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The MAKE IT Podcast

The MAKE IT Podcast

By: 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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  • #09 - SUMMARIES | Vanzil Burke: The Blueprint for Discovering and Nurturing Talent

    #09 - SUMMARIES | Vanzil Burke: The Blueprint for Discovering and Nurturing Talent
    Jul 18 2025

    Hello, Hello!


    Welcome to SUMMARIES, Episode #09


    Summaries take some of our best long-form interviews (and even some unpublished ones) and condense them down to 10 (or so) minutes of pure listening pleasure.


    Summaries are hosted by our AI interns, Alex Ivey and Allison Inverness, and are designed to give you, our valued listeners, just the information you need from each guest. It's a new short-form concept for a fast-paced world. It's the answer to the two-hour podcast you want to listen to but never have the time for.


    Each new episode of Summaries will be published right here, on the MAKE IT feed. We think you'll love it as much as we do—now, on to the show.



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    Alex and Allison summarize our previously released episode with Vanzil Burke, Artist Manager and Producer of the hit film Karen. So, who is Vanzil Burke?



    Vanzil Burke is the CEO of The Burke Management Firm based in Beverly Hills, California. The firm, founded in 2007, is a talent management agency inspired and founded on strong core values of Integrity, Honesty, and Trustworthiness. Growing up in Dublin, Georgia, Vanzil showed his passion for talent representation early on. When local talent shows were announced, Vanzil often collaborated with performing groups to manage and help prepare for the shows. After graduating from Florida A&M University, Vanzil relocated to Los Angeles, California, to pursue his dream of becoming a Hollywood Talent Manager.


    His Beverly Hills-based firm represents Television and movie stars, Musicians, Reality Stars, Sports Figures, and Filmmakers. His clients have appeared on the networks HBO, VH1, ABC Family, CBS, National Geographic Wild, and OWN. His clients have also appeared in films distributed by Screen Gems, Columbia Pictures, Netflix, and New Line Cinema. His firm also serves as a production company for projects created by his clients.



    Enjoy and follow Vanzil on Instagram here, and check out his website here.




    We are humbled to have a community of creatives who care deeply about our work. And your support makes our work possible. Every subscriber, rating, and review matters. So, if you like what we're doing, please consider subscribing, rating, or giving us a review. Cheers, and best of luck on your filmmaking journey. #MAKEIT


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    29 mins
  • 414 - AI vs. Human Creativity and The Death of the Male Movie Star - Indie Talk #97

    414 - AI vs. Human Creativity and The Death of the Male Movie Star - Indie Talk #97
    Jul 11 2025
    This episode is brought to you by Factor meals. No prep, no cooking. Just dietitian-approved, chef-prepared meals delivered to your door and ready to eat in 2 minutes.Go to factormeals.com/MAKEIT50OFF. Use the code MAKEIT50OFF to get 50% off your order plus free shipping!This episode is brought to you by IDEO U. Equip yourself with repeatable, practical frameworks developed by IDEO, empowering your organization to continuously innovate and confidently navigate future challenges. For a limited time, IDEO U is offering our listeners 15% OFF SITEWIDE! Go to www.IDEOU.com/MAKEIT for 15% OFF today. Stay tuned for a special note from David Smith, Professor of the Film Tech Program at Columbia State Community College. Enroll today at https://www.columbiastate.edu/academics/written-oral-and-digital-communications/film-crew-technology/Hello, Hello! In this episode, we talk about the evolving landscape of film, technology, and creativity. We explore the challenges facing modern filmmaking, from the shrinking theatrical release windows to the potential impact of artificial intelligence on content creation. We engage in a thought-provoking discussion with David Smith from Columbia State Community College's film crew technology program and examine the changing nature of stardom and media consumption.We also talk about:• The financial performance of recent blockbuster films like Mission: Impossible• The dilution of celebrity culture through social media• Potential ethical challenges of AI in creative industries• The importance of marketing for independent filmmakers• Personal reflections on life choices and audience perspectivesPeople, Places, Products, and Websites Mentioned:• David Smith• Columbia State Community College Film Tech Program• Factor Meals• Cotton Bureau x MAKE IT• Beacons.ai• Netflix• Hulu• Google• OpenAI• Tom Cruise• Brad Pitt• Timotheé Chalamet• Leonardo DiCaprio• Kim Kardashian• Joe Rogan• Jason Bateman• Spotify• ElevenLabs• RunwayML• AnthropicSponsors:Factor mealsBzigoColumbia State Community College Film Crew Tech ProgramWe are humbled to have a community of creatives who care deeply about our work. And your support makes our work possible. Every subscriber, rating, and review matters. So, if you like what we're doing, please consider subscribing, rating, or giving us a review. Cheers, and best of luck on your filmmaking journey. #MAKEITAll Links: https://beacons.ai/themakeitpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-make-it-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • 413 - Greta Quispe - Keys To Being Cast in American Fiction, Matlock, and Tyler Perry's Next Big Thing

    413 - Greta Quispe - Keys To Being Cast in American Fiction, Matlock, and Tyler Perry's Next Big Thing
    Jun 27 2025
    This episode is brought to you by IDEO U. Equip yourself with repeatable, practical frameworks developed by IDEO, empowering your organization to continuously innovate and confidently navigate future challenges. For a limited time, IDEO U is offering our listeners 15% OFF SITEWIDE! Go to www.IDEOU.com/MAKEIT for 15% OFF today. This episode is also brought to you by Bzigo. Bzigo Iris—your smart home mosquito detector. Bzigo Iris is a cutting-edge device that uses computer vision and AI to detect, track, and pinpoint mosquitoes in real-time. Take back your nights with Bzigo. Go to www.bzigo.com/discount/BUZZ10 and use the code BUZZ10 to save 10% off.Hello, Hello! In this episode of The MAKE IT Podcast, we welcome Greta Quispe, an accomplished actress with roles in shows like Matlock and New Amsterdam and films like American Fiction. Greta shares her inspiring journey from a challenging background in Brooklyn to working with notable actors like Kathy Bates and appearing in Tyler Perry's upcoming series "Divorced Sistas". The conversation explores her experiences in acting, the importance of perseverance, and what it truly means to "make it" in the entertainment industry.We also talk about:• The nuances of acting techniques and the challenges of different performance styles• Insights into the casting and audition process for actors• Strategies for aspiring actors to break into the entertainment industry• The role of social work in understanding character development• Memorable moments and lessons learned from working with established actorsPeople, Places, Products, and Websites Mentioned:• IDEO U• Bzigo Iris• MAKE IT shop at Cotton Bureau• MAKE IT x Beacons.ai• Tyler Perry Studios• Backstage Magazine• Actors Access• Casting Networks• Matlock• New Amsterdam• American Fiction• Salma Hayek• Kathy Bates• Denis Leary• Philip Seymour Hoffman• Tom Hanks• Julia Roberts• Denzel Washington• Ethan Hawke• Stephen King• R.L. Stein• Jeff Kinney• Judy BlumeSponsors:IDEO UBzigoColumbia State Community College Film Crew Tech ProgramWe are humbled to have a community of creatives who care deeply about our work. And your support makes our work possible. Every subscriber, rating, and review matters. So, if you like what we're doing, please consider subscribing, rating, or giving us a review. Cheers, and best of luck on your filmmaking journey. #MAKEITAll Links: https://beacons.ai/themakeitpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-make-it-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hr and 43 mins
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