MAKE IT Bonsai Creative - Producers, Thought Leaders

Hello, Hello! 
 
In this edition of Indie Talk, we invite guest host Lance Clark, Filmmaker, and Huntington University Ph.D. Professor of Digital Media and Film to the podcast. We talk about: 
 
His Films Wayfaring Stranger and Patterns The heartbreaking and surprising story of how he cast Stephen Baldwin  The difference between Faith-based and Faith-aligned film Things We Should Know with Producer Papa Bear A WGA Strike related Culture Check  
…and much more!
 
The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you by the Voice of the Filmmaker program, which is sponsored by Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization).
 
If you like what we're doing, please donate here: https://www.bonsai.film/donate.
 
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The MAKE IT podcast amplifies the voice of the filmmaker by exploring the filmmaking journeys of actors, writers, directors, producers, and a host of other creatives from across the film industry. We provide a platform for filmmakers to provide advice, lessons learned, personal reflections, and insights through our Filmmaker Conversations, Mistakes in the Making, Industry Insights, Indie Talks, and Film Investment Series. We are the go-to film podcast for independent creatives!
 
More On Lance Clark
www.lanceclark.com
 
LANCE CLARK (PRODUCER) Since joining the Huntington
University faculty in 1993, Dr. Lance Clark has helped to grow 
the Digital Media Arts Department at Huntington University into
one of the truly outstanding programs within the 100+ member CCCU
Colleges and Universities. 
 
His radio, television, and film students
have earned top honors at the Broadcast Educators Association
convention year after year. 
 
They also regularly land top awards
at the Indiana Association of Student Broadcasters and regional
Student Emmys.
 
Dr. Clark has produced television commercials, corporate
videos, and overseas mission documentaries in Asia, Central
America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. 
 
He has also served as Executive Producer of over 100 student films, many of which have
gone on to screen in festivals and win top awards. In 2016, his
the film “The Gift of Hope” took national honors as a Best in Show
Faculty film at the BEA’s King Foundation Festival of Media
Arts. 
 
He has also received the top recognition for the best
videography category since 2012 in the Fort Wayne Reader’s
Choice Awards and has earned two Telly Awards for his
nonprofit films “Father Solanus” and “United Way of
Huntington County”.
 
Clark also serves as a producer for Forester Film, LLC., where he has
Produced two SAG Signatory films in the past two years with
“Wayfaring Stranger” in 2022 and currently filming “Patterns” with
three other feature films in pre-production.
 
Social:
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Hello, Hello! 
 
In this edition of Industry Insights, Nick expounds upon the wisdom of award-winning actress Florencia Lozano to share an essential point on perspective — and urges us as creatives to never forget that we get to do this. Enjoy!
 
 
The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you by the Voice of the Filmmaker program, which is sponsored by Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization).
 
If you like what we're doing, please donate here: https://www.bonsai.film/donate.
 
How you can continue to enjoy MAKE IT content:
 
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The MAKE IT podcast amplifies the voice of the filmmaker by exploring the filmmaking journeys of actors, writers, directors, producers, and a host of other creatives from across the film industry. We provide a platform for filmmakers to provide advice, lessons learned, personal reflections, and insights through our Filmmaker Conversations, Mistakes in the Making, Industry Insights, Indie Talks, and Film Investment Series. We are the go-to film podcast for independent creatives!
 

Hello, Hello! 
 
In this episode, we have a conversation with Actor, Writer, and Producer Josh Plasse (@joshplasse on Instagram). We talk about:  
 
How he almost died during his pilgrimage to Los Angeles  Why he gave up potential careers in the military and football to pursue acting  When an actor should question their talent or approach His film The Resurrection of Charles Mason How to build an actor “starter kit” for self-tape success  
…and much more!
 
 
The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you by the Voice of the Filmmaker program, which is sponsored by Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization).
 
If you like what we're doing, please donate here: https://www.bonsai.film/donate.
 
How you can continue to enjoy MAKE IT content:
 
Subscribe to the MAKE IT YouTube channel.
Subscribe to the MAKE IT Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
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The MAKE IT podcast amplifies the voice of the filmmaker by exploring the filmmaking journeys of actors, writers, directors, producers, and a host of other creatives from across the film industry. We provide a platform for filmmakers to provide advice, lessons learned, personal reflections, and insights through our Filmmaker Conversations, Mistakes in the Making, Industry Insights, Indie Talks, and Film Investment Series. We are the go-to film podcast for independent creatives!

Hello, Hello! 
 
In this edition of Indie Talk, Chris and Nick invite Filmmakers Kyler Wilson and Natalie Ruffino Wilson to the conversation. They talk about: 
 
Shooting and funding their film Best Laid Plans The fairness of IMDb scoring   Their decision to hire a sales agent instead of going straight to a distributor The new era of the self-tape actor How they met each other and the challenge of working together   
…and much more!
 
Follow Kyler and Natalie:
Outside Our Means
FaceBook
Vimeo
Instagram
Outsideourmeans@gmail.com
 
Best Laid Plans (film)
Camp Radio (web series)
Kyler’s FaceBook
Natalie’s Facebook
 
 
Shownotes:
Someone Like You (film)
Tiffany Boyle at Ramo Law PC
Glen Reynolds Circus Road Films
Triangle of Sadness (film)
Princess Bride (film)
Coming to America (film)
Twister (film)
Meet Joe Black (film)
 
The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you by the Voice of the Filmmaker program, which is sponsored by Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization).
 
If you like what we're doing, please donate here: https://www.bonsai.film/donate.
 
How you can continue to enjoy MAKE IT content:
Subscribe to the MAKE IT YouTube channel.
Subscribe to the MAKE IT Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
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The MAKE IT podcast amplifies the voice of the filmmaker by exploring the filmmaking journeys of actors, writers, directors, producers, and a host of other creatives from across the film industry. We provide a platform for filmmakers to provide advice, lessons learned, personal reflections, and insights through our Filmmaker Conversations, Mistakes in the Making, Industry Insights, Indie Talks, and Film Investment Series. We are the go-to film podcast for independent creatives!

Hello, Hello! 
 
In this edition of Mistakes In The Making, we learn from Talent Agent extraordinaire Kim “Cookie” McCray. She expounds upon:
 
Feeling the need to work twice as hard as her male counterparts  Realizing she needs work-life balance  Not believing in mistakes or regret — but understanding the feeling  How America’s culture creates and rewards workaholics   
Enjoy!
 
 
The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you by the Voice of the Filmmaker program, which is sponsored by Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization).
 
If you like what we're doing, please donate here: https://www.bonsai.film/donate.
 
How you can continue to enjoy MAKE IT content:
 
Subscribe to the MAKE IT YouTube channel.
Subscribe to the MAKE IT Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.bonsai.film/subscribe.
 
The MAKE IT podcast amplifies the voice of the filmmaker by exploring the filmmaking journeys of actors, writers, directors, producers, and a host of other creatives from across the film industry. We provide a platform for filmmakers to provide advice, lessons learned, personal reflections, and insights through our Filmmaker Conversations, Mistakes in the Making, Industry Insights, Indie Talks, and Film Investment Series. We are the go-to film podcast for independent creatives!

Hello, Hello! 
 
In this episode, we have a conversation with Vanzil Burke, CEO and Founder of Burke Management.  We talk about:
 
His movies and shows: Karen, Cocaine Sisters, and Heaux Phase Why he quit his Tech job to pursue a career in film When to look for a talent manager and why a hands-on manager is best His number one rule about investors in his films   
And much more… Enjoy!
 
 
The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you by the Voice of the Filmmaker program, which is sponsored by Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization).
 
If you like what we're doing, please donate here: https://www.bonsai.film/donate.
 
How you can continue to enjoy MAKE IT content:
 
Subscribe to the MAKE IT YouTube channel.
Subscribe to the MAKE IT Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.bonsai.film/subscribe.
 
The MAKE IT podcast amplifies the voice of the filmmaker by exploring the filmmaking journeys of actors, writers, directors, producers, and a host of other creatives from across the film industry. We provide a platform for filmmakers to provide advice, lessons learned, personal reflections, and insights through our Filmmaker Conversations, Mistakes in the Making, Industry Insights, Indie Talks, and Film Investment Series. We are the go-to film podcast for independent creatives!