Haven't Made It Yet

This episode features Katelyn Wright, our first guest who professionally works in post production. She has worked on a wide variety of projects from big Hollywood blockbusters (Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom) to small budget Indie films. She joined Indieknot to help edit our short Tendon, currently in the festival run. Hear Katy talk about what it really means to work as an editor in Hollwood and give great tips and tricks that has helped her journey as a professional editor. Katelyn Wright's Social: https://www.instagram.com/katyashleyyy/ Indieknot Social:  https://www.instagram.com/indieknot_films/ Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxC2uQ_w5fuCXPXk8Gy5OZ1BhhF6_Xh2BegtKQ50VV_sRd6w/viewform Check us out on Youtube: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BAFXqpYIunuEBNh6IoXJH?si=36f2dde4b4a549b4

Our episode this week highlights music perfomer 11harro11. We focus on Harro's musical upbringing and his transormation in becoming the entertainer he is today. We also talk about Harro's lead role in Indieknot's latest short, Tendon, as well as how Harro has created his brand through live preformance and social influence.   Tendon Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQPVaPxaEjM 11harro11's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0SX0uuUK2UZhaPxCIVQyAt?si=-MzTCFOfSjuFsfLbOkq3SA 11harro11 Music Video Produced by Indieknot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ub2jLssalk Harro's Social: https://www.instagram.com/11harro11/ Indieknot Social: https://www.instagram.com/indieknot_films/ Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxC2uQ_w5fuCXPXk8Gy5OZ1BhhF6_Xh2BegtKQ50VV_sRd6w/viewform Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indieknotfilms  

Is Hollywood officially dead? With beginnings in theater and improv, Garrett Palm (producer, writer, director) shares with us how he’s navigated a career in the ever-changing landscape of digital media. All while doing so with a “yes, and” attitude! Working with online heavyweights like Smosh and Drop Out, we dive deep on what it’s like to work this entrepreneurial way of developing entertainment. With audience rating numbers rivaling broadcast and streaming shows, is online really the new industry frontier?  Garrett Palm: https://www.instagram.com/gpalm79/ Indieknot Social: https://www.instagram.com/indieknot_films/ Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxC2uQ_w5fuCXPXk8Gy5OZ1BhhF6_Xh2BegtKQ50VV_sRd6w/viewform Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indieknotfilms

Days after the shoot, with the candle wax still hot, we took the opportunity to record this episode in the pirate set we built for Edgar's project KEEL HAUL. Edgar Cortés Campoy is a filmmaker from Mexico City whose projects seem to have an emphasis on immersive set design. We discuss what draws Edgar to a project, how he creates immersive dialogue, the pros and cons of "The Favor Economy", and much more. NOTE: Our audio SD card corrupted, so what you are hearing is our backup audio. We hope you're still able to enjoy the episode! Edgar's Social: https://www.instagram.com/edgarcortescampoy/ Indieknot Social: https://www.instagram.com/indieknot_films/ Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxC2uQ_w5fuCXPXk8Gy5OZ1BhhF6_Xh2BegtKQ50VV_sRd6w/viewform Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indieknotfilms

For this episode, Dakota Kappen joins us to discuss his career path as a commercial automotive photographer. Dakota was also involved in our short doc, PAISANO OVERHANG, which is currently in its festival run. Most recently, it screened at the Oscar-qualifying AmDocs festival in Palm Springs. Dakota and Jannik report on the experience. The episode reached its climax with a passionate debate about the differences between documentary and narrative filmmaking. Dakota's Social: https://www.instagram.com/dakotakappen/ Indieknot Social: https://www.instagram.com/indieknot_films/ Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxC2uQ_w5fuCXPXk8Gy5OZ1BhhF6_Xh2BegtKQ50VV_sRd6w/viewform Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indieknotfilms

After our annual hiatus, we're back! As we shook off the podcast rust, we took a moment to debrief our time at the Independent Hollywood Reels Film festival, where we screened our first short film, TENDON. We also discussed Hayden's progress fundraising for his short film TUNING IN. Kick back and hang with us as we ramble our way into a new season. Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/indieknot_films/ Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indieknotfilms

Watch and listen our full interview with Mia Vicino as she talks about her unusual path to becoming a journalist for the popular movie review site Letterboxd. Mia is a host on the Letterboxd podcast and has conducted red-carpet and sit-down interviews with Greta Gerwig, Martin Scorsese, and Michael Mann (and many others). If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening.  Mia's Social: https://www.instagram.com/miavicino/ Mia's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/brat/ Indieknot's Social: https://www.instagram.com/indieknot_films/ Check us out on Spotify for the edited version of the episode: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BAFXqpYIunuEBNh6IoXJH?si=b384107b860d44a7 (00:00:00) Hot takes (00:11:24) Intro (00:12:15) The humble beginnings (00:13:35) Discovering Letterboxd (00:15:41) Moving to LA (00:17:25) Letterboxd reaches out to Mia (00:20:55) Did moving to LA help Mia's career? (00:21:24) Being a Background Actor (00:26:51) Acting experience playing a role in Mia's Career (00:28:58) How does Mia prepare for her interviews? (00:31:54) Preparing the mind for an interview (00:35:11) Relationships in press junkets (00:39:43) What's a 5-star movie for Mia? (00:45:00) Mia talks Mamma Mia! (00:46:06) Half star rating (00:49:21) What makes a great Movie Review? (00:51:31) What does Mia bring in her movie reviews? (00:57:44) What are the challenges of scriptwriting when you know so much about movies? (01:00:25) Where is print journalism heading? (01:02:04) What is a typical week for Mia? (01:03:53) What words of advice would you give in making a podcast? (01:06:23) What is the point of movie reviews? (01:08:20) Where does Mia want to be in 10 years? (01:09:59) A message to Mia in 10 years (01:12:52) Outro  

In an act of unwavering persistence, your three HAVEN'T MADE IT YET hosts have gathered to give you a special kickoff episode. Look forward to an assessment of last season's viewership stats, updates about our professional lives, and a surprise message from both our listeners.  But in all seriousness, thank you for listening to our podcast. Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show please give us a like and subscribe to the channel to catch future episodes!

Our mission with this podcast is to capture a moment in our peer's creative journeys. After another season of interviewing a diverse cast of characters from all sorts of film-related fields, it only makes sense for us to put a ribbon on this season by talking about our (hosts) career progress. Which includes this podcast! We discuss highlights from last season and how we want to proceed going forward. It's like a time capsule. Remember, when our guests become famous in ten years you can say you already know all about them. It's a long-term strategy. Invest! Thank you so much for tuning in and following along this far. If you want to support us, please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/indieknot_films/ Check us out on YouTube for the full version of the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlYll1-6ZWU&t=1849s

It’s a crazy time to be a journalist. Kat Facchini, NYC-based MSNBC news writer, walks us through the high-speed work environment of a cable news station. You probably know that news networks cater to their demographics. Views pay the bills after all. But what does that mean for the ethics of journalism? And is being completely objective even possible and or necessary? Find out what a real journalist thinks on this topical episode about the people who keep us in the loop about global pandemics, roller-coaster election cycles, and whatever the future may hold. If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. Kat's Social: https://www.instagram.com/bodega_kat/ Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/haventmadeityet_pod/ Check us out on Youtube for the full version of the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEBdjAV0VKM Read More  

Mia Vicino talks about her unusual path to becoming a journalist for the popular movie review site Letterboxd. Mia is a host on the Letterboxd podcast and has conducted red-carpet and sit-down interviews with Greta Gerwig, Martin Scorsese, and Michael Mann (and many others). If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. Mia's Social: https://www.instagram.com/miavicino/ Mia's Letterboxd: Indieknot's Social: https://www.instagram.com/indieknot_films/ Check us out on Youtube for the full version of the episode: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BAFXqpYIunuEBNh6IoXJH?si=b384107b860d44a7 Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/haventmadeityet_pod/

Stevie Hassett shares his experience being a studio page, theater manager, and aspiring film festival programmer. If you're looking to submit to a film festival, or are wondering why your project might have been turned down by one, tune in to hear Stevie's thoughts on the role festivals like to play in the industry. Additionally, in a nod to gay pride month, we explore Stevie's research into a lost genre of indie cinema. If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. Stevie's Social: https://www.instagram.com/st.hassett/ Indieknot's Social: https://www.instagram.com/indieknot_films/ Check us out on YoutTube for the full version of the episode: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BAFXqpYIunuEBNh6IoXJH?si=b384107b860d44a7

Grayson Shapiro has found recent success in the CBS Pipeline Leadership Program winning Casting Network's Emerging Casting Director Award for his work on the short film Mi Ofrenda. Grayson came into our sphere as an assistant director for one of our upcoming shorts. Besides directing Grayson is an avid producer, currently developing a music video for the band Jared Gentile.  If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. Grayson's Social: https://www.instagram.com/grayson.a.shapiro/ Indieknot's Social: https://www.instagram.com/indieknot_films/ Check us out on YouTube for the full version of the episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4kY2Yr5tcyZSGHHBjTnjg

Erwin Ordóñez works as an assistant at ABC Networks. We talk about the ins and outs of his job at ABC and how his passion project MEMORY SWIM led to shadowing director Lanre Olabisi during the production of an episode of The Rookie (Ep. 608). If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. MEMORY SWIM: (Link TBD) Erwin's Social: https://www.instagram.com/erwin1293/ Indieknot's Social: https://www.instagram.com/indieknot_films/ Check us out on YouTube for the full version of the episode: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BAFXqpYIunuEBNh6IoXJH?si=b384107b860d44a7

Isabel Klein answers her own fan's call-in questions in this romp of an episode. We dive into the LA comedian/actor's sympathetic approach to character creation, the process of taking her one-woman show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a legendary Airheads commercial and so much more. If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. Isabel's Social: https://www.instagram.com/isabel_klein/ Indieknot's Social: https://www.instagram.com/indieknot_films/ Check us out on YouTube for the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4kY2Yr5tcyZSGHHBjTnjg  

"Food is culture" says food-based docu-series director Kevin Longa. Traveling the world as a one-man production has its perks. Gear and crew can be a barrier to building a personal connection with a subject. But after ten years of working solo, Kevin is ready to upgrade. Along with sharing some of his most colorful stories, Kevin joins us to pitch YOU on becoming part of the TASTE TEAM (contact via social below). Kevin was a listener-recommended guest! If you know someone who would be interesting for us to interview please comment or DM us. If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. Kevin's Social: http://www.tastewithkevin.com/ http://tastewithkevin.com/instagram https://www.youtube.com/user/tastewithkevin  http://tastewithkevin.com/facebook http://tastewithkevin.com/twitter https://www.tiktok.com/@tastewithkevin Check us out on YouTube for the full uncut interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32R85mJ0XFw  

"If cigarettes are the currency of prison coffee is the currency of Hollywood" Damon Ross talks about his unconventional methodical approach to networking which includes elaborate food-related ruses. Damon met Sam (host) as a coworker at a management company. Although he still works at a representation-based company, Damon has made the switch to business development. If you don't exactly know what that means, find out with us (it's the part of the industry that actually gets to decide what gets made). If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. Damon's Social: https://www.instagram.com/the.damon.ross/ Check us out on YouTube for the full version: https://www.youtube.com/@indieknotfilms

Peter Kelesis finds himself in a position to make a documentary about one of the most impactful international conflicts of our lifetime. The Las Vegas native talks about navigating the industry as a camera assistant and how he ended up investing in a project that has taken him to the front lines of the Russo-Ukranian war. We get into the ethics of journalism, protecting your identity and going all-in when it matters. If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening.  Peter's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petroskosto_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Trailer for the Ukraine project Peter worked on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrXbB8EVjJQ Check us out on YouTube for the full version: https://www.youtube.com/@indieknotfilms

Advice and guidance are an undeniable part of success but you can't take every bit of advice. Haley Johnson talks about fostering intuition, the writer-director dynamic, and some crazy ways she's landed directing gigs.  If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening.   Haley's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/haleynjohnson?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Haley's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@haleynjohnson?si=zEi7OfuElvaNCbwn Check out the full interview on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46I8GIwNK7s

In an act of unwavering persistence, your three HAVEN'T MADE IT YET hosts have gathered to give you a special kickoff episode. Look forward to an assessment of last season's viewership stats, updates about our professional lives, and a surprise message from both our listeners. But in all seriousness, thank you for listening to our podcast. Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show please give us a like and subscribe to the channel to catch future episodes! Want more episode? Our youtube has the full video version and more! ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O91gyq4AhKY