In this episode, we spoke with Decentralized Pictures Co-Founders Leo Matchett and Mike Musante. Along with Roman Coppola, these three founded the innovative film production company that’s helping to fund many independent projects, as well as provide a home for mentorship and other support for emerging filmmakers. Mr. Matchett serves as CEO of the company and Mr. Musante as its Head of Production. In our conversation, Leo and Mike share their backstories and pathways into producing — plus the complete story of Decentralized Pictures. We also discussed the state of the independent film industry, and much more. The Making Of is presented by AJA Video Systems: Exciting new solutions and updates from AJA AJA rolled out powerful new products and updates this fall – from KONA X, its next-gen I/O card for ultra-low latency video capture/playback and Desktop Software v17 to a feature-packed AJA HDR Image Analyzer 12G update, and new 12G-SDI openGear conversion solutions. Get acquainted with the latest from AJA via the What’s New Page.   ZEISS Conversations: Gather round, horror fans! Join us for ZEISS Conversations on Halloween as we explore the spine-chilling work of Cinematographer James Kniest! Be sure to register now to get the inside scoop on his projects such as the iconic Annabelle, which is the second installment of The Conjuring universe, and his spooky work on The Haunting of Bly Manor and American Horror Stories. Plus, get an exclusive look at what went into crafting Mike Flanagan’s 2022 “The Midnight Club,” including Kniest’s strategic selection of ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses.  Don't miss out on the chance to learn from a master filmmaker who’ll share how he employs various camera techniques, lensing, lighting and composition for creating the most frightening scenes. Halloween has never looked scarier! Register now for an unforgettable and interactive virtual event on Oct 31st at 12pm PST. Sign up Here Film Book of the Month: American Cinematographer's Shot Craft: Lessons, Tips & Techniques on the Art and Science of Cinematography A collection of Jay Holben’s SHOT CRAFT column from American Cinematographer magazine. A treasured series of educational pieces on the art and science of cinematography. An extraordinary book for the film student and refresher for the seasoned pro, SHOT CRAFT is written in an easy-to-read tone that explains the technical and complicated in simple language. It is a must-have for everyone working in the art of visual storytelling in motion pictures. A curated selection from the first five years of SHOT CRAFT providing insights on: cinematography fundamentals, formats, exposure, lighting & electricity, optics, travel & locations, filmmaking techniques, relationships, communication and career.   Available from Adakin Press: here OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock The OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock is the first of its kind, full-featured Thunderbolt dock with a built-in power supply and 11 ports, for additional ease and connectivity while on the Go. It’s a one-dock solution that works with all past, present and future Thunderbolt and USB devices and accessories. Check it out here Great Film & TV Music at No Cost to You! All you need to do is provide music cue sheets for your qualified projects. It’s Really That Simple.  In addition to most TV Shows & Feature Films, even TV Pilots can qualify. We're not talking about music that sounds like it should be free. This is cutting-edge underscore used daily on a global basis by Hollywood's Major Film & TV Studios. Browse here Podcast Rewind: October 2023 - Ep. 19… The Making Of is produced by Michael Valinsky. To promote your products or services to over 7,270 top film and TV industry pros receiving this newsletter, please email [email protected] Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe