Business of Film

4 of our BEST conversations on film. You don't want to miss this!
 
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What actually works on YouTube right now?
 
Ryan Prunty (1.7M+ subscribers) and MrBeast writer Casey Creveling unpack the real strategies behind growth — from retention and consistency to AI, monetization, and why most creators never break through.
 
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More from Ryan & Casey:
https://www.socialcarry.co/
 
Ryan's Socials: 
https://www.youtube.com/@RyanPrunty
https://www.instagram.com/ryprunty/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/ryanpruntyofficial
https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanprunty?lang=en
 
Casey's Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/caseycreveling/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@caseycreveling
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseycreveling
 

An inside look at the craft of storytelling, writing for television, and adapting major IP.
 
Jesse and Geoffrey Thorne (Genre 19) explore writers’ rooms, dialogue, pitching, and lessons learned from working across Marvel, Star Trek novels, and television.
 
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More from Geoff:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0861382/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

The creator economy is reshaping media.
 
Jesse Ikeman sits down with digital strategist Paul McGrath (Underknown) to break down how YouTube channels grow, why data drives modern storytelling, and where creators are actually making money today.
 
From AI tools to vertical video, this episode explores how creators can thrive in the new media landscape.
 
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More from Paul:
https://underknown.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pfmcgrath/

Paul Guyot (screenwriter, showrunner, and author of Kill The Dog) joins Jesse to break down the truth about screenwriting.
They unpack bad guru advice, why character always beats formula, and why writers should stop waiting for Hollywood’s permission. Paul shares lessons from working in television, writing features, and navigating an industry that’s changing fast.
If you’re a writer trying to break in, this one’s for you.
 
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More from Paul:
https://www.screenwritingtruth.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/@screenwritingtruth

Jesse sits down with talent agent Seta James to unpack what it really takes to get cast today. From self-tapes and post-strike competition to AI in contracts and the evolving role of agents, they break down the realities actors are facing. Seta shares practical advice on standing out, building relationships, and navigating a rapidly changing industry.
 
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What does a great Director of Photography actually do? Jesse Ikeman sits down with cinematographer Stephen Whitehead to break down craft, collaboration, common directing mistakes, and how story, blocking, and technology shape a film.
 
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What does it really take to make films today? Jesse Ikeman and Pasha Patriki (Hangar 18 Media, PurpleDOG Post) talk indie filmmaking, AI, distribution, and why story still wins.
 
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New season. New conversations.
 
Business of Film returns with weekly episodes exploring the realities of filmmaking, media, and the modern creator economy - straight from the people doing the work.
 
New episodes drop Thursdays, starting tomorrow.
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Welcome back to the Business of Film podcast, episode #86. The two founders of the company are Forrest Lucas (owner of Lucas Oil, the naming rights to the Indianapolis Colts football stadium, the auto-sports cable network MAVTV and Lucas Oil Speedway) and Ali Afshar (current race car driver, producer and actor). They brought on Scott ...
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