Breaking Into Hollywood: A Roadmap for Aspiring Filmmakers and Actors
This is the origin story of Greta Quispe, an actor who transformed her challenging Brooklyn beginnings into a thriving career in film and television.
27 Jun 2025All episodes
Lights, Camera, Impact: How Documentary Filmmakers Change the World (One Story at a Time)
The world of filmmaking isn't just about Hollywood glamour or viral TikTok moments. It's about storytelling that matters, and nobody understands this better than documentary filmmakers Will Parrinello and Majo Calderon. Imagine spending 12 years making a single film. Twelve years of chasing stories, raising funds,
14 Jun 2025
From Zero to Filmmaker: How Technology is Rewriting the Rules of Storytelling
Hey, aspiring creators! 🎬 Imagine a world where your story doesn't just sit in a notebook or get lost in a digital folder. A world where your creative vision can transform from a simple idea to a global franchise faster than you can say "action!" Welcome to
30 May 2025
Unfiltered Wisdom: How Dominic Hoffman's Creative Journey Reveals the True Meaning of Making It in Entertainment
In the vast and often unforgiving landscape of creative pursuits, there are few voices as authentic and illuminating as Dominic Hoffman's. A veteran actor, writer, director, and audiobook narrator, Hoffman represents the epitome of artistic versatility.
16 May 2025
Moku Moku and Beyond: A Filmmaker's Guide to Authentic Storytelling and Creative Survival
When Brad Starks walked onto the set of the MAKE IT Podcast, he brought more than just a story—he delivered a masterclass in creative survival that every aspiring filmmaker needs to hear. At the intersection of passion, culture, and opportunity, Starks represents the kind of filmmaker who doesn'
02 May 2025
From Bagel Shop to Blockbuster: A Screenwriter's Guide to Turning Dreams into Reality
When Adam "Tex" Davis was working at a bagel shop, slinging 'everything' bagels and dreaming of a career in film, he couldn't have imagined the wild ride ahead. His journey from aspiring writer to successful screenwriter, TV show creator, and podcast host is a
18 Apr 2025
From Passion to Production: Shanti Lowry's Indie Filmmaking Manifesto
Imagine standing at the crossroads of creativity and commerce, armed with nothing but a script, a dream, and an unwavering belief in your story. This is exactly where Shanti Lowry found herself when she decided to produce "Persona," a thriller that would challenge Hollywood's traditional narratives
04 Apr 2025
Selling Superman: A Masterclass in Authentic Documentary Filmmaking
Imagine turning a comic book collection into a profound exploration of human connection, family dynamics, and personal growth. This isn't a superhero fantasy—it's the real-life journey of documentary filmmaker Adam Schomer, who's rewriting the rules of storytelling one frame at a time. In
21 Mar 2025
Breaking Barriers: A Masterclass in Filmmaking with Fr3deR1ck Taylor
FredeR1ick Taylor is an Emmy Award-winning documentarian who is reshaping how we understand storytelling itself. If you're a creator wondering how to break into the industry, how to tell stories that matter, or how to navigate the complex landscape of film and culture, this conversation is for you.
21 Feb 2025
From Shipping Clerk to Hollywood Maverick: Jim Fredrick's Roadmap to Filmmaking Success
The film industry can seem like an impenetrable fortress. You're young, passionate, and probably wondering how the heck you're going to break in. Fredrick's story isn't just inspiring—it's a practical blueprint for turning your filmmaking dreams into reality.
12 Feb 2025