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
Apr 15
Indie Film Distribution: What Filmmakers Get Wrong
Why do most indie films fail to make money? In this episode, we break down the real reason—filmmakers focus on production, not distribution—and how to build a clear path to sales, investors, and ROI from the start.
2m 53s
Mar 18
How to Avoid Making an Invisible Film
Why do some indie films completely disappear after release? In this episode, we break down the concept of the “invisible film” — movies that get uploaded to platforms but generate little to no revenue. Learn why platform saturation, over-reliance on distributors, and lack of film ... Show More
3m 8s
Mar 11
The Collapse of the Mid-Budget Indie Film
The mid-budget independent film model is collapsing — and most filmmakers don’t see it coming. In this episode, I break down why $750K–$5M films are struggling, how the loss of DVD revenue and platform saturation changed the market, why B-list cast no longer guarantees sales, and ... Show More
5m 17s
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