The MAKE IT Podcast

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In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, we learn from Actor Kris Wente about the dangers of not asking for what you need on set. 

Especially when things change in the project or script. Enjoy!

 

 

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The MAKE IT podcast is the platform for the Voice of the Filmmaker (https://www.bonsai.film/voiceofthefilmmaker) program, which is brought to you in partnership with Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization).

 

The Voice of the Filmmaker program brings educational, inspirational, and aspirational content to the filmmaking community. All of the content we create is for filmmakers, by filmmakers. Through this partnership, we bring you the following podcast series:

 

Filmmaker Conversations

Indie Talks

Industry Insights

Mistakes in the Making

Film Investment Series

 

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In this episode, Chris and Nick talk about the branding genius of Serena Williams, the potentially creepy return of MoviePass, Neil Gaiman’s rule of two-thirds, the arms race for the future of media, branding rules to follow before you start marketing, Indie Film scoring, Nick defends his “triple aloha,” and Chris talks art diversification. Enjoy! 

 

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The MAKE IT podcast is the platform for the Voice of the Filmmaker (https://www.bonsai.film/voiceofthefilmmaker) program, which is brought to you in partnership with Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization).

 

The Voice of the Filmmaker program brings educational, inspirational, and aspirational content to the filmmaking community. All of the content we create is for filmmakers, by filmmakers. Through this partnership, we bring you the following podcast series:

 

Filmmaker Conversations

Indie Talks

Industry Insights

Mistakes in the Making

Film Investment Series

 

Our audience plays a crucial role in making this all happen through donations to this fantastic program.

 

Donate Today! (https://www.bonsai.film/donate)

 

Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at [email protected].

 

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Shownotes:

Open Sea (NFT marketplace)

Serena Williams’ Fashion Choices at the U.S. Open (article)

Bill Maher (producer)

The Big Lebowski (film)

Eminem (singer)

Yeezus album by Kanye West

House of the Dragon (tv series)

The Gray Man (film)

Chris Evans (actor)

Ryan Gosling (actor)

Ana de Armas (actress)

Top Gun: Maverick

Jurassic World Dominion (film)

Roma (film)

Nicole Kidman (actress)

Kairos (AI company)

Moviepass

The World According to Jeff Goldblum (tv series)

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In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, we hear from Actor and Writer Ted Welch. He expounds upon his experiences in the film industry after booking hit films like 'The Help' and hit shows like 'True Blood' and how he overcame hubris to form a true community. Enjoy! 

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The MAKE IT podcast is the platform for the Voice of the Filmmaker (https://www.bonsai.film/voiceofthefilmmaker) program, which is brought to you in partnership with Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization).

 

The Voice of the Filmmaker program brings educational, inspirational, and aspirational content to the filmmaking community. All of the content we create is for filmmakers, by filmmakers. Through this partnership, we bring you the following podcast series:

 

Filmmaker Conversations

Indie Talks

Industry Insights

Mistakes in the Making

Film Investment Series

 

Our audience plays a crucial role in making this all happen through donations to this fantastic program.

 

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Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at [email protected].

 

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Shownotes:

Adult Interference (film)

The Help (film)

True Blood (tv series)

Justified (tv series)

Stefanie Black (producer)

Gravitas Ventures film distributor

Women of the Movement (tv series)

Killers of the Flower Moon (film)

Martin Scorsese (producer)

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In this episode, we have a conversation with Cinematographer, Writer, and Director Tiffany Murray. We talk about her partnership with Amy Kersten, their new podcast 'Southbridge,' how to turn a failed television pitch into new media, the major networks creating a lane for podcast domination, knowing when you need a change of scenery creatively, her favorite cameras for novice filmmakers and experts, how technology has changed Cinematography, and the story behind her best advice to film creatives, “Never wonder what if.” Enjoy!

 

More about Tiffany:

Website

Instagram

Southbridge podcast

I’ll Be Here (short)

 

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The MAKE IT podcast is the platform for the Voice of the Filmmaker (https://www.bonsai.film/voiceofthefilmmaker) program, which is brought to you in partnership with Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization).

 

The Voice of the Filmmaker program brings educational, inspirational, and aspirational content to the filmmaking community. All of the content we create is for filmmakers, by filmmakers. Through this partnership, we bring you the following podcast series:

 

Filmmaker Conversations

Indie Talks

Industry Insights

Mistakes in the Making

Film Investment Series

 

Our audience plays a crucial role in making this all happen through donations to this fantastic program.

 

Donate Today! (https://www.bonsai.film/donate)

 

Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at [email protected].

 

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Thanks for listening and, as always,

 

Be Better. Be Creative. Be Engaged.

 

 

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Shownotes:

Adult Interference (film)

Amanda Young (director)

The Truman Show (film)

QCode Media

Design Matters podcast by Debbie Millman

WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

Wayne Knight (actor)

Steve Buscemi (actor)

Daniel Radcliffe (actor)

Masterclass

Panasonic Lumix GH5S

RED cameras

Alexa cameras

So Cold the River (film)

My Sisters (film)

Adam Justice Hardy (producer)

Jennica Schwartzman (actress)

Lesley Powers (filmmaker)

Wes Powers (editor)

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In this special episode, we have a conversation with Director, Writer Aaron Irons, and Producer, Actor Josh Croft. We talk about their new Found Footage film, ‘Chest,’ the process of making a $30K SAG film, the challenges of shooting, acting, and scoring a Found Footage film, the importance of improv, and getting held at gunpoint and detained while on a location scout. Enjoy! 

 

Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love

 

 

The MAKE IT podcast is the platform for the Voice of the Filmmaker (https://www.bonsai.film/voiceofthefilmmaker) program, which is brought to you in partnership with Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization).

 

The Voice of the Filmmaker program brings educational, inspirational, and aspirational content to the filmmaking community. All of the content we create is for filmmakers, by filmmakers. Through this partnership, we bring you the following podcast series:

 

Filmmaker Conversations

Indie Talks

Industry Insights

Mistakes in the Making

Film Investment Series

 

Our audience plays a crucial role in making this all happen through donations to this fantastic program.

 

Donate Today! (https://www.bonsai.film/donate)

 

Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at [email protected].

 

Subscribe to the MAKE IT Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. We’re everywhere!

 

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Thanks for listening and, as always,

 

Be Better. Be Creative. Be Engaged.

 

 

#MAKEIT

 

Shownotes:

Defy Film Festival

Dean Shortland (actor)

Ted Welch (actor)

Marissa Kaye (actress)

Sarah VanArsdal (actress)

Jason Cring (actor)

 

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras

Canon cameras

GoPro cameras

Screen Actor’s Guild (SAG)

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (film)

Cookie McCray (talent agent)

Bernie (film)

Jack Black (actor)

The Blair Witch Project (film)

Exists (film)

Eduardo Sánchez (director)

Ryan Reynolds (actor)

Tubi streamer

Shudder horror film streaming

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Nick is on vacation, so in this edition of Indie Talk, Writer, Actor, and Director Matt Williams joins Chris in this Wonderland-rabbit-hole exploration of a conversation. Chris and Matt talk about why creatives should move to Los Angeles to play at the highest levels, finding success as a writer, and when to take a break from social media for the sake of their mental health (but, can non-celebrity creatives afford to?), and 25 tangents destined and designed to educate, inspire and entertain. Enjoy!

 

Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love

 

 

The MAKE IT podcast is the platform for the Voice of the Filmmaker (https://www.bonsai.film/voiceofthefilmmaker) program, which is brought to you in partnership with Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization).

 

The Voice of the Filmmaker program brings educational, inspirational, and aspirational content to the filmmaking community. All of the content we create is for filmmakers, by filmmakers. Through this partnership, we bring you the following podcast series:

 

Filmmaker Conversations

Indie Talks

Industry Insights

Mistakes in the Making

Film Investment Series

 

Our audience plays a crucial role in making this all happen through donations to this fantastic program.

 

Donate Today! (https://www.bonsai.film/donate)

 

Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at [email protected].

 

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Thanks for listening and, as always,

 

Be Better. Be Creative. Be Engaged.

 

 

#MAKEIT

 

Shownotes:

LaCroix lawsuit dismissed (article)

Apple requiring employees to return to the office (news)

Tom Holland Taking a Break from Social Media (news)

Arrington Vineyards

Jerry Maguire (film)

Bill Lawrence (producer)

Ted Lasso (tv series)

Scrubs (tv series)

Armie Hammer (actor)

The Social Network (film)

Call Me By Your Name (film)

South Park (tv series)

Spiderman: No Way Home (film)

Zendaya (actress)

Mr. Beast (youtuber)

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Nick is on vacation, so in this edition of Indie Talk, Writer, Actor, and Director Matt Williams joins Chris in this wonderland rabbit hole exploration of a conversation. Chris and Matt talk about why creatives should move to Los Angeles to play at the highest levels, finding success as a writer, and when to take a break from social media for the sake of their mental health (but, can non-celebrity creatives afford to?), and 25 tangents destined and designed to educate, inspire and entertain. Enjoy!

 

Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love

 

 

The MAKE IT podcast is the platform for the Voice of the Filmmaker (https://www.bonsai.film/voiceofthefilmmaker) program, which is brought to you in partnership with Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization).

 

The Voice of the Filmmaker program brings educational, inspirational, and aspirational content to the filmmaking community. All of the content we create is for filmmakers, by filmmakers. Through this partnership, we bring you the following podcast series:

 

Filmmaker Conversations

Indie Talks

Industry Insights

Mistakes in the Making

Film Investment Series

 

Our audience plays a crucial role in making this all happen through donations to this fantastic program.

 

Donate Today! (https://www.bonsai.film/donate)

 

Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at [email protected].

 

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Thanks for listening and, as always,

 

Be Better. Be Creative. Be Engaged.

 

 

#MAKEIT

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In this episode, we speak with Actress and Writer Florencia Lozano. We talk about her film, ‘Life After You,’ her new Netflix series ‘Keep Breathing,’ the plague of grief, addiction, shame, and suicide, what Americans get wrong about freedom and what we take for granted, and how to solve the world’s biggest problems, the value of “owning it” as creative, why Soap Actors don’t get the respect they deserve, and the secret to winning over Producers and Casting Directors in auditions. Enjoy!

 

 

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The MAKE IT podcast is the platform for the Voice of the Filmmaker (https://www.bonsai.film/voiceofthefilmmaker) program, which is brought to you in partnership with Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization).

 

The Voice of the Filmmaker program brings educational, inspirational, and aspirational content to the filmmaking community. All of the content we create is for filmmakers, by filmmakers. Through this partnership, we bring you the following podcast series:

 

Filmmaker Conversations

Indie Talks

Industry Insights

Mistakes in the Making

Film Investment Series

 

Our audience plays a crucial role in making this all happen through donations to this fantastic program.

 

Donate Today! (https://www.bonsai.film/donate)

 

Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at [email protected].

 

Subscribe to the MAKE IT Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. We’re everywhere!

 

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Thanks for listening and, as always,

 

Be Better. Be Creative. Be Engaged.

 

 

#MAKEIT

 

Shownotes:

Life After You: What Your Death From Drugs Leaves Behind by Linda Lajterman

Brian Long (producer)

One Life to Live (tv series)

Narcos (tv series)

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life’s Perfection by Michael A. Singer

Perfect Stranger (film)

Autobiography of a Yogi by P. Yogananda (book)

C.J. Perry (actress)

Another Version of You (film)

NYU Film Program

Paul Walker (actor)

Janet McTeer (actress)

Marnie Schulenburg (actress)

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In this episode of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick talk about the artists they thought would be more successful, how fake tv singing competitions are, how Joaquin Phoenix uses his asymmetry to his advantage, why we watch the movies that we watch, social engineering, the power of relational and comparative thinking, and the role random chance and stacked decks play in the success of an artist. Enjoy! 

 

Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love

 

 

The MAKE IT podcast is the platform for the Voice of the Filmmaker (https://www.bonsai.film/voiceofthefilmmaker) program, which is brought to you in partnership with Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization).

 

The Voice of the Filmmaker program brings educational, inspirational, and aspirational content to the filmmaking community. All of the content we create is for filmmakers, by filmmakers. Through this partnership, we bring you the following podcast series:

 

Filmmaker Conversations

Indie Talks

Industry Insights

Mistakes in the Making

Film Investment Series

 

Our audience plays a crucial role in making this all happen through donations to this fantastic program.

 

Donate Today! (https://www.bonsai.film/donate)

 

Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at [email protected].

 

Subscribe to the MAKE IT Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. We’re everywhere!

 

You can find more info and a link to join our bi-weekly newsletter here: https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative.

 

Thanks for listening and, as always,

 

Be Better. Be Creative. Be Engaged.

 

#MAKEIT

 

Shownotes:

Severance (tv series)

The Black Phone (film)

True Detective (tv series)

SAW (film series)

Stranger Things (tv series)

Marc Nelson (musician)

Boyz 2 Men

Rap Sh!t (tv series)

Issa Rae (producer)

System of a Down (band)

Metallica (band)

Nirvana (band)

Pearl Jam (band)

Smashing Pumpkins (band)

Rage Against the Machine (band)

Joaquin Phoenix (actor)

Gladiator (film)

Joker (film)

I Was Here (documentary)

Her (film)

Joker 2 Release Date (news)

Lightyear (film)

Derren Brown (producer)

The Mentalist (tv series)

Amy Winehouse (musician)

Tupac (musician)

Drake (musician)

Lauryn Hill (musician)

Dave Chappelle (comedian)

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In this episode, we have a conversation with Producer and Director of Programming at Black Public Media, Denise Greene. We talk about her role at Black Public Media, BPM’s relationship with Netflix and Paramount, what makes for a winning pitch, the power, and reach of the 360 Incubator+, why she shuns social media, how she left the doctoral path to pursue Documentary filmmaking, and why she believes you shouldn’t go to film school. Enjoy!  

 

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Shownotes:

Black Public Media

Afropop (tv series)

Black Star Film Festival

360 Incubator+

Denise's Vimeo

 

Leslie Fields-Cruz (ex. Dir at Black Public Media)

Madeleine Hunt Ehrlich (filmmaker)

Tribeca Film Festival (film)

Dick Gregory (entertainer & activist)

Revolution From Afar (film)

I’ll Make Me a World (tv mini series)

The Color Purple (film)

The Cosby Show (tv series)

Sesame Street (tv series)

NYU Film Program

UCLA

Alex Schmider (filmmaker)

DISC personality profile

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