreative.   #MAKEIT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's episode, we have a wide-ranging conversation with writer and filmmaker Rasheena Nash. We talk about how to gain the respect of the Writer's Room, what it takes to accomplish a dream, and the importance of patience.    Enjoy!    Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at  contact@bonsai.film  or on Instagram or Twitter @ _bonsaicreative.   #MAKEIT   Links: Website IMDb LinkedI...

**Introducing - The Film Investment Series** In this podcast series, you're going to hear snippets of conversations between the writer and Indie Creative Jason McConnell and Chris Barkley, host of the Make It Podcast, and Co-Founder Bonsai Creative. They talk about the upsides and perils of investing in Independent Film, and Chris provides small bits of advice for would-be investors. Enjoy! Qu...

Hello, Indie Creatives! In this week's episode, Executive and Advisory Producers Christopher Barkley and Nicholas Buggs talk about going back to first principles in Indie Film Success. The importance of a great story in which you can build a brand around combined with a niche audience in which you can market your brand (and several other back-to-basics reminders). Enjoy! Questions? Reach out t...

Hello, Indie Creatives! In this week's episode, we have a conversation with the director and writer Kali Bailey. We talk about her upcoming film, 'A Week Away,' how working as a crew member will make you a better director, we debate if it's better to submit your short film to YouTube or a Festival, and what it took for her to have the courage to be her authentic self. Enjoy! Questi...

Writer and Director Drew Maynard talks about mistakes.  Enjoy!   #MAKEIT   Links: Drew Maynard The Watermelon Woman (film) Bolo Brothers Creatives Shine Service (documentary)   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hello, Indie Creatives!    In this week's episode, Executive and Advisory Producers Christopher Barkley and Nicholas Buggs talk about why filmmakers single out Netflix as the desired home for their film, the potential Peacock opportunity, and the new funding platform, WeFunder. Enjoy!    Questions? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film and on Instagram and Twitter @ _bonsaicreative. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀...

Hello, Indie Creatives! In this week's episode, Executive and Advisory Producers Chris Barkley and Nick Buggs talk about why the money and interest in content created by the current culture might not flow to the Indie Creative, our take on Erica, the AI Actor, and the next trend in digital streaming, FAST TV and Linear channels. Enjoy! Questions? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film and on I...

Indie Film Creatives, This is the introductory episode of our podcast series, Mistakes In The Making. In this volume, Motke Dapp talks about his biggest mistake in his career and what he learned. Enjoy! Do you want to contribute your story to Mistakes In The Making? Email us at contact@bonsai.film or message us on Instagram or Twitter @_bonsaicreative. Thx! #MAKEIT   Motke Dapp (director) - https:...

Hello, Indie Creatives! In this week's episode, we have a conversation with Talent Agent extraordinaire, Kim "Cookie" McCray. We talk about how she turned abuse, loneliness, and loss into the strength that ultimately got her into the film industry, what not to do as an actor if you want to get a role or an agent, and she shares a rare Carey Elwes story.  Enjoy!  About Kim:  After over...

Hello, Indie Creatives!   In this week's episode, we have a treat. We speak with the youngest filmmakers to ever grace the MAKE IT mic, Tanner Peterson and Dayton Edwards. We talk about what it takes to make a feature film as a high schooler, strategies on getting parental support, and what the future holds for them as they take on the tribulations of the "real world."   Enjoy!   Quest...

Hello, indie Creatives! In this week's episode, Executive and Advisory Producers Chris Barkley and Nick Buggs talk about the funding crisis behind major streaming companies across the globe, we ask what would happen to the film industry if Coronavirus spread in 1985, and we introduce our new podcast series, Filmmaker Startup. Enjoy! Questions? Reach out us at contact@bonsai.film #MAKEIT   Link...

Hello Indie Creatives, In this week's episode, we have an essential conversation with Actor Chris Greene. We talk about the recent protests, racism, and injustice in film and the world, and how our media causes life to imitate art. Enjoy! Questions? Reach out to us @ contact@bonsai.film #MAKEIT   Links: IMDb Website   The Birth of a Nation (2016 film) Nate Parker (actor) Will Smith (actor) 13t...

Hello, Indie Creatives! In this week's episode, Executive and Advisory Producers Christopher Barkley and Nicholas Buggs talk about possible roles for the Independent Creative during the recent protests and riots, updates on getting back to set, what Kevin Mayer leaving Disney+ for TikToc might mean, and the brilliance of Mystic Quest: Quarantine. Enjoy! Questions? Reach out to us @ contact@bon...

Hello, Indie Creatives! In this week's episode, we have a conversation with VP of International Distribution at The Solution Entertainment Malee Nerenhausen. We talk about why it's essential to know the industry's business side, how great mentors can push your career forward, and why you never have enough money to make your feature film. Enjoy!   Questions? Reach out to us at contact@b...

Hello Indie Creatives, In this week's episode, Executive and Advisory Producers Christopher Barkley and Nicholas Buggs talk about alternative distribution streams for your short film, who the big winners and losers are coming out of "Safer-at-Home," and explore a world in which Amazon owns AMC theaters. Kudos to the Kelly Reichardt film, 'First Cow' and R.I.P. Lynn Shelton and...

Hello Indie Creatives, In this week's podcast, we talk with creative extraordinaire, Tim Duggan. He's a master of photography, but his talents and pursuits don't stop there. He's a documentary filmmaker, a music video director, and a business owner. He's been called the creative force behind your favorite Creative. We chat about going back to work as states begin to reopen, how...

Hello, Indie Creatives! In this week's episode, Advisory Producers Christopher Barkley and Nicholas Buggs talk about COVID-19 fears in the film industry and society, the first principles of filmmaker entrepreneurship, and the brilliance of the film Bad Education on HBO. Enjoy! Questions? Reach us @ contact@bonsai.film #MAKEIT   Links: Steven Soderberg to head DGA back to work Committee (news)...

Hello, Hello! In this week's episode, we have a hilarious conversation with the dynamic duo that makes up the AZ If Productions team, Kd Amond and Sarah Zanotti. We run through a gambit of subjects including their two upcoming feature films, Rattled and Faye, their love Marianna Palka and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and why they connect with the Horror genre so naturally. Enjoy! Questions? Reach us...