Will AI replace filmmakers? In this episode of Hollywood Business Explained, I break down why I believe AI will become one of the biggest tools filmmakers have—not their replacement. We look at past technology shifts, where AI stands today, and what independent filmmakers should really be preparing for as the industry evolves.
Jul 22
The First 3 Things Distributors Look At (It's NOT Your Movie)
What makes a distributor say "yes" to an indie film? In this episode of Hollywood Business Explained, Tom Malloy breaks down the real acquisition process and the three things distributors often evaluate before they ever watch your movie: your artwork, your pitch, and your trailer ... Show More
3m 23s
Jul 15
The Economics of Making a Movie
How does the money actually flow through an independent film? In this episode of the Filmmaking Stuff Podcast, Tom Malloy explains the economics of filmmaking, including production budgets, above-the-line and below-the-line costs, sales agent fees, investor recoupment, and profit ... Show More
3m 41s
Jul 8
The Truth About Star Power in Independent Film
Do movie stars still sell movies? In this episode, Tom Malloy explains how distributors and international buyers really evaluate cast value, why only a small percentage of actors actually move the needle, and how filmmakers can avoid overpaying for talent that doesn't increase sa ... Show More
2m 52s
Sep 2017
Pitching Do's and Don’ts: How to Get Your Film Funded
This week’s guests have heard over 10,000 pitches between them and, in this episode, they reveal what works and what doesn't when you're trying to raise money for your films. No Film School’s Liz Nord is joined by Molly O’Brien (Chief Business Development Officer of Fork Films), ... Show More
35m 7s
Oct 2023
Adventures in Indie Filmmaking and Leveraging Famous Faces
How do you handle post set blues? How do you properly adapt something you don’t have the rights for? What can we all learn from Taylor Swift’s recent movie?
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss:
Shooting an indie film in p ... Show More
56m 59s
Jan 2024
Crucial Advice on Pitching Your TV Show
If you want to network, grow, and succeed as a filmmaker, you have to learn to get comfortable talking about your work. Luckily there are programs, like the Moonshot Initiative, which help emerging filmmakers successfully pitch their projects without feeling confused or afraid.
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41m 31s
May 2023
Is Your Project Fellowship-Ready? Plus, Find The Perfect IP For You
With the WGA being on its third week of strike, we can’t help but start to think about all the ways the industry is changing and what that looks like for us filmmakers. Will Hollywood still seek out our creative ideas, or will we be pushed to only making IP projects in order to m ... Show More
52m 22s
Apr 2023
Golden Elevator to Indie Film? Plus, Rolling Calls
How can a truly independent film find success at the large film festivals? How does one manage to get well-known actors to star in your film? The answer is simple, yet takes effort. You need to get in the mix!
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine and GG Hawkins dis ... Show More
44m 52s