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BoF #86 – Forrest Films with Ali Afshar and Scott Kennedy

Jesse — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:03:18 +0000

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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MovieCoin with Christopher Woodrow

Jesse — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:06:20 +0000

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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BoF #84 – A $12 Billion Year? – with NATO’s Patrick Corcoran

Jesse — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 14:00:07 +0000

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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BoF #83 – Matthew Helderman and BondIt Media Capital

Jesse — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 15:34:50 +0000

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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BoF #82 – Bob Bassett, Dean of Dodge College of Film and Media Arts

Jesse — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 11:07:36 +0000

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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Time Trap with Ben Foster and Mark Dennis

Jesse — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:05:27 +0000

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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BoF #80 – 19 Questions Every Films Student Should Know

Jesse — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 14:25:58 +0000

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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BoF #79 – The Creative Industries with James Nadler

Jesse — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:13:49 +0000

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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BoF #78 – All Our Wrong Todays with Elan Mastai

Jesse — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:21:58 +0000

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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BoF #77 – Indie Filmmaking with Sean Cisterna

Jesse — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 14:01:41 +0000

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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BoF #76 – Pasha Patriki

Jesse — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:12:23 +0000

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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BoF#75 – Making Money in a World Where Digital Streaming Rules

Jesse — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 17:37:46 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode #75. We welcome Dan Landes & Peter Klass to the show to discuss their new whitepaper The Evolution of New Media: Making Money in a World Where Digital Streaming Rules. Dan and Peter work at the firm Green Hasson Janks, one of the premier audit firms in the ...

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The Obvious Fact About Making Money with Film

Jesse — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:39:18 +0000

The conversation usually goes something like this: ME: “So, what’s working now?” THEM: “If you want to do a [insert genre here] that’s working really well in [insert country]”. ME: “O.k., that’s great. I have this project that I think might work.” THEM: “Oh, tell me about it.” ME: “Sure, it’s a [log line ...

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Confused by Independent Film Distribution?

Jesse — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 18:41:49 +0000

Does the indie film distribution business confuse you? You are not alone. If you’re like me, you look at the world of indie films, and you look at all the platforms, the changing landscape of the biz, and you are left scratching your head. I was just speaking with a distributor of indie films, and ...

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Beasts of No Nation – a Netflix Success

Jesse — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:56:29 +0000

The results of Beasts of No Nation’s opening weekend are in: the picture opened on 31 screens and averaged $1,635 per screen for a total box of office of $50,699. A “horrendous results”, right; WRONG! There have been several reports about this box office result which seem to strongly denigrate the Netflix initiative to that ...

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Berenice Eveno – Uncut

Craft Truck — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:46:47 +0000

Check out the full conversation with the beautiful Berenice Eveno. A true lover of darkness and graphic beauty, Berenice Eveno takes us into her world where we share an inside look into some of her proudest projects. From shooting an entire scene in an unlit hotel room (“Oscar’s Escape”) to getting police permission to shoot ...

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Eduard Grau – Uncut

Craft Truck — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:46:12 +0000

Check out the full conversation with the wonderful Eduard Grau. We share a few laughs with Eduard Grau as he discusses some of his ups and downs in the movie business. He recounts how he used Ryan Reynolds as both his lead actor and his electrician in “Buried” (only room for one in that coffin!) ...

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Roberto Schaefer – Uncut

Craft Truck — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:45:16 +0000

Check out the full conversation with the phenomenal Roberto Schaefer. Roberto Schaefer takes us through his extensive film history with director Marc Forster, focusing primarily on the films “Monster’s Ball” and “Finding Neverland”. He describes his journey from no-budget films all the way up to multi-million dollar budget films, and how bigger budgets can sometimes ...

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Elliot Davis – Uncut

Craft Truck — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:44:55 +0000

Check out the full conversation with the one and only Elliot Davis. Elliot Davis explains how he is constantly striving to engage his audience by creating the worlds his characters live in. He also shares some of his tricks with us, such as how he intimately filmed a pair of figure skaters from within their ...

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Roberto Schaefer – Part 2 – Quantum of Solace, The Kite Runner

Craft Truck — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 18:39:49 +0000

In Part 2 of our interview, Roberto Schaefer gives us a wonderful breakdown on “Quantum of Solace”, including his favourite shots as well as creative differences he sometimes had with the rest of the team. We also learn that the kites in “The Kite Runner” are not as real as you may have thought and ...

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Roberto Schaefer – Part 1 – Monster’s Ball, Finding Neverland

Craft Truck — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 18:39:45 +0000

Roberto Schaefer takes us through his extensive film history with director Marc Forster, focusing primarily on the films “Monster’s Ball” and “Finding Neverland”. He describes his journey from no-budget films all the way up to multi-million dollar budget films, and how bigger budgets can sometimes create more problems than they fix. Selected Filmography Other posts ...

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Berenice Eveno – Paying For It, Free the Nipple

Craft Truck — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 18:38:32 +0000

A true lover of darkness and graphic beauty, Berenice Eveno takes us into her world where we share an inside look into some of her proudest projects. From shooting an entire scene in an unlit hotel room (“Oscar’s Escape”) to getting police permission to shoot topless women running wild in NYC (“Free the Nipple”) Eveno ...

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Eduard Grau – A Single Man, Buried

Craft Truck — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 18:37:54 +0000

We share a few laughs with Eduard Grau as he discusses some of his ups and downs in the movie business. He recounts how he used Ryan Reynolds as both his lead actor and his electrician in “Buried” (only room for one in that coffin!) as well as some of his regrets after finishing “The ...

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Elliot Davis – Part 1 – The Iron Lady, Man of Tai Chi

Craft Truck — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 18:36:48 +0000

In Part 1 of our interview, Elliot Davis explains how he is constantly striving to engage his audience by creating the worlds his characters live in. He also shares some of his tricks with us, such as how he intimately filmed a pair of figure skaters from within their routine (“The Cutting Edge”) and realized ...

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Elliot Davis – Part 2 – I am Sam, Thirteen, Twilight

Craft Truck — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 18:36:10 +0000

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Frank G. DeMarco – Margin Call, All is Lost

Craft Truck — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 18:31:29 +0000

Always get the shot. Even if you know you’ll never use it, at least you are given the choice to never use it. A firm believer in this philosophy, Frank G. DeMarco has done it all. From shooting through a salad sneeze guard in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” to lighting underwater scenes in “All ...

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BoF #74 – Alive and Kicking with Scott Abramovitch

Jesse — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 20:52:37 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode #74. We welcome Scott Abramovitch to the show. Today we dive into Scott’s Kickstarter campaign and talk about what it was like moving to LA and how he got started a little over a decade ago in the business. What I love about this chat is that we ...

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BoF #73 – Writing & Directing with Marc Meyers

Jesse — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 13:40:09 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode #73. This week our guest is Marc Meyers, director of How He Fell in Love starring Matt McGorry (“Orange in the New Black”) and Amy Hargreaves (“Michael Clayton”). How He Fell in Love is a film that Marc wrote and directed. It’s a story of perseverance because when ...

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BoF #72 – The Gravity Lawsuit

Jesse — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 13:25:18 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode #72. On this episode we take an in-depth look at the Tess Gerritsen lawsuit. I’m solo-podding it today. I read this article in the Hollywood Reporter and I got, well, very frustrated. So, I had to take the time to talk in great detail about the most recent ...

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BoF #71 – The Story Room

Jesse — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:00:16 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode #71. Today we’re talking all about story in THE STORY ROOM. Special guests are our very own Jeff Glickman, Alexis Grieve and Ira Wells. On this episode we will: – deconstruct the myths of story structure, – what makes a good pitch, – why one-pagers matter, – just ...

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BoF #70 – Remote Location Shooting with Marc Swenker

Jesse — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 13:00:40 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode #70. This episode Marc Swenker takes us on location in Laos to the set of his latest feature and talks about what it takes to bring a show on the road to a country with no infrastructure. Marc recently had a film premier at the 2015 Cannes International ...

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BoF #69 – Producing Your First Feature with Justin McConnell

Jesse — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 13:55:40 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode #69. This episode Justin McConnell jumps into what it takes to produce your first monetizeable feature film and taking the leap to go to Cannes for the first time. We cover a ton of ground on this episode. Justin has a lot of distribution knowledge to share and ...

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BoF #68 – Fun Size Horror with Michael May

Jesse — Tue, 26 May 2015 13:00:37 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode #68. Michael May joins us to talk about Fun Size Horror. About Fun Size Horror a new website with original productions and user submitted content is going live wednesday the 27th! On this episde we talk about Gravitas Ventures, digital distribution and much more. We get into some ...

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BoF #67 – The Creative Live Film Channel

Jesse — Tue, 19 May 2015 14:51:24 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode #67. This week we are joined by Robert Milazzo from Creative Live Film Channel. This marks the start of our collaboration with Creative Live and we’re exciting to have Robert on the show to share his passion for film and film education. Robert started in the trenches as ...

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BoF #66 – Co-Production in South Africa – with Greig Buckle

Jesse — Tue, 12 May 2015 13:22:01 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode #66. This is a very special podcast for us here at Business of Film. This week we are on location in South Africa with Producer Greig Buckle and talk all about working in this magical country. Greig Buckle recently worked on Mad Max and Chronical and is one ...

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BoF #65 – Variety Insight & Vscore with Andrea Adams

Jesse — Tue, 05 May 2015 15:01:05 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode #65. This week we do a platform walk-through of Variety Insight & Variety Vscore. Both of these platforms are incredibly powerful. They differ from IMDB primarily in the fact that they are curated by a staff at Vareity. Also, they provide a much broader base of industry information. ...

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BoF #64 – Showrunning with Naren Shankar

Jesse — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:12:21 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode #64. This episode features one of the best showrunners in the business, Naren Shankar (CSI, The Expanse). Naren started his career on Star Trek: TNG where he worked for 52 episodes. Since then, he worked on the Outer Limits, 182 episodes of CSI, Alost Human, and more recently ...

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BoF #63 – From Reservoir Dogs to Directing Adult Beginners with Ross Katz

Jesse — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 13:28:02 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode #63. Ross Katz takes us on an inspring journey from working his first job on Reservoir Dogs to directing Adult Beginners. Ross Katz started his career as a grip on Reservoir Dogs. He went on to working as a runner for Sydney Pollack. From there, he worked with ...

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BoF #62 – Negotiating Talent Contracts with Danny Webber

Jesse — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 15:26:12 +0000

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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BoF #61 – Jon Reiss on Marketing & Distribution for the Digital Age

Jesse — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:30:11 +0000

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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BoF #60 – Working with Funding Agencies with Dan Lyon (Telefilm)

Jesse — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 13:00:10 +0000

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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Bof #59 – The Art of Producing with Jared Goldman

Jesse — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 13:00:43 +0000

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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BoF #58 – VP Business Affairs & Production Administration, Jeff Willis (Weinstein Company)

Jesse — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 15:39:02 +0000

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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BoF #57 – VFX Supervisor Bob Munroe

Jesse — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 13:00:55 +0000

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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BoF #56 – Micro Budget Production and Scheduling Platform with Indie Boogie

Jesse — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 14:00:03 +0000

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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BoF #55 – Film Publicity On Set & Festivals with GAT PR’s Ingrid Hamilton

Jesse — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 14:00:59 +0000

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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BoF #54 – Producing & Distritbution with Randy Manis

Jesse — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 14:57:17 +0000

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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BoF #53 – Production Management with DJ Carson (Pacific Rim)

Jesse — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 14:00:03 +0000

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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BoF #52 – Save the Cat with Mike Cheda

Jesse — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 14:00:13 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 52. Mike Cheda, story consultant, is with us on this story centric discussion of why projects work; or don’t. I was first introduced to Mike via Save the Cat and we get into that and more. Mike shares with us some pretty cool tips when thinking about story. ...

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BoF #51-1/2 – The Pursuit

Jesse — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:56:22 +0000

This isn’t an episode. This is a thought. An important thought. It’s 5 minutes — so have a listen. Cheers! Please leave us a review on iTunes, it really helps, and we appreciate it. We’ll even send you a digital muffin. Also, if you have any comments or questions, just write’em below or find us ...

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BoF #51 – The Producer 1st Assistant Director Relationship

Jesse — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:29:51 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 51. The episode we kick off 2015 with the first in a series of discussion about the Producer “blank” relationship. Yes, we’ll be filling in those blanks… We’re happy to have 1st Assistant Director Stewart Young, DGA & DGC member with us. Of particular interest in this discussion ...

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BoF #50 – Recapping Episodes 21-50

Jesse — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 13:00:29 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 50. This episode we take a look back at things we learned in our last 30 episodes. Recorded but not forgotten. The purpose of this episode is to go back to those first initial episodes and highlight some of the bigger take aways. Also, since we’ve covered a ...

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BoF #49 – Recaping Episodes 1-20

Jesse — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:00:47 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 49. This episode we take a look back at things we learned in our first 20 episodes. Recorded but not forgotten. The purpose of this episode is to go back to those first initial episodes and highlight some of the bigger take aways. Also, since we’ve covered a ...

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BoF #48 – Film Financing & Structuring Deals with Richard Hanet

Jesse — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 13:00:23 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 48. This episode we welcome entertainment lawyer and executive producer Richard Hanet from the firm of Lewis, Birberg and Hanet, LLP. We get into some of the exciting aspects of film financing structures and why certain films get financed. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Richard for ...

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BoF #47 – Distribution & Acquisitions with eOne’s Richard Rapkowski

Jesse — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 13:00:45 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 47. On this episode we are joined by eOne Sr. V.P. of Business of Legal Affairs, Richard Rapkowski. He has a lot to share about the industry and way business works. It was a pleasure to have him on the show. On this episode we chat about: – ...

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BoF #46 – Film Production Insurance with Steve Beatty

Jesse — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:41:41 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 46. On this episode we welcome the President of Culture One, Steve Beatty, who specializes in providing filmed and entertainment related production insurance. This is a very in-depth and detailed conversation and it was a pleasure to have Steve on the Show. And, we’re giving away a Free ...

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BoF #45 – Co-Productions and Film Financing with Rob Heydon

Jesse — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 13:00:16 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 45. This episode is a goodey. We have with us film producer, Rob Heydon. Rob recently shot Ecstacy, the adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s book, and the soon to be released Roger Spottiswood feature, Midnight Sun. I’ve known Rob for a while and it’s a pleasure to have him ...

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BoF #44 – Breathing Life into Your Characters with Rachel Ballon

Jesse — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 13:00:46 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 44. This week we got a double dose of goodness. On the show is Rachel Ballon, author of 5 books, and a special guest co-host…! Among the books that Rachel has authored include The Writers Portable Therapist and Breathing Life Into Your Characters . In this episode we ...

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BoF #43 – Distribution Models for Filmmakers with David Hudakoc of LevelFILM

Jesse — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:01:59 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 43. We welcome distribution veteran David Hudakoc, partner at LevelFILM, to this weeks show. This week is all about the meat and potatoes of distribution. We really get into it and David is awesome to chat with in this regard. We cover some really great topics such as: ...

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BoF #42 – Rantings and Ravings of a Screenplay Reader with Howard Casner

Jesse — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 14:07:46 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 42. Today we are joined by Howard Casner, screenplay reader for contests such as Slamdance and Final Draft and author of Rantings and Ravings of a Screenplay Reader. This episode was tons of fun. Howard reads somewhere between 300-400 screenplays a year for contest. And when you read ...

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BoF #41 – Making a Good Script Great, author Linda Seger

Jesse — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 13:03:54 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 41. We are very fortunate to have Linda Seger, author of Making a Good Script Great, on this episode as she shares her insights on film. Linda needs no introduction. Her seminal book on screenwriting is now in its 3rd edition. In this episode we chat: – Where ...

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BoF #40 – The Best Screenplays in Hollywood with Jason Scoggins, CEO Spec Scout

Jesse — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 13:25:43 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 40. This episode we take an in-depth peak behind the curtain at Specscout.com and The Scoggins Report. The site combines a script coverage library with a scoring system in order to highlight the best screenplays circulating Hollywood This episode we chat with Jason Scoggins, the founder of Specscout ...

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BoF #39 – Producing & Selling Your Films with Sebastian Twardosz

Jesse — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 14:18:26 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 39. Sebastian Twardosz worked his way up in Hollywood the good old fashion way. From assisting Paula Wagner and Tom Cruise in their heyday to producing and selling feature films. Sebastian has worked in film and television for the past seventeen years. Previous to Circus Road, he was ...

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Brandon Trost – Uncut

Craft Truck — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 14:16:07 +0000

Check out the full conversation with the awesome Brandon Trost. He’s been in the business his entire life, and knew from a young age when a frame “felt like a movie”. He talks to us about his first studio film Crank II, making The FP with his brother Jason, and the run of comedies he’s ...

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Conrad W Hall – Uncut

Craft Truck — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 14:12:43 +0000

Here is out full conversation with Conrad W. Hall. Conrad talks about the things that he learned from his father, the great Conrad Hall (American Beauty, Cool Hand Luke), working with David Fincher on many projects including Panic Room, coming up with the look for Olympus Has Fallen, and lighting the room rather than the ...

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Steven Poster – Uncut

Craft Truck — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 14:05:18 +0000

The full uncut podcast of our conversation with Steven Poster, ASC. We talk with the President of the American Society of Cinematographers about his work on the Canadian Cult classic Strange Brew, learn about his love of one particular elephant on the set of Big Top Pee Wee, and learn about his process in dealing ...

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BoF #38 – Working the Film Markets with Heather Hale

Jesse — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:28:41 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 38. Today we are joined by independent producer and director Heather Hale with over 50 hours of produced television credits. She is also currently writing a book entitled Power Networking the Film & TV Markets for Focal Press. Heather is an approved independent Producer for NBCUniversal through their ...

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Do Know Where Your Customers Are Coming From?

Jesse — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:02:54 +0000

Our friends over at VHX do, and they are sharing it with you. Earlier in the year we had the CEO and Co-Founder of VHX, Jaimie Wilkinson on our Business of Film podcast. At the time, he had mentioned that they were working on becoming more transparent and had talked about disclosing the aggregate data ...

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Brandon Trost – Part 2 – This is the End, Lords of Salem

Craft Truck — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 13:32:36 +0000

In the second half of our interview we chat with Brandon Trost about achieving the gritty realism of Halloween II, getting Rob “Captain Analogue” Zombie to shoot Lords of Salem digitally, the lighting limitations of the three camera set ups on “That’s My Boy”, making Macgruber into a movie that looked like the 100 Million ...

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Brandon Trost – Cinematographer (Crank II, The FP) Part 1

Craft Truck — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 13:32:10 +0000

In Part 1 of our interview with Brandon Trost we dive into his first studio film Crank II which they shot “like a skate video”, diving into Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance and competing with the other big summer action movies with much higher budgets, and planning the look for The FP based on what ...

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Conrad W. Hall – Panic Room

Craft Truck — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 13:30:09 +0000

Chatting with Conrad W. Hall we get into shooting with David Fincher, and the shot they took 108 times on Panic Room, knowing when to light the room vs the subject on Two For The Money, blocking “The Russian” on The Punisher, and what he learned from his Dad. Selected Filmography Other posts you may ...

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Steven Poster, Donnie Darko

Craft Truck — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 13:29:16 +0000

Sitting down with Steven Poster, ASC, President of the ASC. We talked with him about composition for comedy on Strange Brew, creating a colour concept for Big Top Pee Wee, shooting the tunnel scene on Blade Runner without any lights, and how he views his relationship with Directors from his time on Donnie Darko. Selected ...

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BoF #37 Crowdfunding Tips for Filmmakers

Jesse — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 14:15:09 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 37. This week we have a special presentation of our exclusive hangout with Kickstarter, Indiegogo and Seed&Spark. I’m thrilled to be sharing this particular audio version of the Hangout on our podcast. It was such fun to bring these big three platforms in the crowdfunding space together for ...

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BoF #36 – Film Marketing & Distribution with Marc Schiller

Jesse — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:00:44 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 36. This week we are joined by Marc Schiller, CEO of BOND Strategy and Influence, a digital marketing and distribution agency that applies tech savy to the world of film with all the benefits of a creative agency — this is cool stuff! I really enjoyed having Marc ...

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BoF #35 – Producing Films With Constraints with Dan Bekerman

Jesse — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:57:53 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 35. This week we are joined by Producer Dan Bekerman. Dan has an amazing and insightful way of thinking of film and producing that is bound to help you. I’ve known Dan for nearly a decade now. And what I love about Dan is his ability to approach ...

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Learn How to Crowdfund a Film: Google Hangout with Indiegogo, Kickstarter, and Seed&Spark

Craft Truck — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 19:05:42 +0000

*written by Emily Buder – Indiewire What makes a good crowdfunding campaign? Is there a secret formula? Are there tried-and-true methods that always seem to bring in the green? We’ve rounded up the folks who, quite literally, invented crowdfunding to answer your questions about the ideal campaign. When the success of crowdfunding can mean the ...

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BoF #34 – Good in a Room with Stephanie Palmer

Jesse — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:35:53 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 34. This week we are joined by Stephanie Palmer, best-selling author of Good in a Room. Write. Pitch. Sell. Curious about what makes a good pitch and what makes a bad pitch? Want to know the secret to making sure that the executive you are pitching to doesn’t ...

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BoF #33 – Digital Engagement with Michael Franklin

Jesse — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:05:30 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 33. This week we are joined by Michael Franklin, a film business consultant working with companies like Distrify and a researcher focusing on digital engagement. Michael also works at the Institute for Capitalising on Creativity at the University of St Andrews and is affiliated with Creative Scotland: the ...

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John Leonetti Uncut – Cinematographer

Craft Truck — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:49:46 +0000

Take a listen to the full conversation with John Leonetti. The film industry is a bit of a family business for John, who’s dad was a Gaffer on Singing in the Rain, and he got his start on the set of The Dukes of Hazard and went on to work on some awesome movies The ...

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Peter Deming (Part 2) – Mulholland Dr.

Craft Truck — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:49:35 +0000

Through the Lens SEASON 2 is here! It was worth the wait. Check out the 2nd part of our interview with Peter Deming getting into one of his most well known films Mullholland Dr. Peter also clues us into why they choose to cross process the film stock for scenes in From Hell, the three ...

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Adam Kimmel Uncut

Craft Truck — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:49:13 +0000

A fascinating discussion with Adam Kimmel about his influences and the beautiful films he’s shot including Capote, Never Let Me Go, and Spike Jonze’s short I’m Here. Other posts you may enjoy: Gordon Willis, cinematographer The Godfather Sam Levy, cinematographer Frances Ha Sal Totino, cinematographer Any Given Sunday And if you like what you hear, ...

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Adam Kimmel – Capote

Craft Truck — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:42:09 +0000

This episode features an insightful chat with the brilliant photographic eye of Adam Kimmel Discussing making informed choices, selling Phillip Seymour Hoffman as the diminutive title character in Capote, what it was like to shoot Jesus’ Son with basically no resources and no time, why he favours films that relate to the human condition like ...

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John Leonetti (Part 1) – Mortal Kombat

Craft Truck — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:41:14 +0000

In part 1 Emily is chatting with John Leonetti about getting into the family business Over beers in the afternoon they cover everything from being inspired by Bethany Hamilton and shooting on the water for Soul Surfer, learning to shoot with less light on Insidious, taking cues from Poltergiest for The Conjuring, and the ‘bonkers’ ...

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John Leonetti (Part 2) – The Mask

Craft Truck — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:40:32 +0000

In the second half of our interview with John we dive into some of his crazier films John tells us how he gained the nickname “Congo Blue Leonetti” on Tales from the Crypt, his inspiration for the in-stair lighting for Cameron Diaz in The Mask, how he popped a 16mm lens on a snorkel in ...

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BoF #32 – Music in Film, A Producer’s Guide with David Steinberg

Jesse — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:12:34 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 32. This week we are joined by David Steinberg, a top entertainment attorney with a speciality in music for film. This episode is all about giving you tactical information and a practical guide to understanding music in film. It’s a complicated world, the world of music. And there ...

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BoF #31 – WolfCop Executive Producer and CineCoup Founder, J Joly

Jesse — Tue, 27 May 2014 13:51:06 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 31. This week we are joined by the Executive Producer of WolfCop and the founder of Cinecoup. Cinecoup is a film studio which looks to invert the traditional studio model. Their first film, WolfCop, comes out June 6th. Recently, they announced that WolfCop II has been greenlit; clearly ...

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BoF #30 – Creative District, A Social Network for Filmmakers with GM, Micki Krimmel

Jesse — Tue, 20 May 2014 13:20:27 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 30. This week we are joined by the GM of Creative District, Micki Krimmel. Creative District is a social network designed for filmmakers to collaborate on projects, find partners, and build a professional network. The site is elegantly designed allowing you to showcase your project and get the ...

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The Collected Wisdom of the Late Gordon Willis

Craft Truck — Mon, 19 May 2014 12:52:07 +0000

We honour the work of Gordon Willis, who died today at the age of 82, with our complete Craft Truck Collection from our time with him. We do our best here at Craft Truck to provide as much value as we can from our various interview series’. What’s unique about Mr. Willis is that just ...

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BoF #29 – VHX Co-Founder, Jamie Wilkinson

Jesse — Tue, 13 May 2014 14:16:26 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 29. This week we are joined by the Co-Founder and CEO of VHX, Jamie Wilkinson. VHX is a direct-to-fan distribution platform built for premium video. They empower artists to sell their work from their own websites, directly to fans. Odds are that you’re already familiar with the platform. ...

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BoF #28 – Bank Financing with Lisa Wolofsky, National Bank of Canda

Jesse — Tue, 06 May 2014 12:34:20 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 28. This week we are joined by Lisa Wolofsky, Manager, International Film Group for the National Bank of Canada. In this episdoe, Lisa shares with us the nuts and bolts of film financing and working with banks. Don’t be fooled by the name of the bank, most of ...

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BoF #27 – Head of Film for INDIEGOGO, Marc Hofstatter

Jesse — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:05:44 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 27. This week we are joined by the Head of Film for IndieGoGo. As the Head of Film, Marc Hofstatter considers himself an evangelist for crowdfunding and helping filmmakers make their crowdfunding campaigns a success. Attending festivals, working with filmmakers and producers, Marc brings a wealth of industry ...

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BoF #26 – Film Festival Curation with Thom Powers

Jesse — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 13:16:52 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 26. This week we are joined by documentary film festival curator Thom Powers. Thomas curates the Toronto International Film Festival Documentary program along with programs at the upcoming Montclair Film Festival (April 28 to May 4th), Miami Film Festival, Sundance NOW among others. He’s a busy go and ...

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BoF #25 – David Michael Latt, The Asylum

Jesse — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 13:00:39 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 25. This week we are joined by David Michael Latt, partner at The Asylum, the mega genre production house behind Sharknado. This episode will give you the scoop behind what it takes to produce 25 movies in one year. Yes, that’s right… (not a typo… 25). David is ...

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BoF #24 Steve Beckman, FilmBuff, Head of Content Partnerships

Jesse — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 14:24:07 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 24. This week we are joined by the Head of Content Partnerships at FilmBuff. FilmBuff distributes fresh, original, and distinctive feature films including – Senna, Exit Through the Gift Shop, Escape from Tomorrow and more. In this episode we go into detail with Steve about what makes FilmBuff ...

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BoF #23 Theatrical on Demand with Scott Glosserman, CEO Gathr

Jesse — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 15:08:41 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 23. This week we are joined by Scott Glosserman, CEO of Gathr Films. Was truly very excited to have Scott on the show. Gathr was a pioneer of the theatrical-on-demand model. In this episode we discuss – How the independents are not built to scale. – The giant ...

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Kevin Stitt Uncut, editor

Craft Truck — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:20:30 +0000

Kevin Stitt kicks it into high gear with this power chat with one of the top action editors working today. Kevin has worked on such films as Jack Reacher, A Knights Tale, 42, Cloverfield, The Kingdom among many others. In this uncut podcast, we have the opportunity to really dive into some of the decisions ...

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Kevin Stitt (Part 3), editor Cloverfield

Craft Truck — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:31:51 +0000

We loved our interview with Kevin so much that we chopped this sucker up into a bonus epsiode, and our final of Season 3 of In the Cut. Kevin gives us the super secret story behind how he got the job on J.J. Abrams’ Cloverfield. We also get some of Kevin’s tips and tricks that ...

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BoF #22 Tom Cunha, Brigade Marketing

Jesse — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:00:56 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 22. This week we are joined by Tom Cunha, CEO of Brigade Marketing . Brigade Marketing is a full service digital marketing agency focusing on the entertainment industry. They’ve worked on the campaigns of both studio and indie films. In this episode we jam about what’s working in ...

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Kevin Stitt (Part 2), editor Jack Reacher

Craft Truck — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 14:41:05 +0000

We’re back with part 2 of this most excellent of interviews with the editor of Jack Reacher, Mr. Kevin Stitt. Car chases… cutting… and throw backs to the French Connnection. In this episdoe we talk Tom Cruise driving and editing Jack Reacher. We really get into the editing of Reacher and we have a lot ...

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BoF #21 Sheri Candler, Digital Marketing Strategist

Jesse — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 13:31:07 +0000

Welcome back to Business of Film, episode 21. This week we welcome digital marketing strategist Sheri Candler. She also serves as the Director of Digital Marketing Strategy for The Film Collaborative, a non profit film distribution and filmmaker education organization, consulting with filmmakers on the marketing strategies for their films. On this episode we discuss ...

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