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
234 - Brighid Wheeler - The Power of Story vs. Technical Ability
In this episode, we have a conversation with the Atlanta Film Society and Atlanta Film Festival Programming Director Brighid Wheeler. We talk about life as a gay creative…
233 - Motke Dapp - Beware of the Scoundrels In Film (Mistakes in the Making)
Hello, Indie Film Creatives!
This is the introductory episode of our podcast series, 'Mistakes In The Making'. In this volume, Motke Dapp talks about the biggest mistake in his career so far, how you…
232- The Best of Indie Film 2021 feat. Director Robert Broadhurst, Producer & Writer Tony Scott, and Director and Animator Valerie Barnhart (Indie Talk)
Hello, Indie Film Creatives!
In this episode, we bring on guest hosts Director Robert Broadhurst, Producer, and Writer Tony Scott, and Director and Animator Valerie Barnhart to review the best in Ind…
231- What Do Filmmakers Want? (Indie Talk)
Hello, Indie Film Creatives!
In this episode, Chris and Nick get back together for their first Indie Talk of 2022! They talk about what they believe filmmakers genuinely aspire to, how they can get i…
230 - Andy Edmunds - How To Succeed As the Person in the Arena
In this episode, we have a conversation with Virginia Film Office Director Andy Edmunds. We talk about his philosophy on working for free, how film offices work for Film…
229 - Sarah Kunin - Give Yourself Permission To Be Creative
Hello, Indie Film Creatives!
In this episode, we have a conversation with Producer and Showrunner Sarah Kunin. We talk about the mistake that made her a better Producer, her work with 'Good Morning A…
228 - Travis Nicholson - Filmmaking and the Power Of Kindness, Meditation, And Saying Yes
Hello, Indie Film Creatives!
In this episode, we have a conversation with Actor, Musician, and Writer Travis Nicholson. We talk about growing up around fame, what all the top artists he grew up arou…
227 - Mr. Beast Proves That the "5th Wave" Is Upon Us (Indie Talk)
Hello, Indie Film Creators!
In this episode, we talk about our go-to Holiday movies, explain why Indie Filmmakers tend to make Horror and Holiday movies first, and Mr. Beast's success in making his '…
226 - Michael McCray - Everybody Loves Whistleblower Stories
Hello, Indie Film Creators!
In this episode, we have a conversation with Whistleblower, Author and Film Festival Founder Michael McCray. We talk about the process of becoming a Whistleblowing Filmmak…
225 - Indie Film Isn't Bad, But There Are Bad People In It (Indie Talk)
Hello, Indie Creatives!
In this episode, Chris and Nick talk about the people that give the Indie Film Industry a bad name, how to spot them and stop them, and what it takes to be one of the good guy…
224 - Chris Haley - Swallow Your Pride, Be The Real You, and Stop Judging Yourself
Hello, Indie Film Creatives!
In this episode, we have a conversation with the Documentarian, Author, Poet, and Nephew of ‘Roots’ author, Alex Haley, Chris Haley. We talk about John Brown’s place in h…
223 - Adam Schartoff - How to Learn from the Greats in Film and the Making of an Indie Film Show Host
Hello, Indie Film Creatives!
In this episode, we have a conversation with Filmwax Radio and Filmwax TV host Adam Schartoff. We talk about how to keep your cool when you're working with colleagues tha…
222 - How to Get $100K for Your Short Film and What Facebook's Change to Meta Means for Indie Creators (Indie Talk)
Hello, Indie Film Creatives!
In this edition of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick share a few opinions on the "Rust" saga, Lena Waithe's Hillman Rising Voices Program, should a short cost $100K, and what Fa…
221 - Alex Schmider - LGBTQ Representation in Film & Media
Hello, Indie Film Creatives!
In this episode, we have a conversation with Filmmaker and Activist Alex Schmider. We talk about the impact of his Netflix film 'Disclosure' and Hulu film 'Changing the G…
220 - Panel Talk: Knoxville Film Festival 2021 w/ Ava Leigh Stewart (Festival Bonus)
Hello, Indie Film Creatives!
In this special episode, Chris joins fellow filmmaker and Women In Film & Television (WIFT) board member Ava Leigh Stewart on a panel talk at the Knoxville Film Festival…
219 - Bored Apes, Indie NFT's, AppleTV's Secret Strategy, and What Indies Can Learn From The Squid Game (Indie Talk)
Hello, Indie Film Creatives!
In this episode, Chris and Nick talk about the film, television, and gaming future of NFT company Bored Ape Yacht Club, Apple's competitive differentiators, and why they …
218 - Knox Shelton & Miriam Bale - How to Be a Courageous and Compassionate Filmmaker
Hello, Indie Creatives!
In this episode, we have a conversation with the Executive and Artistic Directors of the Indie Memphis Film Festival, Knox Shelton and Miriam Bale. We talk about why Festivals…
217 - Alex Ferrari - How to Make Profitable Indie Films as a Filmtrepreneur
Hello, Indie Creatives!
In this episode, we have a conversation with Filmmaker, Entrepreneur, and Podcaster Alex Ferrari. In addition to his best-selling books, 'Shooting for the Mob' and 'Rise of th…
216 - What It's All About - (Film Investment Series)
Hello, Indie Producers & Investors!
In this final episode of the Film Investment Series, Chris and Jason talk about when to use your gut and when to use the investment playbook, and why investing in…
215 - Forbidden Festival Knowledge, Addison Rae, and the Irony of the IATSE Protests (Indie Talk)
Hello, Indie Creatives!
In this episode, Chris and Nick talk about the stacked deck experience for Indie Filmmakers at most Festivals, Addison Rae's Netflix deal and how Indie actors can best respon…