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