We're Making a Movie

About We're Making a Movie

Natalie and Tara are setting out to make their first feature film together. Did they go to film school? No. Are they out of their depth? Yes. Will they let that stop them? Nope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Natalie and Tara

Category

arts · arts · arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Feb 2025

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

71 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   We're Making A Movie: Filmmaker Chat with Stephen Takashima

   Stephen made his first feature film, and we’re going to find out HOW?! We’re back with another filmmaker chat, and this time we’re sitting down with writer, director, and editor Stephen Takashima to talk about his debut feature, Don't Kill My Vibe. The movie follows two estranged friends whose road trip goes off the rails when they discover they've accidentally been transporting drugs. It’s a film that feels grand in scope but has all the makings of a smart indie production: a small cast, a handful of locations, and a story that makes the most of its resources without feeling limited by them. It was not only a very enjoyable movie to watch but also completely inspiring! Stephen Takashima is an award-winning filmmaker based in Los Angeles. His human-centric approach to storytelling and knack for blending genres have taken his work to Oscar-qualifying festivals including the Chicago International Film Festival and Hollyshorts. His first feature, Don’t Kill My Vibe, premiered at NewFilmmakers LA in 2025, and in 2026 he was selected as the Eric Zumbrunnen Fellow through American Cinema Editors (ACE). He also directs and edits branded and documentary work such as CIDP Unscripted, a project made in partnership with the Upright Citizens Brigade to teach people how to use improv to navigate life with a rare disease. ------------ Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnsoutmovie/ Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581798639056 FIND Stephen and Don't Kill My Vibe @thelensdarkly @dkmvfilm We’re Making a Movie is a podcast that follows the behind-the-scenes adventures of two first-time filmmakers, sharing honest insights and lessons learned to inspire others on their filmmaking journey. A Podcast from first-time filmmakers - for first-time filmmakers. WANT TO HELP US MAKE A MOVIE? PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sneakypineapple Merch: https://sneaky-pineapple.myspreadshop.com/ BUSINESS TIME! Subscribe to this channel on YouTube: https://goo.gl/qjbptE Subscribe to the Turns Out mailing list: https://www.eveningsquire.com/turns-out-movie AVAILABLE WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS Acast - https://shows.acast.com/were-making-a-movie Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-making-a-movie/id1799476284 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1lKYtG3GiIouwXEcCz9UvK?si=dd999e0f669b4307 Amazon/ Audible - https://amzn.to/4koHAX9 Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/were-making-a-movie/PC:1001099016 SOCIAL MEDIA REQUIREMENTS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natalieandtara Instagram https://www.instagram.com/natalieandtara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieandTara Twitter: https://twitter.com/NatalieNTara Wanna reach us? Email! Natalientara@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   15 Oct 2026

   We're Making A Movie: Wild Card

   It's a filmmaking wild card episode, guys! Natalie has been on set for the last five days, Tara has been prepping and wrapping a few different projects, and we're getting all our ducks in a row for our next podcast deep dive. But before we jump into that, we wanted to take a moment to dish about all the moviemaking things we've been learning and take a breath to revel in just how far we've come. Our first feature, Turns Out It's the Apocalypse… We Think, is finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and before you know it, we're going to be gearing up for a film festival run. It's wild. It's exciting. And it's actually happening. Let's talk about that! Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnsoutmovie/ Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581798639056 We’re Making a Movie is a podcast that follows the behind-the-scenes adventures of two first-time filmmakers, sharing honest insights and lessons learned to inspire others on their filmmaking journey. A Podcast from first-time filmmakers - for first-time filmmakers. WANT TO HELP US MAKE A MOVIE? PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sneakypineapple Merch: https://sneaky-pineapple.myspreadshop.com/ BUSINESS TIME! Subscribe to this channel on YouTube: https://goo.gl/qjbptE AVAILABLE WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS Acast - https://shows.acast.com/were-making-a-movie Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-making-a-movie/id1799476284 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1lKYtG3GiIouwXEcCz9UvK?si=dd999e0f669b4307 Amazon/ Audible - https://amzn.to/4koHAX9 Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/were-making-a-movie/PC:1001099016 SOCIAL MEDIA REQUIREMENTS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natalieandtara Instagram https://www.instagram.com/natalieandtara/ https://www.instagram.com/turnsoutmovie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieandTara Twitter: https://twitter.com/NatalieNTara Wanna reach us? Email! Natalientara@gmail.com #filmmaking #womeninfilm #IndieFilmPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   1 Oct 2026

   We're Making A Movie: A Chat with Our Composer Matt Sanchez

   What happens when a rock star scores your feature film… fricking magic! We’re so excited to introduce you to OUR composer for "Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think", Matt Sanchez! You may know Matt as a founding member of American Authors, but before the band took off, he studied film scoring at Berklee College of Music. And now he’s bringing all of that experience back around and diving into the world of feature film scoring for us. We are so excited to hear how work is going on Turns Out, how he found the sound of our movie, what the collaboration between filmmaker and composer looks like, and what surprises he’s found along the way. _______________ Matt Sanchez is a musician, songwriter, and composer who studied film scoring and composition at Berklee College of Music. As a member of the multi-platinum band American Authors, he co-wrote and performed on the global hit “Best Day of My Life,” helping earn the band seven Platinum certifications, two Gold records, and a Gold album. His music has been synced extensively across film, television, and advertising, and he’s written original music for films from Disney, and Warner Bros. Matt is also a member of Mother • Father, winners of the International Songwriting Competition, and is currently scoring the feature film starring today’s hosts. Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnsoutmovie/ Turns Out It’s the Apocalypse… We Think on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581798639056 We’re Making a Movie is a podcast that follows the behind-the-scenes adventures of two first-time filmmakers, sharing honest insights and lessons learned to inspire others on their filmmaking journey. A Podcast from first-time filmmakers - for first-time filmmakers. -------- WANT TO HELP US MAKE A MOVIE? PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sneakypineapple Merch: https://sneaky-pineapple.myspreadshop.com/ -------- BUSINESS TIME! Subscribe to this channel on YouTube: https://goo.gl/qjbptE Available wherever you get your podcasts! Acast - https://shows.acast.com/were-making-a-movie Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-making-a-movie/id1799476284 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1lKYtG3GiIouwXEcCz9UvK?si=dd999e0f669b4307 Amazon/ Audible - https://amzn.to/4koHAX9 Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/were-making-a-movie/PC:1001099016 SOCIAL MEDIA REQUIREMENTS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natalieandtara Instagram https://www.instagram.com/natalieandtara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieandTara Twitter: https://twitter.com/NatalieNTara Wanna reach us? Email! Natalientara@gmail.com #filmmaking #womeninfilm #IndieFilmPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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• Thomas DeCarlo
• Allison Moy Hayhurst
• Kerry Carlock
• Nick Lund-Ulrich
• Patrick Curran

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