The First Step in Making a Movie

Film distribution is always changing, and filmmakers who ignore those changes do so at their own risk. In this episode, Tom Malloy discusses the rise of AVOD platforms like Tubi, the shifting revenue landscape for independent films, signs of a theatrical resurgence, and why atten ...  Show more

Why do so many indie films fail to find an audience? In this episode, I break down the biggest reasons independent films struggle after release, including oversaturated marketplaces, weak marketing strategies, ineffective artwork and trailers, and relying too heavily on distribut ...  Show more

Today we speak to Matthew Gentile and Matt Allen about the process of filming and editing the film, American Murderer. Matthew met Matt in film school, and invited him to collaborate on his first feature film. American Murderer is now available on Amazon Prime. In this episode, ...  Show more

What is your dream? If you know what your dream is, have you taken the first step to get there? See, most people know what they want but they never take the first step. They scare themselves out of, or talk themselves out of, making that first step towards their goals. In this ...

There's no better feeling than completing a project you’ve been working on for, what feels like, forever. On one hand, you’re relieved but you're also anxious to figure out what to work on next. How do you decide what your new project will be, and what is the most efficient strat ...  Show more

Mar. 8, 2022 For our 100th episode we revisit our first question pondered; What makes for a good movie?

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