The MAKE IT Podcast

Hello, Hello! In this episode, filmmaker Emma Parks discusses her journey from creating the award-winning short film "Dirty Towel" during her senior year of college to developing it into a feature-length project. Emma shares her experience premiering at Tribeca Film Festival and the challenges of raising funds for her upcoming feature film, where she'll be writing, producing, and actin...

This episode is brought to you by Notion Agent , the AI that doesn’t just help with work – it finishes it. Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at www. notion.com/makeit to support your work and ours!  Hello, Hello!  In this episode, actress and filmmaker Emma Parks joins the show to discuss her award-nominated short film "Dirty Towel," which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and has garner...

WHAT IS FILM BRIEF? Blending journalism with artistry, Film Brief transforms film analysis into an engaging and informative listening experience. The goal is to reveal what makes each movie or series resonate—on screen and behind the scenes. For listeners, it’s not just a review; it’s an exploration of the art of filmmaking. BRIEF: In this episode, Nick explores "Deep Faking Sam Altman," a...

Hello, Hello! In this episode, Alex Ivey and Allison Inverness dive deep into the work and philosophy of filmmaker Kd Amond, exploring how she creates feature films on micro budgets that wouldn't even cover catering on major productions. They examine her journey from small-town Louisiana to becoming a multi-hyphenate filmmaker who writes, directs, produces, and edits her own psychological thri...

Hello, Hello! In this episode, we share our favorite " Things You Should Know " trivia segment from their interview with documentarian Adam Schomer, who created a film about selling a $3 million Superman comic book. Producer Papa Bear presents a layered trivia question about the first known comic book printed in America, leading to an engaging discussion that reveals surprising historical...

Hello, Hello! In this episode, Producer Papa Bear shares his favorite clip from the Make It Podcast featuring Dominic Hoffman, a multi-talented performer who transitioned from dancer to actor to voice actor and audiobook narrator. Hoffman delivers a deeply moving and original poem about love that explores the complex, often painful nature of romantic relationships through the metaphor of a man car...

Hello, Hello! In this episode, Nick shares his favorite moment from a conversation with filmmaker Brad Starks, in which they explored Brad's family history and his father's professional football career. The segment features Nicholas surprising Brad with detailed statistics about his father, Marshall "The Bull" Starks' football achievements, creating an unexpectedly emotional mo...

Hello, Hello! In this episode, screenwriter Adam Tex Davis shares a career-defining moment when Leonardo DiCaprio was reading his dark comedy script "The Garden of Eden" in real-time. Davis describes the nerve-wracking experience of getting play-by-play updates as DiCaprio read through his screenplay, culminating in a meeting request from the A-list actor. The story takes a humorous turn w...

Hello, Hello! In this episode, we share our favorite tropes of the year from our annual clip show! We celebrate their signature "Hello! Hello!" greeting tradition, with Producer Papa Bear joining them to reflect on recurring themes from the year. The episode showcases memorable segments, including discussions about Nicholas's name meaning, his Lego creations, and Papa Bear's challe...

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WHAT IS FILM BRIEF ? Blending journalism with artistry,  Film Brief  transforms film analysis into an engaging and informative listening experience. The goal is to reveal what makes each movie or series resonate—on screen and behind the scenes. For listeners, it’s not just a review; it’s an exploration of the art of filmmaking. BRIEF: In this episode, Nick provides an in-depth film brief on "A...

Hello, Hello! In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of writer-director Motke Dapp as he transitioned from rock musician to novelist to filmmaker, ultimately creating his feature film " Another Version of You ." The conversation reveals the brutal realities of independent film distribution and the critical difference between intentional filmmaking craft and simple content creat...

Hello, Hello! Today, we are bringing you a Perfect Pairing . What is a Perfect Pairing? It’s a former guest who pairs perfectly with our latest guest. So today’s perfect pairing is the one and only Actress and Producer Shanti Lowry . We think she is a perfect pairing with Tia A. Smith ; they are both women on the move, moving trains , each one of them doing big things in the industry. So, enjoy to...

Hello, Hello! Make It friends and family, Chris here to announce that starting today, with the episode you are about to hear, we’ll be publishing our segments and bonus content on this feed daily.  Why are we doing this? Because there’s a good chance you’re already listening to our episodes over the span of the week, we decided to publish our segments from each long-form episode to make it easier...

Hello, Hello! Make It friends and family, Chris here to announce that starting today, with the episode you are about to hear, we’ll be publishing our segments and bonus content on this feed daily.  Why are we doing this? Because there’s a good chance you’re already listening to our episodes over the span of the week, we decided to publish our segments from each long-form episode to make it easier...

Hello, Hello! Make It friends and family, Chris here to announce that starting today, with the episode you are about to hear, we’ll be publishing our segments and bonus content on this feed daily.  Why are we doing this? Because there’s a good chance you’re already listening to our episodes over the span of the week, we decided to publish our segments from each long-form episode to make it easier...

Hello, Hello! Make It friends and family, Chris here to announce that starting today, with the episode you are about to hear, we’ll be publishing our segments and bonus content on this feed daily.  Why are we doing this? Because there’s a good chance you’re already listening to our episodes over the span of the week, we decided to publish our segments from each long-form episode to make it easier...

Hello, Hello! Make It friends and family, Chris here to announce that starting today, with the episode you are about to hear, we’ll be publishing our segments and bonus content on this feed daily.  Why are we doing this? Because there’s a good chance you’re already listening to our episodes over the span of the week, we decided to publish our segments from each long-form episode to make it easier...

Hello, Hello! Make It friends and family, Chris here to announce that starting today, with the episode you are about to hear, we’ll be publishing our segments and bonus content on this feed daily. Why are we doing this? Because there’s a good chance you’re already listening to our episodes over the span of the week, we decided to publish our segments from each long-form episode to make it easier f...

This episode is brought to you by The Film Tech Program at Columbia State Community College . ENROLLMENT begins each fall semester. But space is limited to 20 students each year. So, apply now. For more information, reach out to David Smith, FCT Program Director at 615-790-4410 or email him at David. Smith@ColumbiaState.edu www. ColumbiaState.edu/FCT This episode is brought to you by Surfshark VPN...

Hello, Hello! WHAT IS FILM BRIEF? Blending journalism with artistry, Film Brief transforms film analysis into an engaging and informative listening experience. The goal is to reveal what makes each movie or series resonate—on screen and behind the scenes. For listeners, it’s not just a review; it’s an exploration of the art of filmmaking. BRIEF: In this episode, Nick delves into Paul Thomas Anders...

Hello, Hello! In this segment, enjoy a double dose of wisdom from previous guest Michael Mendelsohn on what it means to "MAKE IT" as a creator, followed by filmmaker Zair Montes sharing hard-learned lessons from producing her film " Rumba Love ." Michael emphasizes that making it means enjoying what you do across multiple jobs, while Zair details the costly mistakes and resilience...

Hello, Hello! In this segment, Michael Mendelsohn takes on our "Clear the Set" segment where he shares his top three films of all time, including The Godfather, The Matrix, and a French film by Luc Besson. The conversation explores Michael's film preferences, from movies he loves to ones he's embarrassed not to have seen, including his connection to Battlefield Earth through John T...

Hello, Hello! In this episode, we explore the career wisdom of indie film producer Chris Conner , who has over 20 years of experience in film, political campaigns, and advertising. The discussion focuses on Connor's unique approach to maintaining anonymity in an industry built on self-promotion and his philosophy of letting work speak for itself. We examine his journey from Florida to Nashvill...

Hello, Hello! Make It friends and family, Chris here to announce that starting today, with the episode you are about to hear, we’ll be publishing our segments and bonus content on this feed daily.  Why are we doing this? Because there’s a good chance you’re already listening to our episodes over the span of the week, we decided to publish our segments from each long-form episode to make it easier...