Business of Film

Business of Film explores the evolving world of storytelling. Hosted by Jesse Ikeman, it’s a candid look at how producers, writers, directors, and creators navigate the collision of creativity, technology, and business. Each episode delivers real conversations, sharp insights, and tactical takeaways for working professionals in film, TV, and the creator economy.

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Jan 16, 2019

43 min

Welcome back to the Business of Film podcast, episode #8. Christopher Woodrow, the Chairman and CEO of MovieCoin just us for an in-depth conversation on the next generation of film financing. MovieCoin is a next-generation financial technology company focused on leveraging blockchain technology, digital assets and proprietary applications to create a new standard currency for ...
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Jan 16, 2019

43 min

Dec 24, 2018

1 hr 26 sec

Welcome back to the Business of Film podcast, episode #84. Patrick Corcoran is the Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of the National Association of Theatre Owners. This has been an amazing year for film. The industry is approaching, for the first time ever, $12 Billion of box office. The simple fact that we can ...
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Dec 24, 2018

1 hr 26 sec

Jul 3, 2018

51 min

Welcome back to the Business of Film podcast, episode #83. Matthew Helderman is the founder and CEO of both Buffalo 8 and BondIt Media Capital. With a background rooted in media production, finance and digital technology he leads the team of both businesses on a daily basis. Helderman is a regular speaker at international media ...
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Jul 3, 2018

51 min

Jun 26, 2018

58 min

Welcome back to the Business of Film podcast, episode #82. Bob Bassett is the Dean of Dodge College of Fine Arts at Chapman University. The Hollywood Reporter ranked Chapman’s film program #6 in the country. Lots of great stuff here. Connect with us on INSTAGRAM or any other social @Crafttruck
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Jun 26, 2018

58 min

Apr 24, 2018

53 min

Welcome back to the Business of Film podcast, episode #81. On this episode we talk with co-directors Ben Foster and Mark Dennis and do a case study of their mind-bending sci-fi film Time Trap. The film is about a group of archaeology students trapped inside a mysterious cave where time passes differently underground than on ...
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Apr 24, 2018

53 min

Mar 14, 2017

51 min

Welcome back to Business of Film podcast, episode #80. Today I sit down with a film student in the Creative Industries program at Ryerson University who is specializing in the Business of Film. The interview was filmed and this episode is the unedited complete interview. Here’s a list the questions asked and answered on the ...
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Mar 14, 2017

51 min

Feb 14, 2017

44 min

Welcome back to Business of Film podcast, episode #79. On this episode we welcome James Nadler, a writer/producer and currently the Chair of Creative Industries at Ryerson University. Here’s a quick video from interview: Also, if you have any comments or questions, just write’em below or find us on Twitter.
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Feb 14, 2017

44 min

Feb 7, 2017

45 min

Welcome back to Business of Film podcast, episode #78. Screenwriter and now novelist, Elan Mastai, is our guest. On this episode we talk about Elan’s first novel, All Our Wrong Todays, and how Paramount Pictures ended up optioned the film rights with Elan adapting the novel for the screen. ELAN MASTAI is the screenwriter behind ...
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Feb 7, 2017

45 min

Jan 17, 2017

48 min

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode #77. We welcome Sean Cisterna, independent director and producer to the show.  On this episode we learn what it takes to get started in the business and the secret to syndicated your film – hint: NOBODY DOES THIS!. Here’s a quick video from interview: Trailer for Sean’s latest ...
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Jan 17, 2017

48 min

Nov 29, 2016

38 min

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode #76. We welcome “film ninja”, Pasha Patriki, to the show.  Very excited about this. Here’s a quick video from interview: Also, if you have any comments or questions, just write’em below or find us on Twitter.
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Nov 29, 2016

38 min

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