Chris Barkley & Nicholas Buggs

The MAKE IT Podcast

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The MAKE IT podcast salutes the Indie Film Creative. Join us for candid conversations with seasoned pros who share advice, knowledge, and industry insights to fast-track the journey of aspiring film professionals. Discover inspiration and guidance tailored for your cinematic path. Enjoy the journey? Dive deeper at www.themakeitpodcast.com and follow us on Instagram and X @_makeitpodcast.

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Chris Barkley & Nicholas Buggs

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Trust and Verify: Michael Mendelsohn's Formula for Financing Auteur Cinema 17.12.2025

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...

Why Do 55% of Film Producers NEVER Get Paid Backend Money? 16.12.2025

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...

The Art of Risk-Taking: Why Studios Call Michael Mendelsohn for Difficult Projects 15.12.2025

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...

425 - Michael Mendelsohn - Financier and Producer of True Romance, Reservoir Dogs, Lord of War, and The Matrix on Making Cinema: Lessons from Hollywood’s Top Indie Financier 12.12.2025

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 notion.com/makeit to support your work and ours! This episode is brought to you by Surfshark VPN . Go to surfshark.com/makeit or use code makeit at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!" This episode is brought to you by Gusto . Save time w...

424 - Hayder Hoozeer - BAFTA Award Winning Producer on How To Go From Set Runner to Producer, Networking, Value Creation, and Making Your Next Big Move 28.11.2025

This episode is brought to you by Anthropic. Claude is the AI for minds that don’t stop at good enough—it's the collaborator that actually understands your entire workflow and thinks WITH you, not for you. Sign up for Claude today and get 50% off your first three months of Claude Pro when you use our link – www.claude.ai/ makeit This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh . The best way to co...

The Last Independent Automaker: Joe Ligo and the Power of Creative Constraint (Movie Review) 25.11.2025

Hello, Hello! NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT: 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 the...

#13 - SUMMARIES | Frances Lebar: Taika Waititi, Creative Chaos, and Building Worlds 21.11.2025

Hello, Hello! Welcome to SUMMARIES, Episode #13 Summaries take some of our best long-form interviews (and even some unpublished ones) and condense them down to 10 (or so) minutes of pure listening pleasure.   Summaries  are hosted by our AI interns, Alex Ivey and Allison Inverness, and are designed to give you, our valued listeners, just the information you need from each guest. It's a new sho...

423 - Indie Talk - Decoding the $8 Billion Vertical Video Craze, Filmmaking in the Age of Micro-Drama and the Real ROI of Streaming for Indies 14.11.2025

This episode is brought to you by Anthropic. Claude is the AI for minds that don’t stop at good enough—it's the collaborator that actually understands your entire workflow and thinks WITH you, not for you. Sign up for Claude today and get 50% off your first three months of Claude Pro when you use our link – www.claude.ai/ makeit This episode is brought to you by Gusto . Gusto is online payroll...

Materialists: A24’s $20M Modern Day Rom-Com (Movie Review) 10.11.2025

Hello, Hello! NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT: 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 — MATERIALISTS: In this episode, we...

Hedda | Power, Desire, and Societal Constraints (Movie Review) 03.11.2025

Hello, Hello! NEW PODCAST SERIES ALERT: 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 — HEDDA: In this episode, we explore...

422 - David Parks - Producer of “The Short Game” - How to Tell Neurodiverse Stories, Mastering Distribution and Marketing, and the Birth of the New Indie Producer 31.10.2025

This episode is brought to you by Anthropic. Claude is the AI for minds that don’t stop at good enough—it's the collaborator that actually understands your entire workflow and thinks WITH you, not for you. Sign up for Claude today and get 50% off your first three months of Claude Pro when you use our link – www.claude.ai/makeit This episode is brought to you by Gusto . Gusto is online payroll...

#12 - SUMMARIES | Mark Maxey: Rule of Thirds Financing and Purpose-Driven Producing 24.10.2025

Hello, Hello! Welcome to SUMMARIES, Episode #12 Summaries take some of our best long-form interviews (and even some unpublished ones) and condense them down to 10 (or so) minutes of pure listening pleasure.   Summaries  are hosted by our AI interns, Alex Ivey and Allison Inverness, and are designed to give you, our valued listeners, just the information you need from each guest. It's a new sho...

421 - Charlie's Place Creator Rhym Guissé on The True Crime Craze, International Storytelling, Documentary Ethics, and How Podcasts & Films Preserve Marginalized Voices 17.10.2025

This episode is brought to you by Anthropic. Claude is the AI for minds that don’t stop at good enough—it's the collaborator that actually understands your entire workflow and thinks WITH you, not for you. Sign up for Claude today and get 50% off your first three months of Claude Pro when you use our link – www.claude.ai/makeit This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh . The best way to coo...

420 - Director Jonathan Bowen on Building Community and Legacy in Las Vegas, His Film “The Comic Shop,” and the Realities of Making It in Film 03.10.2025

This episode is brought to you by Insta360 , (the trailblazing camera brand renowned for its innovative 360 and action cameras) and their brand-new pocket-sized marvel, the GO Ultra 4K . Compact like an Oreo and weighing in at just 53 grams, this little powerhouse is not just designed to fit in your pocket—it's crafted to deliver stunning, super-smooth 4K footage at 60 frames per second.  And...

419 - Documentarian Joe Ligo: How to Build an Audience for Documentaries and Distribute on PBS 19.09.2025

This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh . The best way to cook just got better. Go to www. HelloFresh.com/MAKEIT10FM now to get 10 Free Meals  and a Free Item for life!  Hello, Hello!  In this episode, we welcome documentarian Joe Ligo to discuss his acclaimed series "The Last Independent Automaker," which chronicles the rise and fall of American Motors Corporation (AMC). Joe shares i...

#11 - SUMMARIES | Charla Lauriston: From Haitian Roots to Hollywood Comedy and Why Failure is the Key 12.09.2025

This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh . Go to www.hellofresh.com/MAKEIT10FM now to get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! Hello, Hello! Welcome to SUMMARIES, Episode #11 Summaries take some of our best long-form interviews (and even some unpublished ones) and condense them down to 10 (or so) minutes of pure listening pleasure.   Summaries  are hosted by our AI interns, Alex Ivey and Alli...

418 - Netflix Phenomenon, The Attention Economy and How Social Media Shapes Our Stories | Indie Talk #99 05.09.2025

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417 - Producer and Actress Sofia Yepes On Making “The Low End Theory,” Killing Your Darlings, and Authentic Storytelling in Indie Film 22.08.2025

This episode is brought to you by Function Health . Welcome to the new normal in health. Not the outdated version you grew up with. Your baseline. Your body. On your terms.  Learn more and join using our/my link. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/MAKEIT or use gift code MAKEIT100 at sign-up to own your health. --- This episode is brought to you...

#10 - SUMMARIES | Linda Nelson: Streaming & Digital Distribution Pioneer 15.08.2025

This episode is brought to you by Function Health . Welcome to the new normal in health. Not the outdated version you grew up with. Your baseline. Your body. On your terms. Learn more and join using our/my link. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/MAKEIT or use gift code MAKEIT100 at sign-up to own your health. Hello, Hello! Welcome to SUMMARIES,...

416 - Emmy-Winning Director Fr3der1ck Taylor on Superman, Sing Sing, Filmmaking, and the Future of Movies 08.08.2025

This episode is also brought to you by Function Health . Welcome to the new normal in health. Not the outdated version you grew up with. Your baseline. Your body. On your terms. Learn more and join using our/my link. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/MAKEIT or use gift code MAKEIT100 at sign-up to own your health. Hello, Hello! In this episode,...

415 - How Creatives Can Beat AI at Its Own Game - Indie Talk #98 25.07.2025

This episode is brought to you by IDEO U . Equip yourself with repeatable, practical frameworks developed by IDEO, empowering your organization to continuously innovate and confidently navigate future challenges. For a limited time, IDEO U is offering our listeners 15% OFF SITEWIDE! Go to www. IDEOU.com/MAKEIT for 15% OFF today.  This episode is also brought to you by Function Health . Welcome to...

#09 - SUMMARIES | Vanzil Burke: The Blueprint for Discovering and Nurturing Talent 18.07.2025

Hello, Hello! Welcome to SUMMARIES, Episode #09 Summaries take some of our best long-form interviews (and even some unpublished ones) and condense them down to 10 (or so) minutes of pure listening pleasure.   Summaries  are hosted by our AI interns, Alex Ivey and Allison Inverness, and are designed to give you, our valued listeners, just the information you need from each guest. It's a new sho...

414 - AI vs. Human Creativity and The Death of the Male Movie Star - Indie Talk #97 11.07.2025

This episode is brought to you by Factor meals. No prep, no cooking. Just dietitian-approved, chef-prepared meals delivered to your door and ready to eat in 2 minutes. Go to factormeals.com/MAKEIT50OFF . Use the code MAKEIT50OFF to get 50% off your order plus free shipping! This episode is brought to you by IDEO U . Equip yourself with repeatable, practical frameworks developed by IDEO, empowering...

413 - Greta Quispe - Keys To Being Cast in American Fiction, Matlock, and Tyler Perry's Next Big Thing 27.06.2025

This episode is brought to you by IDEO U. Equip yourself with repeatable, practical frameworks developed by IDEO, empowering your organization to continuously innovate and confidently navigate future challenges. For a limited time, IDEO U is offering our listeners 15% OFF SITEWIDE! Go to www. IDEOU.com/MAKEIT for 15% OFF today.  This episode is also brought to you by Bzigo. Bzigo Iris—your smart h...

#08 - SUMMARIES | Paula Landry: The Future of Film Distribution and Unconventional Paths in Filmmaking 20.06.2025

Hello, Hello! Welcome to SUMMARIES, Episode #08 Summaries take some of our best long-form interviews (and even some unpublished ones) and condense them down to 10 (or so) minutes of pure listening pleasure.   Summaries  are hosted by our digital interns, Alex Ivey and Allison Inverness, and are designed to give you, our valued listeners, just the information you need from each guest. It's a ne...

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