Haven't Made It Yet

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

Ever wonder what it's like to be part of the Entertainment Industry? Trying to make it in showbiz ain't a walk in the park, but some crazy few might just have what it takes. In this podcast, hosts Hayden Garratt, Jannik Ehret, and Sam Hong talk shop with the very talented actors and crew from Hollywood and beyond. Tune in to hear what drives these talented collaborators in their pursuit of "making it".

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

Indieknot present this never before heard season 2 finale lost episode. On this episode, we're going meta! We talk about our thoughts of the podcast from how it started to where we want to go with it. We also do a Q/A with Hayden and Jannik sharing a bit about their relationship with film. We're glad to put this out after months of it collecting dust on one of our hard drives. But don't worry, it didn't effect our content. Trust me. We make good content. Very funny stuff. Or not. Sometimes it's not funny but it's meant to be not funny. Okay!!? It's worth listening to. Our mom's give it a 9 out of 10 (they don't like when we say bad words). Please listen to it! Please. Tax season is coming up and this is our last chance to make it big before the IRS finds out we used all those bank loans on our Indieknot celebration budget. Kidding. Just kidding, but listen to it regardless...    We got a lot of new stuff coming in soon. See you all in Season 3! :)   And if you're from the IRS, those were proper business expenses and you know it!!!

Danielle tells all about the pre-production of making her latest short film, Bush, a story that embraces the beauty and anxieties about a women's connection with her pubic hair. She also shares what it's like to work in a writer's room and gives some good pointers on how excel at being a celebrity personal assistant.   Follow Danielle on Instagram for more info on Bush: @mothercannoli

Jordan is a fellow University of Oregon alumni and joined us for an informative conversation about nerdy camera stuff. We talk about the intricacies of IATSE local 600 (camera union) and Jordan's personal experiences grinding through the ranks of the camera department here in Hollywood.  @jordaniousmaximus

Addie Weyrich is a multifaceted performer. She lives in Los Angeles, California where she works as an actor. Her monthly live show "The Addie Show: Featuring You" (Elysian Theater in Echo Park, CA) is part improvised comedy part experimental performance that builds on audience participation. Listen in to see what went into the creation of the show and why Addie thinks art is the shit.  Addie's Instagram: @addieyomind

Julia Kennelly returns with a quick segment on how to truly embrace the scrappiness when making an indipendent film. We discuss differences in the LA and New York film scene, share our stories on what we've done to embrace the scrappy, and Julia gives good insight on what it means to have a good relationship with her film colleagues.

Mike has followed the wind. Listen to his riveting story; a Filipino surfer turned big time art director. Mike has worked with companies such as National Geographic, Discovery, BBC, and other travel related shows that have filmed near the Philippines. Always a proponent of hands on work, Mike spends his free time designing bird houses in his jungle wood shop and building schools for the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation.    For more on Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation visit: yellowboat.org Mike Tan's Instagram for his woodworking projects: @kraftwerks76

Our first Oscar winner guest! Woo! Julia is a producer, director, and writer. She has experience working in New York and LA and has primarily worked on independent films.   juliakennelly.com @jmkennelly

Coming to Hollywood from Armenia, Arax is determined to bring her creatures to life in anything from feature films to video games. Forever fascinated by creatures both fictional and real, Arax has been designing monsters all her life. During this episode, she talks about her creative process which includes a vigorous research stage, drawing concepts, and problem-solving during the physical creation of the final product. For example, her Xenomorph recreation uses a range of household items you'd probably never think of when looking at the final product. For example...pantyhose (mixed with different glues to make the smooth part of the head). One burning question we had for Arax specifically was her stance on artificial intelligence. Listen in for an interesting discussion on A.I. and how it affects our relationship with art. Hope you enjoy!  Check out our Instagram for photos of the stuff we mention in the episode: @indieknot_films And for even more Arax content: @araxsargsyan  

We're really on a roll with our international guests!  Pinar is a Turkish-American film producer. In this episode, we try to define the role of a film producer and talk about what she learned during her time at the Film Independent Producing Fellowship. Pinar also talks about her time working in NYC, how her cultural past has shaped her, and her fascination with history. As a natural leader, Pinar sees producing as her way to facilitate a more authentic retelling of the past by highlighting minority perspectives. We hope you enjoy the conversation.    Pinar's social: https://www.instagram.com/binaypinar/

Katy Bentz shares her successes as a voice actor, full body motion capture artist, and Twitch streamer as she pursues to become an award winning actress. Katy is greatly known in her role as Steph in the award winning video game, Life is Strange: True Colors. As Steph, she does both voice acting and full body motion capture. From doing video game voice acting, she has grown her fan base through twitch live streaming along with her work as an actress. We should honestly have voice actors on this podcast more often cuz Katy's voice sure is worth hearing. Enjoy!   For More Katy Bentz, follow her on: Instagram: @katybentzofficial Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/katybentz

Our guest today has made great waves through the world of reality television. He's worked as a Senior Producer for Fox's Season 1 of Farmer Wants a Wife as well as helped create shows such as Holely Moley and The Real Love Boat. Jannik had the pleasure to work side by side with Nick on Farmer Wants a Wife and found out just how much creativity pours out of this man. We knew that we needed to get Nick on the podcast to share his origin and his progress as he gets himself closer in making an Emmy Award Winning tv show. Even though Nick technically is Jannik and Hayden's boss's boss, he is a great friend to have a chat with and is full of mentor worthy words of wisdom. Enjoy!

Makhas dives into her South African upbringing, reconnecting with her Zulu roots and how she found acting,  which she describes as a “refuge for misfits”. After being a casting assitant in NYC and an LA actor with some close calls (Star Trek missed out) Makha shares what she learned auditions are really all about. Now, she spends her professional life performing on stage and on the screen as well as coaching acting. Listen in to find out how the law of large numbers is working in your favor and why Makha is banned from certain IHOPs.   Makha's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8743713/?ref_=hm_rvi_nm_i_1 Makha's website & coaching info: https://makhamthembu.wixsite.com/my-site-1

Robert Mai creates musical scores for films, video games and commercials. Having experience in a variety of creative positions on and off set has allowed Robert to look at the role of music in visual media holistically. Afterall, the music should accentuate something this is already present not tell the audience how to feel. At least Robert and I think so. He describes taking on the role of an actor when he communicates with the directors he is composing for. An approach that I certainly appriciated when Robert scored one of my short films. During the interview we talk about nebulous and mysterious nature of music and how Robert has learned to wield it's power through trial and error.    Robert's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertmai107/  

Most filmmakers who Havn't Made It Yet are NOT naturally good at marketing themselves. Sam, a long time friend of mine, has always been good at the social (or networking) side of film. During this episode we break down what it really means to network before getting into Sam's pesonal journey of finding his creative confidence. Sam's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samgostnell/

They say working in management is one of the best ways to start a career in film because of all the exposure you get to the inner workings of the industry. On this episode, Sam Hong enlightens us about the mysterious and unseen processes that decide which movies get made and which don't. For someone who has one of the most stressful jobs imaginable, Sam holds a surprisingly calm outlook about a positive future. Take it from her, because it seems like the managemnt / agency world is clued in on what tomorrow looks like. At least for us film folk. Listen in to see which NDA breaking dirty little hollywood secrets I forgot to cut out. 

I met Joe on a commercial shoot after overhearing him talk about his D&D based passion project. He showed me the trailer for "The Dice Decide" and I instantly knew I wanted to interview him. Joe is one of those people that just seem to have the freelancer-in-hollywood thing all figured out. He would probably humbly disagree, but the guy gets free camera gear from name brands. For free! For free is having it figured out. His bread and butter is BTS videography but he also works in the camera department in other capacities. Listen in to hear how Joe leveraged his social media and networking skills to get where he is today.  The Decide Decide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeoSFx38DnA Joe's social media: https://www.instagram.com/adamsjoe330/

If you think filmmaking is hard, try doing it well dangling off a cliff. Our guest today does just that and more. As an adventure photographer, Max goes above and beyond to get the beauty shot. On this episode, hear the ins and outs of Max's life as a camera operator as he shares what it's like to live life on the edge. The. Mountain's Edge. Because he climbs. He's a climbing filmmaker, I don't know if I made myself clear on that.   Here's a link to Max's latest film, Legacy of the Muir:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP8GMVoEpsA&t=6s Max's website:  https://www.maxbuschinimedia.com/ Instagram: @maxbuschini  

In this addendum to the Francisco Lederman episode we talk about different fundraising strategies for independent short and feature length projects. 

A woman so multitalented we hardly had enough time to cover it all. Lauren is a playwright, director, graphic designer, author and filmmaker. During our remote conversation Lauren flipped the script on us in a question free-for-all using her self help book Heart Gym as a guide. We also covered her road show play, a bi-coast movie project and the real reason for her recent relocation to London. Traveling is as much a theme in Lauren's creations a Gonzoesque infusion of her personal life. Listen to our conversation about the dangers of commercializing personal experiences, industry frustrations and other well articulated thoughts from someone who clearly spends a lot of time thinking about words. 

Tomer works as a camera operator and assistant camera in LA. He's known to be the family historian throughout his life and has continued that calling as a documentarian. One of his recent short films, Grandma Sings Arirang (2023), just featured at the LA Asian Film Festival. He's got a great mind in storytelling and puts his heart into all the work he's a part of.  Oh, by the way, he owns an ARRI Alexa Mini, so he's got the talent and the gear to back him up. Instagram: @tomer.keysar Website: tomerkeysar.com

Mark just featured in Tommy Wiseau's latest film, Big Shark. He shares some interesting stories on working with Tommy as well as how he got the job. He's managed to work his way up as an actor in Hollywood through having spontaneity and being open to put his all into every project. Link to the Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNk8Gg8zmdc

Francisco is a film producer in the commercial and music video world. As a Venezuelan native, a Full Sail University graduate, and semi-recent LA resident, Francisco shares from a diverse wealth of experiences spanning a multitude of on set positions in a variety of industry subcultures. Some of his most recognizable credits include F9: The Fast Saga, Westerworld and Creed 3. He's currently developing a short as he strives to actively make a positive change with his work. 

Our guest today is a commercial and non-union Production Designer (PD) for projects all around the United States. Chloe gives an indepth look at how the art department functions through the messy chaos that is film production. She also tells us how she operates effectively using money, time and resources in order to get the best outcome on the projects she works on.   For more Chloe Reisen, visit her company's website: http://appledoorknob.com/

Can't get enough Will Lamparelli? Look no further. On this podcast short, we discuss Will's recent development making a quickly growing TikTok channel. Will talks about all the juicy details as a TikTok content creator. From how to use TikTok's algorithm towards your advantage to how he's been able to grow his channel at such a fast pace. All that and more in ummmmm... What is this series' name? Oh yeah! Have Yet to Have Made it Made Show... Yet. Nailed it.  Check out Will Lamparelli on TikTok: @willlamparelli  

Will Lamparelli gets down to business with Jannik and Hayden to discuss his experience in rising from the ashes of being a Production Assistant and transforming into the great phoenix he is today. He currently works as a Production Manager/Coordinator and Producer and plays a vital role in the logistics of film production. This is a great episode for any of you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Production Assistants(PA) out there as Will shares what he looks for in hiring PAs in the film industry and things you should consider before taking on this crazy world of Hollywood. P.S. Will is Tik Tok famous and is uploading new videos constantly. Check them out as they are super funny: Will's TikTok @willlamparelli  

We're headed way out of Hollywood for this episode. On their EPIC  journey through Europe, Jannik and Hayden met with Greek background actor and youtuber, Thanos Toliopoulos, on his film experiences in Greece. As a part time DJ and actor, Thanos has a very relaxed approach to his acting career and hopes to do great things in the coming future. Hear his thoughts on the greek film industry as well as what Hollywood film means to someone from Greece. Thanos was an absolute pleasure to talk with and shares some great insight on how to relax and take things one step at a time. Thanos is right everyone (sorry, I couldn't help myself). We all can learn how to live our life a little bit better through Thanos' teachings.   We have a video format of this episode on youtube if that tickles your fancy! Enjoy! Video Format: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_004jyRoQbI   For more of Thanos, be sure to check out his youtube channel: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TolioStyle Instagram: @thanostolios

In this episode, we head to the pacific northwest... again... to a magical and wonderful land called Eugene, Oregon. There, we meet a fierce and daring wizard by the name of Jeremiah Lieberman. Jeremiah has worked hard to hone in on his character-channeling wizardry. But not to worry, he uses his power for good. With great power comes great responsibility. Jeremiah is both responsible and powerful, which are both words that were in the last sentence. (Man, I'm really doing great at this whole description thing.) Listen in to find out where Jeremiah developed this great source of power and how he's using it to better himself as an actor. As a man of many faces, come see the face that Jeremiah calls his own. Or... ohhh... listen to his face?... Because it's a podcast. (Good Save.)  Anyways, Jeremiah is a great improvisational actor and has many characters he can't wait to share with the world.    For more Jeremiah, check out these videos: @UNJLIEBERABLE https://youtu.be/XruroDBrE5w You Do the Math https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MRou9utSlI  

In this episode, we're headed to the wild wild west; the Pacific Northwest to be specific. Conner Wayne Brown comes with an extensive knowledge of the performing arts. Whether it's acting in a lead role, directing stage plays and musicals, or teaching acting to children of all ages, this man lives and breathes theater (or, going by the more politically correct term, "thespian"). Conner's career in stage directing was on the up and up until it came to a sudden stop following the events of the pandemic. With the dreams and ambitions of art and directing still in mind, he moved to filmmaking as a way to continue his goals. With a lot of talented acting connections from past colleagues and a little help from the criterion collection, he's brought his knowledge from stage directing to make features and shorts with a micro budget approach to filmmaking. Now obviously, as Jannik and Hayden are such great hosts, we ask the real pressing questions and get to the heart of what it means to be a director and the hopes to answer the true meaning of art... I'm just joking. We mostly just joke around and try to out-funny one another. It's definitely worth a listen. There's a lot of heart in this episode even if we're just a bunch of wild and crazy guys. Here's a link to a short Conner recently made about his Father: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyoCmw77Ggk Conner's Letterboxd Username: Conner Wayne Brown (Give his reviews a read. Truly worth the time before you watch a movie)

This week on whatever we call this thing, ummmmm, Have Yet to Make It... Yet??? Our guest is Lucian Morfa. Lucian, who also goes by Luci, has been killing it in the Atlanta, Georgia film industry. She is primarily a script supervisor for narrative films but has also shown interest in joining the wonderful people of the Art Department. During a two month long gig as a set dresser in Athens, Georgia, Hayden was looking for an Art Assistant to help him with his relationship issues, genetic trauma, and his constant need for validation... I mean... oh... to assist him with art... yeah... art. He was given a great recommendation for Lucian and she agreed to tag along with the goofball. To quote Lucian, "At least the money was good". As part 2 of 2 for our Production Assistant special, we learn why Luci wanted to join film, how the film scene is like in Atlanta, and some tips and tricks in starting a network to help land film jobs. Luci was a great help for this project and a great friend to have worked alongside. For more on Lucian Morfa, here are links to her Instagram and IMDB: @lucianmorfa https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9762365/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1  

Kelsey Cooper just recently worked as a Production Assistant for Jannik on his last gig as a Set Dresser. She is currently in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where film production has recently expanded over the last few years. Oklahoma's film hub, which Kelsey calls "Native Hollywood", has helped create more representation for Native American storytelling on Cherokee land. With a Masters degree in Indigenous People's Law and experience as an activist, Kelsey has turned to filmmaking with hopes to help spread awareness of her native heritage and further connect with her Cherokee roots through the art of storytelling. Helping to weave new stories through the stories of old. For more information on the Indian Child Wellfare act, visit the link below: https://www.nicwa.org/about-icwa/ https://narf.org/cases/brackeen-v-bernhardt/ https://www.instagram.com/protecticwa/  

Join in with Jannik and Hayden as they give updates on their whereabouts on their own pursuit in trying to "make it". Both of them are currently on the same shoot as a set dresser in a reality TV show. Watch out Hollywood, they're coming to get you and they have a lot to say! Man. These descriptions are tough to do. We really need to hire someone to make these better because I don't think I'm doing a good job at this whole explaining thing. Do people even read these? What are you doing?! Just listen to the damn thing. It's good. I swear. Trust me. It will change your life.

Nathan Parrott gave us the role of Bennie in Indieknot Films upcoming short, Mediocre Memento. He is extremely talented as an actor and is hoping to use his talents to become a well renowned filmmaker. Having just recently moved to LA, Nathan is stepping into the film world with enthusiasm that one might call contagious. In this episode, we go into detail on how Nathan got where he is today and where he wants his future to go. We discuss everything from working at a haunted house, insights of the film world as an actor, and how impactful it is to create art for arts sake. We talk about other things too but I think thats good enough for a synopsys. What do you expect from me, an essay!!? Shesh.   Link to Mediocre Memento: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjynWsegZH4&t=2s  

Griffin Kelly portrayed the character of Jay Jay, Ingrid's model/assistant with a face for all occasions, in Indieknot Films' Spotlight Underground: CORPSE PHOTOGRAPHER. Link to video below. Griffin is an actor in the wild world of comedy in LA. She performs in tv/film as well as on stage and pursues to follow wherever comedy takes her. Her quick witted humor brings laughs everywhere she goes. Tune in to hear about her most recent project, a one person act where she embodies two cats on their first date. Need I say more? Griffin's Tiktok: @tattyscones Griffin's Instagram: @finkellygrif https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa-q514PHG0&t=1s

Tim Blewitt “gave” us the role of Morten the Mortician in Indieknot Films' Spotlight Underground: CORPSE PHOTOGRAPHER. Link to the video below. Tim shares his vast knowledge of acting experience from performing improv in Chicago to learning the ways of Neoclassical Miming in Belgium. He now works as a SAG background actor in LA with hopes of growing his talents as an actor. Tim is very well spoken and brings such excitement for performative arts that is contagious for all who listen.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa-q514PHG0&t=1s