All Episodes

SUMMARIES - Sevan Najarian - How Crowdfunding and Community Rallied to Save 'Mars'

435 - Kanye Deserves More Credit, Jaafar Jackson’s “Michael” Performance, “Interest Tentpoles” and a Chat with The Napa Boys, Nick Corirossi & Armen Weitzman

LOCKS by Ryan Coogler (Movie Review)

SUMMARIES - Robert Broadhurst - The Ethics of White Filmmakers Addressing Race: Boundaries and Responsibility

434 - Filmmaker Motke Dapp - How He Built a Crew with $500, What It Really Takes to Direct Films, and How to Handle Creative Conflict and Compromise on Your Film Set

Mistakes In The Making w/ Emmy-nominated Actress Danielle Vega - How to Turn Your Biggest Career Mistakes into Stepping Stones Toward Success

SUMMARIES - Nick Lopez - How He Got 12 Million Views on YouTube Crafting Memorable Short Films

433 - Mark "Markiplier" Fischbach - His Journey from YouTube Creator to "Iron Lung" Box Office Success

Papillon (Butterfly) | How Oil Paint Animation Brings Holocaust Memory to Life

SUMMARIES - Valerie Jane Parker - How to Build Emotional Armor Against Constant Film Industry Rejection

432 - Indie Talk - 2026 Oscar Snubs, Ben Affleck Controversy, and Google's Micro Drama Strategy

The Devil Is Busy | Inside America's Most Controversial Healthcare Documentary (Film Review)

SUMMARIES - Teri Ritter - Behind Closed Doors: How the Creative World Actually Functions

431 - Amy Hill - How to Survive Toxic Film Sets, Staying Employed in Hollywood for Decades, and the Value of Saying Yes

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You - Rose Byrne's Career-Defining Performance

SUMMARIES - Derek Estlin Purvis - How to Finance Your Film Without Begging for Cash (3-Pillar Method Revealed)

Jefferson White - What Does It Mean to Make It?

Jefferson White - Clear the Set - Wong Kar-Wai, Foreign Films, and Nashville Hot Chicken

Jefferson White - Things We Should Know - Can You Name the Only Iowa-Born BAFTA, Oscar, Globe & Emmy Winner?

Jefferson White - Audience Polls - Jefferson White on Joaquin Phoenix, Sean Penn, and Transformative Acting

Jefferson White - Filmmaker Q&A - What Secret Model Did Jefferson Steal from Hollywood Legends?

Jefferson White - Story Is King - The Reality of a Career Actor and Creating Intimate Stories Using Thoughtful Cinematography

430 - Jefferson White, (Yellowstone, Chicago PD) on How to Make a Professional-Looking Feature Film for $60K, Scratching Lottery Tickets in Film, and How Constraints Drive Creative Innovation

IRON LUNG | How Markiplier Mastered Minimalist Horror Filmmaking

#18 - SUMMARIES | Kali Bailey - How to Rebrand Yourself from Crew Member to Director

Yelena Popovic: What Does It Mean To Make It?

Clear The Set: Why Yelena Hates The Wolf of Wall Street

Filmmaker Q&A: How Wiz Khalifa and 50 Cent Backed a Saint's Story

Audience Polls: From Jihad to Jesus - Exploring Faith as Film Antagonist

Story Is King: The Miracle Hurricane - How Divine Intervention Saved a Film Production

429 - Yelena Popovic - "Moses the Black” Writer & Director on She Mixed How Hip-Hop and Orthodox Christianity and Why 50 Cent and Omar Epps Believed in Her

SINNERS | Folklore, Horror, Rhythm & Blues (Movie Review)

#17 - SUMMARIES | Tim Duggan - How to Get Hired in Creative Fields Using the 'Rule of Three' Psychology

Emma Parks: What Does It Mean To Make It?

Clear the Set: Emma Parks on Almost Famous, Godfather Guilt, and Coraline Nightmares

Things We Should Know: Can You Guess the Only Person to Ever Win Olympic Gold AND an Academy Award?

Filmmaker Q&A: Beyond the Classroom: What Film Schools Miss About Real-World Filmmaking

Audience Polls: Why Are 62% of Film Fans Choosing Netflix Over IMAX?

Story is King: Emma Parks' Filmmaking Evolution From Festival Circuit to Feature Funding

428 - Emma Parks - "Dirty Towel" Actress & Writer - From NYU to 1.1 Million YouTube Views & Is Film School Actually Preparing You for the Real Entertainment Industry?

Deepfaking Sam Altman | What Happens When You Try to Deepfake Sam Altman? (Movie Review)

#16 - SUMMARIES | Kd Amond: Perfection is the Opposite of Done: Indie Horror Filmmaking Secrets

Things We Should Know - The Secret History of America's First Comic Book

Producer Papa Bear's Favorite Clip 2025: Dominic Hoffman Reads the Best Poem of the Year

Nick's Favorite Story 2025: The Power of Belief: How One Father Changed a Filmmaker's Life

Chris' Favorite Clip from 2025: What Happened When Leonardo DiCaprio Read My Script Page by Page?

Our Favorite Show Tropes 2025: Greetings, Backgrounds, and Bragging Rights!

427 - The Annual Clip Show: Our Favorite Show Moments From 2025

Avatar: Fire and Ash | The Human Heart in Conflict: James Cameron's Philosophical Approach to Filmmaking (Movie Review)

#15 SUMMARIES | Motke Dapp: What Kills More Independent Films Than Bad Reviews or Low Budgets?

Perfect Pairing: “PERSONA” Actress & Producer Shanti Lowry on Race, Art, Authenticity and Making Movies on Your Own Terms

Making It: Creating Films That Heal and Liberate with Tia A. Smith

What Classic Hitchcock Film Is Tia Too Embarrassed to Admit She's Never Seen?

Things We Should Know: Gospel Music Hall of Fame Secrets with Producer Tia A. Smith

How to Transition from Film School to Major Network Producer

Is Music Production Really Easier Than Making Films?

What Happens When Your Dream Job Disappears Four Days After Moving to NYC?

426 - Tia A. Smith - Veteran TV and Film Producer - Why She Almost Quit After 4 Days in New York, How to Create Your Own Path in the Film Business, and Why Pre-Production is Everything

One Battle After Another | The Emotional Depth of Paul Thomas Anderson's Latest Masterpiece (Movie Review)

What Does It Mean to Make It? Lessons from Indie Film Veterans Michael Mendelsohn and Zair Montes

Clear the Set: Michael Mendelsohn's Top Films and Hidden Cinema Gems

#14 - SUMMARIES | How Chris Conner Built a 20-Year Career Behind the Curtain

Which Hollywood Film Took 48 Years to Complete Due to Financial Disasters?

Trust and Verify: Michael Mendelsohn's Formula for Financing Auteur Cinema

Why Do 55% of Film Producers NEVER Get Paid Backend Money?

The Art of Risk-Taking: Why Studios Call Michael Mendelsohn for Difficult Projects

425 - Michael Mendelsohn - Financier and Producer of True Romance, Reservoir Dogs, Lord of War, and The Matrix on Making Cinema: Lessons from Hollywood’s Top Indie Financier

424 - Hayder Hoozeer - BAFTA Award Winning Producer on How To Go From Set Runner to Producer, Networking, Value Creation, and Making Your Next Big Move

The Last Independent Automaker: Joe Ligo and the Power of Creative Constraint (Movie Review)

#13 - SUMMARIES | Frances Lebar: Taika Waititi, Creative Chaos, and Building Worlds

423 - Indie Talk - Decoding the $8 Billion Vertical Video Craze, Filmmaking in the Age of Micro-Drama and the Real ROI of Streaming for Indies

Materialists: A24’s $20M Modern Day Rom-Com (Movie Review)

Hedda | Power, Desire, and Societal Constraints (Movie Review)

422 - David Parks - Producer of “The Short Game” - How to Tell Neurodiverse Stories, Mastering Distribution and Marketing, and the Birth of the New Indie Producer

#12 - SUMMARIES | Mark Maxey: Rule of Thirds Financing and Purpose-Driven Producing

421 - Charlie's Place Creator Rhym Guissé on The True Crime Craze, International Storytelling, Documentary Ethics, and How Podcasts & Films Preserve Marginalized Voices

420 - Director Jonathan Bowen on Building Community and Legacy in Las Vegas, His Film “The Comic Shop,” and the Realities of Making It in Film

419 - Documentarian Joe Ligo: How to Build an Audience for Documentaries and Distribute on PBS

#11 - SUMMARIES | Charla Lauriston: From Haitian Roots to Hollywood Comedy and Why Failure is the Key

418 - Netflix Phenomenon, The Attention Economy and How Social Media Shapes Our Stories | Indie Talk #99

417 - Producer and Actress Sofia Yepes On Making “The Low End Theory,” Killing Your Darlings, and Authentic Storytelling in Indie Film

#10 - SUMMARIES | Linda Nelson: Streaming & Digital Distribution Pioneer

416 - Emmy-Winning Director Fr3der1ck Taylor on Superman, Sing Sing, Filmmaking, and the Future of Movies

415 - How Creatives Can Beat AI at Its Own Game - Indie Talk #98

#09 - SUMMARIES | Vanzil Burke: The Blueprint for Discovering and Nurturing Talent

414 - AI vs. Human Creativity and The Death of the Male Movie Star - Indie Talk #97

413 - Greta Quispe - Keys To Being Cast in American Fiction, Matlock, and Tyler Perry's Next Big Thing

#08 - SUMMARIES | Paula Landry: The Future of Film Distribution and Unconventional Paths in Filmmaking

412 - Will Parrinello & Majo Calderon - Water for Life: Documenting Hope in a Changing World

411 - Emma Tonner, Co-Founder of Galatea on How AI and Tech Are Rewriting the Creative Playbook, The $10 Billion Revolution in Digital Content, and Turning Readers into Bestselling Authors in 3.5 Years

410 - Dominic Hoffman - A Guide to Artistic Survival, Keys to Developing Discipline as a Creative, and An Actor's Perspective on Hollywood's Hidden Challenges

#07 - SUMMARIES | Emil Gallardo: From Tech to Film: Immigrant Stories, Universal Truths and Navigating Filmmaking

409 - Brad Starks - Producer of Hawaiian TV Series Moku Moku on Hawaii's Indie Film Scene and How to Build a Sustainable Creative Career

#06 - SUMMARIES | Jeff Clanagan: AI, Writers, and the Future of Storytelling in Hollywood

408 - “Just Friends” and “Brain Games” creator Adam “Tex” Davis on Mastering Podcasts, Pitches, and Storytelling

407 - “PERSONA” Actress & Producer Shanti Lowry on Race, Art, and Authenticity, Making Movies on Your Own Terms, and Connecting Hollywood's Hidden Threads

#05 - SUMMARIES | Sophie Holland: Inside the Casting Director's Playbook

406 - "Selling Superman" Director Adam Schomer on Meditation, Documentaries, Inner Power, and Legal Strategies for Documentary Filmmakers

405 - Indie Talk - The Art of Giving (and Receiving) Killer Screenplay Notes, Balancing Meritocracy and Opportunity in Filmmaking, and Tracing the Evolution of Black Representation in Media

#04 - SUMMARIES | Christian Gregory: The Gregory Legacy: Honoring a Trailblazer's Impact on Health, Activism, and Entertainment

404 - Emmy Award-Winning Director Fr3deR1ck Taylor on Race in Film & The Plight of the Intellectual Black Male

403 - Author Jim Fredrick on His New Book "Opening Weekend,” An Insider's Look at the Challenges of Movie Marketing, and Cracking the Code of Successful Film Campaigns

402 - Filmmaker and Educator Mariah Kramer - Unlocking the Secrets of Student Filmmaking, Essentials of Filmmaking, Festivals, Funding, and the Future of Documentary

Mistakes In The Making with Jon Fitzgerald - When Casting Friends Goes Wrong

401 - Founder of Entertainment Business School Kaia Alexander - Working with Garry Shandling, What Development Execs Buy, Building Your Filmmaking "Wolf Pack" and the Art of Pitching

#03 - SUMMARIES | Scilla Andreen: Building a Tribe in the Film Industry, Creating Impactful Social Issue Films and Forging a Mission-Driven Career

400 - “Plan B” Director Brandon Tamburri on Directing Your First Feature, How to Assemble an All-Star Indie Film Cast, and his new podcast “Joke Zero"

Mistakes in the Making - Zair Montes - Funding Woes, Resilience and Navigating Contractual and Casting Pitfalls

#02 - SUMMARIES | Jennifer Cooney: Radical Honesty, Exploring the Duality of the Human Experience, and Building a Collaborative Creative Team Rooted in Mutual Respect

399 - Best of MAKE IT 2024 - Holiday Season Special

Mistakes in the Making - Natalie Ruffino Wilson - Trusting Your Instincts, Setting Boundaries, and Protecting Your Work

398 - Rich Hull - Producer, Filmmaker - Navigating the Chaos of Documentary Filmmaking, Keys to Unlocking Opportunities in Filmmaking, Agile Filmmaking and Adapting the Tech Mindset to Documentary Production
and Spotlighting Combat Chaplains

Mistakes In the Making - Kyler Wilson, Director & Writer - Don't Work Without a Contract

#01 - SUMMARIES | Lexie Mosby: Purity Culture, Revelatory Filmmaking, and Exploring the Complexities of Character and Consent

397 - Phaith Montoya - Influencer Stardom, Overcoming Rejection, Building Community, Toxic Social Media Criticism, Plus-Size Fashion, Redefining Representation in Media | Indie Talk Takeover

396 - Director Coke Daniels - Why Filming “The Waterboyz” was Challenging, His Journey from Hip-Hop to Indie Filmmaking, Code-Switching, Authenticity, and the Responsibility of Representation, and Embracing AI in Filmmaking | Indie Talk Takeover

395 - Actress Katherine Ro - An Insider Look at The Terminal List Prequel, How to Succeed in Hollywood While Prioritizing Family, Stunt Performing, Mastering Voice Acting, How to Impress Gatekeepers | Indie Talk Takeover

394 - Aaron Irons & Josh Croft on Making 'Jeffrey’s Hell,' the Unique World of the Defy Film Festival, Appalachian Horror, Mastering Found Footage, How Tubi is Empowering Independent Filmmakers, The Art of Low-Budget Filmmaking, The Keys to Sustainable Indie Film Success | Indie Talk Takeover

393 - David “D. Bird” Birdsall - The Last Mixtape, White Collar Rhymes Discord, Renting an Airbnb w/ Strangers, Truth in Diss Tracks, Evolving Landscape of Music Creation and Collaboration, Northwest Hip Hop, Atmosphere, Aesop Rock, Ludacris, Drake, and Kendrick Biopic Potential, The Rise of DJing, AI-Generated Music | Indie Talk Takeover

392 - Tiffany Murray - How to Use Creative Constraints, '2 Lives in Pittsburgh', The Best Camera for Indie Filmmaking, Collaborating Without Cockiness, Chasing Virality, Systemic Shifts in Conflict Resolution, and Fostering Inclusive Environments | Indie Talk Takeover

391 - 100K Subscribers, The Legacy of James Earl Jones, Disney's Live-Action Remakes, The Influence of Bots and Social Media and Shaping Cultural Narratives in the Entertainment Industry | Indie Talk

390 - Director Michael Day - How to Go From Accountant to Director, Insights into Hollywood Accounting, Directing Your First Feature Film, Hitchcock, Tarantino, and the Art of Influence, Navigating the Delicate Balance of Marketing Independent Films, Strategies for Indie Filmmakers to Break Through, Unlocking the Keys to Success in a Competitive Film Industry

389 - Acclaimed Producer Gale Anne Hurd - Producing The Terminator, Aliens, and The Walking Dead, Building Successful Director-Producer Partnerships, Marketing Blockbusters, Strategies for Avoiding Costly Mistakes, and Advice on Maintaining a Healthy Work-Life Balance in the Film Industry

388 - Exploring Hollywood's Franchise Fixation, Unpacking Warner Brother’s $8.5B Nevada Deal, and Navigating AI's Impact on the Animation Industry | Indie Talk

387 - Indie Rights CEO Linda Nelson - How to Navigate the Streaming Landscape and Lessons in Entrepreneurship from a Pioneering Filmmaker

386 - Filmmakers John Kirby and Libby Handros: Exploring the JFK, RFK, Malcolm X and MLK Jr. Assassinations, Conspiracy Theories, the Genius of Dick Gregory, Famous Patsies, "Long Legs" Marketing, and their Documentary ‘Four Died Trying’

385 - Revisiting Indie Film Investment - The Four Whys of Film Investing, Avoiding Predatory Contracts, and Protecting Your Film Investment

384 - Indie Film Investment From A to Z - EVERYTHING You Need To Know Before You Wire Funds | Re-Air

383 - Dr. Christian Gregory - Producer, Author, and Entrepreneur - Lessons in Health, Environment, and Activism, The Rise and Fall of Early Hollywood, How to Reclaim Your Attention, The Evolution of Storytelling, and Building Sustainable Brands for People and Planet

382 - Joshua Lastine - Entertainment Lawyer - Navigating Creative Representation, Legal Strategy, Insuring Your Creative Earnings, Reclaiming Creativity from Algorithms, and Funding Independent Films - Indie Talk Takeover

381 - Filmmakers Sav Rodgers and Alex Schmider - How to Make Award-Winning Documentaries, ‘Chasing Chasing Amy’s’ Production Journey, Identity vs. Representation, When to Fight for Authentic Stories, Finding Meaning Beyond Financial Success, How to Break the Hollywood System, and the Realities of a Sustainable Film Career

380 - Bonus Episode feat. Jon Fitzgerald: Festival Strategies: Choosing the Right Film Festivals for Your Goals, Crafting an Irresistible Film or TV Show Presentation, Signs Your Screenplay Needs Work and Tips for Working with Low Budgets and Limited Resources

379 - Jon Fitzgerald - Founder - Slamdance Film Festival - How to Network and Navigate the Festival Circuit, How to Become a Master Storyteller, Filmmaking for Social Impact, and Investing in a Career of Constant Creation

378 - Indie Talk w/ Chris & Nick - Hollywood Business Dynamics, Ghosting in the Film Industry, and Funding and Feedback Loops in Filmmaking

377 - Actor Sara Antonio - Working on Will Trent, Lessons on Acting from Louis Gossett Jr, Scene Study Techniques, Overcoming Rejection in the Entertainment Industry, and Crafting Stories and Careers Outside the Studio System

376 - Nathan Rigaud - Whale Animation Studios Creative Executive, Cinematographer, and Animator - Deconstructing the Art of Visual Storytelling, Going from From PA to Director, Learning the Film Industry as a Teenager | Indie Talk Takeover

375 - Reviewing ‘Monkey Man’, Representation in Film, Content Overload, Influencer Personas, Mike Tyson’s Fight with Jake Paul, and Historic Breakout Roles | Indie Talk

374 - Micah Simms, Cinematographer - The Art of Visual Storytelling, Secrets from a Film and Commercial Shoot Pro, Crafting Shots from Concept to Screen, and Mapping Shots to the Director's Vision

373 - Filmmakers Dexter Strong Buell & Derek Mindler on Speaking Truth in an Attention-Seeking Culture, Untangling Cult Cinema Cash Cows, A New Kind of Film School, Indie Ingenuity, and Their Short Film The South Shore | Indie Talk Takeover

372 - Jason Padgitt, Executive Director of the Nashville Film Festival - Inside the World of Film Festival Programming, The Power of Music Docs, What Festival Selections Reveal about a Film, and Balancing Art, Industry and Integrity

371 - Angus Benfield - Actor, Director, and Producer | The Story Behind “The Keeper,” Independent Filmmaking on a Budget, Tips for Avoiding Burnout, AI Tools, and Following Your Passion into a Career

370 - Launching Films in the Digital Age, New Models for Connecting Creators and Audiences, Navigating the Legal Landscape of Entertainment, and Optimizing the Film Industry | Daril Fannin & Austin Worrell - Founders, Kino Studios

369 - Balancing Art and Commerce in Independent Film, Using Art for Activism and Social Change | Actor, Writer & Producer Jordan Charles

368 - Indie Talk Takeover | Why Film Festivals Still Reign Supreme for Filmmakers, Staying Motivated, and Ranking the Best Films of Awards-Season | Host and Founder of Film Wax Radio - Adam Schartoff

367 - Indie Talk Takeover | Preserving Culture Through Documentary Filmmaking, Nonprofits, and Education | Filmmakers Nicholas Mihm & Rostam Zafari

366 - Indie Talk Takeover | Developing a Characters Authenticity, Backstory, and Truth to Roles | Acting Teacher & DigiFest Founder Diane Strand

365 - Indie Talk Takeover | Reinventing the Movie Business with Blockchain: The Future of Independent Film Financing, DAO’s and Smart Contracts | Chris J. Davis - Former WordPress Maverick & Film.io Co-Founder & CTO

364 - We Survived 2023! A Year In Review - Our Favorite Films, Conversations, and Episodes (And a Look Ahead to 2024) | Indie Talk

Happy New Year - Full Episode Drops Friday

363 - An Unlikely Journey to the Top of the Film Festival World | Brian Owens, CIFF Artistic Director

362 - Navigating Strikes and Incentives and Getting Films Made in New Orleans with Full Armor Films\' Frank Monteleone | Indie Talk

361 - The Billion Dollar Tax Loophole: How Studios Legally Pay Zero, Pivoting Your Art to Find Success Later in Life, and The Financial Impact of WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes | Indie Talk

360 - Five Night\'s Box Office Success, Manipulating Criticism and Can Indies Replicate Taylor Swift\'s AMC Deal? | Indie Talk

359 - Director Roxana Baldovin - The Power of Hustle: Cold-Pitching Your Way from Music Videos to Feature Filmmaker | Indie Talk

358 - Bias vs. Impartiality: Selection Debates at Independent Film Festivals | Indie Talk

357 - Effectively Exploit Your Film by Leveraging Influencer Marketing Feat. President of QYOU Media, Inc. Glenn Ginsburg | Indie Talk

356 - Embracing Failure, Using Feedback Effectively, and Being Entrepreneurial in Filmmaking Feat. Writer & Director Todd Bogin | Indie Talk

355 - Using Film to Explore Radical Honesty w/ Writer and Director Jennifer Cooney | Indie Talk

354 - Indie Talk feat. Director & Podcaster Andrea Shreeman - Lessons and Realities of Converging Filmmaking, Storytelling, and Podcasting

353 - Indie Talk - Marketing Really Works (especially in Film), Fun with the 48 Hour Film Festival, and How Much Power Should Social Media Influencers Have

352 - Tips & Tactics for Producing an International Documentary - Indie Talk feat. Director Maggie Contreras and Producer Charity Wakefield

351 - Mistakes In The Making - Filmmaker Lance Clark - Contracts Matter But Relationships Matter More

350 - Indie Talk - Filmmakers Taking Their Power Back, A24 Leading The New Class of Indie, and Strike Updates w/ Art Director Frances Hernandez

349 - Indie Talk - Quiet Luxury, AI Making Writers Better, Apple Vision Pro Disruption, and Unintentional Microaggressions

348 - Indie Talk w/ Special Guest Christopher Everett - Documentarian and Artistic Director of the Southern Documentary Fund

347 - Tiffany Shlain - Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker and Best-Selling Author - Using Constraints to Make the Best Creative Work of Your Career

346 - Matt Williams - Writer, Director - Start With A Concise Vision (Or Someone Will Create A Vision For You)

345 - Sophie Holland - Elite Casting Director of \'The Witcher,\' \'Wednesday,\' and \'Heads of State\' - How to Stand Out In A \"Self-Tape\" World and Book The Elite Roles (Typically Reserved for A-List Actors)

344 - Jeff Clanagan, Founder of CodeBlack & President, Chief Distribution Officer of Hartbeat - Working with Kevin Hart, WGA Strike, AI Concerns, and Making History from Necessity

343 - Industry Insights - Be Intentional

342 - Indie Talk feat. Lance Clark, Filmmaker & Huntington University PhD Professor of Digital Media and Film - 30 Years a Filmmaker - Why Can’t Is The Cancer of Can

341 - Industry Insights - You Get To Do This

340 - Josh Plasse, Actor, Writer, Producer - Researching Character, Developing a Compelling Pitch, and Building Starter Kit for Successful Self-Tapes

339 - Indie Talk Feat. Filmmaking Team Kyler & Natalie Ruffino Wilson - How To Put Business First Shooting and Distributing an Indie Feature

338 - Kim \"Cookie\" McCray, Talent Agent - Being a Workaholic Can Lead to Big Regret

337 - Vanzil Burke, CEO And Founder Of Burke Management - How He Made His Hit Film ‘Karen’ During COVID, When To Pursue Talent Management, His Number One Rule For Investors In His Films

336 - Indie Talk - Streaming Subscriptions Drop By 49%, HBOMax Is Now Max, and Why It\'s Hard To Say \"No\" In The Indie Film Community

335 - Rasheed Stephens, Filmmaker, Actor — Know When To Take The Reins - Mistakes In The Making

334 - Linda Nelson, CEO Of Indie Rights - From International Banker To Filmmaker And CEO of Indie Rights - Keys and Best Practices To Earning Top Dollar From Your Indie Film

333 - Indie Talk - Everything You Need To Know To Succeed In The 54 Film Fest - Advice From The Finalists

332 - Industry Insights - Speak Life

331 - Brian Loschiavo, Producer and Co-Founder of Riverside Entertainment - Writing For ABC, Songwriting For The Hit Series Nashville, And Giving Yourself The Freedom To Fail

330 - Indie Talk feat. Ali Alsaleh - Academy Awards Predictions, Culturally Insensitive Characters In Today’s Media, and What Is A Black Film?

329 - Director Kali Bailey - Don\'t Fall In Love With A Shot - Mistakes In The Making

328 - Brandon Rhiness, Screenwriter And Filmmaker - Making Horror On A Budget, How To Get Paid Selling A Screenplay, and The Democratization Of Filmmaking

327 - Industry Insights - Know When To Pick A Fight

326 - Indie Talk - WGA Strike, What Filmmakers Can Learn From \'Blood & Honey,\' The Next Indie Film Unicorn

325 - Priscilla Wise, Writer - Be Honest About What\'s Holding You Back - (Mistakes In The Making)

324 - Nell Teare - Director, Writer, Actor - Shooting On Film, When To Call It Quits, And Exploring Grief Through Filmmaking

323 - Indie Talk - Oscar Nominations Drama, Checking The Cultural Boxes, And What Does Embracing Your Imperfection Truly Mean?

322 - Christin Baker - Producer, Director, Writer - Making The First Ever Rom-Com With LGBTQ Leads, The Power Of Practical Knowledge In Film, and Using Screenwriting Contests To Feed Development

321 - Indie Talk - Year In Conclusion Episode Feat. Filmmakers Traci Hays, Dr. Mark Goulston, And Fr3deR1ck

320 - Shavvon Lin - Actress, Singer - Dubbing A $700M Box Office Film, Developing Authentic Characters, And Why Artists Are Responsible To Reflect Society

319 - AJ Feuerman, Publicist - What To Look And Ask For Before Hiring A Publicist

318 - Eddie Jordan And Jason Grant, Co-Founders Of Audiovybez - Sync Licensing 101, How To Produce Music For TV, Film, and Commercials, and Music Sync As Gig Economy Work

Happy Holidays! (And, Thoughts About Our New Release Schedule)

317 - Indie Talk - The Issue Of Forced Representation In Film and TV, Netflix Pulling \'Glass Onion\' From Theaters, And Which Holiday Films Will Become Classics

316 - Charla Lauriston - Grand Crew Writer and Comedian - Beating Writer\'s Block, Focusing On Skill Over Networking, and Why Dave Chappelle Sucks Up All The Air In The Room

315 - Emmy Award Winning Director Fr3deR1ck - Keys To Documentary Filmmaking, Systematic Inequity, and Who And What Black Filmmakers Fear

314 - People Hate A Fake Contrarian - Indie Talk w/ Actor, Writer, Comedian Jessica Anderson

313 - Mark Maxey, Producer and Executive Vice President of Rolling Pictures - The Power Of Networking, Following The Fun, and Using Tech To Become A Successful Producer

312 - Zair Montes, Actress, Producer - The Secrets Of Filming in Cuba, Producing Without Electricity, and Getting Started In Filmmaking (Even When You Don’t Think You’re Ready)

311 - Why We Aren’t Watching Netflix’s Dahmer, Our Take on Ye, and Why ‘Black Adam’ Disappointed At The Box Office - (Indie Talk)

310 - What Filmmakers Can Learn From Naomi Osaka - (Industry Insights)

309 - Dr. Mark Goulston, Former UCLA Professor Of Psychiatry, Suicide Prevention Expert, And Author On How To Never Lose A Life To Suicide And Depression

308 - Frances Hernandez, Art Director - Sell Your Ideas, Organizing A Set, and Art Design On Spider-Man: No Way Home, Star Wars, and Working With Taika Waititi

307 - Spencer Glover, Director - You\'re Not Going To Be A Great Filmmaker In The Beginning - (Mistakes In The Making)

306 - Sundance About Face and Preparing For The Film Pitch - (Indie Talk)

305 - Aaron Muñoz, Actor - Filmmakers, Don’t Paralyze Yourself With Over Preparation - (Mistakes In The Making)

304 - Haley Watson, Director, Producer, Cinematographer - On Winning An Oscar, Working With Ben Proudfoot, and Building Community To Make A Great Film

303 - Chris Greene, Actor - Filmmakers, Don\'t Let Fear Prevent You From Representing Yourself - (Mistakes In The Making)

302 - Indie Talk w/ Chris and Nick - Emmy Awards Low Ratings & Highlights And Types of Currency To Guarantee Indie Film ROI

301 - Brandon Hirsch, Actor - Filmmakers, Scrutinize Every Offer - (Mistakes In The Making)

300 - Brian Owens, Artistic Director Calgary International Film Festival - Curating Festivals For Maximum Engagement, The Importance Of Scoring, and Editing Your Film To The Essential

299 - Kris Wente, Actor - Filmmakers, Don\'t Be Afraid To Ask For What You Need - (Mistakes In The Making)

298 - Indie Talk! What Indie Creators Can Learn From Serena WIlliams and The Return of MoviePass

297 - Actor, Writer Ted Welch - How Filmmakers Can Avoid The Trap Of Easy Success - Mistakes In The Making

296 - Tiffany Murray, Cinematographer, Writer, Director - How She Used Filmmaking Tactics To Create Her New Podcast ‘Southbridge,’ Major Networks Creating A New Podcasting Lane, And Which Camera To Use As A Beginner and Expert

295 - Live From DEFY Film Festival @ The Premier of ‘Chest’ - Aaron Irons, Director/Writer And Josh Croft, Producer/Actor On The Challenges Of Making Found Footage Film ‘Chest’

294 - Finding Success As A Writer, When To Take A Mental Health Break From Social Media, And The Tangent 25 - Indie Talk Feat. Writer, Actor, and Film Director Matt Williams

293 - Florencia Lozano, Actor, Writer - On Working With Bruce Willis And Halle Berry, Starring on ‘One Life To Live,’ The Truth About Casting Directors And Auditions, And The Value Of “Owning It”

292 - Joaquin Phoenix, Who Influences What Movies You Watch, Social Engineering, and Stacking the Deck for Filmmakers - (Indie Talk)

291 - Denise Greene, Producer & Director Of Program Initiatives At Black Public Media - The Power Of The Creative Incubator, Producing Winning Documentaries, And Why Story Is King

290 - Ryan Hartsock, Producer - The Perils of Unearned Confidence for the Filmmaker - (Mistakes In The Making)

289 - Theaters Are Back Despite MCU Fan Disappointment in Thor - (Indie Talk)

288 - Logen Christopher, Director & Cinematographer - The Dangers Of Creative Isolation - Mistakes In The Making

287 - Julia Rosengren, Filmmaker, Actor, & Philanthropist - Protect The Planet, Make Great Art, And Use Money To Help People

286 - What Filmmakers Can Learn From Simone Biles - Industry Insights

285 - Entertainment Publicist Amy Prenner - Why You Should Take The Emotion Out Of Business And Never Hire PR Too Quickly

284 - Writer, Actor, and Musician Korby Lenker - Stay Curious About Your Passions - (Mistakes In The Making)

283 - Whistleblower, Documentary Filmmaker, And Author Michael McCray On The Role Of Filmmaking In Successful Whistleblowing

282 - The Bechdel Test w/ Kd Amond, Elisabeth Donaldson, Tammy Hyler, Vicki Yates, and Sarah Zanotti

281 - Knowing When and Where To Be Yourself, Media Dog Whistles, and What To Make Once You Make Some Money - (Indie Talk)

280 - Best Practices For Navigating The Film Festival Circuit w/ NaFF Creative Director Lauren Ponto & Filmmaker Ava Leigh Stewart

279 - Director Chris St. Croix - The Truth About Selling Your Movie To Streamers and Rising Above Your Demons

278 - Juneteenth/Pride Month/Father\'s Day Special - Author And Actor Chris Haley - The Power of Poetry, Managing Anxiety and Notoriety As A Creative, and Losing Work With Wayne Brady

277 - Maverick, McConaughey, and Making a Statement - (Indie Talk)

276 - How to Get To The Core Of The Message - (Industry Insights)

275 - Director Janlatae\' Mullins - Pitching Dawson’s Creek, Working With Gavin DeGraw, and Recognizing Procrastination As Imposter Syndrome

274 - Writer Sandrene Mathews - The Compound Effect of Losing Confidence - (Mistakes In The Making)

273 - Pitching, Funding, And Distributing Your Film Project (Indie Talk At The SWIFT Summit Conference)

272 - How To Be An Adaptive Filmmaker - (Industry Insights)

271 - Director & Actor Sam Brooks - The Tools & Tactics That Landed Him Roles in Fear Street 2: 1978 and Stargirl and How He Found His Courage To Act and Direct

270 - How to Manage Feast & Famine in Filmmaking - (Industry Insights)

269 - How AI Will Leverage You To Improve Story And Test Screenings - (Indie Talk)

268 - Writer & Actor Joshua Noble - Diversify Your Creative Approach - (Mistakes In The Making)

267 - Director Traci Hays - Going From Crew To Director, Finding A Mentor, and Learning To Prove Yourself Again and Again

266 - The Value of Positivity - (Industry Insights)

265 - Protecting Your Script, Keeping Your Rights, And The Non-Negotiables of Indie Film (Indie Talk)

264 - The Business Side of Film - (Industry Insights)

263 - Producer, Media Futurist Susan Johnston - Charge A Price Worth Working For In Film & Television

262 - Writer AJ Bermudez - Envy Is A Big Waste Of Time - (Mistakes In The Making)

261 - Landing a Streaming Deal, Negotiating a Contract, and Putting Diversity In Film in Perspective - (Indie Talk)

260 - Actor Dean Shortland - Take Risks, Go For It - (Mistakes In The Making)

259 - Todd Looby - Executive Director & Filmmaker - Filmmakers Need To Be Insanely Curious

258 - Indie Filmmakers Need Each Other - (Industry Insights)

257 - Kathryn Hecht - Executive Director AV FIlm Festival - Everyone In The Boat Has To Look For Rocks

256 - Costume Designer Ciciley Hoffman - Manage Expectations & Trust Your Expertise - (Mistakes In The Making)

255 - The Slap Heard \'Round The World - (Indie Talk)

254 - DP & Director Rick Page On Lighting, Production Design, Camera Tech, and The Calm of Surrender

253 - The Five Minute Rule For Writers - (Industry Insights)

252 - Making A Short Instead Of A Feature Could Save You Millions - (Indie Talk)

251 - Actor & Filmmaker Stefanie Black - You\'re Worth It, Say Yes To Yourself - (Mistakes In The Making)

250 - Documentary Filmmaker Sarah Klein - Treat Your Art Like A Dog With A Bone

249 - Brilliance In The Basics - (Industry Insights)

248 - Indie Film Investment From A to Z - EVERYTHING You Need To Know Before You Wire Funds

247 - Screenwriter Shannan E. Johnson - Don\'t Let Your Talents Distract You From Your Purpose - (Mistakes In The Making)

246 - Leslie Raymond - Ann Arbor Film Festival Executive Director - Pushing The Film Medium Into The Experimental

245 - Ignore What They Say (Industry Insights)

244 - Encanto Conspiracy - (Indie Talk)

243 - Actor JesseJames Locorriere - Be Careful Not To Let Your Craft Define You (Mistakes In The Making)

242 - Brian Frankel - Filmmakers Either Have Reasons or Results

241 - Filmmaking Is Hard Enough (Industry Insights)

240 - Can Jennifer Lopez Save The Rom-Com? (Indie Talk)

239 - Michelle McGregor - You\'re In Graduate School To Become A Professional Actor Not To Be A Student (Mistakes In The Making)

238 - Nick Frangione - Focus On The Experience Of The Audience, Not Perfection

237 - Terry Gingles - Don\'t Make This Mistake Directing an Animation (Mistakes In The Making)

236 - Is \"Fake It \'Til You Make It\" Legit or Fraud? (Indie Talk)

235 - Drew Maynard - Pick The Right Project (Mistakes In The Making)

234 - Brighid Wheeler - The Power of Story vs. Technical Ability

233 - Motke Dapp - Beware of the Scoundrels In Film (Mistakes in the Making)

232- The Best of Indie Film 2021 feat. Director Robert Broadhurst, Producer & Writer Tony Scott, and Director and Animator Valerie Barnhart (Indie Talk)

231- What Do Filmmakers Want? (Indie Talk)

230 - Andy Edmunds - How To Succeed As the Person in the Arena

229 - Sarah Kunin - Give Yourself Permission To Be Creative

228 - Travis Nicholson - Filmmaking and the Power Of Kindness, Meditation, And Saying Yes

227 - Mr. Beast Proves That the \"5th Wave\" Is Upon Us (Indie Talk)

226 - Michael McCray - Everybody Loves Whistleblower Stories

225 - Indie Film Isn\'t Bad, But There Are Bad People In It (Indie Talk)

224 - Chris Haley - Swallow Your Pride, Be The Real You, and Stop Judging Yourself

223 - Adam Schartoff - How to Learn from the Greats in Film and the Making of an Indie Film Show Host

222 - How to Get $100K for Your Short Film and What Facebook\'s Change to Meta Means for Indie Creators (Indie Talk)

221 - Alex Schmider - LGBTQ Representation in Film & Media

220 - Panel Talk: Knoxville Film Festival 2021 w/ Ava Leigh Stewart (Festival Bonus)

219 - Bored Apes, Indie NFT\'s, AppleTV\'s Secret Strategy, and What Indies Can Learn From The Squid Game (Indie Talk)

218 - Knox Shelton & Miriam Bale - How to Be a Courageous and Compassionate Filmmaker

217 - Alex Ferrari - How to Make Profitable Indie Films as a Filmtrepreneur

216 - What It\'s All About - (Film Investment Series)

215 - Forbidden Festival Knowledge, Addison Rae, and the Irony of the IATSE Protests (Indie Talk)

214 - Bet on Story, Invest In Founder Filmmakers (Film Investment Series)

213 - Lee Abrams - How to Succeed with Great Programming

212 - Helping Your Film Succeed Beyond Investment (Film Investment Series)

211 - Scilla Andreen - How to Get Creative, Address Your Audience, and Make Money as a Filmmaker

210 - Which Investment Strategy Is Best - Unicorn or Slate (Film Investment Series)

209 - Market Your Film Like Ryan Reynolds (Indie Talk)

208 - Trust Games Increase Deal Flow (Film Investment Series)

207 - Julius Ritter - How To Harness Pain Into Creativity and Appreciate the Filmmaking Journey

206 - Trust Is An Observance of Patterns (Film Investment Series)

205 - DEFYing Expectations In Film - Live From The DEFY Film Festival (Festival Bonus)

204 - Jasmine Kenya - How to Harness the Power of Animation To Forge A Better World

203 - Investors Need To Travel To Lower Risk (Film Investment Series)

202 - How Theaters Can Thrive After COVID-19 & a PSA on Marvel\'s Shang-Chi (Indie Talk)

201 - Why Investors Flock To Film Investment (Film Investment Series)

200 - Keith McDaniel - How To Start A Film Festival, Make Impactful Documentaries, and Have Creative Conviction

199 - Great Producers and Investors Are Married To The Film Project (Film Investment Series)

198 - Alexis Gambis - Film, Science, Art , and Sundance Award-Winning Filmmaking

197 - Set an \"Off the Record\" Meeting Before You Invest (Film Investment Series)

196 - How To Play the \"Hollywood\" IP Game and Win As An Indie (Indie Talk)

195 - Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted (Film Investment Series)

194 - Confidence and The Struggle Mindset (Industry Insights)

193 - Chris Conner - Be Humble, Keep Calm, Show Up, and Know Why You\'re Doing It

192 - How To Find Film Investments and Increase Deal Flow (Film Investment Series)

191 - Kevin Christopher - How to Protect the Intellectual Property Rights of Your Film

190 - Every Indie Film Has The Opportunity To Be Profitable (Film Investment Series)

189 - Dr. Christian Gregory - Becoming Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise - The Legacy and Impact of Dick Gregory

188 - Measuring Success In Indie Filmmaking (Film Investment Series)

187 - Finding a Mentor and Doing Your Part To Create a Film Community (Indie Talk)

186 - Distributors Face Normal Business Obstacles Like Any Other Business (Film Investment Series)

185 - Jeffrey Pittle - How To Build A Creative Life, Stay In Business, and Pitch Your Best Work

184 - Festivals Are Live! Align Your Film With The Right Film Festival (Indie Talk)

183 - A Hit Movie Is the Icing, Not the Cake for Indie Film Distributors (Film Investment Series)

182 - Nathaniel Nuon - How to Leverage Ingenuity In Indie Filmmaking

181 - Is Every Film Sale a Win? (Film Investment Series)

180 - Wanting To Be Better (Industry Insights)

179 - Media Consolidation, Amazon Buys Bond, and Buyers Want The Promise of Profit and The Certainty of Value (Indie Talk)

178 - The Pros & Cons of Big Name Talent in Your Indie Film (Film Investment Series)

177 - Paula Landry - Film Financing and the Importance of Theaters to Indie Filmmakers

176 - Caroline Locorriere - Actors: It\'s a Mistake to Get An Agent Before You Have Training

175 - Great Producers Should Get Distribution In Pre-Production (Film Investment Series)

174 - Josh Bishop - How to Win at the Business of Film Before the Film Gets Made

173 - Invest In Filmmakers That Are True To Their Audience (Film Investment Series)

172 - People Buy On Emotions (Industry Insights)

171 - What the Girl Scouts Can Teach Us About First Principle Branding and How to Turn an Investor Into a Financier (Indie Talk)

170 - The Marketing Holy Grail (Film Investment Series)

169 - Magali Barbe - Finding Your Own Way as a Filmmaker

168 - Producers Should Pursue Distribution in Pre-Production (Film Investment Series)

167 - Monetizing Your Short Film w/ Disney & Hulu and The Future of Sequels and Spin-Offs (Indie Talk)

166 - The Risks and Advantages of Being First Money In (Film Investment Series)

165 - Danielle Vega - Finding Yourself in a Character

164 - Film Should Drive Density or Subscribers (Film Investment Series)

163 - Bob Raines - The TN Entertainment Commission & Filmmaking in Tennessee

162 - Anti-Specialization Is Better For Film Execution (Film Investment Series)

161 - The Best Plans in Filmmaking Are Highly-Specific (Indie Talk)

160 - Execute A Plan (Film Investment Series)

159 - Alan Powell - Netflix Film: A Week Away (Bonus)

A Conversation w/ Actor & Producer Alan Powell (Best of MAKE IT)

158 - Jennica Schwartzman - Filmmaking is Human

157 - Ask Good Questions (Film Investment Series)

156 - Vital Film Friends (Industry Insights)

155 - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Indie Film (Indie Talk)

154 - Do the Work (Film Investment Series)

153 - Sevan Najarian - VFX, Animation, Comedy, and Channel 101

152 - Do The Math (Film Investment Series)

151 - An Editor\'s Hard Drive is Indie Gold (Industry Insights)

150 - How to Find and Maintain Inspiration as an Indie Film Creative (Indie Talk)

149 - Picking the Right Entertainment Lawyer (Film Investment Series)

148 - Korby Lenker - Making Music and Making Movies

147 - The Unavoidable FOMO (Film Investment Series)

146 - The Story of \'Black Bodies\' in Canada (Indie Talk)

145 - Emil Gallardo - Ethnicity, Culture, and Filmmaking

144 - Valerie Barnhart - Talented Filmmakers Find A Way

143 - How to Develop Your \"Walk Away\" Point (Film Investment Series)

142 - Robert Broadhurst - Filmmaking as Introspective Art

141 - Social Desire, WW84, and the Great Dr. King (Indie Talk)

140 - Upfront Contracting as a Force-Multiplier (Film Investment Series)

139 - Nick Lopez - Highlighting the Stories of Working Class Humans

138 - Negotiating Contract Terms (Film Investment Series)

137 - A Look Back On The Events That Shaped 2020 And a Look Ahead to 2021 (Indie Talk)

136 - Tom Stajmiger - From Stage to Film

135 - Chris DeBlasio - Understanding and Targeting the Market for Your Film

134 - Persistence (Industry Insights)

133 - Sandra Garcia - You are the Brand

132 - Fall Out of Love (Film Investment Series)

131 - Why Your Digital Branding and Marketing Didn\'t Work and What To Do About It (Indie Talk)

130 - The Cooling-Off Period (Film Investment Series)

129 - Don\'t Be Afraid to Ask Questions (Industry Insights)

128 - Dr. Nicholas Quin Serenati - Self-expression, Recontextualization, and Mindfulness in Art

127 - The Market Wants You to Do the Same Thing (Industry Insights)

126 - The Queen\'s Gambit and The Holy Grail (Indie Talk)

125 - The Importance of References (Film Investment Series)

124 - Brandon Rhiness - Writing for Comics, Films, & Novels

123 - Coffee Shop Meetings (Film Investment Series)

122 - Streaming Oscar Contention (Indie Talk)

121 - What\'s In A Plan? (Film Investment Series)

120 - Kim Petrosky & Talent Agent Kim “Cookie” McCray - The Importance of Talent Agents in the Internet Age

119 - A Producers Plan to 100X (Film Investment Series)

118 - The Five Minute Rule for Success in Writing (Industry Insights)

117 - Guilty Pleasures, Quibi\'s End, and Virtual Festivals (Indie Talk)

116 - Where Are All the Gurus? (Film Investment Series)

115 - Success Takes Time and a Plan (Industry Insights)

114 - Tony Scott - Telling Universal Stories and Changing Careers

113 - Building A Moat (Film Investment Series)

112 - If You Can\'t See the Script, Don\'t Take the Part (Industry Insights)

111 - Good Answers to the Why Question (Film Investment Series)

110 - Valerie Jane Parker - Acting and Living a Creative Life

109 - The Other Three \"Why\'s\" (Film Investment Series)

107 - Should I Get An Agent or a Manager? (Indie Talk)

106 - How Do I Know the Filmmakers Can Execute? (Film Investment Series)

105 - Dycee Wildman & Sarah Saturday - Running a Virtual Film Festival

104 - Should I Invest in Crazy or Niche? (Film Investment Series)

103 - Tenet vs Mulan: A Battle of Long Term Strategies (Indie Talk)

102 - Understanding Contract Risks (Film Investment Series)

101 - Teri Ritter - Unions, Representing Kid Actors, and Working in Canada

100 - Avoid Short-Term Players and Over-Leveraged Buyers (Film Investment Series)

99 - Are Pre-Sales Real and the PGA Releases Back to Set Guidelines (Indie Talk)

98 - Investors in Film Are Clients - Film Investment Series #04

Filmmaking is Problem Solving - A Conversation w/ Producer, Writer & Director Derek Estlin Purvis

96 - Why You Need Some Creative Control (Film Investment Series)

AMC is back, Why Hamilton Crushed All Competition in July, and What You Can Learn from Watching Indie Films - Indie Talk #27

Knowing How Much To Invest - Film Investment Series #02

Consistency is the Key to Success - A Conversation w/ Writer & Director Rasheena Nash

92 - Good Judgment (Film Investment Series)

First Principles - Positioning Your Film for Success Through Branding and Audience - Indie Talk #26

Co-Writing, Short Films, & the Pros of Specialization - A Conversation w/ A Week Away Co-Writer Kali Bailey

Mistakes In The Making - Vol. 02 - Drew Maynard

Why Netflix and Not IFC? Indie Talk #25

The Cash Flow Hasn\'t Changed, AI Actors, FAST Trends for Filmmakers - Indie Talk #24

Mistakes In The Making - Vol. 01 - Motke Dapp

Earning Actors’ Trust through Empathy - A Conversation w / Talent Agent Kim “Cookie” McCray

Making a Feature Film in High School - A Conversation w/ Tanner Peterson and Dayton Edwards (of Peterson Films)

82 - Streaming Loss Leaders & What If Coronavirus Hit In 1985? Indie Talk #23

How Art Comments on Life - A Conversation w/ Actor Chris Greene

Unprecedented Times for Indie Creatives - Indie Talk #22

Find a Mentor and Learn the Business - A Conversation w/ VP of International Distribution Malee Nerenhausen

Alternative Distribution Streams, Short Film Funding, and Industry Data Galore - Indie Talk #21

78 - Digital Photography & Short Documentaries - A Conversation w/ Photographer/Videographer Tim Duggan

Back to Set Guidelines for Indie Filmmakers - Indie Talk #20

Creating Horror Films on a Budget - A Conversation w AZ If Productions (Writer/Director Kd Amond & Actress/Writer Sarah Zanotti)

Got Leverage? Why COVID Provides A Great Opportunity for Success - Indie Talk #19

Being Bold and Authentic in Your Art and Relationships - A Conversation w/ Actress & Creative Elisabeth Donaldson

A Second Chance for Unsold or Undersold Indie Films - Indie Talk #18

Be Brilliant in the Basics - A Conversation w/ Director/Producer Amanda Paige Young

71 - How to Respond to Hollywood\'s Free Fall - Indie Talk #17

70 - COVID-19 - An Opportunity for Indie Filmmakers to Educate, Inspire, and Entertain - Indie Talk #16

69 - Removing the Blinders - Indie Talk #15

68 - Ethnic Ambiguity in Indie Filmmaking - A Conversation w/ Actress Sara Antonio (plus some podcast housekeeping)

67 - 2019 Wrap-Up Show - Indie Talk #14

66 - The Five Deadly Myths of Indie Filmmaking - Indie Talk #13

65 - The Difference Between Indie Filmmaking and Skit Making - A Conversation w/ Motke Dapp

64 - The Path to Profitability - Indie Talk #12

63 - The Future of Film Is IP - Indie Talk #11

62 - Filming Five Women Locked in a Room - A Conversation w/ Kd Amond & Tiffany Montgomery

61 - Breaking old Paradigms of Filmmaking - A Conversation w/ Joey von Haeger

60 - How To Get the Most Out of Your Festival Run - Indie Talk #10

59 - Actor/Director Matt Williams - Getting Naked as an Artist

58 - Chris & Nick - Great Art, Using the Emmys to Cast Your Film, and Living Forever (Indie Talk)

57 - Filmmaker & Comedian Rasheed Stephens - Stand-Up Comedy, Low Budget Filmmaking, & The Value of Resourcefulness

56 - Chris & Guest Host Sandrene Matthews - How to Get Into the WGA & PGA (Indie Talk)

55 - Actor Ted Welch - Stick with Bold Acting Choices

54 - Chris & Nick - 8 Choices & Obstacles That Hold Indie Filmmakers Back (Indie Talk)

53 - Producer & Writer Sarena Khan - How to Connect Across Cultures Through Layered Stories

52 - Chris & Nick - Tarantino, Awkwafina, and Why Film Goals Should Influence Distribution (Indie Talk)

51 - Producer Jennifer Bonior - Storytelling and Subversion in Horror Films

50 - Chris & Nick - In the Hot Seat Answering Our Own Questions (Indie Talk)

49 - Brian and Jake Jalbert (The Jalbert Brothers) - Hacking Hollywood

48 - Special Episode - Advice, Tactics, and Teachings from the Indie Pros

47 - Chris & Nick - How to Pitch Your Film (Indie Talk)

46 - Director Jacquie Phillips - Switching Careers & the Importance of Networking

45 - Actress & Singer Christine Woods - Auditioning, Singing, & Defining Success

44 - Assistant Director & Writer Sandrene Mathews - The Importance of Collaboration & Quietly Leading

43 - Chris & Nick - How to Brand Your Film (Indie Talk)

42 - Actor Sara Antonio - Ethnic Ambiguity in Filmmaking

41 - Chris & Nick - Tribeca, Phillip Youmans, & Low Budget Films (Indie Talk)

40 - Musician/Author/Actor Korby Lenker - Music, Web Series, & Making a Living

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

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

34 - Priscilla Wise (Writer) - Just Sit Down and Write

33 - Dycee Wildman (Director/Writer/Festival Creator) - Hustle, Collaboration, & Hosting an Inclusive Film Festival

32 - Ciciley Hoffman (Costume Designer & Stylist) - How to Use Costumes to Communicate a Message

31 - Shannan E. Johnson - Writing, Theater, & Taking Risks

30 - Wes Powers - The Importance of Collaboration & Editing Folder Structure

29 - Christine Woods - Auditioning, Singing, & Defining Success

28 - Stefanie Black - Theater, The Importance of Relationships, & the Pros of Going to Art School

27 - Dean Shortland - Pursuing Your Goals, Working Hard, & Learning to Say No

26 - Ryan Hartsock - Teaching the Next Generation & Understanding the Realities of Producing

25 - Logen Christopher - Making Your Own Way

24 - Drew Maynard - Being Humble, Making Short Films, & Getting Feedback

23 - Joshua Bermudez - Acting Comfortably, Fighting Imposter Syndrome, & Cocktails

22 - Matthew Hankins - Approaching Films as Art and the Importance of Collaboration

21 - Chris Greene - Creating a Fictional Reality, Typecasting, & Being Emotionally Honest

20 - Matt Williams - Overcoming Self Doubt, Putting in the Work, & Mastering Your Craft

19 - Writer Amanda Bermudez - Research vs Writing, & Listening to the Right People

18 - Director & Producer Sabyn Mayfield - Learning What Not to Do & How to Focus

17 - Writer & Director Terry Gingles - Why You Should Study the Classics & Learn the Craft

16 - Director Spencer Glover - The Importance of Focusing on Casting & Preproduction

15 - Actor Jessejames Locorriere - How to Leverage Your Individuality and Create a Work-Life Balance

14 - Writer & Director Chad McClarnon - How to Be Assertive, Improve Your Skills, & Define the Story

13 - Actor Ashley Pereira - How to Be Comfortable on Camera & Embrace Your Individuality

12 - Actor Aaron Muñoz - The Importance of Improv, Believing the Story, & Respecting Every Job

11 - Cinematographer & Producer Josh Moody - Why You Should Study Films & Create a Long-Term Plan

10 - Writer & Director Chris Blake - How to Find and Work with a Talented Crew

09 - Actor & Writer Brandon Hirsch - Confidence, Reading, & Losing Yourself in a Role

08 - Director Motke Dapp - Filmmaking Success Takes Time & Hard Work

07 - Actor Ted Welch - How to Be Prepared for Your Lucky Film Break

06 - Writer & Director Kali Bailey - How A Good Attitude Will Take You Places

05 - Actress & Comedian Michelle McGregor - Knowing Your Worth, Joining SAG, & Actor’s Intent

04 - Actor & Director Isaiah Stratton - Know Your Shortcomings, Market Yourself, & Watch Commentaries

03 - Actor & Comedian Rasheed Stephens - How to Be Brave & Never Give Up

02 - Producer David Perry - The Business Side of Film & the Real World of Filmmaking

01 - Actor Kris Wente - Starving Artists, Perseverance, and Standards for Male Actors

00 - Welcome to the MAKE IT Podcast