The MAKE IT Podcast

Chris Barkley & Nicholas Buggs•redcircle.com

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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Episodes

07 - Actor Ted Welch - How to Be Prepared for Your Lucky Film Break

In this week's episode, we speak with actor and writer Ted Welch. He shares his experiences working with and learning from William H. Macy, working in Los Angeles and Nashville, and being at a point in his career in which he can be picky about auditions and roles. Ted's credits include True Blood , Justified , and The Help . He has created, written, and starred in several shorts, web series, and feature films; including Wild Man (Kate Upton, Christine Woods), All Light Will End (Andy Buckley, Sa...

Sep 14, 2018•35 min•Ep. 7

06 - Writer & Director Kali Bailey - How A Good Attitude Will Take You Places

This week Kali Bailey shares her experiences in Indie film as a classic multi-hyphenate. She works as a director, editor, and writer and provides perspectives on making a living doing each. Bio: Kali Bailey is a Nashville based Director and Editor who specializes in narrative storytelling. She bought her first camera at age 13 with money she bought picking up pecans in South Georgia and has been making films ever since. Learn more about Kali on Instagram @whereiskalibailey and on the web at www....

Sep 07, 2018•43 min•Ep. 6

05 - Actress & Comedian Michelle McGregor - Knowing Your Worth, Joining SAG, & Actor’s Intent

This week we chat with Actress Michelle McGrego r Michelle is an L.A.based actress, comedian, singer, and producer. She has an MFA in acting from the Yale School of Drama, has studied improv and sketch at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade, and currently studies acting with Stephen Book in Improvisation Technique. Michelle performs stand-up comedy at The Comedy Store, The New York Comedy Club, and at The Federal Bar in NoHo where she produces and hosts Get Riffed, a music and comedy show with LA musi...

Aug 31, 2018•36 min•Ep. 5

04 - Actor & Director Isaiah Stratton - Know Your Shortcomings, Market Yourself, & Watch Commentaries

In this week's episode, we chat with actor Isaiah Stratton. Isaiah Stratton is an actor and director, known for Homeland (2011), MacGyver (2016) and Mr. Mercedes (2017). With a penchant for finding the humanity in damaged characters, Isaiah Stratton is an actor who enjoys tackling roles in both film and television. Enjoy! Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative #MAKEIT Links: Website IMDb Jenna Fisher (actress) Ca...

Aug 24, 2018•35 min•Ep. 4

03 - Actor & Comedian Rasheed Stephens - How to Be Brave & Never Give Up

In this week's episode, we chat with comedian, actor, and writer Rasheed Stephens. Rasheed Stephens is a Los Angeles-based Filmmaker and Stand-Up Comedian. Originally born and raised in the poor inner-cities of Atlanta, Georgia, Rasheed moved to Los Angeles California six years ago. Since his arrival, he has immersed himself into the world of entertainment. Over the past year, Rasheed has amazingly produced, written, and starred in three feature films (“Coffee & Cabbage”, “Suicide Roadtrip”,...

Aug 17, 2018•39 min•Ep. 3

02 - Producer David Perry - The Business Side of Film & the Real World of Filmmaking

In this week's episode, we speak with Producer, Writer, and Director David Perry. Raised in Riga, Latvia, David Perry is a partner and film producer at a boutique production company, Bella Veritas Productions (a commercial video executive producer at Fivestone Studios). He is also an investor and entrepreneur with a passion for telling extraordinary stories and bringing them to market in innovative ways. David has always been diverse, starting four companies ranging from media production to an o...

Aug 10, 2018•36 min•Ep. 2

01 - Actor Kris Wente - Starving Artists, Perseverance, and Standards for Male Actors

Kristopher Wente is an actor, writer, producer, and director that recently starred in the feature film, Other Versions of You (Audience Award Winner, Best Feature Film - Nashville Film Festival) and directed and wrote the short film, The Dark . You can find out more about Kris on his website www.kristopherwente.com. Enjoy! Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative #MAKEIT Links: Website Instagram IMDb Another Versio...

Aug 03, 2018•43 min•Ep. 1

00 - Welcome to the MAKE IT Podcast

Welcome! In this episode, we announce and explain the what the podcast is, when you can start listening, and why we believe the podcast is so essential and how we expect it to help you (the independent creative film). For more info navigate to https://bonsai.film Instagram: _bonsaicreative Twitter: @_bonsaicreative Facebook: www.facebook.com/bce-llc Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-make-it-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &a...

Jul 20, 2018•3 min

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