The Filmmaking Stuff Podcast

Ep 259: Get Your Movie Into Theaters

When it comes to theatrical film distribution, there are a lot of different ways to get your movie in front of an audience. In this episode, Tom Malloy discusses the theatrical distribution strategy he's using for his upcoming feature film.

Ep 258: Filmmaking Success Motivation

In this episode, Jason Brubaker talks about filmmaker motivation. He discusses the importance of understanding your reason for making films and how to stay motivated even when life gets in the way.

Ep 257: 2022 Movie Distribution Trends

Movie distribution is constantly changing. In this episode, you'll get an overview of the current movie distribution trends for 2022. This information will help you decide how to distribute your movie.

Ep 256: What Is a MG In Film Distribution?

A minimum guarantee (MG) is the minimum amount of money a distributor will pay to acquire rights to a film. In this episode, film producer Tom Malloy explains the difference between a minimum guarantee and an advance, and how to improve your odds of negotiating a favorable MG with your next deal.

Ep 255: FIVE Powerful Tips For Negotiating A Film Distribution Deal

As an indie filmmaker, you know how important it is to get your movie distributed. In this episode, Tom Malloy shares five powerful tips for negotiating a fantastic distribution deal. So whether you're developing your next film or currently in festivals, these tips will help you.

Ep 254: How To Get Hollywood Meetings

Many film producers find it hard to meet with writers, directors, investors, and other Hollywood heavyweights. Sometimes the quickest way to get a meeting is by cold calling. However, no one likes cold calling. In this episode, we share a hack that can help you get the meeting.

Ep 253: What Does An Executive Producer Do?

The executive producer is the most important producer on a movie. They often provide the money and make decisions about how a movie gets made. In this episode, Tom Malloy shares his thoughts on why Robert Evans is the best producer of all time.

Ep 252: 5 Tactics For Networking Without Being Creepy

Networking is key to success in the movie business, but it can be tough to do without coming across as creepy. In this episode, Tom Malloy shares five tactics for networking in the movie business without being creepy.

Ep 251: Cannes Film Market: 5 Major Takeaways Every Movie Producer Needs To Hear

The Cannes Film Market is a great place for movie producers and insiders. This year, the market had some great things to offer for anyone looking to produce films. In this episode, Tom Malloy shares five of the most important ones.

Ep. 250: How to Apply Rich Dad Poor Dad Principles to Film Producing

Robert Kiyosaki is a famous author and investor who has written a lot about personal finance. In this episode, we talk about ONE of the important lessons he teaches in his book Rich Dad Poor Dad that can be applied to filmmaking.