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The MAKE IT Podcast

The MAKE IT Podcast

By: Chris Barkley & Nicholas Buggs
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The MAKE IT podcast salutes the Indie Film Creative. Join us weekly for candid conversations with seasoned pros, offering advice, knowledge, and industry insights to fast-track the journey for aspiring film professionals. Discover inspiration and guidance tailored for your cinematic path. Enjoy the journey? Dive deeper at www.themakeitpodcast.com and follow us on Instagram and X @_makeitpodcast.

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  • #08 - SUMMARIES | Paula Landry: The Future of Film Distribution and Unconventional Paths in Filmmaking

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    Summaries take some of our best long-form interviews (and even some unpublished ones) and condense them down to 10 (or so) minutes of pure listening pleasure.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



    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


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    15 mins
  • 412 - Will Parrinello & Majo Calderon - Water for Life: Documenting Hope in a Changing World

    412 - Will Parrinello & Majo Calderon - Water for Life: Documenting Hope in a Changing World
    Jun 13 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!Hello, Hello! In this episode of The MAKE IT Podcast, hosts Chris Barkley and Nicholas Buggs welcome documentary filmmakers Will Parrinello and Majo Calderon to discuss their film "Water for Life" and their experiences in documentary filmmaking. The conversation explores the challenges of creating impactful documentaries, fundraising strategies, and the importance of storytelling in addressing social and environmental issues. Will and Majo share insights into their collaborative process, the emotional journey of making documentaries, and their commitment to highlighting stories of positive change.Since its world premiere at the Mill Valley Film Festival, where the film received the Documentary Audience Award, the film has been Shortlisted for Best Feature Documentary at the 40th IDA (International Documentary Awards).Additional awards:Grand Jury Prize for Best Film at Isla Verde CubaGreenpeace Award for Best Environmental Documentary at SiciliAmbiente Film Festival ItalyCourage Award at Red Nation International Film Festival in Los AngelesCubavisión International Spirit of Collaboration Award at the Havana Festival of New Latin American CinemaWe also talk about:• The evolution of documentary filmmaking and funding challenges• Mental health and emotional resilience in documentary production• The importance of community and collaboration in creative projects• Strategies for raising funds and sustaining a career in documentary filmmaking• The role of documentaries in raising awareness about global environmental and social issuesPeople, Products, and Places Mentioned:• Guests: Will Parrinello, Majo Calderon• Filmmakers: Jane Goodall, Wangari Maathai, Diego Luna, Leela DownsOrganizations: - PBS- Bullfrog Films- Amnesty International- RFK Center- American Himalayan Foundation- Goldman Environmental PrizeFilms/Documentaries:- "Kerouac"- "Water for Life"- "An Inconvenient Truth"People Referenced:- Bernard Osher- Dalai Lama- Michael Tucker- Jill EikenberryWebsites:- mvfg.com- majocalderon.com- pbs.orgLocations:- Chile- Big Sur- Tibet- Mexico CitySponsors:- Factor MealsWe 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 hrs and 17 mins
  • 411 - Emma Tonner, Co-Founder of Galatea on How AI and Tech Are Rewriting the Creative Playbook, The $10 Billion Revolution in Digital Content, and Turning Readers into Bestselling Authors in 3.5 Years

    411 - Emma Tonner, Co-Founder of Galatea on How AI and Tech Are Rewriting the Creative Playbook, The $10 Billion Revolution in Digital Content, and Turning Readers into Bestselling Authors in 3.5 Years
    May 30 2025

    This episode is brought to you by the new Insta360 X5 Camera. To get a free invisible selfie stick with your purchase, head to store.insta360.com and use the promo code "makeit", available for the first 30 standard package purchases only.



    Hello, Hello!



    In this episode we welcome Emma Tonner, co-founder of Galatea and Chief Innovation Officer at Inkitt, to discuss her innovative approach to digital storytelling and content creation. Emma shares insights into her platform's unique method of discovering and developing writing talent, transforming stories into global franchises across books, audiobooks, and TV series. The conversation explores the intersection of technology, storytelling, and creative development, highlighting the potential for new writers to break into the entertainment industry.



    We also talk about:


    • The psychological appeal of anti-hero characters in storytelling

    • The role of AI in writing and content creation

    • Challenges and opportunities in modern publishing

    • The importance of reader feedback in story development

    • Strategies for writers to improve their craft and gain recognition




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    • Emma Tonner

    • Galatea

    • Inkitt

    • Insta360 X5 Camera

    • Cotton Bureau

    • Grammarly

    • Game of Thrones

    • Dexter

    • The Queen's Gambit

    • Gossip Girl

    • Saban Theater (LA)

    • Shogun (TV series)

    • John Adams (mini-series)

    • ChatGPT

    • MAKE IT on Instagram

    • MAKE IT on TikTok



    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


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    1 hr and 43 mins
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