How an Indie Film Becomes an Oscar Winner

How an Indie Film Becomes an Oscar Winner

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How a YouTuber Took His Self-Financed Movie Wide Without a Studio

Matt is joined by YouTuber Mark Fischbach (also known as Markiplier) to discuss his new movie, ‘Iron Lung,' why he adapted a low-budget indie horror video game, and how he self-financed the film and pulled off a wide release without a studio attached. Later, Mark talks about the ...  Show more

The Life of a ‘White Lotus’ Producer, and the ‘Jury Duty’ Sequel Revealed

Matt is joined by producer Dave Bernad to pull back the curtain on what goes into producing 'The White Lotus' and 'Jury Duty' and discuss the challenges and misconceptions around the former show. He also talks about his old-school path to success in the industry, his past project ...  Show more

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