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Episode 324: FRANK IPPOLITO IS HERE!

Making It · 1 Oct 2021 · 1h 12m

What this episode covers

Frank Ippolito, a master prop builder known for his work on The Mandalorian and Umbrella Academy, discusses running a boutique shop in Burbank with a core crew of 10 people. He explains his decision to avoid the burnout of large-scale productions by maintaining a manageable team size and turning down emergency jobs, while also detailing the impact of the upcoming IATSE strike on his business. The hosts share their own recent projects, including Jimmy Diresta’s resin table disaster and David Picciuto’s FedEx shipping delays, highlighting the logistical challenges of independent making.

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Companies
Nord VPN, Simply Safe, McFarlane Toys
Products
The Mandalorian, Umbrella Academy
Tools
Resin Printer, Phenom, Avid CNC, Tormach
Also
IATSE

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