Hello Bonsai Creatives! Chris here, and this week I'm out of town, so I thought I'd provide you all with a mid-week motivational "bump" be rebroadcasting one our most inspiring episodes (and one of my favorite episodes), our conversation with actor Brandon Hirsch. Enjoy, and we'll be back with a new episode this week! "Bonsai" Chris Links: Instagram Twitter IMDb Atlanta (tv series) The Baxters (tv series) LaKeith Stanfield (actor) Alan Feinstein (acting coach) Autumn Bailey-Ford (producer) Krist...
Apr 16, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 37
"Filmmakers are too quick to jump over their own communities and forget that there are hundreds, to thousands, to hundreds of thousands of people that they have access to that could help them recoup their money." - Nick Buggs On the week's episode, MAKE IT Podcast host Chris Barkley has a conversation with Bonsai Creative Co-Founder and Advisory Producer, Nick Buggs. We discuss whether a great story is enough, is it okay to take a lesser role in your project and the infamous Blair Witch Problem....
Apr 05, 2019•57 min•Ep. 36
“Go after one thing and do it and don’t feel like you’re wasting your time if it doesn’t work out in the end.” - Lesley Powers⠀⠀ On this episode, we have a conversation with Filmmaker Lesley Powers (@lmpowers15 on IG and LesleyPowers15 on Twitter). We talk about managing multiple skill sets, how to manage actors on set, and her love of Sex and the City. Enjoy! Lesley Powers is a narrative filmmaker based in Los Angeles by way of Nashville. She is currently a judge for the 2019 Circle City Film F...
Mar 29, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 35
"You've gotta get your ass in the chair." - Priscilla Wise On this episode, we have a conversation with writer Priscilla Wise. Priscilla is a creative, a problem solving, mentoring, analyzing, data junkie, who enjoys applying these strengths in multiple areas. She's currently working on a new book, Wise Screenwriting – A Start-up Guide, is currently engaged with six television projects, a feature film, and a shorts series. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Enjoy! Questions or Comments? Reach o...
Mar 22, 2019•57 min•Ep. 34
“It’s okay not to know something, as long as you’re willing to ask.” - Dycee Wildman On this week’s episode of The MAKE IT Podcast, we have a conversation with Director and Writer Dycee Wildman (@diceydycee). We chat about how to start a film festival, why she loves horror film, making art with intention, and much more. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Enjoy! Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative #MAKEIT Link...
Mar 15, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 33
“There was a care in how clothes used to be made that no longer exists with fast fashion.” - Ciciley Hoffman On this week’s episode of The MAKE IT Podcast, we have a conversation with Costume Designer and stylist Ciciley Hoffman (@cicileyhoffman). We chat about why vintage style is better than modern style, teaching a class on Tori Amos, why being a Cat Lady doesn’t mean you hate dogs, and much more. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Enjoy! Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bon...
Mar 08, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 32
“Hollywood is the largest gated community in the world.” - Shannan E. Johnson On this week’s episode of The MAKE IT Podcast, we have a conversation with script editor Shannan E. Johnson (@theprofessionalpen). We chat about growing up in rural Texas, the importance of being supported for who you are, and building up the courage to take big risks. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Enjoy! Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/B...
Mar 01, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 31
On this week’s episode of The MAKE IT Podcast, we have a conversation with Editor Wes Powers (@wesslesprouts). We chat about what it means to be married to another creative, how to prepare for a move to Los Angeles, and the pros and cons of lunch with David Fincher & Eminem. Wes Powers is an editor/producer living in Los Angeles. He has experience in many areas in the post world including, Short and Feature films, reality television, and broadcast commercials. He served as editor on the feat...
Feb 22, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 30
“Even when you feel like you did a bad audition, make them tell you why (it was bad).” - Christine Woods ⠀ On this week’s episode of The MAKE IT Podcast, we have a conversation with actress and singer Christine Woods (@trickybear). We chat about what to do after an audition, the right way to get a nickname, the importance of forgetting all the rules to find your true process, and what made Johnny Cash and Billy Corgan successful vocalists. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Enjoy! Questions or ...
Feb 15, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 29
“I learned how important close relationships and friendships are because this business is chock-full of negativity, and comparison, and ambition -- so many things that can topple you.” - Stefanie Black On this week’s episode of The MAKE IT Podcast, we have a conversation with actress and writer, Stefanie Black (@blackski21 on IG, @thestefblack on Twitter). We talk about how to navigate the up's and down's of the film business, win in auditions, and be a creative lifer. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Ra...
Feb 08, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 28
On this week’s episode of The MAKE IT Podcast, we have a conversation with actor Dean Shortland, (@deanshortland everywhere). We talk about growing up in Australia, performing in highly religious environments, and doing what it takes to get to your best life.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love 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: Instagram Twitter IMDb Chris Stapleton Fire Away (music v...
Jan 25, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 26
"Produce where you are. Creativity isn't bottled up in some location. There isn't a secret elixir that can only be found in [Los Angeles]" - Ryan Hartsock In this week's episode, we chat with Producer Ryan Hartsock about how to approach filmmaking from outside of the Hollywood bubble and why it's important to produce where you are. www.bonsai.film/makeit Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Enjoy! Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee...
Jan 18, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 25
“In today’s world, spending all of your budget on one project is not smart.” - Logen Christopher ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On this week’s episode of The MAKE IT Podcast, we have a conversation with Filmmaker Logen Christopher, (@logenctv on #Insta and #Twitter). Logen Christopher is an award-winning Director/Cinematographer based in Nashville, TN, and founder of media Production Company Stormlight Pictures LLC. He started working on sets at the age of 14 and made an early commitment to learning every process of...
Jan 11, 2019•59 min•Ep. 24
"If you have the means to make something, give it a shot and learn." - Drew Maynard On this week's episode, we have a conversation with Director and Writer Drew Maynard. Drew Maynard is a Nashville-based filmmaker who has written, directed, produced, and edited a number of short films, including 2017 SXSW Film Festival selection "The Saurus" and Nashville Film Festival award-winning "Usetocould" (2015). In addition to making short films, he also helps put on Salute Your Shorts, a quarterly film ...
Jan 04, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 23
“What are you willing to invest, in something that may not have an [immediate] return?” - Joshua Bermudez ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On this week’s episode of The MAKE IT Podcast, we have a conversation with Actor, Joshua Bermudez (@theincomparablejosh) on #Insta and @SaintGenesius on #Twitter). Joshua Bermudez is an actor living in Los Angeles, California. He's the first member of his family to attend college. He received his master's degree from the Yale School of Drama in 2013. His film credits include Cargo,...
Dec 28, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 22
"You aren't influenced later in life, you're inspired." - Matthew Hankins Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Santa Chris here, Bonsai Chris is tending to his bonsai tree, which is in desperate need of a trimming. Last night, I was filling Bonsai Chris' stocking with small squares of organic, paleo friendly, non-chocolate-chocolate-covered cashew-butters when I noticed that someone (perhaps Bonsai Nick) had already placed a gift inside Bonsai Chris' stocking. Why, it was a freshly-baked, ready t...
Dec 26, 2018•35 min
“Our job is to make people realize the truth, but also give them the courage to change the narrative.” - Chris Greene On this week’s episode of The MAKE IT Podcast, we have a conversation with Actor and Filmmaker, Chris Greene (@actorchrisgreene on #Insta and @itschrisgreene on #Twitter). With over 15 years of experience, Chris has appeared in commercials, feature films, and television shows working opposite the likes of Aunjanue Ellis, Joel Edgerton, Colman Domingo, Bill Cobbs, Nick Offerman, H...
Dec 21, 2018•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 21
“People like the idea of being an artist more than the idea of practicing and becoming the absolute best.” - Matt Williams ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On this week’s episode of The MAKE IT Podcast, we have a conversation with award-winning Actor, Matt Williams (@mattwilliamsinc).⠀⠀⠀⠀ In 2015, Matt starred in the award-winning short film, 'Everyday Yeti' written and directed by Motke Dapp, in which he was nominated for Best Actor. The following year, Matt teamed up with Dapp again, in the short film 'Lessons In Ac...
Dec 14, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 20
On the show today we have Screenwriter, Amanda Bermudez. Amanda J. Bermudez is an award-winning writer and filmmaker. Her past works include The Face of the Earth, Hunt, and an adaptation of W.H. Auden’s The Sea and the Mirror. She is a National Merit Scholar, recipient of the Jameson Prize, a Writer’s Digest National Award Winner, nominee for the Spotlight Culture & Heritage Award, winner of the 2017 Cinequest Film Festival writing competition, and was named one of the Top 100 Emerging Scre...
Dec 07, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 19
"I'm not always learning what to do, as much as learning what not to do.” - Sabyn Mayfield This week we have a conversation with Director Sabyn Mayfield Sabyn Mayfield is a producer and director, known for Boomtown (2017), CashVille (2019) and the breakout Julien Baker video for her hit single Sprained Ankle (2015). He's currently attached as the Director on the nostalgia-based Rom-Com The Weekenders, which stars Fabianne Terese, Ted Welch, C. Thomas Howell, Jocelin Donahue, Mike Vogel & Jas...
Nov 30, 2018•38 min•Ep. 18
"If I'm not crying when I'm done with the last sentence or that last word, then it's not good." This week we have a conversation with Director & Writer Terry Gingles. Terry Gingles was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a director and producer, known for The Woman (2012), Preying for Lust (2012) and Ignorance Is Bliss (2011). Terry's latest project is an impactful short film named BTSD , or Black Traumatic Stress Disorder. It's a film that explores what the psychological effect of violence...
Nov 23, 2018•53 min•Ep. 17
This week we chat with Director, Writer, Editor, and Cinematographer Spencer Glover . Spencer is a Los Angeles-based creative recognized for his filmmaking work including, short films, pilot episodes, music videos, and commercials. He currently serves as an editor for Yamaha Entertainment Group specializing in branding and advertising for the company. He is now working on his first feature-length film under his company, Rm. 108 and you'll be able to see his upcoming short Message Read in the Spr...
Nov 16, 2018•55 min•Ep. 16
“There are no more Jack Nicholson's. There are no more Marlon Brando's.” - Jessejames Locorriere⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On this week's episode, we have a conversation with Jessejames Locorriere. Jessejames is an actor and proud father, and we painted outside the lines a bit in this episode and chat about music, the mentorship of William H. Macy, the odd genius of Joaquin Phoenix, and we ponder the idea of Marlon Brando being a meme. Jessejames acting career began nearly to 40 years ago when he started his studie...
Nov 09, 2018•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 15
“The thing I love about filmmaking is how human it is. There’s humanity in every part of it.” - Chad McClarnon ⠀⠀⠀⠀ On this week's episode, we have a conversation with Chad McClarnon. Chad is a writer, director, producer, and cinematographer known for Daddy's Little Girl (2015), Bear with Me (2014), Still Sophie (2016), and Aembras (2017). Chad started his professional career as a still photographer when he was only fourteen years old. Chad founded Best Part Productions in 2010 with his brother ...
Nov 02, 2018•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 14
On this week's episode, we have a conversation with Ashely Pereira. Ashley is an actress, a survivor, a mother, and a bad-ass rock star. Ashley's latest role is in the Psychological Thriller All Light Will End. She plays Savannah, a best-selling author with a famous mother and a troubled past. Savannah attempts to navigate her life as a writer while protecting her darkest secrets from the world. You can also see Ashley in the 2016 film Masterpiece, and the 2018 film Run With the Devil. You can l...
Oct 26, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 13
This week we have a conversation with Aaron Muñoz. AARON MUÑOZ is an actor, writer, producer, arts educator, cigar smoker, facial hair enthusiast, and proud husband & father. As an actor, he can be seen in STRANGER THINGS, THE WALKING DEAD, CADILLAC RECORDS, CBGB, THE SAURUS, SEARCHING FOR FORTUNE, & ALL LIGHT WILL END. Theatre credits include The SoHo Playhouse (off-broadway), The Actors Theatre of Louisville, Geva Theatre, Nashville Shakespeare Festival, The Studio Theatre, Georgia Sha...
Oct 19, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 12
This week we have a conversation with Cinematographer and Producer Josh Moody. Josh was born on March 24, 1988, in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. He is known for the feature films All Light Will End (2018), Strategy and Pursuit (2018) and the web series Almost Balanced Foodie (2018). Josh also has credits from internationally recognized independent films, music videos, promotional material, and has shot corporate content for clients such as The Boy Scouts of America, Billboard, Juice Plus, and ...
Oct 12, 2018•52 min•Ep. 11
This week we have a conversation with director, writer, and producer Chris Blake. Chris is an award-winning screenwriter and director and in-demand script revisionist. He has done rewrites for indie-films and multi-million dollar features alike. He originally began his career in the music industry in 2007 and played the Vans Warped Tour alongside the bands Paramore and Thirty Seconds to Mars. Chris used that experience to transition into directing music videos. Chris is also the co-founder of th...
Oct 05, 2018•34 min•Ep. 10
A Conversation with Brandon Hirsch This week we talk with actor, writer, and photographer Brandon Hirsch. Brandon is a broad guy, and we loved exploring his wisdom. We believe you’re going to love this high-energy episode, too. Brandon Hirsch is an actor and producer, known for Atlanta (2016), The Baxters (2018) and Boulevard (2014). He has 40+ credits as an actor including a turn in our feature film #WildMan in the movie’s funniest scene. You can learn more about Brandon and his work at www.bon...
Sep 28, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 9
A Conversation with Motke Dapp Now Available @ApplePodcasts and at our page in our bio (bonsai.film/makeit) Motke Dapp is an award-winning filmmaker (Director, writer, producer, editor, and sometimes actor, but only sometimes.) He is co-owner of Paper Ghost Pictures , which he runs with his business partner and producer, Ryan Hartsock. He is often hired as an independent director in Nashville, Cincinnati, and around the world. His feature film Other Versions of You , which he wrote and directed ...
Sep 21, 2018•58 min•Ep. 8
