312 - Zair Montes, Actress, Producer - The Secrets Of Filming in Cuba, Producing Without Electricity, and Getting Started In Filmmaking (Even When You Don’t Think You’re Ready)

Hello, Hello! In this episode, we have a conversation with Actress and Producer Zair Montes. We talk about growing up as a creative in Venezuela, her company Golden Ceiba Productions, how she produced a feature film without access to electricity, the secrets of shooting a film in Cuba, advice on acting school, her experience falling in love on set, her films Dopamine (post-production), Rumba Love, Havana Instant, and much more. Enjoy! The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you by the Voice of the Filmmaker program, which is sponsored by Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization). If you like what we're doing, please donate here: www.bonsai.film/donate . How you can continue to enjoy MAKE IT content: Subscribe to the MAKE IT YouTube channel. Subscribe to the MAKE IT Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.bonsai.film/subscribe . The MAKE IT podcast amplifies the voice of the filmmaker by exploring the filmmaking journeys of actors, writers, directors, producers, and a host of other creatives from across the film industry. We provide a platform for filmmakers to provide advice, lessons learned, personal reflections, and insights through our Filmmaker Conversations, Mistakes in the Making, Industry Insights, Indie Talks, and Film Investment Series. We are the go-to film podcast for independent creatives! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-make-it-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy