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In this episode, we welcome film producer Michael Mendelsohn ("Lord of War," "Air Force One," “Reservoir Dogs,” and "The Matrix.”) to the Make It Podcast. The conversation explores Mendelsohn's expansive career—including recent projects, Dream Quill and California Scheming, and his dedication to training the next generation of filmmakers—while delving into shifts within the movie industry. Listeners also get personal stories from the guests and hosts, and a behind-the-scenes look at cinema’s evolving landscape
We also talk about:
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Notion (software)
Michael Mendelsohn (guest, producer)
James McAvoy (actor, director)
Alex Prager (director)
Quentin Tarantino (director)
Sean Evans ("Hot Ones" host)
Johnny Carson (late night host, mentioned)
Lawrence Bender (producer, mentioned)
Soho House (Nashville)
Urban Market (Franklin)
Toronto Film Festival
Nashville, TN (city)
Franklin, TN (city)
Paramount (studio)
Warner Brothers (studio)
Sony (studio)
Miramax (studio)
Lord of War
Air Force One
The Matrix
What Women Want
True Romance
Reservoir Dogs
Dream Quill
California Scheming
The Hurricane
Pulp Fiction
The Princess Bride
Last King of Scotland
Top Gun
Mission Impossible
Batman
Superman
Wonder Woman
William Goldman (author of The Princess Bride)
Iocaine powder (fictional poison from The Princess Bride)
Gusto (payroll and HR software)
Patriot Pictures
Union Patriot Capital
Patriot Pictures Instagram
Herban Market (Franklin, TN)
Honey’s Kettle (Culver City, LA)
Apollo Capital
Egyptian Theater
Toronto Film Festival
Pink Floyd (The Wall album)
The Godfather
What Women Want
Red Sparrow
Nikita
When Harry Met Sally
The Other Side of the Wind
Apocalypse Now
Out of Africa
Platoon
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
The Fugitive
Black Barbie (Documentary)
Palm Springs
Megalopolis
Magic Mike
Chocolate City
Wild Pitch
Little Mermaid
The Professional/Leon
Battlefield Earth
Jay Leno
Jimmy Kimmel
Keanu Reeves
John Travolta
Avi Arad
Joel Silver
Wachowski siblings
Francis Ford Coppola
Chris Evans
Bill Murray
Taylor Sheridan
Mel Gibson
Alex Prager
Mark Rowan
Max (director of Palm Springs)
Mitch (Bill Murray collaborator)
Prince
MGM Lion (film intro)
Culver City, CA
Santa Clarita, CA
Ocala, FL
Willem Dafoe
Susan Sarandon
BET
Paramount
Canal Plus (France)
BBC
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This episode is brought to you by Notion Agent, the AI that doesn’t just help with work – it finishes it. Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at notion.com/makeit to support your work and ours!
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This episode is brought to you by Gusto. Save time with automated tools built right in: offer letters, onboarding materials, direct deposit, and don’t pay a cent until you run your first payroll. Go to www.gusto.com/makeit, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.
Hello, Hello!
In this episode, we welcome film producer Michael Mendelsohn ("Lord of War," "Air Force One," “Reservoir Dogs,” and "The Matrix.”) to the Make It Podcast. The conversation explores Mendelsohn's expansive career—including recent projects, Dream Quill and California Scheming, and his dedication to training the next generation of filmmakers—while delving into shifts within the movie industry. Listeners also get personal stories from the guests and hosts, and a behind-the-scenes look at cinema’s evolving landscape
We also talk about:
People, Places, Products, and Websites Mentioned:
Surfshark VPN
Notion (software)
Michael Mendelsohn (guest, producer)
James McAvoy (actor, director)
Alex Prager (director)
Quentin Tarantino (director)
Sean Evans ("Hot Ones" host)
Johnny Carson (late night host, mentioned)
Lawrence Bender (producer, mentioned)
Soho House (Nashville)
Urban Market (Franklin)
Toronto Film Festival
Nashville, TN (city)
Franklin, TN (city)
Paramount (studio)
Warner Brothers (studio)
Sony (studio)
Miramax (studio)
Lord of War
Air Force One
The Matrix
What Women Want
True Romance
Reservoir Dogs
Dream Quill
California Scheming
The Hurricane
Pulp Fiction
The Princess Bride
Last King of Scotland
Top Gun
Mission Impossible
Batman
Superman
Wonder Woman
William Goldman (author of The Princess Bride)
Iocaine powder (fictional poison from The Princess Bride)
Gusto (payroll and HR software)
Patriot Pictures
Union Patriot Capital
Patriot Pictures Instagram
Herban Market (Franklin, TN)
Honey’s Kettle (Culver City, LA)
Apollo Capital
Egyptian Theater
Toronto Film Festival
Pink Floyd (The Wall album)
The Godfather
What Women Want
Red Sparrow
Nikita
When Harry Met Sally
The Other Side of the Wind
Apocalypse Now
Out of Africa
Platoon
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
The Fugitive
Black Barbie (Documentary)
Palm Springs
Megalopolis
Magic Mike
Chocolate City
Wild Pitch
Little Mermaid
The Professional/Leon
Battlefield Earth
Jay Leno
Jimmy Kimmel
Keanu Reeves
John Travolta
Avi Arad
Joel Silver
Wachowski siblings
Francis Ford Coppola
Chris Evans
Bill Murray
Taylor Sheridan
Mel Gibson
Alex Prager
Mark Rowan
Max (director of Palm Springs)
Mitch (Bill Murray collaborator)
Prince
MGM Lion (film intro)
Culver City, CA
Santa Clarita, CA
Ocala, FL
Willem Dafoe
Susan Sarandon
BET
Paramount
Canal Plus (France)
BBC
We are humbled to have a community of creatives who care deeply about our work. And your support makes our work possible. Every subscriber, rating, and review matters.
So, if you like what we're doing, please consider subscribing, rating, or giving us a review. Cheers, and best of luck on your filmmaking journey. #MAKEIT
All Links: https://beacons.ai/themakeitpodcast