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Filmmakers Collaborative (FC) is a non-profit organization that provides fiscal sponsorship and networking opportunities for media makers across the U.S.

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As the real-world consequences of social media come into focus, people are stepping forward to challenge the systems. Discover how: fcmakingmedia.podbean.com/e/…

Documentary "Your Attention Please" Explores Push Back Against...

Although it may be hard to detect, a quiet revolution is underway:   As the real-world consequences of social media come into focus, and AI’s invasion into every aspect of our lives feels imminent, a...

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Award-winning "Natchez" premieres on @IndependentLens tonight. Chat out the Making Media Now chat with the filmmakers behind this poetic, eye-opening film. fcmakingmedia.podbean.com/e/…

Comforting Myths Clash with Brutal History in Award-Winning "Natchez"...

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Suzannah Herbert and Darcy McKinnon, the director and producer of the award-winning documentary "Natchez," which will air on PBS on May 11 as part of...

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Check out this podcast chat with the director of "Backside," airing tonight on @PBS series @IndependentLens. And subscribe to Making Media Now on @YouTube. fcmakingmedia.podbean.com/e/…

Director Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana Discusses "Backside: The Unseen Hands...

Host Michael Azevedo is joined by Raúl O. Paz Pastrana, the director of a new documentary airing on PBS’ Independent Lens series on April 13. Raul’s film, "Backside: The Unseen Hands of Horseracing,"...

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We're so proud to have been the fiscal sponsor of the Oscar-winning "All The Empty Rooms." Check out our podcast chat with its director. fcmakingmedia.podbean.com/e/…

Joshua Seftel Enters "All The Empty Rooms" | Making Media Now

On this episode host Michael Azevedo welcomes back Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Joshua Seftel to discuss his latest documentary, "All the Empty Rooms," which is currently available on Netflix...

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FC is proud to be the fiscal sponsor of All The Empty Rooms which was the subject of a moving @60Minutes segment on 11/23. The film premieres on @netflix on 12/1. youtube.com/watch?v=yP1ryCM9…

Parents share emotional look inside empty bedrooms of children killed...

For many parents of children killed in school shootings, bedrooms l...

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If you missed the @AmExperiencePBS broadcast of "Hard Hat Riot" you can still watch it via @PBS .org. And check out the Making Media Now chat with its director. fcmakingmedia.podbean.com/e/…

"Hard Hat Riot" Foreshadows The Splintering of America | Making Media...

On May 8, 1970, “the Hard Hat Riot” erupted in lower Manhattan. At midday, construction workers, including those building the World Trade Center, violently clashed with students demonstrating against...

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Have you checked out our chat with director Rob Spera about his "anti-textbook" on filmmaking? fcmakingmedia.podbean.com/e/…

Rob Spera Wrote the "Anti-Textbook" of Film & TV Directing | Making...

Host Michael Azevedo is joined by veteran film and television director Rob Spera.   Rob’s been on the faculty at the American Film Institute for over 20 years. His feature films include The Sweet...

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With the announced closure of @CPBmedia, we thought an update on the state of public media would be helpful. fcmakingmedia.podbean.com/e/…

A Brief Update on the State of Public Media | Making Media Now

Here's a brief update on the current status of public media.   In short: it ain’t good.   If you’re a regular listener to MMN, you probably know that over the more than 150 episodes that we’ve...

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"...'I don’t even have the words to describe how backwards this is,' says Laura Azevedo, executive director of the Filmmakers Collaborative, which supports the documentary." bloomberg.com/features/2025-…

Portrait of a Young DOGE Coder Dismantling America’s Institutions

Luke Farritor could have been an artist, or a builder, or someone dedicated to seeing a great historical mystery through. Instead he wound up at the Department of Government Efficiency, slashing,...

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Filmmakers Ellen Martinez and Steph Ching discuss "Slumlord Millionaire," exploring the gentrification of New York City. @PBS premiere tonight! fcmakingmedia.podbean.com/e/…

"Slumlord Millionaire": Fighting for Tenants Rights & Affordable...

Documentary filmmakers Ellen Martinez and Steph Ching join host Michael Azevedo to discuss Slumlord Millionaire, winner of the Audience Award at the 2024 DOC NYC Film Festival. The film explores the...

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Honored that "Making Media Now," the @FilmmakersColl podcast was featured on Million Podcast’s list of the "Best Documentary Film" podcasts.
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Check out our chat with the director of "Mr. Polaroid," which debuts tonight on @AmExperiencePBS on @PBS. Don't miss this captivating tale of a true innovator. fcmakingmedia.podbean.com/e/…

How Edwin Land ("Mr. Polaroid") Pictured The Future | Making Media Now

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is writer/director Gene Tempest. Gene’s latest documentary is “Mr. Polaroid” and it will debut on PBS as part of the American Experience series on May 19....

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Had a thoughtful and wide-ranging chat with @will_willmvfg and @RickTejadaFlor1 about their film, @waterforlifedoc! Check it out! fcmakingmedia.podbean.com/e/…

"Water for Life": Stories of Courage and Determination | Making Media...

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Will Parrinello and Rick Tejada-Flores, the director and co-producers of a documentary that premiered on PBS in April called "Water for Life."    The...

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Another fun and informative chat with journalist and media analyst @Great_Katzby. We discussed how original content has lost out in a landslide to existing IP, aka Intellectual Property. fcmakingmedia.podbean.com/e/…

Brandon Katz on How IP Stifles Originality in Movies & TV | Making...

Host Michael Azevedo welcomes back journalist and media analyst Brandon Katz. Brandon’s recent article in The Observer, titled "The Decline of Originality in Hollywood: A Look at the Numbers"...

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Filmmakers Collaborative News: "NEH Cuts Impacting FC Filmmakers & What You Can Do to Help!" filmmakerscollab.org/neh-cut…
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Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act was hard-fought and life changing. "Change, Not Charity" premieres on @AmExperiencePBS tonight. We had the pleasure of speaking with its director and writer on the latest Making Media Now. fcmakingmedia.podbean.com/e/…

"Change, Not Charity" Examines How Disabled Americans Fought for...

Curb cuts, ramps at building entrances, and braille on elevator buttons. All these seem commonplace today, but they were once the subject of a pitched battle that landed on the steps of Congress.   A...

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Had a real fun chat with Tim Molloy of @moviemakermag about the 2025 Oscars, preferred movie-viewing venues, and what makes for the perfect trailer. fcmakingmedia.podbean.com/e/…

Oscars Debrief with Tim Molloy of MovieMaker | Making Media Now

Host Michael Azevedo welcomes back Tim Molloy, editor in chief of Moviemaker. MovieMaker is a magazine, website and podcast network focused on the art and business of filmmaking, with a special...

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Had a great chat with @BobBowdon of @VidaFair, a video streaming platform that empowers content creators. Check it out! fcmakingmedia.podbean.com/e/…

Bob Bowdon Disrupts the Video Streaming Business | Making Media Now

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is former television journalist and documentary producer turned digital media entrepreneur Bob Bowdon. Bob is the founder of VidaFair, a video streaming...

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Salem Film Fest is seeking submissions for Docs-In-Progress at the 2025 festival! New England filmmakers are invited to submit their nonfiction project in production or post-production. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

Docs-In-Progress Submission Form | Salem Film Fest 2025

Submission Guidelines: For this edition of the Docs-In-Progress, we are accepting films at any stage of production or post-production. However, if your film is picture-locked, this panel is not the...

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Are you a documentary lover confused about the blockchain and NFTs?@Nick_Bruckman and @MintedMovie is just the thing for you! Watch on @IndependentLens on PBS on 1/6 and listen to our chat with the film's director. fcmakingmedia.podbean.com/e/…

PBS Doc "Minted" Explores & Deciphers the World of NFTs and Digital...

Host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode by Nicholas Bruckman the writer, producer, and director of a new documentary called Minted, which provides an insider’s look at the rise and fall of the...

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