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
214 - Bet on Story, Invest In Founder Filmmakers (Film Investment Series)
Hello, Indie Investors and Producers!
In this episode, Chris and Jason highlight the importance of all of the "Why Questions" and what they reveal about the temperament of the Founder Filmmaker. Enj…
213 - Lee Abrams - How to Succeed with Great Programming
Hello, Indie Creatives!
In this episode, we have a conversation with the Co-Founder of XM Radio and Media Innovator and Legend, Lee Abrams. We discuss why he created the Album-Oriented Rock format fo…
212 - Helping Your Film Succeed Beyond Investment (Film Investment Series)
Hello, Indie Investors and Producers!
In this episode, Chris and Jason talk about what investors can do to help their films be financially successful beyond the check you wrote for development. Enjoy…
211 - Scilla Andreen - How to Get Creative, Address Your Audience, and Make Money as a Filmmaker
Hello, Indie Creatives!
In this episode, we have a conversation with the Co-Founder and CEO of IndieFlix, Scilla Andreen. We discuss how a chance catering job transformed into a career in film, her t…
210 - Which Investment Strategy Is Best - Unicorn or Slate (Film Investment Series)
Hello, Indie Creatives and Producers!
In this episode, Chris and Jason talk about the upsides and risks of investing in a slate versus a single film project and break down the meaning of a Pseudo-In…
209 - Market Your Film Like Ryan Reynolds (Indie Talk)
Hello, Indie Creatives!
In this Indie Talk, Chris and Nick talk about the self-directed marketing initiatives deployed by actor Ryan Reynolds on his recently released feature film, 'Free Guy,' the n…
208 - Trust Games Increase Deal Flow (Film Investment Series)
Hello, Indie Investors and Producers!
In this episode, Chris and Jason discuss "trust games", examples of trust games, and why they are so invaluable to an investors risk mitigation and deal flow. En…
207 - Julius Ritter - How To Harness Pain Into Creativity and Appreciate the Filmmaking Journey
Hello, Indie Creatives!
In this episode, we have a conversation with former Actor and current Writer and Director, Julius Ritter. We discuss growing up in Hollywood as a bi-racial actor and model, ho…
206 - Trust Is An Observance of Patterns (Film Investment Series)
Hello, Indie Investors and Producers!
In this episode, Chris and Jason discuss trust patterns to look for in your filmmakers and what are the three behaviors and beliefs every investor should employ…
205 - DEFYing Expectations In Film - Live From The DEFY Film Festival (Festival Bonus)
Hello, Indie Creatives!
In this week's episode, Chris is live at the Defy Film Festival where he was tasked with asking one question: How would you define defiant cinema? He also conducts sit-down i…
204 - Jasmine Kenya - How to Harness the Power of Animation To Forge A Better World
Hello, Indie Creatives!
In this episode, we have a conversation with 2D Animator Jasmine Kenya. We talk about her Netflix short film 'Cops & Robbers', her five-star book 'Hair As Big As My Dreams,' w…
203 - Investors Need To Travel To Lower Risk (Film Investment Series)
Hello, Indie Investor and Producers!
In this episode, Chris and Jason talk about why it's critical to travel to the proximity of your investments and deal flows as an outside investor. Enjoy!
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202 - How Theaters Can Thrive After COVID-19 & a PSA on Marvel's Shang-Chi (Indie Talk)
Hello, Indie Creatives!
In this episode, Executive Producers Chris Barkley and Nick Buggs talk about what the theater business will be like after COVID-19, what else could change forever, and why the…
201 - Why Investors Flock To Film Investment (Film Investment Series)
Hello, Indie Investors and Producers!
In this episode, Chris and Jason discuss why investments in Film continue to get made despite the high risk and time commitment. Enjoy!
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200 - Keith McDaniel - How To Start A Film Festival, Make Impactful Documentaries, and Have Creative Conviction
Hello, Indie Creatives!
In this episode, we have a conversation with Documentarian Keith McDaniel. We talk about his nationally distributed documentary 'The Clinton 12', working with James Earl Jone…
199 - Great Producers and Investors Are Married To The Film Project (Film Investment Series)
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198 - Alexis Gambis - Film, Science, Art , and Sundance Award-Winning Filmmaking
Hello, Indie Creatives!
In this episode, we have a conversation with Filmmaker and Biologist Alexis Gambis (@agambis on IG, @alexisgambis on Twitter). We talk about his films 'Son of Monarchs,' 'The …
197 - Set an "Off the Record" Meeting Before You Invest (Film Investment Series)
Hello, Indie Investors and Producers!
In this installment of the Film Investment Series, Chris and Jason discuss what measures you can take to expose or discover potential points of conflict within y…
196 - How To Play the "Hollywood" IP Game and Win As An Indie (Indie Talk)
Hello, Indie Creatives!
In this episode, Chris and Nick talk about why film creatives tend to fight Imposter Syndrome, why the major players in the movie business are snapping up Intellectual Propert…
195 - Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted (Film Investment Series)
Hello, Indie Investors and Producers!
In this episode, Chris and Jason talk about the little things every investor and producer should be aware of on the set and within your film team to ensure that …