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Understanding ROI is critical when pitching film investors—but most filmmakers either oversell it or avoid it completely. In this episode, Tom Malloy breaks down film ROI using simple math, a $1M example, and real investor expectations. You’ll learn how to present hypothetical re ...  Show more

Film rights can make or break your movie’s financial future — and most filmmakers don’t fully understand them. In this episode, we break down domestic vs. international rights, worldwide deals, split rights, and platform-specific licenses like TVOD, SVOD, AVOD, FAST, and theatric ...  Show more

It seems that many short films even after they wrap a successful shoot never end up seeing the light of day. And why is that? Because they dry up in the post-production process. Whether it's for lack of money, lack of inspiration, lack of enthusiasm, or just plain destitution at ...  Show more

The world is changing and truth is vanishing in our very special episode today, accomplishing a mission we’ve been hoping to make happen since the very inception of the show. Yes, this week’s guest is a true maestro of modern blockbuster filmmaking – a writer-director who won a B ...  Show more

Hello, I’m glad you are here. My name is Joaquin Elizondo and I edit films and scripted TV shows in Hollywood. I want to tell you a quick story about how I got the idea to create this mentorship program and podcast.It took me almost 15 years to get to Hollywood. Not because I wal ...  Show more

Academy Award-nominated editor Alex Rodríguez (Mosul, Children of Men) talks about his experience cutting adrenaline-pumping action sequences - including an amazing 21-minute "oner" - in the film, Extraction 2! Alex reveals his unique process and techniques for crafting breathtak ...  Show more