The MAKE IT Podcast

Hello, Hello!     In this edition of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick invite Filmmakers Kyler Wilson and Natalie Ruffino Wilson to the conversation. They talk about:     Shooting and funding their film Best Laid Plans The fairness of IMDb scoring   Their decision to hire a sales agent instead of going straight to a distributor The new era of the self-tape actor How they met each other and the challenge...

Hello, Hello!     In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, we learn from Talent Agent extraordinaire Kim “Cookie” McCray. She expounds upon:   Feeling the need to work twice as hard as her male counterparts   Realizing she needs work-life balance   Not believing in mistakes or regret — but understanding the feeling   How America’s culture creates and rewards workaholics     Enjoy!     The MAKE I...

Hello, Hello!     In this episode, we have a conversation with Vanzil Burke, CEO and Founder of Burke Management.   We talk about:   His movies and shows: Karen , Cocaine Sisters , and Heaux Phase Why he quit his Tech job to pursue a career in film When to look for a talent manager and why a hands-on manager is best His number one rule about investors in his films     And much more… Enjoy!     The...

Hello, Hello!     In this edition of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick talk about:   Why people are dropping their streaming subscriptions HBO’s curious brand change to MAX   The best filmmaker mindset for ROI Culture Check: Why it’s so difficult to turn down parts in the Indie Film Community     And much more… Enjoy!   The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you by the Voice of the Filmmaker program, which is...

Hello, Hello!     In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, we hear from Filmmaker and Actor Rasheed Stephens.   Rasheed talks about a time he was forced into Directing, and things went poorly -- at first. Then, he found the confidence, faith, and courage to do what needed to be done. Enjoy!    Follow Rasheed: https://www.instagram.com/stephensrasheed_/   The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you by...

Hello, Hello!   In this episode, we have a conversation with Indie Rights CEO Linda Nelson.   We talk about: Distribution Contract Terms With Indie Rights How To Market Your Film   Why Your Film Isn’t The Brand (You’re The Brand) How Her Film Shifted Became The First Ever Film To Stream On Amazon   How She Overcame Resistance Leaving The Banking World And Entering The Film Industry The Best Style...

Hello, Hello!   In this edition of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick talk to the finalists of the 54 Film Fest Festival.   We talk about: The rules of the 54 Film Fest   The pressure of post (and how to overcome it) The themes and inspirations for their films How the 54 can improve   The finalists\' best advice for future 54 Film Fest filmmakers (and creatives in general) And much more… enjoy!     The Fi...

Hello, Hello!    In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick borrows wisdom from Emmy award-winning Production Designer and Art Director Frances Hernandez . Her guidance to creatives in Film is to \"speak life,\" which Nick breaks down into three parts: Speak words of encouragement  Speak words of appreciation Speaking the truth   Enjoy!   The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you by the Voice of the F...

Hello, Hello!     In this episode, we have a conversation with Executive Producer and Co-Founder of Riverside Entertainment, Brian Loschiavo. We talk about:   His incredible documentary Bluebird Songwriting for the hit series Nashville   How he took advantage of his opportunities at ABC and Disney   His path from skateboarding to filmmaking How he helped build Riverside Entertainment   Being a wor...

Hello, Hello!     In this edition of Indie Talk, we welcome a special guest, Actor Ali Alsaleh. We talk about the following:   Ariana DeBose’s rap @ the BAFTAs and why people are too hard on her     Our Oscar predictions: Everything Everywhere All At Once vs. TAR     Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, and his misunderstanding of how polls work   What Ali thinks about only casting ethnic actors for e...

Hello, Hello!    In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, we hear from brilliant Director Kali Bailey. Kali expounded on a time in her career when she thought her colleague\'s advice was more about usurping her vision and creativity than staying on budget and having her best interests at heart. Enjoy! #MAKEIT    The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you by the Voice of the Filmmaker program, which i...

328 - Brandon Rhiness, Screenwriter And Filmmaker - Making Horror On A Budget, How To Get Paid Selling A Screenplay, and The Democratization Of Filmmaking   Hello, Hello!   In this episode of the MAKE IT Podcast, we have a conversation with Screenwriter and Filmmaker, Brandon Rhiness. We cover the following:     How he sold his first screenplay His tips, tools, and methods for raising capital Why...

Hello, Hello!    In this edition of Industry Insights, borrowing from Calgary International Film Festival Director Brian Owens, Nick walks us through the steps to consider before embarking on a fight that could affect your career. Enjoy!    The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you by the Voice of the Filmmaker program, which is sponsored by Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501(c)(3) non-pro...

Hello, Hello!     In this edition of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick discuss the following:   The Potential WGA Strike (And Why It Might Be A Nothing-Burger)   Pros and Cons Of Unions   Hollywood Accounting     The Complexity Of The Upcoming Streaming Contract Negotiations     Why Intellectual Property Is The Best Play For Indie Filmmakers       Why Everyone Should Love Vin Diesel (Even If They Don’t L...

Hello, Hello (and Happy Valentines Day)!   In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, we hear from Episodic Writer Priscilla Wise. Priscilla expounds on her experience with being unprepared for film industry opportunities and how she learned to overcome that through self-reflection and honesty. Enjoy!     The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you by the Voice of the Filmmaker program, which is sponsor...

Hello, Hello!    In this episode, we have a conversation with Director, Writer, and Actor Nell Teare. We talk about  her film Boliver, her predictions for the film industry in 2023, why she shot her feature on Film, when to call it quits in a relationship, her process for getting a top score remotely, and the ripe world of cinematic book trailers. Enjoy!    The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you by...

Hello, Hello!   In this edition of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick discuss the recent Academy Awards nominations, which films got snubbed, and which films might not belong, the inconvenient truth about how Black women are marketed by corporations, what it looks like to embrace your imperfections as a creative truly. Finally, we play “Things We Should Know About The Movies” once again. Enjoy!   The MAKE...

Hello, Hello!  In this episode, we have a conversation with Producer, Director, and Writer Christin Baker. We talk about her new streaming service DIVABoxOffice. TV, her new film \'Merry & Gay,\' her secrets to longevity in filmmaking, what qualifies as a Lesbian film, using screenwriting contests as a development force-multiplier, why short films aren\'t worthy of outside investment, practical kn...

Hello, Hello!    In this edition of Indie Talk, we discuss the year that was 2022. To help us do that, we enlisted the help of Director Traci Hays, Author and Documentarian Dr. Mark Goulston, and Emmy-Winning Filmmaker, Fr3deR1ck. We talk about the people we lost last year, why losing Twitch Boss hurt so much, new projects on the horizon, the advice that stuck with us in 2022, what children unders...

Hello, Hello!     In this episode, we have a conversation with Actress and Singer Shavvon Lin. We talk about how she sold her Chinese parents on being an artist, approaching auditions like a job, surviving the trauma of living through “one-child” laws in China, how she protects herself from the character’s trauma, why good work is a fix for the appropriation in film problem, her experience dubbing...

Hello, Hello!    In this episode, we have a conversation with the Founder of AJ Feuerman Communications and Publicist, AJ Feuerman. We talk about the best bang for your buck across social media platforms, the power of podcasting and YouTube for Filmmakers, issues with Rotten Tomatoes, branding, and marketing obstacles for Filmmakers and Producers, the Jewish experience in modern America and the ef...

Hello, Hello!     In this episode, we have a conversation with Audiovybez Co-Founders Eddie Jordan and Jason Grant. We talk about the details of Sync Licensing, what’s changed most for musicians, how to get your song ready for sync, sync pay rates, how they maintain their integrity and persistence in a less than scrupulous industry, and much more. Enjoy!     The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you b...

Hello, Hello!  Chris here with a short message of thanks to our esteemed listeners and supporters. It\'s been a fantastic year for MAKE IT, and that\'s thanks to you for your engagement and support. If you have not noticed, Nick and I decided to try something new with the release schedule. Longform podcast episodes are now published every eleven days instead of every seven days. That means episode...

Hello, Hello!    In this edition of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick are in the holiday spirit! They talk about their favorite holiday cocktails, their favorite holiday movies, which holiday films will become classics for future generations, the growing issue of \"forced\" representation in TV and Film, and Netflix’s bold move to remove ‘Glass Onion’ from theaters. Enjoy!    The MAKE IT podcast is broug...

Hello, Hello!    In this episode, we have a conversation with writer and comedian Charla Lauriston. We talk about working on the NBC series Grand Crew, writing her web series \'Clinch & Release,\' her excellent new course for writers, The Werking Writer School , comedy as a defense mechanism, the importance of being seen, racism in Boston, why it\'s harder to get a laugh from a fellow comedian, th...