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

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 | Why Mortal Kombat II Works (Film Review)
Mortal Kombat II (2026) · May 14, 2026

SUMMARIES - Sevan Najarian - How Crowdfunding and Community Rallied to Save 'Mars'
Mars (2026) · May 12, 2026

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

LOCKS by Ryan Coogler (Movie Review)
Locks (2009) · Apr 29, 2026

433 - Mark "Markiplier" Fischbach - His Journey from YouTube Creator to "Iron Lung" Box Office Success
Iron Lung (2026) · Apr 3, 2026

432 - Indie Talk - 2026 Oscar Snubs, Ben Affleck Controversy, and Google's Micro Drama Strategy
#indie (2026) · Mar 20, 2026

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 - Rose Byrne's Career-Defining Performance
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025) · Mar 5, 2026

IRON LUNG | How Markiplier Mastered Minimalist Horror Filmmaking
Iron Lung (2026) · Feb 19, 2026

Story Is King: The Miracle Hurricane - How Divine Intervention Saved a Film Production
Man of God (2021) · Feb 10, 2026

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 | Folklore, Horror, Rhythm & Blues (Movie Review)
Sinners (2025) · Feb 5, 2026

Clear the Set: Emma Parks on Almost Famous, Godfather Guilt, and Coraline Nightmares
Good Will Hunting (1997) · Jan 30, 2026

Clear the Set: Emma Parks on Almost Famous, Godfather Guilt, and Coraline Nightmares
Almost Famous (2000) · Jan 30, 2026

Clear the Set: Emma Parks on Almost Famous, Godfather Guilt, and Coraline Nightmares
Coraline (2009) · Jan 30, 2026

Clear the Set: Emma Parks on Almost Famous, Godfather Guilt, and Coraline Nightmares
The Way Way Back (2013) · Jan 30, 2026

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 | What Happens When You Try to Deepfake Sam Altman? (Movie Review)
Deepfaking Sam Altman (2026) · Jan 21, 2026

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

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 | The Emotional Depth of Paul Thomas Anderson's Latest Masterpiece (Movie Review)
One Battle After Another (2025) · Dec 24, 2025

What Does It Mean to Make It? Lessons from Indie Film Veterans Michael Mendelsohn and Zair Montes
Rumba Love (2021) · Dec 23, 2025

Clear the Set: Michael Mendelsohn's Top Films and Hidden Cinema Gems
The Godfather (1972) · Dec 22, 2025

Clear the Set: Michael Mendelsohn's Top Films and Hidden Cinema Gems
The Matrix (1999) · Dec 22, 2025

Clear the Set: Michael Mendelsohn's Top Films and Hidden Cinema Gems
The Wizard of Oz (1939) · Dec 22, 2025

Clear the Set: Michael Mendelsohn's Top Films and Hidden Cinema Gems
Lord of War (2005) · Dec 22, 2025

Clear the Set: Michael Mendelsohn's Top Films and Hidden Cinema Gems
Battlefield Earth (2000) · Dec 22, 2025

Clear the Set: Michael Mendelsohn's Top Films and Hidden Cinema Gems
Tenet (2020) · Dec 22, 2025

Materialists: A24’s $20M Modern Day Rom-Com (Movie Review)
Materialists (2025) · Nov 10, 2025

Hedda | Power, Desire, and Societal Constraints (Movie Review)
Hedda (2025) · Nov 3, 2025

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

412 - Will Parrinello & Majo Calderon - Water for Life: Documenting Hope in a Changing World
Water for Life (2023) · Jun 13, 2025

408 - “Just Friends” and “Brain Games” creator Adam “Tex” Davis on Mastering Podcasts, Pitches, and Storytelling
Just Friends (2005) · Apr 18, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

326 - Indie Talk - WGA Strike, What Filmmakers Can Learn From 'Blood & Honey,' The Next Indie Film Unicorn
Blood & Honey (2017) · Feb 21, 2023

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

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

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

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

261 - Landing a Streaming Deal, Negotiating a Contract, and Putting Diversity In Film in Perspective - (Indie Talk)
Rocky (1976) · Apr 19, 2022

221 - Alex Schmider - LGBTQ Representation in Film & Media
Boys Don't Cry (1999) · Oct 26, 2021

221 - Alex Schmider - LGBTQ Representation in Film & Media
Disclosure (2020) · Oct 26, 2021

205 - DEFYing Expectations In Film - Live From The DEFY Film Festival (Festival Bonus)
Indigo Valley (2020) · Aug 28, 2021

198 - Alexis Gambis - Film, Science, Art , and Sundance Award-Winning Filmmaking
The Color of Time (2012) · Aug 4, 2021

198 - Alexis Gambis - Film, Science, Art , and Sundance Award-Winning Filmmaking
The Fly Room (2014) · Aug 4, 2021

198 - Alexis Gambis - Film, Science, Art , and Sundance Award-Winning Filmmaking
Son of Monarchs (2021) · Aug 4, 2021

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

189 - Dr. Christian Gregory - Becoming Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise - The Legacy and Impact of Dick Gregory
One Night in Miami... (2020) · Jul 6, 2021

159 - Alan Powell - Netflix Film: A Week Away (Bonus)
A Week Away (2021) · Mar 25, 2021

150 - How to Find and Maintain Inspiration as an Indie Film Creative (Indie Talk)
Big Fish (2003) · Mar 2, 2021

150 - How to Find and Maintain Inspiration as an Indie Film Creative (Indie Talk)
Go (1999) · Mar 2, 2021

146 - The Story of 'Black Bodies' in Canada (Indie Talk)
Black Bodies (2020) · Feb 16, 2021

142 - Robert Broadhurst - Filmmaking as Introspective Art
An Occurrence at Arverne (2020) · Jan 26, 2021

141 - Social Desire, WW84, and the Great Dr. King (Indie Talk)
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) · Jan 21, 2021

128 - Dr. Nicholas Quin Serenati - Self-expression, Recontextualization, and Mindfulness in Art
Taking Chance (2009) · Dec 1, 2020

103 - Tenet vs Mulan: A Battle of Long Term Strategies (Indie Talk)
Mulan (2020) · Sep 15, 2020

103 - Tenet vs Mulan: A Battle of Long Term Strategies (Indie Talk)
Tenet (2020) · Sep 15, 2020

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

65 - The Difference Between Indie Filmmaking and Skit Making - A Conversation w/ Motke Dapp
Another Version of You (2018) · Dec 4, 2019

62 - Filming Five Women Locked in a Room - A Conversation w/ Kd Amond & Tiffany Montgomery
Five Women in the End (2020) · Nov 1, 2019

55 - Actor Ted Welch - Stick with Bold Acting Choices
Adult Interference (2017) · Aug 30, 2019

52 - Chris & Nick - Tarantino, Awkwafina, and Why Film Goals Should Influence Distribution (Indie Talk)
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019) · Aug 4, 2019

52 - Chris & Nick - Tarantino, Awkwafina, and Why Film Goals Should Influence Distribution (Indie Talk)
The Farewell (2019) · Aug 4, 2019

37 - Brandon Hirsch (Actor) - Confidence, Reading, & Losing Yourself in a Role (Rebroadcast)
Actor (1978) · Apr 16, 2019

33 - Dycee Wildman (Director/Writer/Festival Creator) - Hustle, Collaboration, & Hosting an Inclusive Film Festival
Harold and Maude (1971) · Mar 15, 2019

33 - Dycee Wildman (Director/Writer/Festival Creator) - Hustle, Collaboration, & Hosting an Inclusive Film Festival
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) · Mar 15, 2019

33 - Dycee Wildman (Director/Writer/Festival Creator) - Hustle, Collaboration, & Hosting an Inclusive Film Festival
Night of the Living Dead (1968) · Mar 15, 2019

33 - Dycee Wildman (Director/Writer/Festival Creator) - Hustle, Collaboration, & Hosting an Inclusive Film Festival
Paper Moon (1973) · Mar 15, 2019

33 - Dycee Wildman (Director/Writer/Festival Creator) - Hustle, Collaboration, & Hosting an Inclusive Film Festival
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) · Mar 15, 2019

14 - Writer & Director Chad McClarnon - How to Be Assertive, Improve Your Skills, & Define the Story
Bear With Me (2014) · Nov 2, 2018

14 - Writer & Director Chad McClarnon - How to Be Assertive, Improve Your Skills, & Define the Story
Daddy's Little Girl (2015) · Nov 2, 2018

10 - Writer & Director Chris Blake - How to Find and Work with a Talented Crew
All Light Will End (2018) · Oct 5, 2018

08 - Director Motke Dapp - Filmmaking Success Takes Time & Hard Work
Hard Work (2020) · Sep 21, 2018

03 - Actor & Comedian Rasheed Stephens - How to Be Brave & Never Give Up
Induced Effect (2019) · Aug 17, 2018

03 - Actor & Comedian Rasheed Stephens - How to Be Brave & Never Give Up
Suicide Roadtrip (2018) · Aug 17, 2018
01 - Actor Kris Wente - Starving Artists, Perseverance, and Standards for Male Actors
Starving Artists (1997) · Aug 3, 2018
