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
54 - Chris & Nick - 8 Choices & Obstacles That Hold Indie Filmmakers Back (Indie Talk)
On this weeks episode, Chris & Nick discuss four choices all Indie Filmmakers need to make and four systematic walls that the Indie Film community needs to topple. Enjoy!
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53 - Producer & Writer Sarena Khan - How to Connect Across Cultures Through Layered Stories
On this weeks episode, we talk with Producer and Writer, Sarena Khan. We explore what it takes to be a great producer, going all-in on acting parts, and making art that's culturally significant. Enjo…
52 - Chris & Nick - Tarantino, Awkwafina, and Why Film Goals Should Influence Distribution (Indie Talk)
On this episode, Chris & Nick talk about The Farewell and Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, how your goals for your film should influence your approach to distribution, and why excellent filmmaking reli…
51 - Producer Jennifer Bonior - Storytelling and Subversion in Horror Films
In this episode, we have a conversation with the writer, director, producer, Jennifer Bonior. We talk about why horror is such an influential social genre, the 48 Hour Film Project as a proving groun…
50 - Chris & Nick - In the Hot Seat Answering Our Own Questions (Indie Talk)
On this week's episode, we turn the tables on ourselves and answer the questions we usually ask of our guests. We answer questions on favorite resources, teaching someone to be a capable Executive Pr…
49 - Brian and Jake Jalbert (The Jalbert Brothers) - Hacking Hollywood
On this episode, we have a conversation with the dynamic film Producing duo, Brian and Jake Jalbert, known affectionately as the Jalbert Brothers.
We talk about making a feature film for $5K and unde…
48 - Special Episode - Advice, Tactics, and Teachings from the Indie Pros
On this week's episode, we take some of the best pieces of advice, tips, tricks, tactics, and teaching from our previous conversations to arm you with the tools to do your best work now and in the fu…
47 - Chris & Nick - How to Pitch Your Film (Indie Talk)
On this week's episode, Chris Barkley and Nick Buggs share their experiences from the feature film pitch room at this year's Film-Com conference and breakdown the keys to a successful pitch. Enjoy!
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46 - Director Jacquie Phillips - Switching Careers & the Importance of Networking
“The best thing you can do for yourself is not to be limited by what you have, but to just go and make it.” - Jacquie Phillips
On this week's episode, we have a conversation with Director, Jacquie Ph…
45 - Actress & Singer Christine Woods - Auditioning, Singing, & Defining Success
“Even when you feel like you did a bad audition, make them tell you why (it was bad).” - Christine Woods
On this week’s episode of The MAKE IT Podcast, we have a conversation with actress and singer…
44 - Assistant Director & Writer Sandrene Mathews - The Importance of Collaboration & Quietly Leading
"Your character needs to have a reason for being in the story and interacting with other people." - Sandrene Mathews
On this week's episode, we have a conversation with Assistant Director Sandrene M…
43 - Chris & Nick - How to Brand Your Film (Indie Talk)
Hello! This week on the podcast co-hosts and Bonsai Creative co-founders Chris Barkley and Nicholas Buggs talk about Korber Lenker's web series Morse Code and how he leverages his brand to expand the…
42 - The Journey of Acting, Finding Your Creative Calling, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, The Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education, and Embracing Your Roots | Actress Sara Antonio
"Don't hate the audition process. Do the work, create the character. [The part] was either yours or it wasn't yours." - Sara Antonio Hello! This week we have a conversation with actress Sara Antonio…
41 - Chris & Nick - Tribeca, Phillip Youmans, & Low Budget Films (Indie Talk)
Hello! In this conversation, Chris & Nick talk about the 19-year-old filmmaking phenom Phillip Youmans and how his success relates to minding his brand and the brand of his cast.
Enjoy!
Find out …
40 - Musician/Author/Actor Korby Lenker - Music, Web Series, & Making a Living
This week we talk with musician, writer, actor, and producer Korby Lenker.
Korby is a heavy-touring, award-winn…
39 - Chris & Nick - How to Create a Winning Pitch Deck (Indie Talk)
38 - Nathan Edwards (Producer, Director) - Producing, Shooting Political Ads, & the Benefits of Improv
On this episode, we have a conversation with Produc…
37 - Brandon Hirsch (Actor) - Confidence, Reading, & Losing Yourself in a Role (Rebroadcast)
36 - Chris and Nick - Indie Film: State of the Industry (Indie Talk)
35 - Lesley Powers (Director, Producer) - Hosting v Acting, & Discovering What You Love To Do
On this episode, we have a conversation with Filmmaker Lesley Powers (…