Business of Film

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 62. We chat with entertainment attorney Danny Webber on this episode and have an in-depth discussion about negotiating talent contracts. There’s a lot to cover. We waste no time getting into the many aspects of talent agreements. We discuss such things as union issues, working talent accross jurisdictions, ...
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Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 61. We chat with author, consultant, and media strategist, Jon Reiss on this episode. This was a really fun conversation. Jon has some really outside of the box thinking for a digital age. He’s a true strategy guy and thinks about how to get your film out there ...
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Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 60. On this episode we talk agency & government and what it takes to develop a strong relationship with these kinds of funding bodies. Dan Lyon, one of Telefilm Canada’s regional directors, takes us through multiple examples of what makes a good pitch. There’s a lot of topics ...
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Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 59. This week we’ve got producer Jared Goldman (“Adult Beginners”, “Kill Your Darlings”). Jared is a passionate filmmakers and attacts the job for all the right reasons. A tremendous background in the film industry with tons to share… and a special free give away!. Jared has produced or ...
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Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 58. We welcome Jeff Willis, Vice President Business Affairs & Production at the Weinstein Company to the show. We dive into some pretty cool topics on this episode including film distribution, talent deals, and copyright. Want some insight into how to make talent deals that stick? This episode ...
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Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 57. We welcome VFX Supervisor Bob Munroe to the show. Bob is one of the best in the business and he shares his knowledge on how to get the most out of your VFX work. I’ve known Bob for a while now and had the pleasure of working ...
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Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 56. This is way Indie Boogie describes themselves: “Your one-stop online filmmaking platform. We offer a free online platform for producing independent films, providing tools and communities for all steps of the filmmaking process.” It’s a really cool platform. Definitely worth checking out. And for the bootstrapper filmmaker, ...
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Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 55. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ingrid on two productions and she’s a pro at her job. I was excited to have her on the show to talk about how producers can leverage the power of publicity for their films. One of the key distinctions in ...
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Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 54. Producer Randy Manis joins us for a conversation about the state of the market, film distribution, and the value of festivals and theatrical releases. One of my favorite bits on this show is Randy talking about what “Salvage Value” means. It’s just so perfect. We hope you ...
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Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 53. This is our second conversation in a series of talks with specific department heads. Today, we are fortunate to have Production Manager, DJ Carson (Pacific Rim, The Incredible Hulk) with us on this episode. We get into how DJ started his career. His sensibilities when it comes ...
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