From Red Carpets to Vertical Videos: The Indie Filmmaker’s Guide to Surviving—and Thriving—in 2025

Streaming giants have conquered the old cinematic order. Hollywood stardom feels like a cryptocurrency chart. A seven-second video might just be the difference between obscurity and going viral. Today, your competition isn’t just the project down the street—it’s everyone, everywhere, all the time. Daunting? Maybe, but that’

14 Nov 2025

How to Build a Successful Career as a Filmmaker: Real Stories, Big Lessons, and the Indie Spirit

What does it mean to “MAKE IT in the world of film? If you’re a filmmaker, creative, or movie buff, you know that getting from vision to screen is a marathon—one filled with dazzling highs, humbling lessons, bizarre twists, and the ever-present question: How do I get my

31 Oct 2025

From Cannes to Community: What Filmmaker Rhym Guissé Can Teach Us About Creativity, Persistence, and Telling Stories that Matter

What does it take to “make it” as a filmmaker today? Is it awards? Festival selections? Millions of views? Or is it something deeper, like the ability to tell stories that move people, challenge perspectives, and create true community? In this episode of the Make It Podcast, acclaimed filmmaker Rhym

18 Oct 2025