Filmmaker Mark Roberts (Meet Me Next Christmas, Strangers with Candy) and aspiring filmmaker Rod "Tuddy” Rinks discuss in detail how to navigate the treacherous world of filmmaking from pitching, financing, casting, securing rights, post-production, distribution etc. We cover it all!
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Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment.
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Liz Manashil and Alrik Bursell discuss independent filmmaking, everything from writing, producing and directing to working as crew. But this is not just a podcast about "making it," it's also about struggling with rejection, self-doubt and everything else that comes with pursuing a career in film. Follow along as we forge our own way through the industry and talk to guests who are also making it happen. Episodes 238-299 are available at our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast
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Filmmaking Stuff provides tactics for film producing, film funding, and film distribution.
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A podcast about how to make film and TV by filmmakers who actually make them. Interviewing guests from the film-making world from Indie film to Hollywood and everything in between. Hosts Giles Alderson (The Dare), Dom Lenoir (Winter Ridge) Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar (Wolves of War), Tori & Matthew Butler-Hart (Two Down), Phil Hawkins (Prancer: A Christmas Tale), Stephen Follows (Film Data Analyst), Christian James (Fanged Up), Andy Rodger (Three Day Millionaire) and many others explore the world ...
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Host Leslie LaPage, Director of LaFemme International Film Festival uncovers the Secrets of Filmmaking with her lineup of industry professional guests. In every episode you will learn things like how to make the most out of the film festival circuit, how to find a great distribution partner, how to attract A list talent, finding the perfect representation, the dirty little secrets of Hollywood and much more.
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Industry Insights - The EFM Podcast is about and for the entertainment industry. The podcast features long episodes as a year-round series, with short episodes to be aired only during the five-day virtual event of the EFM 2021. As the first international film market of the year, the European Film Market is where the film industry starts its business of the year. Industry Insights - The EFM Podcast will put the spotlight on highly topical and trendsetting industry issues, thereby creating a c ...
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Film Reverie | Indie Film Interviews | Filmmaking | Indie Film | Movies
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Film Reverie is an indie filmmaking podcast, interviewing indie filmmakers from all around the globe.
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We're distributing films to raise money to complete work on a time machine. Soon we'll fold space and time. Musings: original, independent, quality film writing from journalists you know and trust.
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The Dream. Work. Film. Podcast covers all things indie. Follow along with female filmmaker, Kelsey Jorissen, as she interviews indie filmmakers and learns about their process. From indie web series to feature films, the Dream Work Film Podcast covers the ins and outs of writing, creating, funding, producing, directing, editing, and distributing indie cinema. This podcast is a wonderful resource for first time filmmakers to use and implement as they experience their first film projects.
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LIVE film-focused podcast featuring in-depth interviews with filmmakers, actors, and other members of the horror community. Takeover Tuesday aims to break down and discuss the various aspects of the filmmaking process while also diving into some of our favorite flicks. Hosted by Benner from Black Fawn Distribution.
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FilmLive.TV is a Filmmakers WebTV Network which aims to bring creatives together and provide an insight into the world of filmmaking. Join the forums @ www.filmlive.tv and start making films today!
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LOOK.Legal is an invitation to see what we see as the creative content worlds intersect. We'll explore the new opportunities and forward-looking strategies emerging across our firm's practice areas: Film, Television, Location BasedEntertainment, Fashion, Toys, Games, World Building, Social Influencers, Branded Content, Cannabis, Music, Design, Art, Themed Parks, NFTs, Metaverse(s), Food, and Technology Platforms.
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The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight is a podcast where we interview experts about creating and distributing content for Hollywood and Asia.
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Welcome to Film Trooper, where we empower the filmmaking entrepreneur. Why? Because film production is no longer a barrier—anyone can make a film. Film distribution is no longer a barrier—anyone can sell their film directly to the world. Film sales and marketing are the last barriers! To rise above the noise of the internet is the challenge — this is the place that explores these topics to help you, the filmmaking entrepreneur. Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network (www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com)
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covering one minute of the film 'ex machina' each tuesday, exploring topics related to philosophy, filmmaking, gender roles, and the meaning of life. one show of an existential trilogy along with 'the groundhog day project: minute by minute' and 'eternal sunshine of the spotless minute'.
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The intersection of film, entertainment, & marketing. Marianna Boguslavsky, founder & digital strategist at Boguslavsky & Co, interviews some of the most interesting people in the film industry, regionally and internationally, on the topics of their careers, the film industry, creativity, and the latest marketing trends in the film industry.
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Each week, host Colin Stryker interviews a filmmaker who has self-distributed or used creative methods to distribute their independent film. Through these interviews, Colin helps develops a picture of the landscape of independent film distribution today, and looking forward to tomorrow.
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How do you get your "big break"? In an ever increasingly gate-kept world, independent art is both impossible to make and more powerful than ever when it breaks through. Join Courtney Romano, a female film director and founder of Queens Bird Films, an indie film production company in New York City, for an exploration of how to break into film and design an indie career from the ground up, one step at a time.
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The Indie Film Academy® Podcast features interviews with industry insiders in every aspect of the filmmaking process. Our goal is to give filmmakers as much information as possible about the entire filmmaking process so that they don't make the mistakes that many filmmakers have made in the past. Our focus is not simply on one way to make a film, but of the many different ways that filmmakers have found success with a variety of funding and distribution strategies. We also discuss technical ...
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In each episode, filmmakers Will Liney and Ieuan Coombs focus on finding answers to the big questions in short filmmaking. They do so by discussing filmmaking with inspirational film industry insiders, and dissecting the process themselves. They're all about giving their audience specific, actionable advice that they can take with them on their filmmaking journeys. You can find out more about them and the amazing guests they have on via their instagram page.
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Orwo Family is a global film and entertainment company that strives to connect artists, film and media producers, professionals, and distributors through our platform. Orwo Family connects creatives from every background, who share a desire to make incredible work. We're a community of film and media professionals from all over the globe. We are a platform for artists, film and media producers, professionals, and distributors to find each other.
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Look back at this cherished film with interviews and special recollections captured at a 25th Anniversary event held on the Warner Bros. lot. Cast and crew members were in attendance including notables like Corey Feldman, Jeff Cohen, Jonathan Ke Quan and Richard Donner. The Goonies plunges a band of small heroes into a swashbuckling surprise-around-every corner quest beyond their wildest dreams! Following a mysterious treasure map into a spectacular underground realm of twisting passages, ou ...
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Behind the Scenes - A Vidcast about Movies in Production Hosts Shaun Stewart and Eric Fell keep you up to date with insider production info and compelling movie news delivered with verve and enthusiasm.Be sure to join Eric and Shaun every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at noon as they take you behind-the-scenes of the latest films in production and explore the most recent films to join the MovieSet. They’ll also highlight exclusive content, cast & crew interviews, B-roll footage, trailers, ...
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Conversations with professionals throughout the entertainment industry. Created as part of a course in the Department of Radio Television and Film in the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin.
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The world moves fast. Daybreak keeps you up-to-date. Enjoy everything you need to know to stay informed — on campus and off — in this digestible, efficient podcast. Daybreak is produced by Maya Mukherjee '27, Twyla Colburn '27, Sheryl Xue '28 under the 149th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. The theme music was composed and performed by Ed Horan, and the cover art is by Mark Dodici.
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This podcast will help the indie filmmaker make their movies and get them seen by the biggest audience possible for their film.
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The Light Is Not Right—affectionately referred to as “T-Linr” in our studio—is a happy product of our fascination with the film industry’s inner workings. Join us as we explore the minds of seasoned veterans and special guests, on a quest for constant movie magic.
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Any Budget. Any Camera. Any Time. That's how we roll. Down and Dirty DV is all about digital guerrilla filmmaking. If it's video and low-budget, let's talk about it. "It doesn't take money to make films...It takes resources," and we are all about helping you maximize your resources with tutorials, candid advice, filmmaking resources and interviews with the front line troops of DV filmmaking. Be sure to hit the "SUBSCRIBE" button if you're down with Down and Dirty DV. Our podcasts alternate b ...
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Cut to Legal with James Pacitti is a podcast focused on guiding content creators through the complex legal landscape of the entertainment industry. The show features James Pacitti sharing real-world legal advice for independent filmmakers, writers, producers, and anyone looking to turn creative ideas into successful productions.
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The In Motion Storytellers podcast goal is to inform and equip filmmakers to succeed from anywhere. Through interviews with top professionals in the film, TV and online distribution space, we will share advice on making a living as a filmmaker in the 'flyover states', conversations on what the most pivotal decisions that led to our guests success, and what it takes to have work/life balance as a filmmaker. This podcast will focus more on the business and entrepreneurial side of filmmaking in ...
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Are you tired of watching your Spotify streams stack up and having no income to show for it? Maybe you’ve been creating music most of your life and you’re looking to finally have your music heard and get paid for it? Created by Music Supervisor & Licensing Expert, Jody Friedman, who has licensed over 10,000 songs to Feature Films, Movie Trailers, Brand Ad Campaigns, TV Shows, and Video Games, this podcast was created to educate and inspire composers, songwriters, producers, and artists and t ...
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Playful conversations about things we don’t know. The hosts, Marco Germinario and Alessandro Maccarini, discuss topics in an explosion of childish curiosity: astronomy, psychology, sociology, technology, literature, writing and much more.
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Raising money and launching a business are daunting tasks. Since 2011, Richard Bliss has hosted a wide array of guests who bring their expertise in all areas of business. With a heavy focus on the board game industry, Richard and his guests have taught thousands of people how to fund their dreams. Join Richard and his next guest as you look to build and grow your own business.
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Helping emerging filmmakers become working directors faster. This weekly podcast will ask filmmakers the tough questions and offer guidance every step of the way with one goal in mind: help you make a living doing what you love, directing. For even more help expanding your directing career, visit TheWorkingDirector.Pro. There you can apply to be in our accelerator that helps you go from where you currently are to where you want to be; as well as, join our free private FB group. Hosted by dir ...
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This podcast features expert interviews and how-to podcasts designed to help producers, authors, screenwriter, podcasters and other media pros master the unique skills they need to earn a good living from their work. Get live events and videos workshops at NFM24.com. Learn more about us at NancyFultonMeetups.com.
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How to Sell and Distribute Your Film with Sales Agent Itzchak Maghen
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This week we are joined by Sales Agent Itzchak Maghen! Itzchak has works on indie gems to studio movies including THE ABSENCE OF EDEN starring Zoë Saldana and Adria Arjona, DREAMIN' WILD with Casey Affleck and Zooey Deschanel, THE CUT featuring Orlando Bloom and John Turturro, and MASERATI: THE BROTHERS with Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Alba. He talks …
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When Hiring an Entertainment Lawyer Helps—or Hurts—Your Film Deal
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Should filmmakers hire an entertainment lawyer to review a distribution or sales agent agreement? In this episode, Tom explains when legal review helps, when it hurts, and how over-redlining contracts can kill a film deal. Learn a smarter way to work with attorneys, agree on key bullet points, and protect your movie without blowing up the deal.…
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What will 2026 hold for Filmmakers | XMAS QUIZ | Industry Insights with your HOSTS
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In this regular festive episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, the hosts and guests engage in light-hearted banter, share personal updates, and discuss the joys and challenges of filmmaking, the TOP TEN podcast episodes of the year AND they compete in the ANNUAL QUIZ! Who will win (again?) Our hosts are: Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Lucinda Rhodes Thakr…
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Kerry Carlock - Embracing a Lower Budget for Feature #2!
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This week we welcome writer/director Kerry Carlock to the show to talk about her second feature Suffer which she co-wrote and directed with her husband. Kerry talks about going from a $200k budget to a sub 50k budget and how that changed her process as a filmmaker. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on P…
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Garo Setian - BONUS Throwback Interview!
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 425 from January 2022 featuring producer, director, writer, editor, Garo Setian who talked about making his feature Space Wars: The Quest for the Deepstar. Alrik thought this was a good match for our episode with MAR because they both wore multiple hats in making their s…
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Filmmaker John Schimke talks about the HUSTLE and his new film Where the Wind Blows
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Send us a text From the trenches to the screen: John Schimke breaks down the high-stakes chess game of modern filmmaking and why the 'hustle' is the only real currency. He also talks about his new film Where the Wind Blows.By Roberts Media LLC
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Vaudeville, Burlesque, Legit Theaters and Saloons: What Entertainment Was Like in 1905
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On today’s episode, showbiz historians David Monod and Peter Rader describe the entertainment marketplace as it existed in 1905, the year Variety began publishing in New York. The pair have great insights into how the past has informed the present in the world that Variety has covered for 12 decades and counting. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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Daily Variety -- Why YouTube's Deal for Oscar TV Rights is Neal Mohan's Master Stroke; Connor Storrie on His Big Break in 'Heated Rivalry'
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On today’s episode, Variety’s Clayton Davis and Michael Schneider unpack Hollywood’s latest big surprise – the Oscar telecast’s move to YouTube starting in 2029. And Marc Malkin gets the details from "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie about how his big break happened and what he advised his mother about watching the HBO Max hockey drama. See omny…
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How Indie Filmmakers Make Money on YouTube and AVOD
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YouTube and AVOD platforms like Tubi are changing how independent filmmakers make money. In this episode, filmmaker Tom Malloy explains why strong openings, smart pacing, and understanding ad-based audiences are now essential—and how filmmakers can reverse-engineer successful YouTube movies to build a sustainable filmmaking career.…
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The Duffer Brothers: Creating STRANGER THINGS, Directing the Finale, and Surviving Hollywood Rejection
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Filmmakers, we have the creators of the biggest show on the planet. The masterminds who took 80s nostalgia, Dungeons & Dragons, and a group of kids on bikes, and turned it into a global empire. I am talking, of course, about Matt and Ross Duffer—The Duffer Brothers! Now, you know them as the creators of Stranger Things, the show that literally brea…
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Daily Variety – Inside Variety’s 120th Anniversary Issue: How We Tackled 12 Decades of Hollywood’s Highs and Lows
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On today’s episode, we dive into the creation of Variety’s 120th anniversary issue with deputy editor Trish Deitch and design director Ted Keller. The two discuss how we tackled 12 decades of showbiz history – and why the discovery of a long-forgotten photo of Liberace and Michael Jackson sparked joy in the newsroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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When Things Fall Apart: A Story About Setbacks, Perspective, and Persistence
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In this episode, I share a true story about losing my iPad—and how what felt like a major setback turned into an unexpected win. We talk about emotional detachment, persistence, and why you should never assume something falling apart is the end of the story. A mindset lesson for filmmakers, creatives, and anyone dealing with uncertainty.…
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Happy 120th Birthday, Variety! When Vaudeville, Gramophones, Caruso and Bernhardt Ruled Entertainment
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On today’s episode, we go back in time to December 16, 1905, to celebrate Variety’s 120th birthday. Showbiz historians David Monod and Peter Rader explain what the entertainment marketplace was like at the time Variety was born. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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International Director Dominik Sedlar on Feature Films, Festivals, and the Art of Working with Actors
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What does it really take to build a career as a feature film director — starting at age 15 and continuing across continents, cultures, and film festivals? In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage, Director of the La Femme International Film Festival, sits down with Dominik Sedlar, an award-winning director whose career spans documentarie…
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S3 E16 | Momentum vs. Distraction: How To Choose Projects
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This week on Truly Independent, Garrett Batty and Daren Smith get real about one of the most important (and messy) parts of an independent film career: knowing when to say yes—and when to say no. Garrett shares how a surprise opportunity pulled him out of the country to Antigua for a location + logistics scout, and what it revealed about infrastruc…
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Daily Variety –- Rob Reiner’s Long Legacy on Screen and in California; ‘Hamnet’ Impresses on a Ho-Hum Box Office Weekend
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On today’s episode, Variety’s Marc Malkin helps put Rob Reiner’s legacy and impact in Hollywood into perspective. And Rebecca Rubin breaks down the weekend box office as “Zootopia 2” reclaims the No. 1 spot and “Ella McKay” stumbles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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MAR - Writing, Producing and Directing an Indie Sci-Fi Feature!
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This week we welcome writer/director/producer MAR on the show to talk about how he got his next feature Dresden Sun made starring Chrisitina Ricci, MAR also talks about why he likes taking on multiple roles as a filmmaker. After that we read a apple podcast review and talk about the current statuses of our projects, enjoy! Don’t forget to support u…
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Cinema United Chief Michael O’Leary on Why Exhibitors Fear Netflix Buying Warner Bros. and Why Gen Z Might Save Moviegoing
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On today’s episode, Cinema United CEO Michael O’Leary addresses the alarm among exhibitors at the prospect of Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. and HBO. He also discusses the state of moviegoing and points to some positive signs that have emerged amid a rocky year at the box office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Your M&E Track: The Key to Foreign Distribution
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Learn the most important steps to prepare your film for international sales — and the number one deliverable that allows your movie to be dubbed into any language. In this episode, we talk M&E tracks, correct delivery formats, subtitles, dialog lists, and why most buyers still prefer 1080p ProRes. Make your film ready for the global marketplace!…
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Daily Variety – Sundance 2026 Lineup Blends New Discoveries and Nostalgia; How The Game Awards Blend Kudos and Ballyhoo
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On today’s episode, Variety’s Peter Debruge and Matt Donnelly break down the Sundance lineup and what to expect at the festival’s nostalgic final outing in Park City, Utah. And Jennifer Maas previews The Game Awards to explain how the event has grown into the Oscars for video games by blending kudos and ballyhoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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Jade Halley Bartlett - BONUS Throwback Interview!
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 462 from Feburary 2024 featuring writer and director Jade Halley Bartlett who talks about making her feature Millers Girl starring Martin Freeman and Jeana Ortega. I thought this was a good match for Hikari since they are both successful directors with movies starring mo…
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How to Write, Produce, Direct and Star in your own micro budget movie. Mark Hampton talks Unlicensed
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We are joined this week by Mark Hampton, who has not only written, produced, directed and edited his British Independent Boxing Drama Thriller (described as "Rocky meets Wall Street") but starred in it too. Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit and chat with Mark about how he made Unlicensed. How he raised the money, sales and distribution, why you hav…
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Daily Variety – Cinema United Chief Michael O’Leary on the Threat to Moviegoing Posed by Netflix Buying Warner Bros.: ‘We Cannot Survive Only on Blockbusters’
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On today’s episode, Michael O’Leary, president and CEO of Cinema United, discusses the state of moviegoing and the reaction among exhibitors to the Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery news. He unpacks why movie theater owners are so worried about Netflix taking the keys to Hollywood’s biggest producer of theatrical films. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Princeton Pictures Short Film Premiere, Proposed Changes to Winter Break and E-bike Policy, Two Princeton Seniors Named Marshal Scholars — Wednesday, Dec. 10
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Today, we take you inside Princeton Pictures’ Tuesday night showcase of student short films, cover proposed changes to the length of Winter Break and e-bike policy, and finish out with Princeton’s newly named Marshall Scholars.By The Daily Princetonian
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Turning Your Short Film Into a Feature Film Deal
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Turning a festival-winning short film into a feature deal is absolutely doable—if you know how to position it. In this episode, we break down why awards matter, how to build a logical progression from short to feature, and the must-have materials that show you’re ready for the next step. Learn how to transform hype into financing and make your feat…
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Daily Variety – Unions, Industry Groups Assemble to Fight Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal; Red Sea Film Festival and Saudi Arabia’s Changing Landscape
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On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus discusses the opposition in the entertainment industry that has assembled to fight Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. and HBO. And Alex Ritman reports on the scene at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Beyoncé to Filmmaking: Danielle Hobbs on Creative Reinvention
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In this inspiring episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with Danielle Hobbs—a true multi-hyphenate creative force whose career spans dance, choreography, acting, education, authorship, and filmmaking. Danielle Hobbs Full Episode Danielle shares her remarkable journey from concert dance and global tours to choreographing for Beyoncé,…
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Daily Variety – David Ellison Tries to Pry Warner Bros. and HBO From Netflix; ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Impresses at Box Office
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On today’s episode, Paramount Skydance goes hostile for Warner Bros. Discovery. Will David Ellison bust up WBD’s engagement to Netflix? And Variety's Brent Lang breaks down the weekend box office as “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” adds another win for video game adaptations on the big screen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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HIkari - Making High End TV to Indie Festival Darlings!
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This week we welcome writer/director Hikari on the show to talk her latest film Rental Family, starring Branden Fraser, how she came up with the story for the film and the process to get it made. We also talked about her earlier career, making her first feature and directing episodes of Tokyo Vice and BEEF. After that we play another round of THE G…
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'Apt.' Co-Writer Theron Thomas on the Competitive Business of Songwriting
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'Apt.' co-writer Theron Thomas discusses the ins and outs of being one of the music industry's most consistently successful songwriters. He reminisces on his early days making music in his native St. Thomas, and he traces his career trajectory to the present day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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A record-breaking Tiger Athletics Give Day, the policies of USG’s newest elected officers, and student takes on course enrollment — Friday, Dec. 5
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Today, we take you inside the Tiger Athletics Give Day’s record breaking fundraiser, cover USG’s priorities ahead of the new term , and finish out by hearing what students have to say about their course enrollment experience.By The Daily Princetonian
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How to Pitch Your Film to a Distributor the Right Way
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In this episode, we walk through the exact pitch email you should send when approaching a film distributor or sales agent. You’ll learn how to target the right acquisitions executive, why your trailer needs to be a tight, professional cut, how to use artwork to grab attention, and the smart way to offer a screener without giving your film away. If …
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Daily Variety – Exploring How Spirituality and People of Faith are Portrayed in Pop Culture; Richard Gere on his Dalai Lama Doc ‘Wisdom of Happiness’
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On today’s episode, we hear from Brooke Zaugg, executive director of Faith & Media Initiative, on the coalition’s work to influence portrayals of spirituality and people of faith in media and pop culture. And Variety’s Marc Malkin talks with Richard Gere about his new documentary on the Dalai Lama, “Wisdom of Happiness.” See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Orsi Nagypal - BONUS Throwback Interview!
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 399 from November 2022 with director Orsi Nagypal who talks about leveling up her directing career, getting hired to direct The Outpost then getting the opportunity to pitch Dean Devlin to direct her first feature The Deal with a very healthy budget. I thought Orsi was a…
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Professor Robert George on Who Belongs in The Conservative Movement, Princeton’s Newest Appointed Faculty, and the Class of 2026 Baccalaureate Speaker — Thursday, Dec. 4
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Today, we take you inside Professor Robert P. George’s talk on the future of the American conservative movement, look at Princeton’s eight new faculty appointments, and cover the Baccalaureate speaker for Princeton’s Class of 2026.By The Daily Princetonian
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Daily Variety -- The Hitmakers Parade: Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and More; Will Warner Bros. Discovery Try for Round 3 of Bids?
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On today’s episode, Variety’s Jem Aswad details our annual Hitmakers issue, featuring cover star Sabrina Carpenter. He details the year-long effort that goes into assembling the survey of the year’s top 25 tunes. And Todd Spangler gives us an update on the state of bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…
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Funding Your Film: What Creators Need to Know About Investors and Contracts
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Episode Summary: Entertainment attorney James Pacitti breaks down how independent films get financed — from investors and loans to tax credits and crowdfunding. He explains what producers need to include in contracts, how to spot red flags, and why legal clarity can save a project from collapse. Key Timestamps: 00:00: James Pacitti introduces the b…
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The ‘Prince’ Third Commemorative Book, Record distribution of A-range grades, and U.S. Attorney for New Jersey disqualified from continued service — Wednesday, Dec. 3
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Today, we hear from Head Archives Editor Lianne Chapin '26 on the ‘Prince’ commemorative book to be released in 2026, cover the uptick in Princeton Undergraduate A-Range grades in recent years, and cover Trump-Appointed U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba’s disqualification from her role.By The Daily Princetonian
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Kristen Stewart: Directing Her Feature Debut AND Imogen Poots on the Craft of Acting & Adaptation in The Chronology of Water
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Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit down with writer/director (and actor) Kristen Stewart and actor Imogen Poots to discuss Kristen's highly anticipated feature directorial debut, The Chronology of Water. The director, acclaimed for her Oscar-nominated role in Spencer, breaks down the challenge of adapting Lidia Yuknavitch's raw memoir and her choice…
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The Essential Elements of a Strong Film Package
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In this episode, we break down what a real film package is—and why most filmmakers misunderstand it. You’ll learn which elements actually give your project value, how producers, directors, cast, and financing fit into the packaging process, and why strong attachments are essential for getting bigger movies made today. If you’re trying to move a fil…
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Daily Variety -- Microdramas Go Mainstream with TelevisaUnivision and JCPenney; How Record Store Day Fosters Fandom and Community
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On today’s episode, Variety’s Brian Steinberg details a deal between TelevisaUnivision and JCPenney to produce microdramas and microdrama branded content. And Chris Willman discusses the unique pleasures of standing in line with fellow music lovers on Record Store Day, Black Friday Edition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Men’s Basketball, Online Late Meal Delivery, and Stormwater Plan and Operational Budget Discussion at Town Council Meeting — Tuesday, Dec. 2
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Today, we take you inside the recent men’s basketball game, online late meal delivery through a student-run project UniEats, and the stormwater plan and operational budget discussion at the town council meeting.By The Daily Princetonian
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From Disney Casting to Award-Winning Doc Producer: Marcia S. Ross on Talent, Grit & Getting Films Seen
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In this powerful episode of Best in Fest, Leslie LaPage sits down with Marcia S. Ross—Emmy-nominated documentary producer and former SVP of Casting at Walt Disney Pictures—to reveal the real Hollywood career path that led her from discovering breakout stars to producing globally recognized documentaries like Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life, Naz…
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S3 E14 Final | 5 Ways to Turn One Indie Film into Multiple Revenue Streams
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This season of Truly Independent is supported by the Help Them See Foundation. Help Them See is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting feature films that inspire faith, hope, and connection. Learn how to get involved at helpthemseefoundation.org. Welcome to Season 3 of Truly Independent — I’m Garrett Batty, alongside my co-host Daren Smith. This seaso…
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Daily Variety – ‘Zootopia 2’ Muscle Sets Box Office Up for a Strong Finish; Jeremy Allen White Turns His Attention Back to ‘The Bear’
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On today’s episode, Variety's Rebecca Rubin unpacks the Thanksgiving feast at the box office with “Zootopia 2” and “Wicked: For Good” lighting up screens around the world. And Marc Malkin sits down with Jeremy Allen White as the actor turns his attention back to filming “The Bear.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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