Halloween Movie Picks
Filmocracy Podcast
Tis the season to be spooky. Hosts Paul Jun and Jon Fitzgerald each countdown their top 5 scary movies. You may have seen some of them, but you will likely discover a few gems, and learn some fun facts about these personal picks. And for more Halloween-themed movie collections, visit: Happy Halloween!
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Fall Film Festival Season is in Full Swing
Filmocracy Podcast
The fall festival circuit is in full swing, and we cover the highlights, from Venice to Telluride through Toronto. Recently in the news, Sundance has a new Director, as Indiewire founder Eugene Hernandez takes the helm. And we mourn the loss of one of the mavericks of the French New Wave, with Jean Luc Godard passing this week at the age of 91. These stories and more today with Paul Jun and Jon Fitzgerald on the Filmocracy Podcast.
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The Fall Festival Season
Filmocracy Podcast
The most important film festival season kicks off later this month. From the oldest fest (Venice) to the industry darlings (Telluride and Toronto), smaller niche players, and hundreds of regional events, our hosts share the history and the current landscape of the fall film festival circuit.
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Sundance Entries, Labs & 5 of the Coolest Fests
Filmocracy Podcast
The leading US Festival, Sundance kicks off their Call for Entries next week, and just announced the next round of Lab participants. We thought it would be fun to take a deeper dive into these programs. And MovieMaker just presented their Annual 25 Coolest Film Festivals, so we pick 5 of our favorites to consider. Enjoy!
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Let's talk TV
Filmocracy Podcast
With the Emmys just announced it’s a good time to talk TV. We spend much of our time at Filmocracy in the film world but now more than ever, we’re seeing crossover. TV Series have come a long way, and it's not just streaming platforms who care. Indie filmmakers, festivals, and event planners are all getting into the act. Shows are celebrated at major fests, with many events devoting new sections to TV Series. Filmmakers are actively developing scripted and non-scripted shows, with dozens of industry players setting up shop to support the efforts. This and more on...
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Freedom of Choice
Filmocracy Podcast
As the US celebrates 4th of July Weekend, we can't help but face the sad truth about the Roe vs Wade controversy. Freedom of Choice has been called into question. This is not what our founding fathers had in mind. In this episode, we discuss: How major film and tv companies are supporting their employees' right to choose, reimbursing travel as needed. Movie collections on the subject of Roe vs Wade Indie and Hollywood fare, connected to Independence Day, along with a new iGEMS Collection with 4th of July picks
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Summer Releases Can Work for Independents
Filmocracy Podcast
Yes, this week, summer officially arrives, right on the heels of the Top Gun blockbuster blazing a trail. Summer can be good for independent cinema too. There is a history of counterprogramming against the big popcorn event pictures. Today, we share a few thoughts... Summer indies coming to theaters, and platforms Classic summer box office gems Film Fests during the summer season Filmocracy hosts a number of virtual fests Enjoy our chat and the summer season ahead!
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How Streaming Is Affecting Distribution
Filmocracy Podcast
With Cannes 2022 still underway, we continue the conversation about how Festivals can influence the Distribution Process, with an emphasis on digital platforms. In Cannes, two-time Oscar winner and former Un Certain Regard Jury President Guillermo del Toro kicked off a filmmaker symposium, exploring the future of cinema. One question on the entire panel’s mind, has the streaming boom eroded the cultural significance of cinema? How can virtual film festivals, membership programs and VOD models generate revenues for filmmakers? How has the proliferation of streaming platforms affected...
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Should Film Festivals Become Distributors
Filmocracy Podcast
With the Cannes Film Festival celebrating its 75th Anniversary, industry professionals and cinephiles flock back to the Croisette this week. This will be the first time since 2019 that the Festival and Marche expect to be back to normal. But what is the new normal? How many discoveries will be made? And will the market be as effective, with the growing virtual options? Are film profits suffering due to the gap between acquisition and release? A question many insiders are asking: Should festivals play a more active role in the distribution process? Filmocracy CEO...
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Movie Theaters are Making a Comeback
Filmocracy Podcast
CinemaCon took place last week, with thousands of movie theater representatives on hand to express optimism, as we ease out of covid. There was genuine excitement around the spike in box office returns, the upcoming tentpole movies, and the Top Gun sequel Maverick. The Tom Cruise title will make its way to Cannes later this month before hitting theaters nationwide. Newfound powers fight mysterious dangers from the multiverse in Everything Everywhere All At Once, the underdog hit that premiered at South by Southwest this past spring. Things are definitely looking up.
info_outlineMovies all start with the script, and many filmmaking careers start with film festival play. Today’s podcast focuses on how the role of the screenwriter intersects with the film festival community.
Subjects include:
- How screenwriters can network to maximize participation in film festivals.
- The range of Script Competitions, and how to find the right fit.
- When winning Awards & Competitions can break down barriers of entry.
- The importance of writing what you know.
- How to write and shape a project to maintain control of your project.
- Getting involved in creative writing and reading collaborations.