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Aug 2022
51m 2s

China Sends Hollywood a Message

NO FILM SCHOOL
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Do you think the success of a film should be measured on how many markets it reaches and how much money it generates? The average filmmaker needs to remember that they do not have to appeal to everyone in order to be successful.  In this episode, we talk about… MoviePass returning with tiered platform prices  How you can watch ads to earn movie credits by ... Show More
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