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The MAKE IT Podcast

The MAKE IT Podcast

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MAKE IT is the film podcast that provides a behind-the-scenes look at the filmmaking process. We dive into indie gems, massive blockbusters, cinema history, and everything in between. If you love movies and want more than polite chit-chat, this is your spot. Stay Inspired, Chris + Nick

446 - Isabel Hagen on Making 'On a String', Winning Tribeca, Cancel Culture, and Surviving Stand‑Up

On a String (2026) · Sep 18, 2026

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Film Brief - Toy Story 5 - Andrew Stanton's Return: Why Pixar's Boldest Creative Bet Is a Story About Growing Up

Toy Story 5 (2026) · Jul 8, 2026

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Mortal Kombat II | Why Mortal Kombat II Works (Film Review)

Mortal Kombat II (2026) · May 14, 2026

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

Mars (2026) · May 12, 2026

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

Michael (2026) · May 1, 2026

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LOCKS by Ryan Coogler (Movie Review)

Locks (2009) · Apr 29, 2026

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

Iron Lung (2026) · Apr 3, 2026

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

#indie (2026) · Mar 20, 2026

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

The Devil Is Busy (2024) · Mar 19, 2026

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

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025) · Mar 5, 2026

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IRON LUNG | How Markiplier Mastered Minimalist Horror Filmmaking

Iron Lung (2026) · Feb 19, 2026

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

Man of God (2021) · Feb 10, 2026

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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

Moses the Black (2026) · Feb 6, 2026

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

Sinners (2025) · Feb 5, 2026

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

Good Will Hunting (1997) · Jan 30, 2026

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

Almost Famous (2000) · Jan 30, 2026

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

Coraline (2009) · Jan 30, 2026

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

The Way Way Back (2013) · Jan 30, 2026

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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?

Dirty Towel (2024) · Jan 23, 2026

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

Deepfaking Sam Altman (2026) · Jan 21, 2026

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

Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) · Jan 8, 2026

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

Persona (1966) · Jan 6, 2026

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

One Battle After Another (2025) · Dec 24, 2025

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

Rumba Love (2021) · Dec 23, 2025

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

The Godfather (1972) · Dec 22, 2025

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

The Matrix (1999) · Dec 22, 2025

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

The Wizard of Oz (1939) · Dec 22, 2025

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

Lord of War (2005) · Dec 22, 2025

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

Battlefield Earth (2000) · Dec 22, 2025

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

Tenet (2020) · Dec 22, 2025

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

Materialists (2025) · Nov 10, 2025

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

Hedda (2025) · Nov 3, 2025

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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

The Short Game (2013) · Oct 31, 2025

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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

The Comic Shop · Oct 3, 2025

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

Water for Life (2023) · Jun 13, 2025

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

Just Friends (2005) · Apr 18, 2025

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

Persona (2024) · Apr 4, 2025

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

Driving Miss Daisy (1989) · Feb 21, 2025

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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"

Plan B (2016) · Jan 11, 2025

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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

The Waterboyz (2024) · Nov 8, 2024

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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

Two Lives in Pittsburgh (2023) · Sep 27, 2024

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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

The Terminator (1984) · Sep 3, 2024

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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

Aliens (1986) · Sep 3, 2024

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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

Chasing Amy (1997) · Jun 25, 2024

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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

Chasing Chasing Amy (2023) · Jun 25, 2024

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

Monkey Man (2024) · May 3, 2024

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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

Karen (2021) · May 2, 2023

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

Blood & Honey (2017) · Feb 21, 2023

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

Driving Miss Daisy (1989) · Nov 25, 2022

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

Black Adam (2022) · Oct 31, 2022

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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’

CHEST (2022) · Aug 28, 2022

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

Have You Heard About Greg? (2021) · Jul 14, 2022

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

Rocky (1976) · Apr 19, 2022

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221 - Alex Schmider - LGBTQ Representation in Film & Media

Boys Don't Cry (1999) · Oct 26, 2021

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221 - Alex Schmider - LGBTQ Representation in Film & Media

Disclosure (2020) · Oct 26, 2021

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

Indigo Valley (2020) · Aug 28, 2021

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

The Color of Time (2012) · Aug 4, 2021

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

The Fly Room (2014) · Aug 4, 2021

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

Son of Monarchs (2021) · Aug 4, 2021

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

Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) · Jul 6, 2021

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

One Night in Miami... (2020) · Jul 6, 2021

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

A Week Away (2021) · Mar 25, 2021

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

Big Fish (2003) · Mar 2, 2021

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

Go (1999) · Mar 2, 2021

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

Black Bodies (2020) · Feb 16, 2021

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142 - Robert Broadhurst - Filmmaking as Introspective Art

An Occurrence at Arverne (2020) · Jan 26, 2021

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

Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) · Jan 21, 2021

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

Taking Chance (2009) · Dec 1, 2020

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

Mulan (2020) · Sep 15, 2020

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

Tenet (2020) · Sep 15, 2020

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

A Week Away (2021) · Jul 28, 2020

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

Another Version of You (2018) · Dec 4, 2019

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

Five Women in the End (2020) · Nov 1, 2019

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55 - Actor Ted Welch - Stick with Bold Acting Choices

Adult Interference (2017) · Aug 30, 2019

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

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019) · Aug 4, 2019

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

The Farewell (2019) · Aug 4, 2019

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37 - Brandon Hirsch (Actor) - Confidence, Reading, & Losing Yourself in a Role (Rebroadcast)

Actor (1978) · Apr 16, 2019

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

Harold and Maude (1971) · Mar 15, 2019

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

To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) · Mar 15, 2019

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

Night of the Living Dead (1968) · Mar 15, 2019

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

Paper Moon (1973) · Mar 15, 2019

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

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) · Mar 15, 2019

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

Bear With Me (2014) · Nov 2, 2018

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

Daddy's Little Girl (2015) · Nov 2, 2018

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

All Light Will End (2018) · Oct 5, 2018

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

Hard Work (2020) · Sep 21, 2018

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

Induced Effect (2019) · Aug 17, 2018

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

Suicide Roadtrip (2018) · Aug 17, 2018

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

Starving Artists (1997) · Aug 3, 2018

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