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Making Media Now

Filmmakers Collaborative
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White Supremacy
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Hard Hat Riot
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Americans With Disabilities Act
Local Journalism
Opioid Epidemic
Immigration
Civil Rights Movement
Donald Trump
Political Discourse

Making Media Now, presented by Filmmakers Collaborative and hosted by Michael Azevedo, is a podcast dedicated to presenting informative and enlightening conversations with creators of all stripes--filmmakers, writers, directors, editors, technical experts--about their process, their vision, their joys and challenges. Listen in to meet visionaries crafting media in a range of genres and for the ful... more

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Recent Guests

Owen Dubeck
Director, To Write Love on Her Arms documentary
Independent filmmaker
Episode: "To Write Love on Her Arms": A Message, A Movement, and Now...A Documentary
Theo Rigby
Director, cinematographer and interactive storyteller
iNation Media
Episode: Undocumented Mothers Seek Sanctuary in "If I Could Stay"
Sara Robin
Director of Your Attention Please
Episode: Documentary "Your Attention Please" Explores Push Back Against Addictive Tech
Jack LeMay
Writer and Editor of Your Attention Please
Episode: Documentary "Your Attention Please" Explores Push Back Against Addictive Tech
Suzannah Herbert
Director of Natchez
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Episode: Comforting Myths Clash with Brutal History in Award-Winning "Natchez"
Darcy McKinnon
Producer of Natchez
Natchez (film)
Episode: Comforting Myths Clash with Brutal History in Award-Winning "Natchez"
Chelsea Greene
Co-director of We Are Guardians, environmental filmmaker
We Are Guardians / Filmmakers Collaborative
Episode: "We Are Guardians" Showcases Battle to Save Amazon
Rob Grobman
Co-director of We Are Guardians
We Are Guardians / Filmmakers Collaborative
Episode: "We Are Guardians" Showcases Battle to Save Amazon
Raúl Paz-Pastrana
Director of the documentary Backside, The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing
Independent Lens on PBS
Episode: Director Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana Discusses "Backside: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing"

Host

Michael Azevedo
Host of Making Media Now; affiliated with Filmmakers Collaborative

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Great Conversations

    Started listening to this podcast a few months ago and it’s become a favorite!! I love documentaries and really appreciate the thoughtful questions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MichaelAzevedo
    United States3 months ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    There is so much to love about this podcast! From Michael’s impeccable interviewing style to the breadth & depth of knowledge of each guest to the timeliness & importance of so many of the topics … this podcast will surely keep you informed and satisfied! When listening, most of the guests respond with “that’s a really good question…”! As a podcast listener, I love it when hosts ask thought-provoking questions of their guests…it shows they do their homework, are knowledgeable and want their li... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MMN awesomeness
    United States5 years ago
  • Wonderful and relevant content!

    Always engaging and relative content. Thank you Michael for bringing light to important topics and creating space for these conversations to unfold!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BritGorman
    United States5 years ago
  • Wow!!

    Great content, great questions, wonderful conversations… And a very amazing voice. Watch out Terry Gross!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fleabert12
    United States5 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Making Media Now has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts… really interesting guests that give us great insight into what it takes to get your work out into the world today. It’s obvious that the host does his homework because the conversations flow effortlessly and are always entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Knsksn
    United States5 years ago

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Audiences appreciate positive, well-structured discussions that illuminate the craft and impact of documentary storytelling.
Listeners praise the host's interview prep and ability to pull thoughtful questions from diverse guests.
Guests are described as having deep expertise and delivering insightful, well-researched conversations.
The show is seen as engaging, informative, and relevant to filmmakers and media practitioners.

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"Third Degree Burnout" Documentary Connects the Personal & the Planetary
Q: Tell us about the personal crossroad that led you to make this film.
The host asks about the filmmaker's personal journey; the guest explains losing her father to COVID-19 and experiencing burnout, which spurred a shift from corporate marketing to research and storytelling about burnout and planetary health.
Media Entrepreneur Miles Spencer Keeps the Conversation Going
Q: What is the emotional and ethical framing around Reflekta?
The product is framed as an intergenerational storytelling and memory-keeping tool, not therapy or resurrection; it aims to connect families and preserve stories while acknowledging that not everyone is ready for this technology and that there are valid concerns about why people might be uncomfortable with it.
Media Entrepreneur Miles Spencer Keeps the Conversation Going
Q: How do you gather and structure the data that powers the AI biographer?
Data comes from three sources: audio, photos, and a self-written biography; these form a private, non-web-scraped knowledge base; the system then uses a small core model that queries twelve foundational LLMs to generate content and voices as needed.
Media Entrepreneur Miles Spencer Keeps the Conversation Going
Q: Give me the elevator pitch for Reflekta.
Reflekta lets you talk to a digital likeness of a loved one by loading audio, a photo, and a biography to create a private, interactive biographer that can converse naturally, enabling a conversation with someone who has passed away within a short setup.
Feeding The Rage Machine: Andrew Goldberg's "White With Fear"
Q: Why is this documentary framed as journalism rather than a political critique?
The guest emphasizes a journalistic lens focused on documenting tactics and their real-world effects, rather than taking a partisan stance, to encourage viewers to critically assess media ecosystems.

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Recent conversations center on documentary storytelling, filmmaking process, and the human elements behind hard-hitting subjects. Guests range from veteran filmmakers and directors to subject matter experts who illuminate trauma, resilience, journalism, public media, and social issues, often tying craft decisions to broader societal impact. The show stands out for its thoughtful interview style, deep pre-interview preparation, and a knack for pulling practical lessons and inspiring stories from complex topics, making it valuable for listeners looking to understand both the creative and logistical sides of media production.

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1. Owen Dubeck
2. Theo Rigby
3. Sara Robin
4. Jack LeMay
5. Suzannah Herbert
6. Darcy McKinnon
7. Chelsea Greene
8. Rob Grobman

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