The MAKE IT Podcast
The MAKE IT podcast salutes the Indie Film Creative. Join us weekly for candid conversations with seasoned pros, offering advice, knowledge, and industry insights to fast-track the journey for 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.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 435
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
254 - DP & Director Rick Page On Lighting, Production Design, Camera Tech, and The Calm of Surrender
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In this episode, we have a conversation with the Director of Photography and Director Rick Page. We talk about his first editing hack, the harmony between Cinematography, Lighting, and …
253 - The Five Minute Rule For Writers - (Industry Insights)
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In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick expounds on the insights of Writer and VP of Operations at Worldwide Stages, Priscilla Wise. Employ the " five-minute " rule if you want to ge…
252 - Making A Short Instead Of A Feature Could Save You Millions - (Indie Talk)
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After a short hiatus, Chris and Nick are back with a new edition of Indie Talk. In this conversation, we cover Academy Award nominees, what stance the film industry should ta…
251 - Actor & Filmmaker Stefanie Black - You're Worth It, Say Yes To Yourself - (Mistakes In The Making)
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In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, we hear from Actor and Filmmaker Stefanie Black. She details a casting competition from her past that could have gone better if…
250 - Documentary Filmmaker Sarah Klein - Treat Your Art Like A Dog With A Bone
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In this episode, we have a conversation with Documentary Director and Producer Sarah Klein. We talk about her partnership at Redglass Pictures, why knowing your audience…
249 - Brilliance In The Basics - (Industry Insights)
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In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick outlines the importance of being brilliant in doing the basic things well - a sentiment shared with us by filmmaker Amanda Paig…
248 - Indie Film Investment From A to Z - EVERYTHING You Need To Know Before You Wire Funds
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In this special in-depth episode, writer Jason McConnell and Executive Producer Chris Barkley take an essential deep dive into investing in Independent Film. You'll learn…
247 - Screenwriter Shannan E. Johnson - Don't Let Your Talents Distract You From Your Purpose - (Mistakes In The Making)
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In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, we hear from writer and former studio executive, Shannan E. Johnson. She talks about the mistake of lack of focus. This episod…
246 - Leslie Raymond - Ann Arbor Film Festival Executive Director - Pushing The Film Medium Into The Experimental
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In this episode, we have a conversation with Ann Arbor Film Festival Executive Director Leslie Raymond. We talk about what it takes to push the film medium beyond the st…
245 - Ignore What They Say (Industry Insights)
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In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick borrows from the following wisdom, "Learn to ignore what people say, because what they say ultimately doesn't matter; it's what…
244 - Encanto Conspiracy - (Indie Talk)
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This is an Indie Talk week, and in this edition, we talk about men with unusual names, how 'Encanto' has remained in our collective consciousness, why Indie Filmmakers ne…
243 - Actor JesseJames Locorriere - Be Careful Not To Let Your Craft Define You (Mistakes In The Making)
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In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, Actor JesseJames Locorriere talks about the lesson of finding out that he wasn't special and that acting is a great job, but n…
242 - Brian Frankel - Filmmakers Either Have Reasons or Results
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In this episode, we have a conversation with filmmaker, lawyer, and Executive Director of the Wheaton Film Festival, Brian Frankel. We talk about the Wheaton Film Festiv…
241 - Filmmaking Is Hard Enough (Industry Insights)
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In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick shares the wisdom of Director and Writer Robert Broadhurst and expounds upon Robert's quote, “It’s really hard to make art, to…
240 - Can Jennifer Lopez Save The Rom-Com? (Indie Talk)
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In this edition of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick talk about slow sales activity at this year's Sundance Film Festival and what might help, Jennifer Lopez's new Rom-Com 'Marr…
239 - Michelle McGregor - You're In Graduate School To Become A Professional Actor Not To Be A Student (Mistakes In The Making)
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In this episode of 'Mistakes In The Making,' we hear from comedian, actor, and writer Michelle McGregor. She talks about what she learned from the mistakes she made attend…
238 - Nick Frangione - Focus On The Experience Of The Audience, Not Perfection
Hello, Indie Film Creatives!
In this episode, we have a conversation with Director/Writer Nick Frangione. We talk about his fantastic feature 'Buck Run,' his work on a forthcoming musical and why he'…
237 - Terry Gingles - Don't Make This Mistake Directing an Animation (Mistakes In The Making)
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In this episode of ‘Mistakes In The Making,’ we hear from Director and Writer Terry Gingles. He breaks down the mistakes of rushing in instead of waiting for the opportun…
236 - Is "Fake It 'Til You Make It" Legit or Fraud? (Indie Talk)
Hello, Indie Film Creatives!
In this episode, we talk about creative lying versus fraudulent lying. When is selling or pitching using Puffery inappropriate and when is it a necessary tool for Indie f…
235 - Drew Maynard - Pick The Right Project (Mistakes In The Making)
Hello, Indie Film Creatives!
In this episode, we hear from Writer and Director Drew Maynard as he talks about the mistakes of taking on the wrong projects, how to know it when it happens, and how to…