In this special episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins sits down with filmmaker duo Talia Shea Levin and Kara Grace Miller to discuss the journey behind their short film Make Me a Pizza—a provocative, hilarious, and genre-blurring short that’s become a viral sensation. Fresh off a big win at the Fantasia Festival’s Frontières 'Short to Feature' competition, Levin and Miller open up about their pitch experience, the creation of their film, the strategic path to building an audience, and what it really takes to turn a short into a feature in today’s film industry.
In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins and guests discuss...
How Make Me a Pizza evolved from a bit into a film that resonated with audiences and trolls alike
The strategy behind their pitch at Fantasia’s Frontières market—and how they clinched the win
How building a dedicated fanbase (even with age restrictions on YouTube) became key to their success
The value of showing up in person to festivals and pitching events
Why going viral with a controversial short can be a career launchpad, not a setback
Using limitations (like budget and film stock) as creative tools
The importance of community over water bottle tours and industry gatekeeping
What’s next after winning the pitch competition—and how they’re navigating the post-Festival whirlwind
Memorable Quotes:
“We have gotten so much love from the weirdos and the perverts, who we are lucky to call our fans.”
“We are starting a cult, and we might get to make a feature film.”
“If you got the Uber money, spend the Uber money.”
“I didn’t dream of posting on Instagram... but you have to get your art to its audience.”
Guests:
Talia Shea Levin
Kara Grace Miller
Resources:
Make Me a Pizza Instagram: @ThePizzaMovie
Talia's Instagram: @taliashea23
Kara's Instagram: @karagmiller
Frontières Market: https://frontieresmarket.com/
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