Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 44m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (20)
Since Jul 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Outreach Signals

Open to Sponsors Features Guests

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
70%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

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 full spectrum of distribution platforms.

Social Media

Explore Statistics

Recent Episodes

"Georgia O'Keeffe: The Brightness of Light" Depicts a Visionary American Icon

Jun 09, 2026 51m

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Paul Wagner and Ellen Casey Wagner, the filmmaking team behind “Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light," a feature length documentary that is now…

"To Write Love on Her Arms": A Message, A Movement, and Now...A Documentary

May 31, 2026 33m

The original promise of the internet—creating community and a world where people enduring solitary personal struggles might feel less alone—was in full bloom back in 2006 when one friend, Renee, told…

Undocumented Mothers Seek Sanctuary in "If I Could Stay"

May 27, 2026 44m

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is director Theo Rigby to discuss his documentary "If I Could Stay," which will be premiere on PBS on June 1 and remain available to stream on PBS.org and…

Documentary "Your Attention Please" Explores Push Back Against Addictive Tech

May 18, 2026 53m

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,…

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

May 08, 2026 34m

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…

Brandon Katz of Greenlight Analytics & The Data Behind Film & TV Trends

May 03, 2026 1h 3m

Returning guest Brandon Katz joins host Michael Azevedo on this episode to take a look at some compelling data that’s informing several film and television related stories he’s recently published.…

"We Are Guardians" Showcases Battle to Save Amazon

Apr 19, 2026 46m

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Chelsea Greene and Rob Grobman, two of the three co-directors on Academy Award-winning filmmaker and activist Fisher Stevens's (The Cove) timely…

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

Apr 09, 2026 37m

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,"…

"Brainstorm" Examines Living with Bipolar

Mar 27, 2026 45m

Back in 2023, Making Media Now host Michael Azevedo was joined by filmmaker Bonnie Waltch and writer Sara Schley to talk about a film project for which Filmmakers Collaborative was the fiscal…

Feeding The Rage Machine: Andrew Goldberg's "White With Fear"

Mar 20, 2026 1h 11m

Joining host Michael Azevedo on episode is writer and director Andrew Goldberg, whose documentary "White with Fear" will premiere on PBS on March 24.    Told by the operatives in the rooms where it…

The Big Dig Podcast Team Dives Into the Story of "The Codfather"

Mar 12, 2026 50m

On this episode host Michael Azevedo takes a dive into season three of the award-winning podcast series, The Big Dig, produced by GBH News and distributed by PRX. Season three is called "Catching The…

"Recovery City" Examines Addiction, Community, and Resilience

Mar 04, 2026 40m

On this episode, host Michael Azevedo chats with award-winning documentary filmmaker Lisa Olivieri about her film, "Recovery City," a raw exploration of what it means to be in recovery as seen…

PBS Doc Details How Trailblazer Barbara Jordan Became "The Inquisitor"

Feb 20, 2026 42m

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Angela Lynn Tucker, the director of an inspiring and informative new documentary called "The Inquisitor," which tells the story of the life and career…

Media Entrepreneur Miles Spencer Keeps the Conversation Going

Feb 09, 2026 42m

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Miles Spencer, the co-founder of an innovative AI start-up called Reflekta. A few weeks back, Mile’s team reached out to me to say that they’ve enjoyed…

Filmmaking, Motherhood, Love, and Loss: "Vivien's Wild Ride" Covers It All

Jan 22, 2026 57m

Host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode by first-time director Vivien Hillgrove and producer Deann Borshay Liem to discuss a truly engaging and poignant personal documentary called “Vivien’s…

"American Sons": A Fallen Marine's Story Unites His Comrades

Jan 11, 2026 46m

Host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode by Laura Varela and Andrew Gonzales, the producer and producer/director of "American Sons," a new documentary that follows a brotherhood of Marines a…

"Bombshell" Reveals Military Propaganda in Aftermath of Hiroshima Destruction

Jan 05, 2026 58m

Host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode by Ben Loeterman, the writer and director of Bombshell, a new documentary that Explores How The U.S. government manipulated the narrative around the…

Joshua Seftel Enters "All The Empty Rooms"

Dec 26, 2025 51m

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…

"Third Degree Burnout" Documentary Connects the Personal & the Planetary

Dec 16, 2025 1h 17m

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is first-time filmmaker Nivi Jaswal-Wirtjes, the director & executive producer of a powerful and thought-provoking new documentary called “Third…

Pixela Films' "The Last Yztari" Merges Innovation & Imagination to Cope with Trauma

Dec 09, 2025 1h 3m

On this episode, host Michael Azevedo joined by long-time friend of the podcast Tim O’Donnell of Pixela Films and by first-time guest Mary Dague to discuss the just-completed film, "The Last…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Making Media Now have?

Making Media Now has published 100 episodes since July 2023, covering topics in Documentary, Film Interviews.

Is Making Media Now still active?

Making Media Now is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 44m.

How do I contact Making Media Now for sponsorship or guest appearances?

Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for Making Media Now, including email and social media links.

Similar Podcasts