In this empowering episode of the Filmmaking Stuff podcast, seasoned filmmaker Tom Malloy shares his experience over two decades ago when his script was held hostage by an unscrupulous producer. He details the deception, the broken promises, and the eventual tough decision that saw him take control of his script and destiny.
Tom opens up about his early days ... Show More
Jan 15
The Right Way to Talk About ROI in Film Financing
Understanding ROI is critical when pitching film investors—but most filmmakers either oversell it or avoid it completely. In this episode, Tom Malloy breaks down film ROI using simple math, a $1M example, and real investor expectations. You’ll learn how to present hypothetical re ... Show More
4m 9s
Jan 13
Understanding Film Rights Before You Sign a Distribution Deal
Film rights can make or break your movie’s financial future — and most filmmakers don’t fully understand them. In this episode, we break down domestic vs. international rights, worldwide deals, split rights, and platform-specific licenses like TVOD, SVOD, AVOD, FAST, and theatric ... Show More
2m 50s
Jan 8
Putting 2025 Behind Us: Why 2026 Can Be a Turning Point for Film
2025 was rough for a lot of filmmakers—but it’s over. In this episode, Tom Malloy talks about how mindset, language, and belief directly impact the film business, from investor confidence to job creation. Learn why speaking positively about 2026 isn’t fluff, how optimism becomes ... Show More
3m 29s
Sep 2018
How Do You Know What to Cut on the Editing Floor? The First Short: THE GUY [Episode 3]
It seems that many short films even after they wrap a successful shoot never end up seeing the light of day. And why is that? Because they dry up in the post-production process.
Whether it's for lack of money, lack of inspiration, lack of enthusiasm, or just plain destitution at ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 2024
Dunkirk (2017) and Dangerous Minds (1995)
With Christopher Nolan now an Oscar-winner, this particular episode of Film Stories begins by zipping back to 2017, when he had a his first serious drive-by of the Academy Awards. That'd be with Dunkirk, the first time he told a true story on film. It took him a long time to be i ... Show More
56m 19s
Sep 2021
Donald Burt - Production Designer
<p>EPISODE 147 - DONALD BURT - Production Designer</p> <p>Team Deakins delves into the craft of production design with the great production designer, Donald Burt (THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, HOSTILES, MANK). We loved hearing about his path to the film business! We talk a ... Show More
1h 13m