"Film Threat" Founder Chris Gore on the State of Indie Film, Building His Magazine, & More

In this episode, we welcome Chris Gore, founder and publisher of Film Threat. Chris shares the story behind building the defining indie film publication, plus his take on the state of independent cinema today. He also provides insights for up-and-coming filmmakers, breaks down many of his personal favorite movies, and much more.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:MeyerPro bridges long-distance signal transport with AJAGo behind-the-scenes of MeyerPro’s Microsoft Ignite live event production with Broadcast Engineer Cole Miller. Explore how he used AJA conversion, frame sync, and recording technology to facilitate seamless production on- and off-site, ensuring smooth signal transmission, support for multiple formats, and high-quality event recordings. Read the full interview.MLB Opening Day 2026YES Network Reimagines Stamford Studio With New LED Wall, Graphics Package, Software-Based WorkflowAs the New York Yankees open another highly anticipated season, YES Network is rolling out a significant upgrade to its Stamford, CT–based studio. Designed not just to modernize the look of its pre/postgame coverage, the tech upgrades will fundamentally enhance how the content is produced.Read more hereSee What’s Next for Film & Video Production at NAB 2026OWC is in North Hall, Booth #N2373 with innovations built for the way you work — Thunderbolt 5 solutions, DIT workflow tools, Jellyfish shared storage, Innergize software, and a brand-new product launching exclusively at the show. Join us April 19–22 in Vegas. Learn more hereWhy Video Editors and Filmmakers Attend Post|Production World at NAB ShowPost|Production World is a leading post-production training conference at NAB Show Las Vegas. With 200+ sessions across seven tracks, creative professionals explore AI workflows, video editing, motion graphics, color grading, and emerging production technologies through expert-led sessions and hands-on workshops. Visit hereAJA: A Must-See at NAB 2026 for Production ProsAJA is heading to NAB 2026 with exciting new and field-tested products and updates that production pros won’t want to miss out on. Find out why a stop by their booth in the North Hall (N1927) is a must. Check out AJA’s What’s New Page on Thursday, April 9.Enter the Altitude Awards 2026:The Altitude Awards celebrate exemplary women and gender non-conforming cinematographers, gaffers, & camera operators. Through this recognition, the awards not only honor outstanding craft and artistic excellence, but also spotlight established and emerging talent. Moreover, we’re proud to have seen the careers of past finalists accelerate after their wins — they have gained increased visibility, new professional opportunities, and well-deserved recognition across the field. Learn more here ZEISS Aatma – Contemporary Full Frame Primes with a Soulful Legacy LookZEISS introduces the new Aatma, set of nine high-end full frame T1.5 cinema primes (18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 65mm, 85mm, 100mm, and 135mm) designed to marry the benefits of modern optical design with the nostalgic image characteristics that are popular today. Drawing inspiration from some of the most beloved ZEISS lenses of the 20th century, Aatma combines an emotion-driven look with the mechanical reliability, data integration, and workflow compatibility that’s expected for current production. Visit hereA New Solution from Videoguys:Power your most demanding creative workflows with the G-RAID PROJECT 2, a high-performance 2-bay storage system built to handle massive 4K, 8K, and VR video projects with ease. Featuring 7200RPM Ultrastar enterprise-class hard drives, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, and RAID 0 pre-configured for maximum speed and efficiency, it delivers fast data transfers up to 520MB/s to keep your editing and archiving workflows moving without interruption. If you’re ready to expand your storage and streamline your production workflow, learn more about the G-RAID PROJECT 2 and other professional media solutions at Videoguys. Explore herePodcast Rewind:March 2026 - Ep. 126.Partner with The Making Of:Advertise your products or services in The Making Of newsletter and reach 250K film, TV and video industry each week. To learn more, please email [email protected] Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe