The Filmmaking Stuff Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NFTs (Non-fungible tokens) have the potential to change how the entertainment industry works. They can help content creators get more control over their work and how it is monetized. In this episode, we'll explore what NFTs are, how they work, and some of the potential implications for the entertainment industry.

The Marché du Film is an integral part of the Cannes Film Festival. Aside from screening some fantastic films, attending provides film producers with an excellent opportunity to meet and network with other industry pros. In this episode, film distribution executives Rob Deege, David Josh Lawrence, and Tom Malloy of Glasshouse Distribution provide a comprehensive guide to the market.
 

If you want to have a successful career in the entertainment industry, it is essential to surround yourself with supportive and positive people. These people will help you achieve your goals and be there for you when things get tough. In this episode, film producer Tom Malloy explains how he avoids negative people and deals with obstacles to move forward with his movie projects.

Many people are afraid of producing a movie because they are worried they don't know enough or will never be good enough. But it is important to remember that there is no such thing as perfection. In this episode, film producer Tom Malloy shares his best strategy for getting things done.

So, you want to be a film producer? The path to success can take many forms. In this episode, Tom Malloy shares his advice on how to grow credibility for a long-term career in the movie industry.
 
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Making a short film can be a great experience. The process can help you hone your storytelling skills and creativity. And the finished product can be a great way to showcase your talent to the world. This episode discusses the five benefits of making a short film.
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The European Film Market is held every February in Berlin, Germany. Like other film markets, the event offers a place where people in the film industry can meet. The market attracts people who finance, produce, and distribute movies. As a result of Covid, this year's EFM is a virtual event. And veteran film producer Tom Malloy stopped by Filmmaking Stuff to share his experience.
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Shownotes:
Jason Brubaker is the founder of Filmmaking Stuff. He consults with film producers on building buzz, growing community, and leveling up their careers.
Tom Malloy is a film producer, actor, and writer. He has raised over twenty-five million dollars to produce and distribute multiple feature films throughout his career.
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WEBSITE:
https://www.filmmakingstuff.com
 
MASTERMIND:
https://www.filmmakingstuffhq.com
 
TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/filmmakingstuff
 

If you're looking for ideas on how to quit your job and make movies, you're not alone. In this episode, film producer Tom Malloy shares how he lost a job, and instead of getting a new one, decided to put all his energy towards producing motion pictures. It's a very inspiring story, especially if you want to make feature films.
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Shownotes:
Jason Brubaker is the founder of Filmmaking Stuff. He consults with film producers on building buzz, growing community, and leveling up their careers.
Tom Malloy is a film producer, actor, and writer. He has raised over twenty-five million dollars to produce and distribute multiple feature films throughout his career.
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WEBSITE:
https://www.filmmakingstuff.com
 
MASTERMIND:
https://www.filmmakingstuffhq.com
 
TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/filmmakingstuff
 

When it comes to film sales and distribution, many filmmakers get lost in the process. In this three-part mini-series, indie film producer Tom Malloy focuses on three crucial areas in the filmmaker path: film funding, film producing, and film distribution.
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Shownotes:
Jason Brubaker is the founder of Filmmaking Stuff. He consults with film producers on building buzz, growing community, and leveling up their careers.
Tom Malloy is a film producer, actor, and writer. He has raised over twenty-five million dollars to produce and distribute multiple feature films throughout his career.
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WEBSITE:
https://www.filmmakingstuff.com
 
MASTERMIND:
https://www.filmmakingstuffhq.com
 
TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/filmmakingstuff
 

Producing a motion picture is both a fun and frustrating challenge. In this three-part mini-series, indie film producer Tom Malloy focuses on three crucial areas in the filmmaker path: film funding, film producing, and film distribution.
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Shownotes:
Jason Brubaker is the founder of Filmmaking Stuff. He consults with film producers on building buzz, growing community, and leveling up their careers.
Tom Malloy is a film producer, actor, and writer. He has raised over twenty-five million dollars to produce and distribute multiple feature films throughout his career.
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WEBSITE:
https://www.filmmakingstuff.com
 
MASTERMIND:
https://www.filmmakingstuffhq.com
 
TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/filmmakingstuff
 

Let's face it. Film funding can be a challenge. And if you're new to the process, it's easy to get lost. In this three-part mini-series, indie film producer Tom Malloy focuses on three crucial areas in the filmmaker path: film funding, film producing, and film distribution.
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Shownotes:
Jason Brubaker is the founder of Filmmaking Stuff. He consults with film producers on building buzz, growing community, and leveling up their careers.
Tom Malloy is a film producer, actor, and writer. He has raised over twenty-five million dollars to produce and distribute multiple feature films throughout his career.
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WEBSITE:
https://www.filmmakingstuff.com
 
MASTERMIND:
https://www.filmmakingstuffhq.com
 
TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/filmmakingstuff
 

Many filmmakers know that film distribution is important. Yet very few filmmakers fully understand how film distribution works. In this episode, filmmaker Tom Malloy demystifies the process. 
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Shownotes:
Jason Brubaker is the founder of Filmmaking Stuff. He consults with film producers on building buzz, growing community, and leveling up their careers.
Tom Malloy is a film producer, actor, and writer. He has raised over twenty-five million dollars to produce and distribute multiple feature films throughout his career.
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WEBSITE:
https://www.filmmakingstuff.com
 
MASTERMIND:
https://www.filmmakingstuffhq.com
 
TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/filmmakingstuff
 

Between a day job, kids, and all sorts of distractions, putting your passion for filmmaking on the back burner is common. And if you don't watch it, days become weeks. And weeks become years. Here are some tips to keep up your film producer motivation!
 
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Shownotes:
Jason Brubaker is the founder of Filmmaking Stuff. He consults with film producers on building buzz, growing community, and leveling up their careers.
Tom Malloy is a film producer, actor, and writer. He has raised over twenty-five million dollars to produce and distribute multiple feature films throughout his career.
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WEBSITE:
https://www.filmmakingstuff.com
 
MASTERMIND:
https://www.filmmakingstuffhq.com
 
TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/filmmakingstuff