The MAKE IT Podcast

In this week's episode, we have a wide-ranging conversation with writer and filmmaker Rasheena Nash. We talk about how to gain the respect of the Writer's Room, what it takes to accomplish a dream, and the importance of patience. 

 

Enjoy! 

 

Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at [email protected] or on Instagram or Twitter @ _bonsaicreative.

 

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Links:

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IMDb

LinkedIn

Raven’s Home (tv series)

 

Rasheed Stephens (actor)

Abdul Williams (writer)

Kevin Hart (producer)

Jonathan Goldstein (writer)

Sundance Film Festival

Alfred Hitchcock (director)

Walt Disney (producer)

Chris Greene (actor)

Michael B. Jordan (actor)

Gabrielle Union (actress)

Taraji P. Henson (actress)

Black Panther (film)

Kim “Cookie”  McCray (talent agent)

 

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**Introducing - The Film Investment Series**

In this podcast series, you're going to hear snippets of conversations between the writer and Indie Creative Jason McConnell and Chris Barkley, host of the Make It Podcast, and Co-Founder Bonsai Creative. They talk about the upsides and perils of investing in Independent Film, and Chris provides small bits of advice for would-be investors.

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Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at [email protected] or on Instagram or Twitter @ _bonsaicreative. 

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Hello, Indie Creatives!

In this week's episode, Executive and Advisory Producers Christopher Barkley and Nicholas Buggs talk about going back to first principles in Indie Film Success. The importance of a great story in which you can build a brand around combined with a niche audience in which you can market your brand (and several other back-to-basics reminders).

Enjoy!

Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] and on Instagram and Twitter @ _bonsaicreative.

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Links:

Box Office Mojo

Don’t Think Twice (film)

Bitmax film publisher

Gumroad film streaming

Cannes Film Festival

Toronto International Film Festival

Sundance Film Festival

A24 distributor

All Light Will End (film)

Adult Interference (film)

Invisible Man (film)

 

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Hello, Indie Creatives!

In this week's episode, Executive and Advisory Producers Christopher Barkley and Nicholas Buggs talk about going back to first principles in Indie Film Success. The importance of a great story in which you can build a brand around combined with a niche audience in which you can market your brand (and several other back-to-basics reminders).

Enjoy!

Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] and on Instagram and Twitter @ _bonsaicreative.

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Hello, Indie Creatives!

In this week's episode, we have a conversation with the director and writer Kali Bailey. We talk about her upcoming film, 'A Week Away,' how working as a crew member will make you a better director, we debate if it's better to submit your short film to YouTube or a Festival, and what it took for her to have the courage to be her authentic self.

Enjoy!

Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] and on Instagram and Twitter @ _bonsaicreative.

#MAKEIT

 

Links:

Website

Instagram

IMDb

A Week Away (film)

Neville Longbottom Harry Potter fan film

 

Cannes Film Festival

American Film Market

Lulu Wang (producer)

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (film)

Alan Powell (writer)

Aaron Sorkin (writer)

Writer Duet screenwriting software

Celtx screenwriting software

Aaron Sorkin’s Masterclass

Shanda Rhimes (producer)

 

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Hello, Indie Creatives!

In this week's episode, we have a conversation with the director and writer Kali Bailey. We talk about her upcoming film, 'A Week Away,' how working as a crew member will make you a better director, we debate if it's better to submit your short film to YouTube or a Festival, and what it took for her to have the courage to be her authentic self.

Enjoy!

Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] and on Instagram and Twitter @ _bonsaicreative.

#MAKEIT

Writer and Director Drew Maynard talks about mistakes. 

Enjoy!

 

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Links:

Drew Maynard

The Watermelon Woman (film)

Bolo Brothers Creatives

Shine Service (documentary)

 

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Writer and Director Drew Maynard talks about mistakes. 

Enjoy!

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Hello, Indie Creatives! 

 

In this week's episode, Executive and Advisory Producers Christopher Barkley and Nicholas Buggs talk about why filmmakers single out Netflix as the desired home for their film, the potential Peacock opportunity, and the new funding platform, WeFunder. Enjoy! 

 

Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] and on Instagram and Twitter @ _bonsaicreative.

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#MAKEIT

 

Links:

Peacock streaming

Marriage Story (film)

Tubi streamer

Voodoo Streams

Sundance TV

IFC Films Streaming

Gravitas Movies

Nathan Edwards (filmmaker)

WeFunder

Slated

Kickstarter Crowdfunder

 

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Hello, Indie Creatives! 

In this week's episode, Executive and Advisory Producers Christopher Barkley and Nicholas Buggs talk about why filmmakers single out Netflix as the desired home for their film, the potential Peacock opportunity, and the new funding platform, WeFunder. Enjoy! 

Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] and on Instagram and Twitter @ _bonsaicreative.

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#MAKEIT