GateCrashers Pod is a rebellion against the old Hollywood playbook. Hosted by filmmakers Makayla McIntosh and Cat Yudain this series spotlights the creators who didn’t wait for permission — they broke in, built their own systems, and changed the game. From vertical dramas and indie film financing to creative survival in an industry built on gatekeeping, Gatecrashers dives into the stories, strategies, and scars behind modern filmmaking and entertainment. Real talk. Raw journeys. No gatekeepers allowed. 🎬 Gatecrashers — because the future of film belongs to the ones who kick the doors open.
GateCrashers Pod
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GateCrashers Pod is a rebellion against the old Hollywood playbook. Hosted by filmmakers Makayla McIntosh and Cat Yudain this series spotlights the creators who didn’t wait for permission — they broke in, built their own systems, and changed the game. From vertical dramas and indie film financing to creative survival in an industry built on gatekeeping, Gatecrashers dives into the stories, strategies, and scars behind modern filmmaking and entertainment. Real talk. Raw journeys. No gatekeepers allowed. 🎬 Gatecrashers — because the future of film belongs to the ones who kick the doors open.
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June 9, 2026
Financing, and Luminaries, and Panels, Oh My!
<p>On today's SEASON FINALE episode, Cat and Makayla talk the Tribeca Storyteller Summit and fill you in on what they have going on this summer. A sincere thank you to all of you for coming along with us as we embarked on this first season. See you all in August! (Or September) </p><p><br></p><p>🌐 Connect</p><p>🎬 Production: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/foxandsiren.productions?utm_source=chatgpt.com">@foxandsiren.productions</a></p><p>📸 Makayla: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iammakaylamcintosh?utm_source=chatgpt.com">@iammakaylamcintosh</a></p><p>📸 Cat: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catyudaintea?utm_source=chatgpt.com">@catyudaintea</a></p><p>📰 Makayla’s Substack:<a href="https://sirenmakayla.substack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Siren Makayla Substack</a></p><p>📰 Cat’s Substack:<a href="https://catyudain.substack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Cat Yudain Substack</a></p><p>📩 Email:</p><p>GateCrashers Podcast theme by the incomparable Derek Graham Sound //Website: <a href="http://dgsound.net/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">DGSound.net</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dgrahamsound?utm_source=chatgpt.com">@dgrahamsound</a></p>
June 2, 2026
Heated Rivalry for the Girlies: A Shot At Love on Chera TV with director/writer Rachel Rose and DOP Belen Garcia
<p><strong>What happens when you're the AD on a vertical series and the director gets fired mid-production?</strong></p><p>For Rachel Rose, it became the opportunity that changed everything.</p><p>In this episode, Rachel Rose and cinematographer Belen Garcia share the unexpected journey that began when Rachel was forced to step into the director's chair for the first time on a vertical series. What could have been a production crisis became a defining career moment—one that helped pave the way for Rachel and Belen to create one of Chera TV's first lesbian love stories, A Shot at Love.</p><p>The conversation explores how taking a chance, embracing uncertainty, and proving themselves in a rapidly growing industry opened new creative doors, including Rachel's role as co-writer on the highly rated debut series To Her Beat.</p><p>From navigating the fast-paced world of vertical storytelling to championing authentic LGBTQ+ representation on screen, Rachel and Belen discuss the challenges, breakthroughs, and creative partnerships that have shaped their careers. They also dive into visual storytelling, building community within the indie film space, and why some of the biggest opportunities arrive when you're least expecting them.</p><p>🎬 In this episode:<br>• Rachel's unexpected first directing job on a vertical series<br>• Turning a production setback into a career breakthrough<br>• Creating A Shot at Love for Chera TV<br>• Bringing one of Chera's first lesbian love stories to the screen<br>• Co-writing the hit debut series To Her Beat<br>• The rise of vertical storytelling and micro-dramas<br>• Director-DP collaboration and visual world-building<br>• Building a sustainable career in independent film</p><p>Sometimes the door doesn't open—you have to step through it when it suddenly appears.</p><p><strong>Learn more:</strong></p><p>📱 Chera TV: <a href="https://www.cheratv.com/">https://www.cheratv.com</a></p><p>🎬 Watch the A Shot at Love trailer:<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYSlhxIDDGD/">https://www.instagram.com/p/DYSlhxIDDGD/</a></p><p>🎥 Rachel Rose:<br>Website: <a href="https://rachelronrose.com/about">https://rachelronrose.com/about</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachelronrose/">https://www.instagram.com/rachelronrose/</a></p><p>📸 Belen Garcia:<br>Website: <a href="https://www.belengg.com/">https://www.belengg.com</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mabelengg/">https://www.instagram.com/mabelengg/</a></p><p><br></p><p>🌐 Connect</p><p>🎬 Production: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/foxandsiren.productions?utm_source=chatgpt.com">@foxandsiren.productions</a></p><p>📸 Makayla: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iammakaylamcintosh?utm_source=chatgpt.com">@iammakaylamcintosh</a></p><p>📸 Cat: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catyudaintea?utm_source=chatgpt.com">@catyudaintea</a></p><p>📰 Makayla’s Substack:<a href="https://sirenmakayla.substack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Siren Makayla Substack</a></p><p>📰 Cat’s Substack:<a href="https://catyudain.substack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Cat Yudain Substack</a></p><p>📩 Email:</p><p>GateCrashers Podcast theme by the incomparable Derek Graham Sound //Website: <a href="http://dgsound.net/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">DGSound.net</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dgrahamsound?utm_source=chatgpt.com">@dgrahamsound</a></p>
May 26, 2026
Pirates! Self-Producing and Distributing an Independent Microdrama: making Under the Crimson Sails with Julie Bruns
<p><br><strong>Cat Yudain</strong>Mon, May 25, 7:18 PM (12 hours ago)to me</p><p>Raise the flag for today’s episode of GateCrashers </p><p><br></p><p>Make sure you’re caught up: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDltlOhbv-dK-IYFY56KAUz0Kud1fMJEC" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDltlOhbv-dK-IYFY56KAUz0Kud1fMJEC</a></p><p><br></p><p>Today we sit down with Actor, Writer, Producer and absolute rockstar, Julie Bruns. She shares her experience getting into the world of indie filmmaking through her role as an associate producer for Crazy Eights, (a film competition in Vancouver to put it lightly), and takes us through the journey of writing, producing, and starring in the first indie vertical microdramas- oh, and she did it on a boat. Beneath Crimson Sails is now available on multiple platforms, and she isn’t stopping there. Get ready to be inspired by today’s episode! </p><p><br></p><p>Julie’s Links:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/julie.bruns/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/julie.bruns/</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thatjuliebruns" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@thatjuliebruns</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@julie.bruns" target="_blank">https://www.threads.com/@julie.bruns</a></p><p><br></p><p>Beneath Crimson Sails social media: </p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beneathcrimsonsailsvertical/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/beneathcrimsonsailsvertical/</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beneathcrimsonsails" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@beneathcrimsonsails</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@beneathcrimsonsailsvertical" target="_blank">https://www.threads.com/@beneathcrimsonsailsvertical</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Link to the trailer (and to watch the show on muVpix): <a href="https://muvpix.com/watch-series/trailer-1/s-1" target="_blank">https://muvpix.com/watch-series/trailer-1/s-1</a></p><p><br></p><p>My Eviction playlist:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqMWIAxVFUU&list=PLLspUw9LwTa9Wq3JWtrjWJSZ-7RNW-jmk" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqMWIAxVFUU&list=PLLspUw9LwTa9Wq3JWtrjWJSZ-7RNW-jmk</a></p><p><br></p><p>Ada: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drhtcW4NWLw" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drhtcW4NWLw</a></p><p>🌐 Connect</p><p>🎬 Production: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/foxandsiren.productions?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@foxandsiren.productions</a></p><p>📸 Makayla: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iammakaylamcintosh?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@iammakaylamcintosh</a></p><p>📸 Cat: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catyudaintea?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@catyudaintea</a></p><p>📰 Makayla’s Substack:<a href="https://sirenmakayla.substack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Siren Makayla Substack</a></p><p>📰 Cat’s Substack:<a href="https://catyudain.substack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Cat Yudain Substack</a></p><p>📩 Email:</p><p>GateCrashers Podcast theme by the incomparable Derek Graham Sound //Website: <a href="http://dgsound.net/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">DGSound.net</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dgrahamsound?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@dgrahamsound</a></p>
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