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The MAKE IT Podcast

Chris Barkley & Nicholas Buggs

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The MAKE IT podcast salutes the Indie Film Creative. Join us weekly for candid conversations with seasoned pros, offering advice, knowledge, and industry insights to fast-track the journey for aspiring film professionals. Discover inspiration and guidance tailored for your cinematic path. Enjoy the journey? Dive deeper at www.themakeitpodcast.com and follow us on Instagram and X @_makeitpodcast.
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Gimme Three - A Series For Cinephiles

Nicholas Ybarra & Bella Efstratis

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Gimme Three is a love letter to one of the most powerful mediums of artistic expression - a love letter to the films that moved us and the great experiences we've had watching them. In each episode, hosts Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis (and frequent special guests) will pick three incredible movies based on a selected theme. Through fun banter and passionate analysis, the Gimme Three podcast aims to get people back to the theater and expand their watch lists, one listener at a time.
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Sports Talk with Nick Earl

Nicholas Earl

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Discussing latest sports topics. Will include special guests from time to time. Wanted to make a place for die hard Sports fans like me. Hosted by Nick Earl Cover art photo provided by Izuddin Helmi Adnan on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@izuddinhelmi
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The Jan Price Show

Jan Price

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The Jan Price Show, All About Movies, explores every facet of the moviemaking and movie-watching experience from initial story development and film production through its impact on in-theater and streaming audiences. The Jan Price Show, All About Movies, provides an insider’s look at independent films and documentaries, featuring behind-the-scenes stories and interviews that capture the essence of the film festival experience for a global listening audience of movie lovers. The Jan Price Sho ...
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Academy Award and Golden Globe winner George Chakiris discusses his autobiography: "My West Side Story: A Memoir," – available for purchase wherever books are sold! Natalie Wood and "lovely" Richard Beymer, to the mercurial Jerome Robbins and "passionate" Rita Moreno, with whom Chakiris remains friends. "I know exactly where my gratitude belongs," …
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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick talk to David "D. Bird" Birdsall, the co-founder of the White Collar Rhymes Discord community. They discuss D. Bird's experience organizing a music project that brought together internet friends from around the world to create The Last Mixtape album and documentary in a mansion in Austin, Texas. The con…
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Send us a text Once again, Joker is the talk of the town. To mark the recent release of Joker: Folie à Deux, Nick and Bella are exploring the history of the iconic character and the tremendous actors who have donned the face paint. We open with the performance that changed the game. Jack Nicholson steals the show in Tim Burton's Batman with his unf…
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Award-winning filmmaker Nicholas Ma discusses his new documentary, "Leap of Faith," in theaters nationwide on October 4th! Click here to watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W8bvpSBN-Y Twelve diverse Christian leaders find hope and fellowship at a series of boundary-breaking retreats in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Brought together by Mic…
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Send us a text Earlier this month, on September 9th, the legendary stage and screen actor James Earl Jones passed away at the age of 93. Jones made his film debut in 1964 with Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove, and continued to grace the screen for nearly 60 more years. Beyond the screen, his brilliance shone on stage, earning him two Tony Awards, …
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Costume Designer Whitney Anne Adams discusses her new film, "The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat," available to stream on Hulu! Click here to watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/cnQhulR2doU?si=x9twcLzuVexMdnWu THE SUPREMES AT EARL’S ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT follows lifelong best friends Odette (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor), Barbara Jean (Sanaa Lathan), and Cla…
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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick talk with Director and Cinematographer Tiffany Murray about her experiences working in the film industry directing, shooting, and trying her hand at producing. They discuss her recent film, 2 Lives in Pittsburgh, and the challenges of independent filmmaking. The conversation also explores issues of incl…
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Send us a text September 24th, 2024, marks the 20th Anniversary of Shaun Of The Dead's US Release. The forever-fresh cult classic not only launched Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, and Nick Frost to mega-stardom, but the film also kicked off a trilogy of brilliant collaborations between the three artists. In this episode, Bella and Nick are joined by Dani…
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The Jan Price Show All About Movies is moving to a brand-new time slot on Saturdays at 10:30 AM! In September, we will also continue to air at 1:05 PM. Starting in October, The Jan Price Show All About Movies will air at 10:30 AM, and there will be an encore show at 9 PM on Saturday evening! Emmy-award-winning producer/director Dan Partland discuss…
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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick talk about the upcoming Nashville Film Festival, the recent Sundance Film Festival host city announcement, and the Make It Podcast reaching a major milestone of 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. They also discuss the legacy of the late James Earl Jones, analyze box office trends, and dive into audience re…
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Send us a text This week, we conclude our tribute series to the legendary Philip Seymour Hoffman. Nick and Bella spotlight three of Hoffman’s most memorable supporting performances. Philip Seymour Hoffman never needed an exuberant amount of screen time to leave his mark on a film. Often, his supporting roles left as big of an impact as the leading …
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In honor of the passing of Sergio Mendes, we are running an encore show of the interview that originally aired on February 29th, 2020. Encore! Legendary musician Sergio Mendes & Director John Scheinfeld discuss their documentary, "Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy." Click here to watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/xV6A0zl0VPo?si=ffIcDotk4vr5ZMiv – "…
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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick talk about Director Mike Day's transition from accounting to producing and directing, his work on major Hollywood films, and the challenges of managing film budgets. They discuss Mike's directing style and influences, as well as the marketing strategy for his latest film "Clawfoot." The conversation als…
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Send us a text Continuing our tribute to the legendary Philip Seymour Hoffman, this week Nick and Bella spotlight three of the most powerful collaborations between Hoffman and visionary director Paul Thomas Anderson. Hoffman and Anderson shared a profound friendship and creative bond, built on deep mutual respect, admiration, and a dynamic artistic…
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Award-winning producer/writer/director Zia Mohajerjasbi discusses his new film, "Know Your Place," currently playing in select theaters and film festivals – click here to watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/1ERSLEoXGz4?si=_PdGEAvMYNFp9oou – “Know Your Place” was an official selection at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival! KNOW YOUR PLACE…
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Send us a text ANOTHER LEGENDARY ACTOR'S TRIBUTE! This week on the Gimme Three Podcast co-hosts Bella Efstratis and Nicholas Ybarra celebrate the life and career of Philip Seymour Hoffman. As hard as it is to believe, this year marks a decade since Philip Seymour Hoffman's tragic passing. In this episode, the duo discusses some of Hoffman's pivotal…
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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris has a conversation with acclaimed film and television producer Gale Anne Hurd. Hurd discusses her storied career, including her start working for legendary producer Roger Corman, her breakout success producing The Terminator, and her influential work on iconic projects like Aliens and The Walking Dead. Throughou…
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Award-winning film Producer Ray Roman discusses his new sports documentary, "Concussed: The American Dream," starring Brett Favre, Jim McMahon, and Christian Okoye! "Concussed: The American Dream" is now playing on Apple TV and Amazon Prime – click here to watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivaWd5qPjO8 The New York Giants drafted Ty…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this Bonus Episode (for subscribers only) - Co-Host Bella Efstatis and Producer Sonja Mereu recall some of their favorite film discoveries from this summer. With a blend of brand-spanking new movies and old gems, Bella and Sonja compile a well-rounded list of suggestions. In this episode, they discuss Twist…
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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick discuss the challenges facing the animation industry as it grapples with the potential impact of AI and Warner Brothers' $8.5 billion investment in Nevada, which is contingent on a film tax credit incentive bill. We also talk about: - The phenomenon of sequel fatigue and Hollywood's reliance on franchis…
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Send us a text Earlier this month, we lost one of the most important, innovative, and courageous actors in American cinema, Gena Rowlands. Gena left behind a collection of jaw-dropping performances and an unforgettable approach to her craft. In this episode, co-hosts Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis discuss three of Gena’s memorable characters, …
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Vice-President and Executive Editor of Variety and award-winning Screenwriter and Co-Producer Steve Gaydos discusses the Carmel International Film Festival and his new musical romance, "Heart Strings" – click here to watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/W0LRiIeqUms?si=jcaXeTlG_K15wwC5 The Carmel International Film Festival will take place on October…
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Send us a text In the exciting conclusion to our series on concert films, Nick, Max, and Sonja delve into three more concert films. In this episode, the trio discuss: The Spike Lee and David Byrne collaboration of American Utopia The raucous 75,000+ attended Queen: Live At Wembley Martin Scorcese's gorgeous Rolling Stones film Shine A Light In addi…
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Send us a text Co-host Nicholas Ybarra returns to the show while Bella Efstratis takes a well-deserved week off. Nicholas is joined by the familiar voices of Sonja Mereu and Max Sopkin. They'll be discussing some conversation-worthy concert films – and not just any concert films, but those featuring some of the most controversial artists of the las…
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Award-winning director & producer Robert Schwartzman discusses his new dramatic-comedy, "The Good Half," starring Nick Jonas, Brittany Snow, David Arquette, Alexandra Shipp, Matt Walsh and Elisabeth Shue! Click here to watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/nBoKlnaf_Bc?si=f3O9o6VE0kcLnnCG – "The Good Half" will be playing in select theaters starting A…
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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris has a conversation with Linda Nelson, the CEO and co-founder of Indie Rights, a leading independent film distribution company. They discuss Linda's journey from a small town in upstate New York to becoming a pioneer in the indie film distribution space, including her experiences with the NSYNC concert film, the …
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Send us a text This week on The Gimme Three Podcast, co-host Bella Efstratis is joined by her good friend Matt Cochran, a cinephile and history buff, for a deep dive into America’s complex relationship with war in cinema. Together, they explore three films that arguably blur the line between being anti-war and glorifying it. Matt’s three film recom…
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Award-winning filmmaker and entrepreneur Amish Shah discusses his new documentary, "The Natural Law," featuring Deepak Chopra! Watch “The Natural Law” for free at www.thenaturallaw.com/film -- click here to watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/1iVKfDD-o44?si=HsEpBM-TdS8bP6gb "The Natural Law" chronicles Amish Shah's decade-long battle with life-thre…
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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick talk with documentary filmmakers John Kirby and Libby Handros. They discuss their 25-year partnership and their upcoming documentary film cycle "Four Died Trying," which explores the major assassinations of the 1960s. The conversation covers topics such as state involvement in these assassinations, the …
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Send us a text A LEGENDARY ACTOR'S SPOTLIGHT! This week on the Gimme Three Podcast, co-host Bella Efstratis is joined by actor, filmmaker, & writer Trey Armstrong to celebrate his favorite actor of all time, Denzel Washington. Trey recommends a brilliant variety of three incredible Denzel Washington films: First, we have Tony Scott's standout 1995 …
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Award-winning director and producer, Meredith Yinger discusses her new documentary, "Scars Unseen,” currently screening at film festivals! Click here for more info: https://www.shetv.me/scarsunseen. Click here to watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/GDlUm5C0AWo?si=dnAKoaBVegGIwear. Scars Unseen is a 'triumph of the human spirit' documentary followin…
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Send us a text This week marks the birthday of one of the most beloved fictional characters of all time—Harry Potter! To celebrate the Boy Who Lived, Bella Efstratis is joined by her fellow Potterhead bestie, Bailey Katler, for an incredible Harry Potter episode! Introducing our Top 3 Harry Potter Films: First, we go back to where it all began with…
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Award-winning writer, producer, and director Jordon Prince-Wright discusses his new war drama, "Before Dawn,” available to watch in theaters or digitally! Click here for more info: https://wellgousa.com/films/before-dawn. Click here to watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/70BQggkYv9Y. After leaving his family’s sheep farm in the Australian outback, …
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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris Barkley and writer Jason McConnell revisit MAKE IT episode #248, "Indie Film Investment From A to Z - EVERYTHING You Need To Know Before You Wire Funds." They discuss the popularity of the original episode, the chemistry between the hosts, and the unique perspective it provided on investing in indie films from a…
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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Producer Chris Barkley and Writer Jason McConnell discuss the ins and outs of investing in independent films. They cover topics such as the importance of good judgment, risk management, and negotiation strategies for investors. They also dive into the key factors to consider when evaluating film investment opportuniti…
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Send us a text This week, we are celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Nick’s favorite film, Do The Right Thing (a Spike Lee Joint). Picking a mere three films from Spike’s prolific filmography would be an impossible task. Thus, we’ve decided to explore the jaw-droopingly impressive first three films from Mr. Lee. We open with his audacious and sultr…
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Award-winning director and producer Jay Silverman discusses his new drama, "Camera," starring Beau Bridges! “Camera” will be available to watch on video on demand on July 23rd! Click here to watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/C6JaUwqrjus?si=L5kOkMDNp-zAA-eq CAMERA is the heartwarming story of loss, hope, and healing, following a mute 9-year-old — …
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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick talk with producer, author, entrepreneur, and activist Dr. Christian Gregory. They discuss Gregory's work building sustainable consumer brands through his company 3E and continuing the legacy of his father, comedian and activist Dick Gregory. Christian shares stories from his childhood and lessons learn…
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Send us a text The gang is back together again!! Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis reunite to dive into the whimsical world of animation on this week's episode of the Gimme Three Podcast! Join us as we explore six amazing short films that highlight the magic of both stop-motion and 2D animation. Each film offers a unique style and concept, making…
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Award-winning writer and director AJ Schnack discusses his new documentary, "Majority Rules," currently playing in film festivals and select theaters -- click here to watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/qtw05u5lw9I?si=aeduXZgFsfLt6XgB With America's democratic experiment mired in division and dysfunction, the state of Alaska votes to revolutionize …
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Send us a text The release of Andrew McCarthy's documentary Brats has audiences revisiting and reliving a marquee era for teen cinema. On today's episode, host Nicholas Ybarra is joined by guests Adriana Lopez and Ryan Lacen. Together, they explore how watching these films through an adult lens has shifted their perceptions. Also, prepare yourself …
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Award-winning director Armani Ortiz discusses his new biographical documentary, "Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story,” -- click here to watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/DjXlidHoPyU?si=e5kKCwG-MdZUXnVJ Armani Ortiz, a Bronx-born Afro-Latino director, writer, and actor, effortlessly merges his unique perspective with his exceptional talent and un…
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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick talk with entertainment lawyer Joshua Lastine. They discuss the current state of the film industry and how private equity investment has impacted storytelling. Joshua provides insight into his work representing indie filmmakers and navigating contracts in Hollywood. He emphasizes the importance of prope…
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Send us a text This week's episode celebrates the late, great actor Donald Sutherland. Apologies to all the Bella Efstratis superfans; Bella is absent this week. However, we are joined by the spectacular PGA producer, Gimme Three producer, and wife of host Nicholas Ybarra: Sonja Mereu. Nick & Sonja discuss three of Donald Sutherland's prominent per…
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Award-winning Director Shane Dax Taylor discusses his new WWII action-thriller, "Murder Company," – available to watch in select theaters, on digital and on-demand July 5th! "Murder Company" stars William Moseley, Pooch Hall, Gilles Marini, Joe Anderson, and Kelsey Grammer -- click here to watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/NKIAEVuLETI?si=xK3b-bB2…
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Hello, Hello! In this episode, Chris and Nick talk with documentary filmmaker Sav Rogers and producer Alex Schmider about identity, trauma, and inclusion in filmmaking. They discuss Sav's documentary "Chasing Chasing Amy" and the challenges of representation in Hollywood. Sav and Alex also share their perspectives on building communities outside of…
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Send us a text This week on the Gimme Three Podcast, we’re gearing up for Kinds of Kindness with a thrilling Yorgos Lanthimos Spotlight episode! While the brilliant Nicholas Ybarra is off making some movie magic this week, co-host Bella Efstratis is joined by her long-time friend and a true Yorgos aficionado, Michel Eljaiek. For this week’s episode…
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Oscar-winning Makeup Artist Lois Burwell discusses her fascinating career! Lois Burwell makes faces. From the prosthetics that transformed Tim Curry into the Lord of Darkness in Legend to the war paint and wounds that won her an Oscar® for Braveheart to the realism of Almost Famous and Lincoln, she has proven her mastery in a career spanning over 5…
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Send us a text In part two of our Queer Love Stories series, Nick and Bella delve into an extraordinarily underrated documentary and two brilliant romcoms that highlight some of our favorite queer love stories in cinema. Nick starts with Peter Friedman's Silverlake Life: The View From Here, a brutally intimate video diary that documents Tom Joslin …
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Hello, Hello! In this special bonus episode, Chris and Nick host a webinar with filmmaker and educator John Fitzgerald. Jon Fitzgerald shared his expertise on advancing your filmmaking career through festivals, pitches, and working with gatekeepers. Chris and Nick provided additional insights from their experiences in the film industry. We also tal…
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