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
174 - Josh Bishop - How to Win at the Business of Film Before the Film Gets Made
Hello, Indie Creatives!
In this episode, we have a conversation with award-winning Director Josh Bishop. Josh shares his experiences making his cult-following Documentary films 'Made In Japan' and '…
173 - Invest In Filmmakers That Are True To Their Audience (Film Investment Series)
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In this episode, Chris and Jason break down target markets, audience types, and sticking to your storytelling guns through the lens of the auteur filmmaker and …
172 - People Buy On Emotions (Industry Insights)
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In this edition of Industry Insights, we borrow the wisdom of the CEO of 850 Entertainment, producer, and actor Chris DeBlasio. We talk about leveraging the knowledge that pe…
171 - What the Girl Scouts Can Teach Us About First Principle Branding and How to Turn an Investor Into a Financier (Indie Talk)
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In this episode, Chris and Nick talk about the first principles of branding and marketing and what we can learn about it from Girl Scouts. We also discuss what gets angel inv…
170 - The Marketing Holy Grail (Film Investment Series)
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In this episode, Chris and Jason talk about having the correct Branding and Marketing spend, finding your audience, and the Holy Grail of Marketing. Enjoy!
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169 - Magali Barbe - Finding Your Own Way as a Filmmaker
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In this episode, we have a conversation with Writer/Director/Producer and PreVis (Pre-Visualization), VFX, and Animation Artist Magali Barbe. We discuss her award-winning fil…
168 - Producers Should Pursue Distribution in Pre-Production (Film Investment Series)
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In this episode, Chris and Jason talk about what to look for in pre-production from the filmmakers through an investment lens. Enjoy!
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167 - Monetizing Your Short Film w/ Disney & Hulu and The Future of Sequels and Spin-Offs (Indie Talk)
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In this episode, we talk about the recent ruling between Google and Oracle and how it could affect digital art, Netflix's recent 'Knives Out' purchase, and two new opportunit…
166 - The Risks and Advantages of Being First Money In (Film Investment Series)
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In this edition of the Film Investment Series, Chris and Jason talk about the risk/reward balance of being "first money in" on investment and what to do if you're…
165 - Danielle Vega - Finding Yourself in a Character
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In this episode, we have a conversation with Emmy nominated Actress Danielle Vega. Danielle talks about her life as a child actor on 'Barney & Friends,' how she landed her ro…
164 - Film Should Drive Density or Subscribers (Film Investment Series)
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In this episode, Chris and Jason talk about the differences between creating a film for a theatrical run and creating a film or series for an SVOD. Enjoy!
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163 - Bob Raines - The TN Entertainment Commission & Filmmaking in Tennessee
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In this episode, we have a conversation with the Executive Director of TN Entertainment, Bob Raines. We talk about how working on a political campaign jumpstarted his car…
162 - Anti-Specialization Is Better For Film Execution (Film Investment Series)
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In this edition of the Film Investment Series, Chris and Jason talk about the best way to know if your prospective filmmaking team can execute. Enjoy!
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161 - The Best Plans in Filmmaking Are Highly-Specific (Indie Talk)
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In this edition of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick talk about the lie we all tell about the Academy Award Best Film Nominations and breakdown the details of what a highly-specific…
160 - Execute A Plan (Film Investment Series)
Hello, Indie Investors and Producers!
In this episode, Chris and Jason talk about Chris' fourth essential film investment principle, Execute A Plan. Enjoy!
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159 - Alan Powell - Netflix Film: A Week Away (Bonus)
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In this week's episode, we have a conversation with the actor, director, and writer, Alan Powell. We talk about not being afraid to give up the good to go for the great, writi…
A Conversation w/ Actor & Producer Alan Powell (Best of MAKE IT)
Hello, Indie Creatives!
In this week's episode, we have a conversation with the actor, director, and writer, Alan Powell. We talk about not being afraid to give up the good to go for the great, writi…
158 - Jennica Schwartzman - Filmmaking is Human
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In this episode, we have a conversation with actress, writer, producer Jennica Schwartzman. In this deep-dive chat, we talk about being a working mom in Hollywood, her book, …
157 - Ask Good Questions (Film Investment Series)
Hello Indie Investors and Producers!
In this edition of the Film Investment Series, Chris and Jason talk about the importance of asking good questions and provide examples of powerful close-ended and…
156 - Vital Film Friends (Industry Insights)
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In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick breakdown the primary tenants of the Tom Rath book Vital Friends, with a little help from the wisdom of Actress/Director and friend…