449 - Why Streamers Won’t Look at Your $100K Movie, New Federal Film Tax Credit Explained: How Indie Films Get 30% Back, and Does SAG-AFTRA’

This episode is brought to you by Anthropic. Claude is the AI for minds that don’t stop at good enough—it's the collaborator that actually understands your entire workflow and thinks WITH you, not for you. Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude Pro when you use our link – www.claude.ai/makeit This episode is brought to you by MAKE IT Academy. Get access to 200+ courses today at https://themakeitpodcast.com/pages/academy and use code: ACADEMY50 for 50% off the Academy for a year!  Hello, Hello! In this episode. the fellas are back to chop it up about a wide variety of topics! We explore how a proposed federal film incentive could affect independent production budgets and U.S. filmmaking. We debate AI contract provisions, the shrinking of acting opportunities, and the creative impact of studio consolidation. We also discuss mental health, television storytelling, and what to watch for Halloween. Enjoy! We also talk about:Why introverts may find meaningful conversations energizing, even after a busy week. Nick's critique of Vision Quest and its rapid, comic-book-style storytelling. Why the new A Different World feels different from the original to Nick, and why he still welcomes the cast’s opportunity. The importance of asking friends directly whether they are okay, especially during a period of social and technological change. Halloween picks ranging from Whalefall and The Sixth Sense to Gremlins, plus the our thoughts on horror built through story rather than gore. People, Places, Products, and Websites Mentioned:PeopleAdam Schiff Mark MaxeyChris GreeneNichole Marie Lim Sean AstinRJ MitteSacha Baron Cohen / Ali GSydney SweeneyAaron SorkinKadeem HardisonDominic HoffmanTom CruiseArnold SchwarzeneggerEddie Murphy Organizations & CompaniesAnthropicSAG-AFTRAWGAThe New York TimesIFCSkydanceGEICOProgressiveLiberty Mutual Films & TelevisionE.T. the Extra-TerrestrialThe Hunger GamesPulp FictionDigger John CarterHoward the DuckNorbitThe Only Living Pickpocket in New YorkTilly NorwoodWandaVisionVision QuestA Different World / Hillman College WhalefallThe Sixth SenseSin CityGremlinsThe Amityville HorrorFriday the 13thA Nightmare on Elm StreetHellraiserHalloweenThe TerminatorPredatorAlienRequiem for a DreamBad Boys: Ride or Die mother! Products & PlatformsClaude Pro RiversideStoryblocks PlacesGeorgiaKentuckyLouisianaNew MexicoNew HampshireNew Jersey Legislation & IndustryH.R. 10582 — Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization ActFilm production incentives in the USSAG-AFTRA contracts WGA contractsParamount Skydance / Warner Bros. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-make-it-podcast--7516419/support. We’re humbled to have a community of creatives who care deeply about our work, and your support makes it all possible. If you want to go deeper, join the MAKE IT Academy. Members get 200+ courses on screenwriting, acting, producing, directing, and film financing, plus members-only perks, discounts, and a bi-weekly newsletter with exclusive grants and film programs.  Memberships start at $9.99/month, and you can gift one to a fellow filmmaker. Join here: https://themakeitpodcast.com/pages/academy Cheers, and best of luck on your filmmaking journey. #MAKEIT