Teresa Martinez Moore & Adam Rebora: They said “let’s make something” and didn’t flake

When your friends don’t just talk about making something… they actually do it—and then keep going? Yeah, that’s the vibe.

This week, Ilse sits down with Teresa Martinez Moore and Adam Rebora, the duo behind Film in a Bag and the kind of creative partnership that makes you rethink your group chat. From improv team beginnings (bug bites and backyard shows included) to building a full-on film collective, these two get into what it really looks like to grow something over time. We’re talking ten years of collaboration, learning the Chicago indie scene, and figuring it out as they go.

They break down their “12 films in 12 months” experiment (yes, truly), why the 48 Hour Film Project rewires your brain, and how just starting—before you feel ready—is kind of the whole point.

Also: mythical creatures, whale blessings, and putting salad dressing on pizza. Obviously.

Follow Film in a Bag on IG and catch their work on YouTube—then go make something with your friends.

Hosted by Ilse Zacharias Rivera. Say hi / follow along here: @ilsezacharias

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