In this episode, Chris and Jason discuss trust patterns to look for in your filmmakers and the three behaviors and beliefs every investor should employ to be successful.
About the MAKE IT Podcast The MAKE IT podcast is a platform for the voice of independent filmmaker. We offer a variety of educational, aspirational, and entertaining content that promotes the success of creatives across the filmmaking community and the film industry. Our Filmmaker Conversations with industry professionals are dedicated to sharing the advice, knowledge, and insights of experienced filmmakers while exploring what it truly means to be an independent creative in the highly competitive world of filmmaking. Each filmmaker conversation is backed by thoughtful research that allows us to uncover the raw, authentic truths behind each filmmaker's journey. Through our Indie Talks, we share our thoughts and perspectives on navigating independent film from the perspective of Advisory and Executive Producers. We discuss topics that are relevant to filmmakers across a wide spectrum of filmmaking perspectives, and we do our best to uncover hidden truths and new developments in the film industry. Our goal is to help filmmakers avoid the pitfalls and obstacles on the business side of film so that their filmmaking creativity can thrive. Our Industry Insights provide bite-sized actionable advice that filmmaking professionals and creatives of all kinds can use to keep their heads up as they continue their filmmaking journeys. With advice sourced from the filmmaking community, we build upon the wisdom of our filmmaking guests to provide our audience with truly aspirational and inspirational content. The Mistakes in the Making series gives our filmmaking friends an opportunity to speak directly to our filmmaking audience to share a specific lesson they've learned through a mistake they've made. We are firm believers that mistakes can be the gateway to success when we open our hearts and minds to learning from them, sharing them, and using them to Be Better. The Film Investment series is a conversational series of 52 episodes geared towards the would-be film investor. Each episode, facilitated via a friendly conversation between hosts and friends Christopher Barkley and Jason McConnell, highlights a unique aspect of the film investment process. In addition to being a great resource for film investors, it serves as a reference for filmmakers regarding the many considerations that must be made when seeking film investment.
In this episode, Chris and Jason talk about why it's critical to travel to the proximity of your investments and deal flows as an outside investor.
About the MAKE IT Podcast The MAKE IT podcast is a platform for the voice of independent filmmaker. We offer a variety of educational, aspirational, and entertaining content that promotes the success of creatives across the filmmaking community and the film industry. Our Filmmaker Conversations with industry professionals are dedicated to sharing the advice, knowledge, and insights of experienced filmmakers while exploring what it truly means to be an independent creative in the highly competitive world of filmmaking. Each filmmaker conversation is backed by thoughtful research that allows us to uncover the raw, authentic truths behind each filmmaker's journey. Through our Indie Talks, we share our thoughts and perspectives on navigating independent film from the perspective of Advisory and Executive Producers. We discuss topics that are relevant to filmmakers across a wide spectrum of filmmaking perspectives, and we do our best to uncover hidden truths and new developments in the film industry. Our goal is to help filmmakers avoid the pitfalls and obstacles on the business side of film so that their filmmaking creativity can thrive. Our Industry Insights provide bite-sized actionable advice that filmmaking professionals and creatives of all kinds can use to keep their heads up as they continue their filmmaking journeys. With advice sourced from the filmmaking community, we build upon the wisdom of our filmmaking guests to provide our audience with truly aspirational and inspirational content. The Mistakes in the Making series gives our filmmaking friends an opportunity to speak directly to our filmmaking audience to share a specific lesson they've learned through a mistake they've made. We are firm believers that mistakes can be the gateway to success when we open our hearts and minds to learning from them, sharing them, and using them to Be Better. The Film Investment series is a conversational series of 52 episodes geared towards the would-be film investor. Each episode, facilitated via a friendly conversation between hosts and friends Christopher Barkley and Jason McConnell, highlights a unique aspect of the film investment process. In addition to being a great resource for film investors, it serves as a reference for filmmakers regarding the many considerations that must be made when seeking film investment.
There are a lot of great film podcasts out there but there are a relative few that have a genuine focus on providing resources that benefit the independent film community. Of those relative few, there are even fewer that rise to the top of the list and serve as must-listen resources for the indie filmmaking community.
Alex Ferrari was the first in the game. His voice has served the community since 2015 and he has grown his platform day after day, year after year. He gave independent filmmakers a platform to share their experiences, vent their frustrations, and identify with the universal notion of the indie film hustle. A natural-born entrepreneur, Alex continues to grow his platform and increase his offerings in service to the indie filmmaking community.
This is a top indie film podcast for its exceptional ability to explore the hustle behind the filmmaking process.
Anne Thompson and Eric Kohn give filmmakers an on-the-ground look at what is going on in the film industry. These are highly-informed and thoughtful discussions about micro and macro topics that peel back the red carpet layers of Hollywood and expose the realities of the industry. Their goal is to foster conversation not through sensationalism, but through strong journalism and the exploration of topics that impact the future of film.
This is a top indie film podcast for its exceptional ability to expose and dissect the mechanics and underpinnings of the film industry.
Adam Schartoff is the amicable, unassuming host of Filmwax Radio. His familiar conversational style opens the door to candid conversations with independent filmmakers to whom he offers a platform to promote their latest projects. If you are a fan of independent film and are looking for something new to watch, Filmwax provides an excellent resource for finding and connecting with new films.
This is a top indie film podcast for its exceptional ability to give filmmakers a platform to promote their work in a friendly and familiar way.
The MAKE IT podcast came to the podcast market with a focus on the creatives behind the filmmaking. We have conversations, not interviews, with indie filmmakers and other professionals in the filmmaking community who offer insights, lessons learned, and advice that can help uplift the community as a whole. We start out with guests and end with friends and future partners with whom we seek to change indie filmmaking for the better.
(Disclaimer: I'm the co-host on the left.)
This is a top indie film podcast for its exceptional ability to provide a platform for filmmakers to share the inspiration, experiences, and perspectives that serve as the foundation for their creative pursuits.
Be sure to subscribe to each of these podcasts (if you haven't already) and take the time to rate and review them. I'll tell you now that they all deserve 5 stars as they are truly the best indie film podcasts out there!
As always,
Be Better. Be Creative. Be Engaged.