On the latest episode of the Filmmaking Stuff podcast, Jason Brubaker dives into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its effect on the film industry with Scott Kirkpatrick, Executive VP of Co-productions and Distribution at Nicely Entertainment.
Scott unpacks how AI can simplify film and TV production, yet he underscores the vital role of human cre ... Show More
Oct 28
Movie Flops: What Happens When a Film Bombs?
What happens when a movie flops? Tom Malloy talks about the impact of box office failures on studios and film investors, why no movie is a guaranteed success, and how filmmakers can stack the deck in their favor with the right genre, cast, timing, and script. Plus, why striking o ... Show More
3m 10s
Oct 21
The 5 Pillars of Indie Film: From Financing to Distribution
Making your movie is one part of the process. How are you going to get it out into the world? Tom Malloy breaks down the five core pillars of independent film: producers, investors and financiers, sales agents, distributors, and exhibitors and streamers. Learn who does what, how ... Show More
3m 21s
Oct 7
The Mexican Fisherman Story: Rethinking Success
What if you already have the life you’re working toward? In this episode, I take a break from film financing and distribution to share the Mexican Fisherman Story. It’s a simple, inspiring reminder to think about what success means to you, enjoy time with your family, and appreci ... Show More
2m 33s
Feb 2024
Dissecting Emerging AI and Why Your Human Voice Is So Important
With the rise of AI, will Hollywood begin to neuter your voice? While AI isn’t creating anything original, the immediate convenience of this tool is already impacting our industry. Artificial intelligence is being applied to creative arts, so filmmakers need to understand how it ... Show More
49m 11s
Oct 2022
How to Give Notes That Help and What AI Will Do to Filmmaking
You win some and you lose some. This is what happens when there are shifts in the industry, and AI is bringing with it a major shift.
In this episode, we talk about…
Shortverse - The place filmmakers, industry pros, and fans of short film can connect
The complexity and inevita ... Show More
57m 39s
Oct 2024
How to Scale Video Editing With an AI Storytelling Partner
As AI continues to reshape creative industries, video editing is undergoing a major transformation. Tools like Eddie AI are making the editing process faster, more efficient, and more accessible to filmmakers. By acting as a storytelling partner, AI can quickly generate rough cut ... Show More
45m 43s
Sep 2024
AI-Generated Music in Film: A New Era
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!In this conversation, Jaeden Schafer discusses the growing trend of AI-generated music in the film industry, particularly focusing on Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma's decisio ... Show More
9m 13s