The MAKE IT Podcast

In this episode, Advisory and Executive Producers Christopher Barkley and Nicholas Buggs talk about Christopher Nolen's Tenet and Disney's Mulan's release models. We also discuss the concept of "Produce where you are" updated for 2020 and why newly defined web-series and digital content are aligned with Indie Film and creators' future.

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Links:

Tenet (film)

Mulan (2020 film)

The Office (tv series)

The Princess Bride (film)

The Dictator (film)

Sacha Baron Cohen (actor)

Airplane! (film)

The Great Dictator (film)

Charlie Chaplin (actor)

American Beauty (film)

What are click farms? (article)

The Office Moving from Netflix to Peacock (article)

The Passion of the Christ (film)

Interstellar (film)

Ryan Hartsock (producer)

Teri Ritter (talent agent)

 

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In this episode, Jason and Chris discuss from an investor and filmmaker perspective what macro terms and red flags to look for when negotiating a buyer or distribution deal. 

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In this episode, we have a conversation with IMDb Top 50 Talent Agent Teri Ritter. We talk about the challenges of representing child talent, the best methods for getting an agent, and how your social media approach can make or break your acting career.

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Links:

Ritter Talent Agency

Facebook

Instagram

ACTRA Agency

Amy Hines (talent agent)

 

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In this edition of the Film Investment Series, Jason and Chris talk about why you should look for long-term players in producing and filmmaking and which types of buyers are best if you do invest. 

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In this week's episode, Executive and Advisory Producers Christopher Barkley and Nicholas Buggs discuss the role of foreign pre-sales in Indie Film, answer listener questions, talk about why the PGA and DGA back to set guidelines are so long, and share their thoughts on the passing of Chadwick Boseman.

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Links:

PGA back to set guidelines

Steven Seagal (actor)

Motke Dapp (director)

Game of Thrones (tv series)

Emilia Clark (actress)

Jean-Claude Van Damme (actor)

The Avengers (film)

Ozark (tv series)

Succession (tv series)

Jeremy Strong (actor)

The Morning Show (tv series)

Dave (tv series)

Chadwick Boseman (actor)

 

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In this edition of the Film Investment Series, Jason and Chris talk about what makes a project intriguing and why the investor needs to be in the client position. 

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In this week's episode, we have an incredibly valuable conversation with producer, writer, director Derek Estlin Purvis. We talk about why your equity financing should be close to zero, what it takes to be a good producer, and Derek shares a message of unity for the world. 

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Links:

IMDb

The Kids Are All Right (film)

The Ten (film)

On Golden Pond (film)

Henry Fonda (actor)

Jeremiah Johnson (film)

Rasheed Stephens (actor)

Mike Bassick (producer)

Raging Bull (film)

Forrest Gump (film)

Oculus devices requiring FaceBook login (news)

J.J. Abrams (producer)

Star Trek (2009 film)

Frank Capra (director)

Oliver Stone (producer)

Steven Spielberg (producer)

John Carter film flop (article)

iPhone Vertical Cinema short film

Bob Raines

 

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In this episode of the Film Investment Series, Chris and Jason talk about why investors need to negotiate for some creative and decision-making control.

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In this week's episode, Executive and Advisory Producers Christopher Barkley and Nicholas Buggs talk about AMC's plan to reopen, what Indie Creatives can learn from watching Indie Films, the reason Hamilton crushed all other shows in ratings, and why Netflix's most-watched show is The Office.

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Links:

Alan Powell (actor)

Rasheena Nash (writer)

Instagram Reels v YouTube shorts (article)

Walmart converts parking lots to drive-in theaters (news)

AMC 15 cent tickets and reopening (news)

Matt Williams (actor)

Louis Mandylor (actor)

The Debt Collector (film)

Scott Atkins (actor)

Sarah Zanotti (musician)

KD Amond (filmmaker)

Harmony Korine (director)

Kids (film)

Avengers Endgame CGI Costumes (article)

Ciciley Hoffman (costume designer)

The Office (tv show)

 

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In this episode of the Film Investment Series, Jason and Chris talk about knowing how much to invest in an Indie Film.

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