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
Locks
LOCKS by Ryan Coogler (Movie Review)
Locks (2009) · Apr 29, 2026
Iron Lung
433 - Mark "Markiplier" Fischbach - His Journey from YouTube Creator to "Iron Lung" Box Office Success
Iron Lung (2026) · Apr 3, 2026
#indie
432 - Indie Talk - 2026 Oscar Snubs, Ben Affleck Controversy, and Google's Micro Drama Strategy
#indie (2026) · Mar 20, 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
Man of God
Story Is King: The Miracle Hurricane - How Divine Intervention Saved a Film Production
Man of God (2021) · Feb 10, 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
Good Will Hunting
Clear the Set: Emma Parks on Almost Famous, Godfather Guilt, and Coraline Nightmares
Good Will Hunting (1997) · Jan 30, 2026
Almost Famous
Clear the Set: Emma Parks on Almost Famous, Godfather Guilt, and Coraline Nightmares
Almost Famous (2000) · Jan 30, 2026
Coraline
Clear the Set: Emma Parks on Almost Famous, Godfather Guilt, and Coraline Nightmares
Coraline (2009) · Jan 30, 2026
The Way Way Back
Clear the Set: Emma Parks on Almost Famous, Godfather Guilt, and Coraline Nightmares
The Way Way Back (2013) · Jan 30, 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)
Rumba Love
What Does It Mean to Make It? Lessons from Indie Film Veterans Michael Mendelsohn and Zair Montes
Rumba Love (2021) · Dec 23, 2025
The Godfather
Clear the Set: Michael Mendelsohn's Top Films and Hidden Cinema Gems
The Godfather (1972) · Dec 22, 2025
The Matrix
Clear the Set: Michael Mendelsohn's Top Films and Hidden Cinema Gems
The Matrix (1999) · Dec 22, 2025
The Wizard of Oz
Clear the Set: Michael Mendelsohn's Top Films and Hidden Cinema Gems
The Wizard of Oz (1939) · Dec 22, 2025
Lord of War
Clear the Set: Michael Mendelsohn's Top Films and Hidden Cinema Gems
Lord of War (2005) · Dec 22, 2025
Battlefield Earth
Clear the Set: Michael Mendelsohn's Top Films and Hidden Cinema Gems
Battlefield Earth (2000) · Dec 22, 2025
Tenet
Clear the Set: Michael Mendelsohn's Top Films and Hidden Cinema Gems
Tenet (2020) · Dec 22, 2025
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
Driving Miss Daisy
404 - Emmy Award-Winning Director Fr3deR1ck Taylor on Race in Film & The Plight of the Intellectual Black Male
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
The Terminator
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
Aliens
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
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
Driving Miss Daisy
315 - Emmy Award Winning Director Fr3deR1ck - Keys To Documentary Filmmaking, Systematic Inequity, and Who And What Black Filmmakers Fear
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
Have You Heard About Greg?
285 - Entertainment Publicist Amy Prenner - Why You Should Take The Emotion Out Of Business And Never Hire PR Too Quickly
Rocky
261 - Landing a Streaming Deal, Negotiating a Contract, and Putting Diversity In Film in Perspective - (Indie Talk)
Rocky (1976) · Apr 19, 2022
Boys Don't Cry
221 - Alex Schmider - LGBTQ Representation in Film & Media
Boys Don't Cry (1999) · Oct 26, 2021
Disclosure
221 - Alex Schmider - LGBTQ Representation in Film & Media
Disclosure (2020) · Oct 26, 2021
Indigo Valley
205 - DEFYing Expectations In Film - Live From The DEFY Film Festival (Festival Bonus)
Indigo Valley (2020) · Aug 28, 2021
The Color of Time
198 - Alexis Gambis - Film, Science, Art , and Sundance Award-Winning Filmmaking
The Fly Room
198 - Alexis Gambis - Film, Science, Art , and Sundance Award-Winning Filmmaking
The Fly Room (2014) · Aug 4, 2021
Son of Monarchs
198 - Alexis Gambis - Film, Science, Art , and Sundance Award-Winning Filmmaking
Son of Monarchs (2021) · Aug 4, 2021
Judas and the Black Messiah
189 - Dr. Christian Gregory - Becoming Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise - The Legacy and Impact of Dick Gregory
One Night in Miami...
189 - Dr. Christian Gregory - Becoming Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise - The Legacy and Impact of Dick Gregory
A Week Away
159 - Alan Powell - Netflix Film: A Week Away (Bonus)
A Week Away (2021) · Mar 25, 2021
Big Fish
150 - How to Find and Maintain Inspiration as an Indie Film Creative (Indie Talk)
Big Fish (2003) · Mar 2, 2021
Go
150 - How to Find and Maintain Inspiration as an Indie Film Creative (Indie Talk)
Go (1999) · Mar 2, 2021
Black Bodies
146 - The Story of 'Black Bodies' in Canada (Indie Talk)
Black Bodies (2020) · Feb 16, 2021
An Occurrence at Arverne
142 - Robert Broadhurst - Filmmaking as Introspective Art
Wonder Woman 1984
141 - Social Desire, WW84, and the Great Dr. King (Indie Talk)
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) · Jan 21, 2021
Taking Chance
128 - Dr. Nicholas Quin Serenati - Self-expression, Recontextualization, and Mindfulness in Art
Taking Chance (2009) · Dec 1, 2020
Mulan
103 - Tenet vs Mulan: A Battle of Long Term Strategies (Indie Talk)
Mulan (2020) · Sep 15, 2020
Tenet
103 - Tenet vs Mulan: A Battle of Long Term Strategies (Indie Talk)
Tenet (2020) · Sep 15, 2020
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
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
52 - Chris & Nick - Tarantino, Awkwafina, and Why Film Goals Should Influence Distribution (Indie Talk)
The Farewell
52 - Chris & Nick - Tarantino, Awkwafina, and Why Film Goals Should Influence Distribution (Indie Talk)
The Farewell (2019) · Aug 4, 2019
Actor
37 - Brandon Hirsch (Actor) - Confidence, Reading, & Losing Yourself in a Role (Rebroadcast)
Actor (1978) · Apr 16, 2019
Harold and Maude
33 - Dycee Wildman (Director/Writer/Festival Creator) - Hustle, Collaboration, & Hosting an Inclusive Film Festival
Harold and Maude (1971) · Mar 15, 2019
To Kill a Mockingbird
33 - Dycee Wildman (Director/Writer/Festival Creator) - Hustle, Collaboration, & Hosting an Inclusive Film Festival
Night of the Living Dead
33 - Dycee Wildman (Director/Writer/Festival Creator) - Hustle, Collaboration, & Hosting an Inclusive Film Festival
Paper Moon
33 - Dycee Wildman (Director/Writer/Festival Creator) - Hustle, Collaboration, & Hosting an Inclusive Film Festival
Paper Moon (1973) · Mar 15, 2019
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
33 - Dycee Wildman (Director/Writer/Festival Creator) - Hustle, Collaboration, & Hosting an Inclusive Film Festival
Bear With Me
14 - Writer & Director Chad McClarnon - How to Be Assertive, Improve Your Skills, & Define the Story
Bear With Me (2014) · Nov 2, 2018
Daddy's Little Girl
14 - Writer & Director Chad McClarnon - How to Be Assertive, Improve Your Skills, & Define the Story
All Light Will End
10 - Writer & Director Chris Blake - How to Find and Work with a Talented Crew
Hard Work
08 - Director Motke Dapp - Filmmaking Success Takes Time & Hard Work
Hard Work (2020) · Sep 21, 2018
Induced Effect
03 - Actor & Comedian Rasheed Stephens - How to Be Brave & Never Give Up
Induced Effect (2019) · Aug 17, 2018
Suicide Roadtrip
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