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  • 417 - Producer and Actress Sofia Yepes On Making “The Low End Theory,” Killing Your Darlings, and Authentic Storytelling in Indie Film
    Aug 22 2025
    This episode is brought to you by Function Health. Welcome to the new normal in health. Not the outdated version you grew up with. Your baseline. Your body. On your terms. Learn more and join using our/my link. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/MAKEIT or use gift code MAKEIT100 at sign-up to own your health.---This episode is brought to you by Saily. Saily is a new eSIM service app, brought to you by the creators of NordVPN. You can choose from several affordable eSIM plans in over 190 countries and 8 regions. With a Saily eSIM, you'll always have a connection when needed.Just download the app, select a country, region, or plan, and install the eSIM. It’s that simple. For our discerning MAKE IT listeners, get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily eSIM data plans! Download the Saily app and use code "make it" at checkout for 15% off, or go to https://saily.com/makeitHello, Hello!In this episode, we welcome Sofia Yepes, an accomplished actor, writer, and producer, for a deep dive into her creative journey and the making of her feature film, The Low End Theory. We explore Sofia’s inspirations, the challenges of authentic storytelling, and the parallels between music production and filmmaking. The conversation also highlights the importance of editing, cultural specificity, and the power of community in the creative process.We also talk about:Sofia’s experiences growing up in Colombia and Queens, and how her background shaped her artistry.The influence of A Tribe Called Quest’s "Low End Theory" album on Sofia’s film and a discussion of favorite tracks.The technical and emotional aspects of film editing, including the “kill your darlings” principle.An all-new Things We Should Know on Colombian filmmakers, spotlighting Patricia Cardoso’s historic achievements.People, Places, Products, and Websites Mentioned:Nashville Film FestivalNicole KidmanJennifer LopezJennifer BoniorJason PadgittLauren ThelenA Tribe Called Quest ("Low End Theory" album)Patricia Cardoso (director, "The Water Carrier," "Real Women Have Curves")Maria Fernanda Cardoso (artist)In the Black Network (streaming platform)Nashville, TNQueens, NYMedellin, ColombiaTarzana, CAParis, FranceBrooklyn, NYHattie B’sPrince’s Hot ChickenMarilyn MonroeOwen WilsonJon HammSara Antonio"Encanto" (Disney film)"Harold and Maude" "True Romance" "Rosemary’s Baby" "Dirty Dancing" "Mulholland Drive" "Scarface" "Goodfellas" "Another Version of You"Will Trent (TV series)Lauryn Hill (artist)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. #MAKEITAll Links: https://beacons.ai/themakeitpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-make-it-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hora e 30 minutos
  • #10 - SUMMARIES | Linda Nelson: Streaming & Digital Distribution Pioneer
    Aug 15 2025

    This episode is brought to you by Function Health. Welcome to the new normal in health. Not the outdated version you grew up with. Your baseline. Your body. On your terms.

    Learn more and join using our/my link. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/MAKEIT or use gift code MAKEIT100 at sign-up to own your health.


    Hello, Hello!


    Welcome to SUMMARIES, Episode #10


    Summaries take some of our best long-form interviews (and even some unpublished ones) and condense them down to 10 (or so) minutes of pure listening pleasure.


    Summaries are hosted by our AI interns, Alex Ivey and Allison Inverness, and are designed to give you, our valued listeners, just the information you need from each guest. It's a new short-form concept for a fast-paced world. It's the answer to the two-hour podcast you want to listen to but never have the time for.


    Each new episode of Summaries will be published right here, on the MAKE IT feed. We think you'll love it as much as we do—now, on to the show.



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    Alex and Allison summarize our previously released episode with Linda Nelson, CEO and Co-Founder of Indie Rights. So, who is Linda Nelson?



    Linda Nelson began her career as an international investment banker, IT executive an entertainment real estate developer. After meeting Michael Madison, she pivoted into the movie business finally realizing her artistic potential. As an Executive Producer on NSYNC, she quickly realized that she was interested in being more "hands on" and was the DP for her next film, SHIFTED. As a Producer on DELIVERED she was finally able to gain experience in all aspects of the financing, development, production and distribution phases of moviemaking. In 2007, she co-founded Indie Rights with Michael Madison and has been active in distribution every since. Indie Rights now has a diverse catalog of more than 1,200 films and exhibits annually at Cannes and AFM. The company enjoys direct relationships with all major streaming platforms.



    Enjoy and follow Linda on Instagram here, and check out his website here.




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    19 minutos
  • 416 - Emmy-Winning Director Fr3der1ck Taylor on Superman, Sing Sing, Filmmaking, and the Future of Movies
    Aug 8 2025
    This episode is also brought to you by Function Health. Welcome to the new normal in health. Not the outdated version you grew up with. Your baseline. Yourbody. On your terms. Learn more and join using our/my link. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/MAKEIT or use gift code MAKEIT100 at sign-up to own your health.Hello, Hello!In this episode, we discuss the complexities of celebrity culture and accountability, the influence of historical figures, and the balance between safety and autonomy in creative pursuits. The discussion also critiques the film 'Sing Sing' and reflects on the disappointments of the latest Superman movie, highlighting the significance of budget constraints in fostering creativity.We also talk about:The generational impact of family, education, and cultural expectations on creative careers.The evolution and influence of Black music, from jazz and gospel to modern hip hop and trap.The role of AI in the creative process and its implications for filmmakers and artists.The importance of community, collaboration, and solidarity among filmmakers of color.The business side of filmmaking, including budgets, marketing, and the challenges of breaking into Hollywood.People, Places, Products, and Websites Mentioned:Fr3der1ck TaylorTomorrow Pictures, tomorrowpictures.tv)Netflix (Strong Black Lead)Soho House NashvilleThe Clipse, MaliceRyan CooglerJordan PeeleColeman DomingoIce CubeSeth RogenSpike LeeMichael JacksonKanye WestMiles DavisBeyoncéBill CosbyElvis PresleyLeBron JamesAaron RogersTemple UniversityCounter Histories: Rock HillIf Cities Could DanceDisneyQuincy JonesMarlon BrandoChristopher ReeveGene HackmanDaniel Day-LewisClarence MaclinBrad PittWorld War ZJeb Brody (Imagine Entertainment)Jason Padgitt (Nashville Film Festival)Brian Owens (SIF, Canada)Bob Raines (Tennessee Film Committee)Nashville Film FestivalFayetteville Film FestivalPopeyes Dippers (commercial)MTVHillman College (Cosby Show reference)Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanSupermanSing SingGet OutMoonlightParasiteDo the Right ThingPsychoVertigoSunset BoulevardCitizen KaneUSNopeFruitvale StationBlack PantherRustinThe Dip (music video)Function HealthFatburger (restaurant)Jack Daniels WhiskeyBelvedereMySpaceWe 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. #MAKEITAll Links: https://beacons.ai/themakeitpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-make-it-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    2 horas e 22 minutos
  • 415 - How Creatives Can Beat AI at Its Own Game - Indie Talk #98
    Jul 25 2025
    This episode is brought to you by IDEO U. Equip yourself with repeatable, practical frameworks developed by IDEO, empowering your organization to continuously innovate and confidently navigate future challenges. For a limited time, IDEO U is offering our listeners 15% OFF SITEWIDE! Go to www.IDEOU.com/MAKEIT for 15% OFF today. This episode is also brought to you by Function Health. Welcome to the new normal in health. Not the outdated version you grew up with. Your baseline. Your body. On your terms. Learn more and join using our link.The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/MAKEIT or use gift code MAKEIT100 at sign-up to own your health.Hello, Hello! In this episode, we talk about the transformative world of artificial intelligence, exploring its potential impacts on creative industries, society, and the job market. The hosts engage in a candid and wide-ranging discussion about AI's current capabilities, limitations, and the critical importance of artists adapting to new technological tools.We also talk about:The cultural significance of cereal mascots and their evolutionThe role of nostalgia in technological discussionsThe environmental impact of data centers and AI infrastructureThe potential for AI to democratize complex tasks like medical diagnosticsThe psychological impact of technological disruption on creative professionalsPeople, Places, Products, and Websites Mentioned:IDEO UFunction HealthSpotifyApple PodcastsMAKE IT on YouTubeMAKE IT on InstagramMAKE IT on TikTokMAKE IT on XDiddyR. KellyMichael JacksonKing CombsStanley KubrickFritz LangHAL 9000Max HeadroomStacy WidelitzKendrick LamarTony the TigerCinnamon Toast CrunchBuck RogersMetropolis (1927 film)Ex MachinaTeslaNvidiaAMDOpenAIChatGPTSponsors:IDEO UFUNCTION HEALTHWe 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. #MAKEITAll Links: https://beacons.ai/themakeitpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-make-it-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hora e 24 minutos
  • #09 - SUMMARIES | Vanzil Burke: The Blueprint for Discovering and Nurturing Talent
    Jul 18 2025

    Hello, Hello!


    Welcome to SUMMARIES, Episode #09


    Summaries take some of our best long-form interviews (and even some unpublished ones) and condense them down to 10 (or so) minutes of pure listening pleasure.


    Summaries are hosted by our AI interns, Alex Ivey and Allison Inverness, and are designed to give you, our valued listeners, just the information you need from each guest. It's a new short-form concept for a fast-paced world. It's the answer to the two-hour podcast you want to listen to but never have the time for.


    Each new episode of Summaries will be published right here, on the MAKE IT feed. We think you'll love it as much as we do—now, on to the show.



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    Alex and Allison summarize our previously released episode with Vanzil Burke, Artist Manager and Producer of the hit film Karen. So, who is Vanzil Burke?



    Vanzil Burke is the CEO of The Burke Management Firm based in Beverly Hills, California. The firm, founded in 2007, is a talent management agency inspired and founded on strong core values of Integrity, Honesty, and Trustworthiness. Growing up in Dublin, Georgia, Vanzil showed his passion for talent representation early on. When local talent shows were announced, Vanzil often collaborated with performing groups to manage and help prepare for the shows. After graduating from Florida A&M University, Vanzil relocated to Los Angeles, California, to pursue his dream of becoming a Hollywood Talent Manager.


    His Beverly Hills-based firm represents Television and movie stars, Musicians, Reality Stars, Sports Figures, and Filmmakers. His clients have appeared on the networks HBO, VH1, ABC Family, CBS, National Geographic Wild, and OWN. His clients have also appeared in films distributed by Screen Gems, Columbia Pictures, Netflix, and New Line Cinema. His firm also serves as a production company for projects created by his clients.



    Enjoy and follow Vanzil on Instagram here, and check out his website here.




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    29 minutos
  • 414 - AI vs. Human Creativity and The Death of the Male Movie Star - Indie Talk #97
    Jul 11 2025
    This episode is brought to you by Factor meals. No prep, no cooking. Just dietitian-approved, chef-prepared meals delivered to your door and ready to eat in 2 minutes.Go to factormeals.com/MAKEIT50OFF. Use the code MAKEIT50OFF to get 50% off your order plus free shipping!This episode is brought to you by IDEO U. Equip yourself with repeatable, practical frameworks developed by IDEO, empowering your organization to continuously innovate and confidently navigate future challenges. For a limited time, IDEO U is offering our listeners 15% OFF SITEWIDE! Go to www.IDEOU.com/MAKEIT for 15% OFF today. Stay tuned for a special note from David Smith, Professor of the Film Tech Program at Columbia State Community College. Enroll today at https://www.columbiastate.edu/academics/written-oral-and-digital-communications/film-crew-technology/Hello, Hello! In this episode, we talk about the evolving landscape of film, technology, and creativity. We explore the challenges facing modern filmmaking, from the shrinking theatrical release windows to the potential impact of artificial intelligence on content creation. We engage in a thought-provoking discussion with David Smith from Columbia State Community College's film crew technology program and examine the changing nature of stardom and media consumption.We also talk about:• The financial performance of recent blockbuster films like Mission: Impossible• The dilution of celebrity culture through social media• Potential ethical challenges of AI in creative industries• The importance of marketing for independent filmmakers• Personal reflections on life choices and audience perspectivesPeople, Places, Products, and Websites Mentioned:• David Smith• Columbia State Community College Film Tech Program• Factor Meals• Cotton Bureau x MAKE IT• Beacons.ai• Netflix• Hulu• Google• OpenAI• Tom Cruise• Brad Pitt• Timotheé Chalamet• Leonardo DiCaprio• Kim Kardashian• Joe Rogan• Jason Bateman• Spotify• ElevenLabs• RunwayML• AnthropicSponsors:Factor mealsBzigoColumbia State Community College Film Crew Tech ProgramWe 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. #MAKEITAll Links: https://beacons.ai/themakeitpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-make-it-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hora e 42 minutos
  • 413 - Greta Quispe - Keys To Being Cast in American Fiction, Matlock, and Tyler Perry's Next Big Thing
    Jun 27 2025
    This episode is brought to you by IDEO U. Equip yourself with repeatable, practical frameworks developed by IDEO, empowering your organization to continuously innovate and confidently navigate future challenges. For a limited time, IDEO U is offering our listeners 15% OFF SITEWIDE! Go to www.IDEOU.com/MAKEIT for 15% OFF today. This episode is also brought to you by Bzigo. Bzigo Iris—your smart home mosquito detector. Bzigo Iris is a cutting-edge device that uses computer vision and AI to detect, track, and pinpoint mosquitoes in real-time. Take back your nights with Bzigo. Go to www.bzigo.com/discount/BUZZ10 and use the code BUZZ10 to save 10% off.Hello, Hello! In this episode of The MAKE IT Podcast, we welcome Greta Quispe, an accomplished actress with roles in shows like Matlock and New Amsterdam and films like American Fiction. Greta shares her inspiring journey from a challenging background in Brooklyn to working with notable actors like Kathy Bates and appearing in Tyler Perry's upcoming series "Divorced Sistas". The conversation explores her experiences in acting, the importance of perseverance, and what it truly means to "make it" in the entertainment industry.We also talk about:• The nuances of acting techniques and the challenges of different performance styles• Insights into the casting and audition process for actors• Strategies for aspiring actors to break into the entertainment industry• The role of social work in understanding character development• Memorable moments and lessons learned from working with established actorsPeople, Places, Products, and Websites Mentioned:• IDEO U• Bzigo Iris• MAKE IT shop at Cotton Bureau• MAKE IT x Beacons.ai• Tyler Perry Studios• Backstage Magazine• Actors Access• Casting Networks• Matlock• New Amsterdam• American Fiction• Salma Hayek• Kathy Bates• Denis Leary• Philip Seymour Hoffman• Tom Hanks• Julia Roberts• Denzel Washington• Ethan Hawke• Stephen King• R.L. Stein• Jeff Kinney• Judy BlumeSponsors:IDEO UBzigoColumbia State Community College Film Crew Tech ProgramWe 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. #MAKEITAll Links: https://beacons.ai/themakeitpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-make-it-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hora e 43 minutos
  • #08 - SUMMARIES | Paula Landry: The Future of Film Distribution and Unconventional Paths in Filmmaking
    Jun 20 2025

    Hello, Hello!


    Welcome to SUMMARIES, Episode #08


    Summaries take some of our best long-form interviews (and even some unpublished ones) and condense them down to 10 (or so) minutes of pure listening pleasure.


    Summaries are hosted by our digital interns, Alex Ivey and Allison Inverness, and are designed to give you, our valued listeners, just the information you need from each guest. It's a new short-form concept for a fast-paced world. It's the answer to the two-hour podcast you want to listen to but never have the time for.


    Each new episode of Summaries will be published right here, on the MAKE IT feed. We think you'll love it as much as we do—now, on to the show.


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    Alex and Allison summarize our previously released episode with Paula Landry, Executive Producer of the forthcoming film The Naked Winemaker. So, who is Paula Landry?


    Paula is s Producing Fellowship Winner of the BlackMagic Film Collective, a Member of the Disney Creative Talent Development & Inclusion Program, Winner of the Austin Film Festival 2nd Rounder, and a Semi-Finalist in the Made in NY New York Writers Program Fellowship, Paula Landry is an award-winning Film Producer & Writer based in New York who believes that storytelling eliminates loneliness and changes the world! She makes movies and videos for the coolest companies and individuals, stemming from her eclectic career combining writing, filmmaking, and music training.

    She’s frequently hired to produce movies and branded content, generate budgets, and write scripts and movie business plans. Landry authors filmmaking books such as The Business of FILM with Stephen Greenwald; Scheduling and Budgeting Your Film; and Applying Entrepreneurship to the Arts; among others. As an educator, she guides creators-entrepreneurs to launch their business venture and serves as the Board Co-Vice President of the PANO NETWORK, a filmmaking nonprofit striving to uplift gender-marginalized filmmakers.



    Enjoy and follow Paula on Instagram here, and check out his website here.



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    15 minutos