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| 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 | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:51:41 | |
Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris has a conversation with acclaimed film and television producer Gale Anne Hurd. Hurd discusses her storied career, including her start working for legendary producer Roger Corman, her breakout success producing The Terminator, and her influential work on iconic projects like Aliens and The Walking Dead. Throughout the conversation, Hurd shares valuable insights and advice for aspiring filmmakers and producers. We Also Talk About:
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| 388 - Exploring Hollywood's Franchise Fixation, Unpacking Warner Brother’s $8.5B Nevada Deal, and Navigating AI's Impact on the Animation Industry | Indie Talk | 27 Aug 2024 | 01:30:34 | |
Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick discuss the challenges facing the animation industry as it grapples with the potential impact of AI and Warner Brothers' $8.5 billion investment in Nevada, which is contingent on a film tax credit incentive bill. We also talk about: - The phenomenon of sequel fatigue and Hollywood's reliance on franchises - The importance of marketing in the success of independent films - The need for a new approach to judging the profitability of independent films - The results of polls on the best rap or hip hop movie and the potential for biopics on various rappers - Final thoughts and reflections on the changing landscape of the film industry Enjoy! Bodega Artist of the Week Track: Patience Certainly So is what you get when four long-time friends and musicians, who never seemed to be in the same band, discover what they’d been missing; sparking the birth of a new quartet. The melding of classic influences and unique tastes of each member with an extreme desire to make music that is reminiscent but entirely new and relevant is the perfect recipe for new-age hits. In “Patience,” the band explores a toxic relationship's tumultuous ups and downs. The song has a sweet melody that carries listeners into a building crescendo filled with drums, guitar, soaring strings, and swirling vocals. By the end, it reaches an emotionally chaotic peak while still remaining vulnerable. 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 379 - Jon Fitzgerald - Founder - Slamdance Film Festival - How to Network and Navigate the Festival Circuit, How to Become a Master Storyteller, Filmmaking for Social Impact, and Investing in a Career of Constant Creation | 14 Jun 2024 | 01:45:47 | |
Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick talk with filmmaker and festival director Jon Fitzgerald. They discuss Jon's career path from filmmaker to festival director, his advocacy work helping other filmmakers, and his efforts to leverage film for social change. Jon shares insights from his experiences running festivals, making documentaries, and advising other creatives. We also talk about:
Indie Artist Spotlight Artist: The Thing With Feathers Track: Can You See Me The Thing With Feathers is an alt-rock, indie pop, and dance powerhouse. The crew’s natural, quirky swagger and stellar musicianship have resulted in a catalog of equally introspective and uncomplicated tunes dedicated to booty-shakers everywhere. “Can You See Me” is an exciting and dynamic alt-rock and indie-pop track full of contrasting textures and gritty, raw tones. If you like what we’re doing, please consider supporting our work - every subscriber, rating, and review matters! #MAKEIT All Links: https://beacons.ai/themakeitpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/makeit Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/makeitonspotify Subscribe to our newsletter at www.bonsai.film/subscribe YouTube: https://link.chtbl.com/makeitonyoutube?at=1406156285 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 291 - Denise Greene, Producer & Director Of Program Initiatives At Black Public Media - The Power Of The Creative Incubator, Producing Winning Documentaries, And Why Story Is King | 02 Aug 2022 | 01:13:03 | |
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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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Leslie Fields-Cruz (ex. Dir at Black Public Media) Madeleine Hunt Ehrlich (filmmaker) Dick Gregory (entertainer & activist) I’ll Make Me a World (tv mini series) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 290 - Ryan Hartsock, Producer - The Perils of Unearned Confidence for the Filmmaker - (Mistakes In The Making) | 31 Jul 2022 | 00:11:13 | |
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In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, we hear from Producer Ryan Hartsock. Ryan walks us through his mistake of hubris through metaphor and humble confession. Enjoy!
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| 289 - Theaters Are Back Despite MCU Fan Disappointment in Thor - (Indie Talk) | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:56:26 | |
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In this edition of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick talk about their recent experiences at the theater, the surprise at the end of the new Thor movie, Winnie The Pooh (and other well-known characters) becoming fair use, the ‘Blood & Honey’ trailer and why it works so well, social media branding choices, and what Netflix can do to get back to their dominate ways. Enjoy!
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Shownotes: First Winnie the Pooh: Blood And Honey Poster (article) Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Where the Crawdads Sing (film) Jurassic World Dominion (film) Minions : The Rise of Gru (film) Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (tv series) Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens FBoy Island Netflix show (article) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 288 - Logen Christopher, Director & Cinematographer - The Dangers Of Creative Isolation - Mistakes In The Making | 24 Jul 2022 | 00:10:52 | |
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In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, we talk with Cinematographer Logen Christopher. Logen talks about the mistake of creative isolation and how his habit of creating within his comfort zone threatened the success and viability of his studio, Stormlight Pictures, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Enjoy!
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| 287 - Julia Rosengren, Filmmaker, Actor, & Philanthropist - Protect The Planet, Make Great Art, And Use Money To Help People | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:56:09 | |
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In this episode, we have a conversation with filmmaker, actor, and philanthropist Julia Rosengren. We talk about her challenging upbringing in Northern Brazil, traveling the world at seventeen, surviving the modeling industry, climate change, UNIAO GAIA, why she fell in love with trees, her short film, ‘Leaves,’ and what the world gets wrong about money. Enjoy!
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| 286 - What Filmmakers Can Learn From Simone Biles - Industry Insights | 17 Jul 2022 | 00:08:46 | |
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In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick expounds on the challenges faced by Simone Biles during her latest Olympic experience and her response to those challenges while contrasting those trials with some of the issues filmmakers face once their film gets out of post-production. Enjoy!
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| 285 - Entertainment Publicist Amy Prenner - Why You Should Take The Emotion Out Of Business And Never Hire PR Too Quickly | 14 Jul 2022 | 01:00:39 | |
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In this episode, we have a conversation with Entertainment Publicist Amy Prenner. Chris and Amy talk about her documentary ‘Have You Heard About Greg’, her fascination with news as a child, how Zoom helped her have the most successful year of her career, why media training is so important, her work with Ellen DeGeneres, how she would help Alec Balwin and Will Smith, and much more. Enjoy!
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More on Amy Veteran publicity executive Amy Prenner is the founder of TPG, where she oversees publicity on behalf of the agency. The Prenner Group has been in business since 2007. With offices in Los Angeles and New York, The Prenner Group helps you develop and implement marketing communications strategies by providing media, trends, and business expertise.
Prenner, who has over 20 years of experience, develops and executes marketing communications strategies to help launch and grow your business. She is a leading entertainment publicist in Los Angeles. Services include public relations, communications strategy, and market evaluation. We specialize in taking entertainment campaigns and getting media attention.
She currently represents Acast Studios as their official agency of record for their original podcasts. She also works with fast channels Swerve Sports, DistroTV, and Best Ever Channels. In 2021, Prenner handled unit publicity on behalf of the indie film "Chocolate Lizards," starring Carrie Ann Moss, Bruce Dern, and Thomas Hayden Church, as well as the feature "The Baby Pact," starring Haylie Duff. On the streaming side, she launched several series on behalf of her client RadicalMedia, including "The Me You Can't See," on Apple+ featuring Prince Harry & Oprah, as well as "Crime Scene" on Netflix, "Sons of Sam," on Netflix and "Confronting A Serial Killer," for Starz. She also launched Lula Rich on behalf of The Cinemart on Amazon.
Amy has created memorable PR campaigns and secured national and local placements for all of the agency's clients. She is currently the chair of TPEC and is based in Los Angeles, where she lives with her husband and son.
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| 284 - Writer, Actor, and Musician Korby Lenker - Stay Curious About Your Passions - (Mistakes In The Making) | 10 Jul 2022 | 00:09:48 | |
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In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, we hear from Writer, Actor, Author, and Musician Korby Lenker. Korby opens up about a time in his career when he was forced to slow down, take a 9-to-5 job, and rethink his creative path. Enjoy!
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| 283 - Whistleblower, Documentary Filmmaker, And Author Michael McCray On The Role Of Filmmaking In Successful Whistleblowing | 05 Jul 2022 | 01:18:56 | |
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In this episode, we have a conversation with Whistleblower, Documentarian, and Author Michael McCray. We talk about the upcoming Whistleblower Summit and Film Festival, the art of pitching, the film industry’s role in Whistleblowing, social media building user’s psyches, the 30 data points rule, MK Ultra, Whistleblower protection laws, Julian Assange, Elon Musk’s bid to acquire Twitter, and much more! Enjoy!
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More on Michael: Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival Race, Power & Politics (Acorn 8) book Acorn 8 Race, Power & Politics by Michael McCray (book)
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Shownotes: Daniel Ellsberg (anti-war activist) Office of the Whistleblower (Congress) House Whistleblower Protection Caucus Government Accountability Project The Corporate Whistleblower’s Survival Guide by Tom Devine (book) The New Whistleblower’s Handbook by Stephen Martin Kohn (book) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 282 - The Bechdel Test w/ Kd Amond, Elisabeth Donaldson, Tammy Hyler, Vicki Yates, and Sarah Zanotti | 03 Jul 2022 | 00:50:37 | |
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In this episode, we hear from a brilliant panel of female filmmakers and creatives - Kd Amond (AZIF Productions), Elisabeth Donaldson (Rattled, 2020), Tammy Hyler (Smashville Entertainment), Vicki Yates (News Channel 5), and Sarah Zanotti (Faye, 2021, AZIF Productions). We learn about the Bechdel Test, why it matters and why it's becoming easier to pass, the empowerment movement for women in film, the age of consent, and overcoming your fear as a female creative. Enjoy!
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| 378 - Indie Talk w/ Chris & Nick - Hollywood Business Dynamics, Ghosting in the Film Industry, and Funding and Feedback Loops in Filmmaking | 04 Jun 2024 | 01:42:59 | |
Hello, Hello! On this episode of the MAKE IT podcast, Chris and Nick discuss their passion for filmmaking and creativity. They explore questions of love and doubt, barriers to creative expression, and industry insights. The hosts also analyze characters from GI Joe, power dynamics in Hollywood, and the appreciation of artists at film festivals. We also talk about: - Political views expressed at comedy shows and how audiences prioritize their interests - The Netflix show “Baby Reindeer” and its exploration of susceptibility to abuse in the entertainment industry - The impact of the Internet on personal lives and relationships - Industry relationships, “ghosting,” and the importance of being good to one another - Drinking a local vodka brand and supporting local businesses Enjoy! Indie Artist Spotlight Artist: Bryce Green Track: Boom (feat. 81m) Bryce Green is a rapper, singer, and one of the most exhilarating hip-hop artists to emerge on the scene, whose fierce lyricism, electrifying charisma, and melodic singing set fire to any scene. These guys are capable of anything, paired with a production duo of 81m. His hard-hitting rap anthem “Boom” has been used in the series “Rookie: Feds” and “Bel-Air” and has had two other songs used in national commercials for Pizza Hut. Support our work - every subscriber, rating, and review matters! #MAKEIT All Links: https://beacons.ai/themakeitpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/makeit Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/makeitonspotify Subscribe to our newsletter at www.bonsai.film/subscribe YouTube: https://link.chtbl.com/makeitonyoutube?at=1406156285 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 281 - Knowing When and Where To Be Yourself, Media Dog Whistles, and What To Make Once You Make Some Money - (Indie Talk) | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:50:07 | |
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In this edition of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick review this week in podcast guests, discuss the usefulness of the DISC profile, take on the constant media dog whistles designed to indoctrinate us, and tackle the idea of being yourself at the expense of doing great work or being a good person. Enjoy!
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Shownotes: “Hello” by Lionel Richie (music video) Chris Haley (author, filmmaker) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 280 - Best Practices For Navigating The Film Festival Circuit w/ NaFF Creative Director Lauren Ponto & Filmmaker Ava Leigh Stewart | 26 Jun 2022 | 00:52:54 | |
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In this episode, Chris joins the Creative Director of the Nashville Film Festival, Lauren Ponto, and Filmmaker Ava Leigh Stewart on a panel to discuss the best practices and pitfalls of deploying your film across festivals nationwide. We talk about the role of Film Freeway, what an “Oscar qualifying” festival actually means, how Creative Directors program festivals, the role of alternate film festivals, the value of in-person festival attendance compared to virtual, and why you should use pitch contests as practice for your big studio pitch, and much more. Enjoy!
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Shownotes: Toronto International Film Festival Venice International Film Festival Heartland International Film Festival The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (documentary) O Brother, Where Art Thou? (film) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 279 - Director Chris St. Croix - The Truth About Selling Your Movie To Streamers and Rising Above Your Demons | 21 Jun 2022 | 02:11:07 | |
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In this conversant episode, we have a conversation with Director Chris St. Croix. We talk about his films 'In The Dark,' 'Shattered,' and 'Final,' the details behind the streaming wars, working with Quentin Tarantino, how to transition from one creative dream to another, overcoming demons, self-doubt, lack of education, and addiction, the realities of Indie Film distribution, and much more. Enjoy!
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Born in New York to a Brooklyn business professor and a former nun from Pennsylvania. Raised in New Jersey, Europe, Boston, L.A., and now Nashville, TN. As a teen, I was hell-bent on filmmaking until music took over, landing me in Hollywood as a long-haired heavy metal singer. A storyteller, just louder. I paid the bills by working as an extra on sets with everyone from Tarantino to Zemeckis and soaked it all in. When music shot me back across the country to Nashville, by day I worked my way up the crew ladder to Assistant Director. When the rekindling of my childhood passion couldn't be ignored any longer, I wrote and directed the short comedy "Rocco & Vinnie." Since then, I've written, directed, and released, through Gravitas Ventures, two features and directed shorts, commercials, and music videos. My period supernatural thriller, "Final," is my latest short supernatural thriller. I have multiple finished screenplays and pilots ready to produce and am always looking for collaborators to make that happen.
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Albums & Movies Chris would take on an island: Shout at the Devil by Mötley Crüe Listen Without Prejudice by George Michael All the President’s Men (film) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 278 - Juneteenth/Pride Month/Father's Day Special - Author And Actor Chris Haley - The Power of Poetry, Managing Anxiety and Notoriety As A Creative, and Losing Work With Wayne Brady | 19 Jun 2022 | 02:00:45 | |
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In this special Juneteenth, Pride Month, and Father’s Day episode, we have a conversation with Author & Actor Chris Haley. We talk about his #1 Amazon Best-Selling book of poetry, ‘Fists & Rainbows: WIth One Fist In The Air and Holla!’, the current state of American society and fairness, how he defends his uncle Alex Haley’s legacy, reparations, how he manages his anxiety, tips on how to audition and remember lines, and how self-sabotage and self-doubt cost him work with Wayne Brady. Enjoy!
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| 277 - Maverick, McConaughey, and Making a Statement - (Indie Talk) | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:02:42 | |
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In this Indie Talk episode, Chris and Nick coin the term, “Non-Priority To-Do List,” they address the ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ lawsuit, share opinions on Matthew McConaughey’s White House speech and discuss Quinta Brunson’s (Abbott Elementary) response to her Twitter critics on refusing to produce a school shooting episode. Enjoy!
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| 276 - How to Get To The Core Of The Message - (Industry Insights) | 12 Jun 2022 | 00:06:48 | |
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In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick details the sentiments of Director Nick Frangione about getting to the core of the message in your film. Enjoy!
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| 275 - Director Janlatae' Mullins - Pitching Dawson’s Creek, Working With Gavin DeGraw, and Recognizing Procrastination As Imposter Syndrome | 07 Jun 2022 | 01:15:50 | |
Hello, Hello! In this episode, we have a conversation with Director Janlatae' Mullins. We talk about the incredible lengths she went through to pitch Dawson’s Creek, why being seen as a minority creator is so important, how she overcame suicidal thoughts and depression to pursue her filmmaking dreams, and how she identified procrastination as a form of Imposter Syndrome, and her new educational endeavor, The Heartbeat Film Club. Enjoy!
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Janlatae’ Mullins is an award-winning writer, producer, and director. She directs films, music videos, promos, and branded content. Her promo and commercial credits include work with Fox, CMT, Barbie, Amazon Studios, Paramount Pictures, Bravo, Hershey's, Pantene, Nickelodeon, and OWN.
Her short films have won numerous awards including Best Director at The Black Women in Film Festival in 2015, Best Screenplay in 2018, and the grand prize winner for her short film Soul Fire in the Jack Daniels Gentleman Jack Real to Reel Competition in association with BET and Code Black Entertainment. She has also worked with various creatives to help develop projects to pitch.
Janlatae’ is a true believer in the power of collaboration. Her tenacity to run after honest performances and soul-provoking visuals makes her a great choice for any talent-driven narrative or commercial work.
Janlatae’s heart is to empower fellow creators to understand the power of their voice and how it can change the world; to essentially find their heartbeat. She’s currently developing and writing a few TV projects, a series of heartbeat-led creative workshops for creators, and inspiring a movement through emotionally moving content for her digital channel The Heartbeat Network. Janlatae’ is here to remind people that were birthed to start a MOVEMENT.
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| 274 - Writer Sandrene Mathews - The Compound Effect of Losing Confidence - (Mistakes In The Making) | 05 Jun 2022 | 00:05:01 | |
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In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, Writer Sandrene Mathews shares an experience in which she lost her confidence and then her job. Enjoy!
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| 273 - Pitching, Funding, And Distributing Your Film Project (Indie Talk At The SWIFT Summit Conference) | 31 May 2022 | 00:57:06 | |
Hello, Hello! This episode brings you a special panel conversation from the recent SWIFT Summit Conference hosted by Women In Film and Television. Chris joins executive and creative panelists Ken Carpenter, Stuart Bishop, Dave Moody, and Andy Van Roon to discuss a variety of topics concerning pitching your project, the future of distribution, and how to get funding.
Moderated by Valerie Connelly and Nadia Bruce-Rawlings. Enjoy!
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| 272 - How To Be An Adaptive Filmmaker - (Industry Insights) | 29 May 2022 | 00:07:22 | |
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In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick explores and expounds on the wisdom of actor Joshua Noble. If change is a constant, it's not about who we are but who we are willing to be. Enjoy!
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| 377 - Actor Sara Antonio - Working on Will Trent, Lessons on Acting from Louis Gossett Jr, Scene Study Techniques, Overcoming Rejection in the Entertainment Industry, and Crafting Stories and Careers Outside the Studio System | 24 May 2024 | 01:59:52 | |
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In this episode, Chris talks with Actor Sara Antonio. They discuss her acting journey and experiences in television and film, sharing insights into scene study techniques, audition strategies, and mental wellness in the industry. Sara also reflects on memorable roles and working alongside icons like Louis Gossett Jr., offering advice he imparted to younger performers.
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Indie Artist Spotlight
Artist: Goodvibes Sound
Track: I've Been Here Before
Goodvibes Sound are Alex and Angus, two friends who live in London and record out of their basement studio in a former corner shop. They make disco-infused indie pop, with lyrical themes touching on love, mindfulness, and modern life in the city. "I’ve Been Here Before" explores this back-and-forth that we all experience throughout life. While the lyrics discuss feelings of isolation and loneliness, the contrast between mellow verses and catchy high-energy choruses evokes this repetitive cycle.
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| 271 - Director & Actor Sam Brooks - The Tools & Tactics That Landed Him Roles in Fear Street 2: 1978 and Stargirl and How He Found His Courage To Act and Direct | 24 May 2022 | 01:16:50 | |
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In this episode, we have a conversation with Director and Actor, Sam Brooks. We talk about the tools he uses to book high-profile roles, being a good scene reader, serving the story instead of his ego, why he hasn’t joined SAG, and how he got the name “Pillsbury Flowboy.” Enjoy!
Follow Sam: Fear Street: Part Two – 1978 (film)
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| 270 - How to Manage Feast & Famine in Filmmaking - (Industry Insights) | 22 May 2022 | 00:05:45 | |
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In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick expounds on the confession and wisdom of Actor & Director Matt Williams. Nick talks about how to mitigate the feast and famine swings while living and working the creative life. Enjoy!
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| 269 - How AI Will Leverage You To Improve Story And Test Screenings - (Indie Talk) | 17 May 2022 | 01:05:11 | |
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In this Indie Talk, Chris and Nick talk about the diminishing effects of caffeine during the creative flow state, when and if artists should play the race/gender/sex/nationality card, and how facial recognition company Kairos and production company Legendary Pictures aim to make better films using advanced AI. Enjoy!
Legendary Pictures and AI screenings (article) This Person Does not Exist.com Life is Elsewhere by Milan Kundera (book)
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| 268 - Writer & Actor Joshua Noble - Diversify Your Creative Approach - (Mistakes In The Making) | 15 May 2022 | 00:07:11 | |
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In this episode, Writer & Actor Joshua Noble talks about his early career experience of putting all of his eggs in one basket and how that taught him to take a diversified approach to his creative work. Enjoy!
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| 267 - Director Traci Hays - Going From Crew To Director, Finding A Mentor, and Learning To Prove Yourself Again and Again | 10 May 2022 | 01:14:45 | |
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In this episode, we have a conversation with Director Traci Hays. We talk about her latest feature film ‘Tangled’ streaming on Passionflix now, how she overcame childhood health and learning issues to pursue filmmaking, the benefits of career coaching, overcoming barriers as a female in the film industry, the role women play in holding other women back, how to find a mentor, and so much more. Enjoy!
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More on Traci Hays
Traci Hays is a DGA nominated director. Her work has earned multiple awards, including Best Director and Best Picture, along with being an award-winning Production Designer.
Links: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (film) Lawrence G. Paull (production designer) Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media Women in Film mentorship programs
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| 266 - The Value of Positivity - (Industry Insights) | 08 May 2022 | 00:07:07 | |
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In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick borrows wisdom from Writer and Director, Kali Bailey to deep dive into the mindset of positivity. Enjoy!
“Never underestimate the importance of a good attitude, it’s part of a skill set that’s really important.” - Kali Bailey
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (book)
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| 265 - Protecting Your Script, Keeping Your Rights, And The Non-Negotiables of Indie Film (Indie Talk) | 03 May 2022 | 01:03:46 | |
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In this episode, Chris and Nick follow up on Chris' massive films to watch list, discuss why 'Power Of The Dog' didn't win Best Picture, the coming creative explosion of 2022/23, why 'Drive My Car' was the best movie of 2021, how to protect your screenplay (or not to), the importance of hiring an entertainment lawyer, and how to keep your rights in a negotiation. Enjoy!
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| 264 - The Business Side of Film - (Industry Insights) | 01 May 2022 | 00:07:13 | |
Hello, Hello! In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick expounds upon the wisdom of Producer David Perry. He covers the concepts of Pathos, Ethos, Logos, Branding, and Marketing. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! #MAKEIT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 263 - Producer, Media Futurist Susan Johnston - Charge A Price Worth Working For In Film & Television | 26 Apr 2022 | 01:39:56 | |
Hello, Hello! In this episode, we have a conversation with Producer, Media Futurist, and Executive Director of the New Media Film Festival, Susan Johnston. We talk about the importance of being kind and being on time, what makes the New Media Film Festival different than other festivals, the potential and literal aftermath of IP and Trademark theft, algorithm use in streaming services, NFT's role in new media, and how she lost $20 million. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! #MAKEIT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 262 - Writer AJ Bermudez - Envy Is A Big Waste Of Time - (Mistakes In The Making) | 24 Apr 2022 | 00:10:18 | |
Hello, Hello! In this episode, Film and Television writer AJ Bermudez bravely shares her experiences with envy and her learned understanding of deploying her "empathy muscle." Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! #MAKEIT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 376 - Nathan Rigaud - Whale Animation Studios Creative Executive, Cinematographer, and Animator - Deconstructing the Art of Visual Storytelling, Going from From PA to Director, Learning the Film Industry as a Teenager | Indie Talk Takeover | 14 May 2024 | 01:43:11 | |
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In this episode, Chris and Nick talk with filmmaker Nathan Rigaud. Nathan shares his background and experience in filmmaking, including working on sets and creating his own animated content. They discuss challenges in the indie film industry and the importance of proper planning, collaboration, and starting small. The group also explores early underwater filmmaking and personal experiences with sharks.
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Indie Artist Spotlight
Artist: Call Me Ace
Track: FIRST GEN ANTHEM
This highly gifted, multi-faceted artist lives a double life. By day, he works in Silicon Valley; by night, he transforms into the prolific Bay Area rapper Call Me Ace. In both roles, he’s a total boss, working diligently to uplift disenfranchised communities, spread positive vibes, and celebrate culture. If your parents are not from the country you live in now, “FIRST GEN ANTHEM” is your theme song. When your home is a second nation, there’s a certain way you have to navigate life: one where every step you take is the epitome of “innovation.”
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| 261 - Landing a Streaming Deal, Negotiating a Contract, and Putting Diversity In Film in Perspective - (Indie Talk) | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:57:18 | |
Hello, Hello! Chris and Nick are back to answer your burning questions in this episode! We talk about what it takes to land a streaming deal with a mini-major or a major streamer, what rights to fight for during contract negotiation, and if diversity in film is still a problem. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! #MAKEIT
Links: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss (book) “Who is Michael Ovitz?” by Michael Ovitz (book)
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| 260 - Actor Dean Shortland - Take Risks, Go For It - (Mistakes In The Making) | 17 Apr 2022 | 00:06:28 | |
Hello, Hello! In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, we hear from Actor Dean Shortland (Best Laid Plans, The Vanished, Nashville). He lets us see behind the curtain into the layers of insecurities all actors must feel. Dean reminds us to trust ourselves, trust that the Casting Director wants us in the role, and bring what's uniquely you to every audition. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! #MAKEIT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 259 - Todd Looby - Executive Director & Filmmaker - Filmmakers Need To Be Insanely Curious | 12 Apr 2022 | 01:26:24 | |
Hello, Hello! In this episode, we have a conversation with Filmmaker and Executive Director of the Bend Film Festival, Todd Looby. We talk about the advantages of submitting and attending the Bend Film Festival, why Bend, Oregon is America’s best-kept secret, Improv as a catalyst to the creative life, the cross-section of engineering and artistry, and his feature films ‘Lefty,’ ‘Son of None,’ and ‘Be Good.’ We also cover the power of acceptance and why festival acknowledgment is so critical to filmmakers and the conflation of innovation and integration. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! #MAKEIT
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Todd has led the BendFilm organization since 2014. In that time BendFilm's budget tripled, the festival became Academy qualified and was named one of “Top 25 Coolest Festivals in the World”, and the organization acquired a daily-operating cinema, the Tin Pan Theater. Prior to working at BendFilm, Todd was a business manager for Chicago’s largest general construction firm and the director of a non-profit that runs a boarding school in Liberia, West Africa. Todd is also a self-taught filmmaker—his films screened at festivals across the country, winning awards at Slamdance and receiving rave reviews from the likes of Chicago Tribune and Variety.
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Meshes of the Afternoon (short) One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (film) Iowa Independent Film Festival By Any Means Necessary: Making of Malcom X by Spike Lee Thinking in Pictures: The Making of the Movie Matewan by John Sayles
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| 258 - Indie Filmmakers Need Each Other - (Industry Insights) | 10 Apr 2022 | 00:06:24 | |
Hello, Hello! In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick deconstructs the following piece of wisdom from Director and Writer Motke Dapp, “Part of what we have to do as Independent Filmmakers is to find ways to support each other.” Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! #MAKEIT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 257 - Kathryn Hecht - Executive Director AV FIlm Festival - Everyone In The Boat Has To Look For Rocks | 05 Apr 2022 | 01:05:18 | |
Hello, Hello! In this episode, we have a conversation with the Founder and Executive Director of the AV Film Festival (formerly the Alexander Valley Film Festival). We talk about Sean Baker, why we can and can't forgive others and ourselves, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, how artists channel pain to make great art, and how love became the deciding factor in her life’s biggest decisions, “thin privilege,” and all things AV Film Fest. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! #MAKEIT
More on Kathryn Hecht Kathryn (she/her) is responsible for AVFilm's overall strategic, financial, management, fundraising, and operational health. Working closely with the founding Board, Kathryn designed and developed the year-round cultural and educational programming for AVFilm and continues to serve as the Executive Producer of the annual AVFest. A seasoned entrepreneur, executive leader, and community builder, Kathryn built and led communications departments for nonprofits in New York and San Francisco before founding AVFilm. She currently serves as the Chair of the Economic Development Board of Sonoma County. She was selected by the Press Democrat in 2016 as one of 30 Women to Watch in Sonoma County. Kathryn received the 2018 Boho Award from The Bohemian and the 2018 Spirit of Sonoma Award from the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce. Writer and activist Virgie Tovar also featured her as a "lady boss" in Forbes. Upcoming project - AVFest 2022, April 29-May 8, and a capital campaign in Healdsburg to create a home for AVFilm and home base for the preservation of cinematic tradition in Northern Sonoma County.
Links: Philip Seymour Hoffman (actor)
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| 256 - Costume Designer Ciciley Hoffman - Manage Expectations & Trust Your Expertise - (Mistakes In The Making) | 03 Apr 2022 | 00:05:05 | |
Hello, Hello! In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, we hear from Costume Designer and Wardrobe Stylist, Ciciley Hoffman. Ciciley recounts a moment in her career in which she didn't set the correct expectations on set due to questioning her talent. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! #MAKEIT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 255 - The Slap Heard 'Round The World - (Indie Talk) | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:51:24 | |
Hello, Hello! In this special episode, Chris and Nick give their one-of-a-kind take on the Will Smith and Chris Rock Academy Awards confrontation, a situation we are terming “The Slap Heard ‘Round The World.” Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! #MAKEIT Links: Will Smith Smacks Chris Rock on Oscar Stage (news)
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| 254 - DP & Director Rick Page On Lighting, Production Design, Camera Tech, and The Calm of Surrender | 29 Mar 2022 | 01:32:52 | |
Hello, Hello! In this episode, we have a conversation with the Director of Photography and Director Rick Page. We talk about his first editing hack, the harmony between Cinematography, Lighting, and Production Design, what NBC executives got wrong about 'Brooklyn 99,' the polar roles of rabid fans in entertainment, where to cut corners on a budget (and where not to), the importance of joining a union, and a life-threatening heart surgery changed his life and purpose forever. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! #MAKEIT More on Rick Page Rick Page is a Director of Photography in television and film known for recent TV shows Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013-2021, NBC, Emmy & Golden Globe), The Sex Lives of College Girls (HBO max), Grand Crew (NBC), and multi-award winner An Uncandid Portrait (2021, Tribeca Film Festival). Starting 30 years ago as a camera assistant, Rick's extensive career spans television, feature films, commercials, IMAX, music videos, documentaries, and web series. As a member of both the International Cinematographers Guild and the Directors Guild of America (DGA), his past films have won numerous awards, including Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Shorts. In 2002, his short film Water With Food Coloring was shown in limited theatrical release. He's also earned several Tellys, CINE Golden Eagle, and Golden Aurora awards for directing. His recent film Snow Globe & The Cat is currently touring the 2022 festival circuit. Feature film credits (assisting/operating) include The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, Grudge Match, Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, and High School Musical 3. Network TV includes Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Benched, Up All Night, Go On, A Lyon in the Kitchen, Promised Land, and Touched By An Angel. He is currently shooting the new Netflix series Blockbuster. In 2014, Rick co-created the web series Made Right Here, produced in partnership with Maxwell House Coffee. He shot, directed, and co-produced the 10-part series that featured American-made products, artisans, and communities across the country. The series garnered 5.6 million views across aol.com and YouTube. After growing up in Buffalo, NY, Rick started making films in high school in Columbia, MD, and later graduated with a BA in Film Studies from the University of Utah, earning scholarships and awards for his student films. Concurrently, he learned lighting, camera operating, and directing while working at the PBS affiliate, KUED, in Salt Lake City.
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine (tv series) The Sex Lives of College Girls (tv series) Roger Deakins (cinematographer) Ciciley Hoffman (costume designer) Men of a Certain Age (tv series)
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| 253 - The Five Minute Rule For Writers - (Industry Insights) | 27 Mar 2022 | 00:06:31 | |
Hello, Hello! In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick expounds on the insights of Writer and VP of Operations at Worldwide Stages, Priscilla Wise. Employ the " five-minute " rule if you want to get started as a writer or move past a creative block. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! #MAKEIT Links: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (composer)
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| 252 - Making A Short Instead Of A Feature Could Save You Millions - (Indie Talk) | 23 Mar 2022 | 00:43:26 | |
Hello, Hello! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After a short hiatus, Chris and Nick are back with a new edition of Indie Talk. In this conversation, we cover Academy Award nominees, what stance the film industry should take going forward on oppressive regimes like China, North Korea, and Russia, and why making a short film before you jump into feature films could save you millions of dollars, years of lost time, and some of your most important relationships. Enjoy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! Links: The Worst Person in the World (film) #MAKEIT
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| 375 - Reviewing ‘Monkey Man’, Representation in Film, Content Overload, Influencer Personas, Mike Tyson’s Fight with Jake Paul, and Historic Breakout Roles | Indie Talk | 03 May 2024 | 01:27:03 | |
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In this episode of The MAKE IT Podcast, Chris and Nick discuss the current state of film, television, and streaming content. They delve into topics around content overload, authenticity, influencer personas, and actors' early roles. The hosts also play a trivia game, guessing actors' first feature films and providing film recommendations.
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Housekeeping: The show Chris called the 3 Body Project is actually titled, 3 Body Problem. Guy Ritchie’s new series is called The Gentleman, and the YouTuber Chris can’t remember is Mrwhosetheboss. Finally, Mike Tyson is fighting Jake Paul (not Logan).
Indie Artist Spotlight
Since their inception, California-based duo PRXZM (pronounced “prism”) has been enthralling global audiences with their distinct fusion of '80s-infused synth-pop. Emma and Nick have consistently transformed their craft, blending mesmerizing vocal performances with ethereal synths across four EPs and an upcoming album. “In A Way” paints a sparkly, ethereal dreamscape that almost hypnotizes you out of feeling the emotions the lyrics invoke, is an ode to a healthy breakup, or a healthy end to something that never was, or never could be.
Artist: PRXZM
Track: In A Way
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| 251 - Actor & Filmmaker Stefanie Black - You're Worth It, Say Yes To Yourself - (Mistakes In The Making) | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:06:54 | |
Hello, Indie Film Creatives! In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, we hear from Actor and Filmmaker Stefanie Black. She details a casting competition from her past that could have gone better if she only believed she was worth all the attention and work offered to her. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! #MAKEIT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 250 - Documentary Filmmaker Sarah Klein - Treat Your Art Like A Dog With A Bone | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:59:26 | |
Hello, Indie Film Creatives! In this episode, we have a conversation with Documentary Director and Producer Sarah Klein. We talk about her partnership at Redglass Pictures, why knowing your audience is essential for making the best documentary films, why she loves short-form docs, her working friendship with Ken Burns, why constantly creating meaningless content for social media is a bad idea, incredible stories from filming the Obama's, JJ Abrams, and Neil Degrasse Tyson, and much, much more. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! #MAKEIT More On Sarah Klein http://www.redglasspictures.com Redglass co-founder Sarah Klein is an award-winning producer and director. Her early credits include the HBO documentary, Hard as Nails and the Arte film, The Good Mother. Redglass Pictures was formed in 2006 and since then, Klein has co-directed and produced many notable projects, including History of Memory for HP, and a series of short films for Ken Burns’ Cancer: The Emperor of Maladies, which won a DuPont Award. Among the many hats she wears at Redglass, Klein leads creative development and production. She has had the honor of interviewing: The Obamas, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, John Kerry, Michael Chabon, Warren Buffett, and JJ Abrams, to name a few. When not on location, Klein may be found in her studio creating large-format abstract collages.
Links: Neil deGrasse Tyson: Science in America (short) Miracle on 22nd Street (short)
All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks (book)
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| 249 - Brilliance In The Basics - (Industry Insights) | 13 Mar 2022 | 00:08:45 | |
Hello, Indie Film Creatives! In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick outlines the importance of being brilliant in doing the basic things well - a sentiment shared with us by filmmaker Amanda Paige Young. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! #MAKEIT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||