Haven't Made It Yet

We do bi-monthly spotlights on filmmakers and things they haven't made yet. With your hosts Sam Hong, Jannik Ehret and Hayden Garratt.

#52 THE LIFE OF A HOLLYWOOD EDITOR 07/28/2025

#52 THE LIFE OF A HOLLYWOOD EDITOR 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: /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/37541545

#51 WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN ENTERTAINER WITH 11harro11 07/14/2025

#51 WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN ENTERTAINER WITH 11harro11 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: 11harro11's Spotify: 11harro11 Music Video Produced by Indieknot: Harro's Social: Indieknot Social: Newsletter: Check us out on YouTube: /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/37369765

#50 SMOSH, NEW MEDIA, TRAVEL PRODUCING 06/17/2025

#50 SMOSH, NEW MEDIA, TRAVEL PRODUCING 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: Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxC2uQ_w5fuCXPXk8Gy5OZ1BhhF6_Xh2BegtKQ50VV_sRd6w/viewform Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indieknotfilms /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/36899835

#49 A $500 PIRATE SHIP IN OUR GARAGE - HAVEN'T MADE IT YET PODCAST 05/26/2025

#49 A $500 PIRATE SHIP IN OUR GARAGE - HAVEN'T MADE IT YET PODCAST 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: Indieknot Social: Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxC2uQ_w5fuCXPXk8Gy5OZ1BhhF6_Xh2BegtKQ50VV_sRd6w/viewform Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indieknotfilms /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/36636905

#48 COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, AMDOCS & A HEATED DEBATE - HAVEN'T MADE IT YET PODCAST 05/12/2025

#48 COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, AMDOCS & A HEATED DEBATE - HAVEN'T MADE IT YET PODCAST 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: Indieknot Social: Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxC2uQ_w5fuCXPXk8Gy5OZ1BhhF6_Xh2BegtKQ50VV_sRd6w/viewform Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indieknotfilms /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/36527425

#47 FILM FESTIVAL DEBRIEF 04/01/2025

#47 FILM FESTIVAL DEBRIEF 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: Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indieknotfilms /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/35967185

FULL INTERVIEW #44 LETTERBOXD & RED CARPETS 11/22/2024

FULL INTERVIEW #44 LETTERBOXD & RED CARPETS 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 /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/34115361

FULL EPISODE #35 A MESSAGE FROM BOTH OUR LISTENERS 11/22/2024

FULL EPISODE #35 A MESSAGE FROM BOTH OUR LISTENERS 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! /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/34115211

#46 OUR CAREER GOALS 11/16/2024

#46 OUR CAREER GOALS 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: Check us out on YouTube for the full version of the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlYll1-6ZWU&t=1849s /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/33887922

#45 JOURNALIST AT MSNBC 08/19/2024

#45 JOURNALIST AT MSNBC 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: Our Social: Check us out on Youtube for the full version of the episode: Read More /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/32577642

#44 LETTERBOXD & RED CARPETS 08/01/2024

#44 LETTERBOXD & RED CARPETS Mia Vicino 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: Mia's Letterboxd: Indieknot's Social: Check us out on Youtube for the full version of the episode: Our Social: /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/32316552

#43 PAGE PROGRAMS, QUEER CINEMA & FILM FESTIVALS 07/15/2024

#43 PAGE PROGRAMS, QUEER CINEMA & FILM FESTIVALS Stevie Hassett shares his experience being a studio page, theater manager, and aspiring film festival programmer. If you're looking to submit to a film festival, or are wondering why your project might have been turned down by one, tune in to hear Stevie's thoughts on the role festivals like to play in the industry. Additionally, in a nod to gay pride month, we explore Stevie's research into a lost genre of indie cinema. If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. Stevie's Social: Indieknot's Social: Check us out on YoutTube for the full version of the episode: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BAFXqpYIunuEBNh6IoXJH?si=b384107b860d44a7 /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/32104307

#42 CASTING AN INDIE MOVIE 06/03/2024

#42 CASTING AN INDIE MOVIE Grayson Shapiro has found recent success in the CBS Pipeline Leadership Program winning Casting Network's Emerging Casting Director Award for his work on the short film Mi Ofrenda. Grayson came into our sphere as an assistant director for one of our upcoming shorts. Besides directing Grayson is an avid producer, currently developing a music video for the band Jared Gentile. If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. Grayson's Social: Indieknot's Social: Check us out on YouTube for the full version of the episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4kY2Yr5tcyZSGHHBjTnjg /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/31563132

#41 THE DOUBLE LIFE OF A NETWORK ASSISTANT 05/20/2024

#41 THE DOUBLE LIFE OF A NETWORK ASSISTANT Erwin Ordóñez works as an assistant at ABC Networks. We talk about the ins and outs of his job at ABC and how his passion project MEMORY SWIM led to shadowing director Lanre Olabisi during the production of an episode of The Rookie (Ep. 608). If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. MEMORY SWIM: (Link TBD) Erwin's Social: Indieknot's Social: Check us out on YouTube for the full version of the episode: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BAFXqpYIunuEBNh6IoXJH?si=b384107b860d44a7 /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/31349147

#40 HUMOR WITH HEART 05/06/2024

#40 HUMOR WITH HEART Isabel Klein answers her own fan's call-in questions in this romp of an episode. We dive into the LA comedian/actor's sympathetic approach to character creation, the process of taking her one-woman show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a legendary Airheads commercial and so much more. If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. Isabel's Social: Indieknot's Social: https://www.instagram.com/indieknot_films/ Check us out on YouTube for the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4kY2Yr5tcyZSGHHBjTnjg /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/31094403

#39 JOIN THE TASTE TEAM 04/22/2024

#39 JOIN THE TASTE TEAM "Food is culture" says food-based docu-series director Kevin Longa. Traveling the world as a one-man production has its perks. Gear and crew can be a barrier to building a personal connection with a subject. But after ten years of working solo, Kevin is ready to upgrade. Along with sharing some of his most colorful stories, Kevin joins us to pitch YOU on becoming part of the TASTE TEAM (contact via social below). Kevin was a listener-recommended guest! If you know someone who would be interesting for us to interview please comment or DM us. If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. Kevin's Social: Check us out on YouTube for the full uncut interview: /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/30913793

#38 THE COFFEE CURRENCY 04/08/2024

#38 THE COFFEE CURRENCY "If cigarettes are the currency of prison coffee is the currency of Hollywood" Damon Ross talks about his unconventional methodical approach to networking which includes elaborate food-related ruses. Damon met Sam (host) as a coworker at a management company. Although he still works at a representation-based company, Damon has made the switch to business development. If you don't exactly know what that means, find out with us (it's the part of the industry that actually gets to decide what gets made). If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. Damon's Social: Check us out on YouTube for the full version: https://www.youtube.com/@indieknotfilms /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/30587283

Haven't Made it Yet Trailer 04/01/2024

Haven't Made it Yet Trailer Ever wonder what it's like to be part of the Entertainment Industry? Trying to make it in showbiz ain't a walk in the park, but some crazy few might just have what it takes. In this podcast, hosts Hayden Garratt, Jannik Ehret, and Sam Hong talk shop with the very talented actors and crew from Hollywood and beyond. Tune in to hear what drives these talented collaborators in their pursuit of "making it". /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/30632063

#37 FILMING A WAR 03/25/2024

#37 FILMING A WAR Peter Kelesis finds himself in a position to make a documentary about one of the most impactful international conflicts of our lifetime. The Las Vegas native talks about navigating the industry as a camera assistant and how he ended up investing in a project that has taken him to the front lines of the Russo-Ukranian war. We get into the ethics of journalism, protecting your identity and going all-in when it matters. If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. Peter's Instagram: Trailer for the Ukraine project Peter worked on: Check us out on YouTube for the full version: https://www.youtube.com/@indieknotfilms /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/30524128

#36 MENTORSHIP & FOSTERING INTUITION 03/11/2024

#36 MENTORSHIP & FOSTERING INTUITION Advice and guidance are an undeniable part of success but you can't take every bit of advice. Haley Johnson talks about fostering intuition, the writer-director dynamic, and some crazy ways she's landed directing gigs. If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. Haley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleynjohnson?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Haley's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@haleynjohnson?si=zEi7OfuElvaNCbwn Check out the full interview on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46I8GIwNK7s /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/30294813

#35 A MESSAGE FROM BOTH OUR LISTENERS (SEASON 3 KICKOFF) 02/27/2024

#35 A MESSAGE FROM BOTH OUR LISTENERS (SEASON 3 KICKOFF) 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! Want more episode? Our youtube has the full video version and more! ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O91gyq4AhKY /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/30141178

#34 Ending Season 2 on a "High" Note 02/07/2024

#34 Ending Season 2 on a "High" Note Indieknot present this never before heard season 2 finale lost episode. On this episode, we're going meta! We talk about our thoughts of the podcast from how it started to where we want to go with it. We also do a Q/A with Hayden and Jannik sharing a bit about their relationship with film. We're glad to put this out after months of it collecting dust on one of our hard drives. But don't worry, it didn't effect our content. Trust me. We make good content. Very funny stuff. Or not. Sometimes it's not funny but it's meant to be not funny. Okay!!? It's worth listening to. Our mom's give it a 9 out of 10 (they don't like when we say bad words). Please listen to it! Please. Tax season is coming up and this is our last chance to make it big before the IRS finds out we used all those bank loans on our Indieknot celebration budget. Kidding. Just kidding, but listen to it regardless... We got a lot of new stuff coming in soon. See you all in Season 3! :) And if you're from the IRS, those were proper business expenses and you know it!!! /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/29835503

#33 Danielle LeBlanc | Bush: A Short Film About Pubic Hair 10/02/2023

#33 Danielle LeBlanc | Bush: A Short Film About Pubic Hair Danielle tells all about the pre-production of making her latest short film, Bush, a story that embraces the beauty and anxieties about a women's connection with her pubic hair. She also shares what it's like to work in a writer's room and gives some good pointers on how excel at being a celebrity personal assistant. Follow Danielle on Instagram for more info on Bush: @mothercannoli /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/28180973

#32 Jordan Sadler | Camera & Steadicam Operator 09/25/2023

#32 Jordan Sadler | Camera & Steadicam Operator Jordan is a fellow University of Oregon alumni and joined us for an informative conversation about nerdy camera stuff. We talk about the intricacies of IATSE local 600 (camera union) and Jordan's personal experiences grinding through the ranks of the camera department here in Hollywood. @jordaniousmaximus /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/28128047

#31 Addie Weyrich | Live Performance and You 09/12/2023

#31 Addie Weyrich | Live Performance and You Addie Weyrich is a multifaceted performer. She lives in Los Angeles, California where she works as an actor. Her monthly live show "The Addie Show: Featuring You" (Elysian Theater in Echo Park, CA) is part improvised comedy part experimental performance that builds on audience participation. Listen in to see what went into the creation of the show and why Addie thinks art is the shit. Addie's Instagram: @addieyomind /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/28014879

#30 Embrace the Scrappy 09/05/2023

#30 Embrace the Scrappy Julia Kennelly returns with a quick segment on how to truly embrace the scrappiness when making an indipendent film. We discuss differences in the LA and New York film scene, share our stories on what we've done to embrace the scrappy, and Julia gives good insight on what it means to have a good relationship with her film colleagues. /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/27951777

#29 Mike Tan | Surfer turned Art Director 08/30/2023

#29 Mike Tan | Surfer turned Art Director Mike has followed the wind. Listen to his riveting story; a Filipino surfer turned big time art director. Mike has worked with companies such as National Geographic, Discovery, BBC, and other travel related shows that have filmed near the Philippines. Always a proponent of hands on work, Mike spends his free time designing bird houses in his jungle wood shop and building schools for the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation. For more on Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation visit: yellowboat.org Mike Tan's Instagram for his woodworking projects: @kraftwerks76 /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/27875955

#28 Julia Kennelly | Producing an Oscar Winning Short Film 08/22/2023

#28 Julia Kennelly | Producing an Oscar Winning Short Film Our first Oscar winner guest! Woo! Julia is a producer, director, and writer. She has experience working in New York and LA and has primarily worked on independent films. juliakennelly.com @jmkennelly /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/27815256

#27 Arax Sargsyan | Creature Design and A.I. Art 08/14/2023

#27 Arax Sargsyan | Creature Design and A.I. Art Coming to Hollywood from Armenia, Arax is determined to bring her creatures to life in anything from feature films to video games. Forever fascinated by creatures both fictional and real, Arax has been designing monsters all her life. During this episode, she talks about her creative process which includes a vigorous research stage, drawing concepts, and problem-solving during the physical creation of the final product. For example, her Xenomorph recreation uses a range of household items you'd probably never think of when looking at the final product. For example...pantyhose (mixed with different glues to make the smooth part of the head). One burning question we had for Arax specifically was her stance on artificial intelligence. Listen in for an interesting discussion on A.I. and how it affects our relationship with art. Hope you enjoy! Check out our Instagram for photos of the stuff we mention in the episode: @indieknot_films And for even more Arax content: @araxsargsyan /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/27749817

#26 Pinar Binay | Producing & Film Fellowships 08/07/2023

#26 Pinar Binay | Producing & Film Fellowships We're really on a roll with our international guests! Pinar is a Turkish-American film producer. In this episode, we try to define the role of a film producer and talk about what she learned during her time at the Film Independent Producing Fellowship. Pinar also talks about her time working in NYC, how her cultural past has shaped her, and her fascination with history. As a natural leader, Pinar sees producing as her way to facilitate a more authentic retelling of the past by highlighting minority perspectives. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Pinar's social: https://www.instagram.com/binaypinar/ /episode/index/show/b0944266-4891-4980-b9f3-70e531ae83f4/id/27674724

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