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

Toy Story 5
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
Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat II | Why Mortal Kombat II Works (Film Review)
Mortal Kombat II (2026) · May 14, 2026
Mars
SUMMARIES - Sevan Najarian - How Crowdfunding and Community Rallied to Save 'Mars'
Mars (2026) · May 12, 2026
Michael
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
Iron Lung
433 - Mark "Markiplier" Fischbach - His Journey from YouTube Creator to "Iron Lung" Box Office Success
Iron Lung (2026) · Apr 3, 2026
The Devil Is Busy
The Devil Is Busy | Inside America's Most Controversial Healthcare Documentary (Film Review)
The Devil Is Busy (2024) · Mar 19, 2026
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You - Rose Byrne's Career-Defining Performance
Iron Lung
IRON LUNG | How Markiplier Mastered Minimalist Horror Filmmaking
Iron Lung (2026) · Feb 19, 2026
Moses the Black
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
Sinners
SINNERS | Folklore, Horror, Rhythm & Blues (Movie Review)
Sinners (2025) · Feb 5, 2026
Dirty Towel
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
Deepfaking Sam Altman
Deepfaking Sam Altman | What Happens When You Try to Deepfake Sam Altman? (Movie Review)
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Avatar: Fire and Ash | The Human Heart in Conflict: James Cameron's Philosophical Approach to Filmmaking (Movie Review)
Persona
Perfect Pairing: “PERSONA” Actress & Producer Shanti Lowry on Race, Art, Authenticity and Making Movies on Your Own Terms
Persona (1966) · Jan 6, 2026
One Battle After Another
One Battle After Another | The Emotional Depth of Paul Thomas Anderson's Latest Masterpiece (Movie Review)
Materialists
Materialists: A24’s $20M Modern Day Rom-Com (Movie Review)
Materialists (2025) · Nov 10, 2025
Hedda
Hedda | Power, Desire, and Societal Constraints (Movie Review)
Hedda (2025) · Nov 3, 2025
The Short Game
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
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
Water for Life
412 - Will Parrinello & Majo Calderon - Water for Life: Documenting Hope in a Changing World
Water for Life (2023) · Jun 13, 2025
Just Friends
408 - “Just Friends” and “Brain Games” creator Adam “Tex” Davis on Mastering Podcasts, Pitches, and Storytelling
Just Friends (2005) · Apr 18, 2025
Persona
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
Plan B
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
The Waterboyz
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
Two Lives in Pittsburgh
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
Chasing Amy
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
Chasing Chasing Amy
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
Monkey Man
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
Karen
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
Blood & Honey
326 - Indie Talk - WGA Strike, What Filmmakers Can Learn From 'Blood & Honey,' The Next Indie Film Unicorn
Blood & Honey (2017) · Feb 21, 2023
Black Adam
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
CHEST
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
Black Bodies
146 - The Story of 'Black Bodies' in Canada (Indie Talk)
Black Bodies (2020) · Feb 16, 2021
A Week Away
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
Another Version of You
65 - The Difference Between Indie Filmmaking and Skit Making - A Conversation w/ Motke Dapp
Five Women in the End
62 - Filming Five Women Locked in a Room - A Conversation w/ Kd Amond & Tiffany Montgomery
Adult Interference
55 - Actor Ted Welch - Stick with Bold Acting Choices