In this episode, we have a conversation with the writer, director, producer, Jennifer Bonior. We talk about why horror is such an influential social genre, the 48 Hour Film Project as a proving ground, and why attempting to improv an … Read More
Nashville
Indie Talk with Chris and Nick – Volume 5 (Turning the Tables)
On this week’s episode, we turn the tables on ourselves and answer the questions we usually ask of our guests. We answer questions on favorite resources, teaching someone to be a capable Executive Producer, and what business and creative mistakes … Read More
A Conversation with Brian and Jake Jalbert (The Jalbert Brothers)
On this episode, we have a conversation with the dynamic film Producing duo, Brian and Jake Jalbert, known affectionately as the Jalbert Brothers. We talk about making a feature film for $5K and under, the pros and cons of self-distribution, … Read More
Advice, Tactics, and Teachings from the Indie Pros
On this week’s episode, we take some of the best pieces of advice, tips, tricks, tactics, and teaching from our previous conversations to arm you with the tools to do your best work now and in the future. This episode … Read More
Indie Talk with Chris and Nick – Volume 4 (How to Make a Successful Pitch)
On this week’s episode, Chris Barkley and Nick Buggs share their experiences from the feature film pitch room at this year’s Film-Com business market and break down the keys to a successful pitch. Enjoy! About Film-com: FILM-COM is a business … Read More
Sandrene Mathews
Sandrene loves stories and hates cliches. A former child actress, Sandrene has spent the majority of her life in the creative world. Although often told she was too shy to be in entertainment, she repeatedly silenced and astonished the naysayers, … Read More
Indie Talk with Chris and Nick – Volume 3 (The Business within the Business)
This week on the MAKE IT podcast, co-hosts and Bonsai Creative co-founders Chris Barkley and Nicholas Buggs talk about Korber Lenker’s web series Morse Code and how he leverages his brand to expand the show’s audience. We also take time … Read More
Sara Antonio
Sara is a graduate of the University of Virginia and has a master’s degree in communications from the University of Florida and has extensive experience in Film, Television, Commercials, and Theater.⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She recently starred in the film Other Versions … Read More
Indie Talk with Chris and Nick – Volume 2 (How Branding Wins Tribeca)
In this conversation, Chris & Nick talk about the 19-year-old filmmaking phenom Phillip Youmans and how his success relates to minding his brand and the brand of his cast. ⠀ To learn more about Phillip, his film, and his amazing … Read More
Indie Talk with Chris and Nick – Volume 1 (The Power of a Pitch Deck and a Prospectus)
This week, I bring in Nicholas Buggs (co-founder of Bonsai Creative) as my Podcast co-host to expound upon the topic of creating a winning pitch deck and prospectus for your film. For those that hope to gain the attention of … Read More