The MAKE IT Podcast

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Booking Overview

A candid, industry-focused show for indie film creatives—centered on practical guidance from experienced filmmakers and founders on how to make it in the business. It’s a strong platform for PR outreach from film professionals with real wins, marketing/distribution lessons, and ecosystem knowledge.

Metrics

Episodes: 525

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 235.0k subscribers

Contact Information

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Indie film founders/executives, directors/producers, and other seasoned film industry professionals (especially those with festival-to-release journeys or demonstrable marketing/distribution outcomes).
Required Achievements:  
Film acquisitions or major distribution/theatrical runs, Festival selections (e.g., Sundance, SXSW, Fantasia), Successful indie budgets and release performance, Notable marketing or audience-development approaches, Long-form production experience and process mastery (e.g., multi-year projects)

Recent Guest Discussions

Josh Bishop - Independent Filmmaking Journey, Festival/production Realities, Creative Vs Financial Constraints, And Career Advice Shaping His Approach

Daril Fannin - Indie Film Economics, Kino Studios And A24 Acquisition Of Undertone, Indie Horror Marketing And Distribution, And Broader Industry Rules For Independent Film Success

Recent Topics

Indie Film, Film Marketing, Film Distribution, Filmmaking, Production

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The MAKE IT Podcast
:

440 - Nick (Goes Solo) on What Matt Damon and Oscar Boyson Can Teach Us About Making It

July 10, 2026

This episode is brought to you by Anthropic. Claude is the AI for minds that don’t stop at good enough—it's the collaborator that actually understands your entire workflow and thinks WITH you, not for you. Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude Pro when you use our link – www.claude.ai/makeitThis episode is brought to you by our e-book Mastering Film Marketing. Get your copy today at https://themakeitpodcast.com/products/mastering-film-marketingHello, Hello! In this episode, ...

Film Brief - Toy Story 5 - Andrew Stanton's Return: Why Pixar's Boldest Creative Bet Is a Story About Growing Up

July 08, 2026

WHAT IS FILM BRIEF?Blending journalism with artistry, Film Brief transforms film analysis into an engaging and informative listening experience. The goal is to reveal what makes each movie or series resonate—on screen and behind the scenes. For listeners, it’s not just a review; it’s an exploration of the art of filmmaking.BRIEF:In this episode, Nick dives deep on Toy Story 5, the highly anticipated return of Pixar's beloved franchise directed by Andrew Stanton and co-directed by Kenna Ha...

SUMMARIES - Josh Bishop - Follow Your Heart, Not the Money: Jim Jarmusch's Advice That Changed Everything

July 07, 2026

Hello, Hello!In this episode, AI Hosts Alex Ivey and Allison Inverness dive deep into the archives of the MAKE IT Podcast (Episode 174) to extract the raw, unfiltered reality of indie filmmaker Josh Bishop's journey — from his punk rock-influenced teenage years in Europe to premiering his debut documentary at South by Southwest after an extraordinary 11-year production process. They explore how Josh's philosophy of film as "a window in a tunnel" shapes not only his creative vi...

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