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425 - Michael Mendelsohn - Financier and Producer of True Romance, Reservoir Dogs, Lord of War, and The Matrix on Making Cinema: Lessons fro

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

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 Indi

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

#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

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

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 Conte

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

#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

#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 Traci

#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 o

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

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 Film

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

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

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 Tea

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

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, Redefi

396 - Director Coke Daniels - Why Filming “The Waterboyz” was Challenging, His Journey from Hip-Hop to Indie Filmmaking, Code-Switching, Aut

395 - Actress Katherine Ro - An Insider Look at The Terminal List Prequel, How to Succeed in Hollywood While Prioritizing Family, Stunt Perf

394 - Aaron Irons & Josh Croft on Making 'Jeffrey’s Hell,' the Unique World of the Defy Film Festival, Appalachian Horror, Mastering Found F

393 - David “D. Bird” Birdsall - The Last Mixtape, White Collar Rhymes Discord, Renting an Airbnb w/ Strangers, Truth in Diss Tracks, Evolvi

392 - Tiffany Murray - How to Use Creative Constraints, '2 Lives in Pittsburgh', The Best Camera for Indie Filmmaking, Collaborating Without

391 - 100K Subscribers, The Legacy of James Earl Jones, Disney's Live-Action Remakes, The Influence of Bots and Social Media and Shaping Cul

390 - Director Michael Day - How to Go From Accountant to Director, Insights into Hollywood Accounting, Directing Your First Feature Film,

389 - Acclaimed Producer Gale Anne Hurd - Producing The Terminator, Aliens, and The Walking Dead, Building Successful Director-Producer Par

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

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

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

382 - Joshua Lastine - Entertainment Lawyer - Navigating Creative Representation, Legal Strategy, Insuring Your Creative Earnings, Reclaimin

381 - Filmmakers Sav Rodgers and Alex Schmider - How to Make Award-Winning Documentaries, ‘Chasing Chasing Amy’s’ Production Journey, Identi

380 - Bonus Episode feat. Jon Fitzgerald: Festival Strategies: Choosing the Right Film Festivals for Your Goals, Crafting an Irresistible Fi

379 - Jon Fitzgerald - Founder - Slamdance Film Festival - How to Network and Navigate the Festival Circuit, How to Become a Master Storytel

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

376 - Nathan Rigaud - Whale Animation Studios Creative Executive, Cinematographer, and Animator - Deconstructing the Art of Visual Storytel

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

374 - Micah Simms, Cinematographer - The Art of Visual Storytelling, Secrets from a Film and Commercial Shoot Pro, Crafting Shots from Conce

373 - Filmmakers Dexter Strong Buell & Derek Mindler on Speaking Truth in an Attention-Seeking Culture, Untangling Cult Cinema Cash Cows, A

372 - Jason Padgitt, Executive Director of the Nashville Film Festival - Inside the World of Film Festival Programming, The Power of Music D

371 - Angus Benfield - Actor, Director, and Producer | The Story Behind “The Keeper,” Independent Filmmaking on a Budget, Tips for Avoiding

370 - Launching Films in the Digital Age, New Models for Connecting Creators and Audiences, Navigating the Legal Landscape of Entertainment,

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-S

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

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

365 - Indie Talk Takeover | Reinventing the Movie Business with Blockchain: The Future of Independent Film Financing, DAO’s and Smart Contra

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 Impa

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 Tal

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 I

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 Hernan

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