People Who Make Stuff

Chris Fitz doesn't only like to learn about what people make, he likes to learn about how they were able to make anything at all. How they manage their time. How they set goals. How they navigate the business of art. In the “People Who Make Stuff” podcast Chris Fitz sits down with other artists and try to figure out how they keep on creating while maintaining their sanity (presuming they have).

Starting As a Music Assistant And How To Piece Together an Arrangement

This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Greg Kenna. Greg and I both attended New York University together and he is now a New York based music director. He also wrote the music for the ifitfitz song, Christmas Time is Here, for The Short Film Project’s December short. We talk about what it’s like … Starting As a Music Assistant And How To Piece Together an Arrangement Read More » The post Starting As a Music Assistant And How To Piece Together an Arrangement appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

06-10
46:15

Following Your Passions And Why It’s So Hard to Sit Down and Write

This week on the podcast I had the opportunity to see down with actor, voice-over artist, writer, director and sometimes photographer Dee Herlihy. We talk about what it was like early on in her career learning to make films, what she does to prepare for a role and why it’s so damn hard to just … Following Your Passions And Why It’s So Hard to Sit Down and Write Read More » The post Following Your Passions And Why It’s So Hard to Sit Down and Write appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

05-27
52:47

Starting an LLC at 20 Years Old and Morning Rituals

This week on the podcast I sit down with Lauren Ashley. Lauren is a New Jersey based photographer who started her own LLC at twenty years old while she was still in college! We get into her morning ritual, what keeps her motivated and talk a little bit about her approach to her wedding work. Enjoy! Link … Starting an LLC at 20 Years Old and Morning Rituals Read More » The post Starting an LLC at 20 Years Old and Morning Rituals appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

05-20
38:35

The Grind of Starting Out as an Actor and Getting the confidence to share your work

This week on the podcast I sat down with another one of my closest and dearest friends, the majestic Lauren Marcus and we get into everything from what it was like for her starting out as a professional actor to how she started writing her own songs and how unique the two of us were in college. Link Instagram … The Grind of Starting Out as an Actor and Getting the confidence to share your work Read More » The post The Grind of Starting Out as an Actor and Getting the confidence to share your work appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

05-06
01:00:38

Learning By Doing as an Actor and The Key of Awesome

This week on the podcast I had the opportunity to chat with Jason Michael Miller. Jason is a New York based actor and graphic designer; we talk about how he learned about the acting profession by doing, growing up with gymnastics and his time with Key of Awesome. He’s also taking part in the ifitfitz April short … Learning By Doing as an Actor and The Key of Awesome Read More » The post Learning By Doing as an Actor and The Key of Awesome appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

04-22
01:01:44

Being a Good Collaborator and Creativity During Corona Virus

This week on the podcast I had the chance to have a conversation with one of my closest friends, Joshua Zecher-Ross! Joshua is a New York based music director and an incredible musician. He was most recently in Calgary where he was the music director for The Louder We Get a brand new musical helmed by Lonny … Being a Good Collaborator and Creativity During Corona Virus Read More » The post Being a Good Collaborator and Creativity During Corona Virus appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

04-15
45:31

Keeping Your Passions as Hobbies and Not a Career

This week on the podcast I sit down with Maddie Beyrouty. Maddie is one of the people taking part in The Short Film Project and was the editor for the short film, delirium tremens. We talk about her time working on the Fast Track News at Purdue University as well as keeping passions as passions and not turning them into … Keeping Your Passions as Hobbies and Not a Career Read More » The post Keeping Your Passions as Hobbies and Not a Career appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

04-07
46:22

How to Tackle the Impossible and a Brand New Web Series

This week on the podcast I sit down with Santo Scardillo. Santo and I first met when I was an actor in his second feature film; Battle of the Bands. We have a great conversation about his time at the USC Summer program, how to tackle impossible tasks (spoiler: one step at a time) and … How to Tackle the Impossible and a Brand New Web Series Read More » The post How to Tackle the Impossible and a Brand New Web Series appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

03-31
49:20

Reaching Out Through Instagram and Some Great Cinematography Tips

This week on the podcast I sit down with Matt Alt. Matt is a wedding cinematographer and filmmaker and we get into a great discussion about the importance of reaching out and how Instagram is a great platform to do it. He talks about his philosophy on shooting a wedding and live events and gives some really practical … Reaching Out Through Instagram and Some Great Cinematography Tips Read More » The post Reaching Out Through Instagram and Some Great Cinematography Tips appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

03-25
57:16

The Ups and Downs of a Career in Acting

This week on the podcast I sit down with actor, director, producer; Steven Brandt! Steven will be starring in our March short film, The Revitalization of Steve4.2. Steve can often be found on stage at the Kelsey Theatre at Mercer where he most recently played the role of the Emcee in Cabaret. Facebook Instagram The post The Ups and Downs of a Career in Acting appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

03-17
49:18

Writer/Director of delirium tremens Talks About writing Music and Film School

This week on the podcast I sit down with Bradley Tyler Hawthorne; the writer and director of  delirium tremens. Brad is a graduate of Full Sail University and so we talk a little bit about the film school experience, how he got into music and his relationship with social media. You can find all of Brad’s … Writer/Director of delirium tremens Talks About writing Music and Film School Read More » The post Writer/Director of delirium tremens Talks About writing Music and Film School appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

03-11
40:02

Low Budget Film Making With Co-Producer of Narrow Bridge Films

Isaac Platizky and I first met on a children’s theater tour of Charlotte’s Web. He is now one of the co-producers of Narrow Bridge Films, an independent film house based out of Bayonne where they are about to release their fourth feature film, Yellow Scare. If you are interested in pre-ordering your copy click here! He most … Low Budget Film Making With Co-Producer of Narrow Bridge Films Read More » The post Low Budget Film Making With Co-Producer of Narrow Bridge Films appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

03-04
51:55

Becoming a Photographer, Wedding Work and How That Translates Into Cinematography

This week on the podcast I had the opportunity to sit down with photographer/cinematographer extraordinaire; Timothy Anderson Jr. Tim is the owner of Timothy Anderson Jr Photography (weddingphotonj.com). He is also taking part in The Short Film Project, working as the director of photography on Duppet. and the writer, director and editor on one of the segments in Kids … Becoming a Photographer, Wedding Work and How That Translates Into Cinematography Read More » The post Becoming a Photographer, Wedding Work and How That Translates Into Cinematography appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

02-26
01:10:29

Procrastination For Productivity and Props; on Stage vs. Film

Today on the podcast I sit down with the one…the only…artist, animator, writer, editor, and all around Renaissance man Greg Johnson. Greg is currently taking part in The Short Film Project, where we are making twelve short films over the course of twelve months. He built, operated and provided the voice for Duppet in our first short … Procrastination For Productivity and Props; on Stage vs. Film Read More » The post Procrastination For Productivity and Props; on Stage vs. Film appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

02-19
56:22

Background Work, Teaching and Moving on from the Acting Profession

This week on the podcast I sit down with Candace Fitzgerald. Candace is an actress, musician and educator; her career has run the gamut from music therapist to background work on television shows such as Pan Am and Boardwalk Empire. She also happens to be…my wife! We talk about how she got her start in the arts, … Background Work, Teaching and Moving on from the Acting Profession Read More » The post Background Work, Teaching and Moving on from the Acting Profession appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

02-11
01:00:53

Sophomore Slumps and is Marvel Cinema?

IS marvel cinema? In a recent interview Martin Scorsese said that Marvel movies weren’t cinema and so we do a little bit of debating of whether or not we believe that to be true. Then we give everyone a little bit of a rundown on what we’re working on for October, November, and December. The post Sophomore Slumps and is Marvel Cinema? appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

10-09
35:47

Writing a Short Horror Film in Real Time

Get an inside look at the writing of our short horror film! But before we get down to writing our short horror film; first things first! We premiered the first short film in The Short Film Project! You can check that out by clicking the poster below! Fair warning, the front half of this podcast there … Writing a Short Horror Film in Real Time Read More » The post Writing a Short Horror Film in Real Time appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

10-02
01:56:18

What’s Your Favorite Chemical-Based Milkshake?

Making our first short film and the Emmys. This past Sunday we had a twelve hour day filming a majority of our first short film, Duppet; Chris, Tim, John, and Greg sit down to to talk a little bit about the experience so far and how they’re looking forward to premiering the short on September 30th! … What’s Your Favorite Chemical-Based Milkshake? Read More » The post What’s Your Favorite Chemical-Based Milkshake? appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

09-24
41:35

The Views Expressed By John Poveromo in No Way Reflect…

Vaping Ban, New SNL Cast Members, and the iphone 11 We’re going into production on our first short film, Duppet, tomorrow and we reveal the results of our Fantasy Filmmaker contest.  We also discuss:  The Proposed Vaping Bans The New SNL Cast (Chloe Fineman and Bowen Yang) and the Controversy with Shane Gillis iPhone 11 and Trypophobia The post The Views Expressed By John Poveromo in No Way Reflect… appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

09-17
43:45

It’s A Fantasy Football Draft For Movie Nerds

Fantasy Filmmaker: The NFL Draft for Movie Nerds We did something a little different this week! Instead of pop culture and current events we decided to hold our own Fantasy Filmmaker Draft. We broke the draft down into seven categories; Supporting, Lead Actor/Actress, Composer, Cinematographer, Screenwriter, and Director and then each of the Complete Unknowns … It’s A Fantasy Football Draft For Movie Nerds Read More » The post It’s A Fantasy Football Draft For Movie Nerds appeared first on ifitfitz Film.

09-10
58:40

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