EPISODE · Dec 20, 2025 · 1H 17M
Why These Film Students Refuse to Play Hollywood’s Game
from Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule · host Brad Maule
In this episode, two film students sit down with their former professor for an honest, funny, and surprisingly deep conversation about creativity, film school, friendship, and why storytelling matters more than gear, money, or industry approval.This is a conversation about making art with heart, trusting your instincts, and building something real, even if it starts with $0 and a borrowed camera.Check out Mason and Calvin's work.https://www.youtube.com/@ForFishPicturesIf you love filmmaking, storytelling, or creative conversations, this one’s for you.If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a story from the oldest town in Texas. Your support helps this podcast reach more people who love great stories, rich history, and the magic of East Texas.Listen to the Podcast Anywhere You Get Your ShowsFind Made in Nacogdoches on:– Apple Podcasts – Spotify– Amazon Music– iHeartRadio– And all major podcast platformsThanks again for being part of the journey. See you in the next episode! #madeinnacogdoches #bradmaule #generalhospital #MIN #Nacogdoches #NacogdochesHistory #EastTexasLegends #DeepEastTexas #Filmmaking #FilmStudents #IndieFilmmaking #FilmPodcast #Storytelling#CreateWithoutPermission #LowBudgetFilmmaking #CreativeCommunity #JustHitRecord #IndieCreators
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In this episode, two film students sit down with their former professor for an honest, funny, and surprisingly deep conversation about creativity, film school, friendship, and why storytelling matters more than gear, money, or industry approval.This is a conversation about making art with heart, trusting your instincts, and building something real, even if it starts with $0 and a borrowed camera.Check out Mason and Calvin's work.https://www.youtube.com/@ForFishPicturesIf you love filmmaking, storytelling, or creative conversations, this one’s for you.If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a story from the oldest town in Texas. Your support helps this podcast reach more people who love great stories, rich history, and the magic of East Texas.Listen to the Podcast Anywhere You Get Your ShowsFind Made in Nacogdoches on:– Apple Podcasts – Spotify– Amazon Music– iHeartRadio– And all major podcast platformsThanks again for being part of the journey. See you in the next episode! #madeinnacogdoches #bradmaule #generalhospital #MIN #Nacogdoches #NacogdochesHistory #EastTexasLegends #DeepEastTexas #Filmmaking #FilmStudents #IndieFilmmaking #FilmPodcast #Storytelling#CreateWithoutPermission #LowBudgetFilmmaking #CreativeCommunity #JustHitRecord #IndieCreators
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