Cut To The Deal: The Business of Film
Welcome to the ultimate podcast for indie filmmakers who want to learn the business side of the industry. In each episode we’ll cut straight to actionable advice and dive deep into the business side of the film industry, unpacking everything you need to know about film funding, distribution strategies, and career development. Whether you're just starting out or looking to transform your hobby into a thriving career, we provide proven, detailed techniques, and real-world advice to help you succeed.
Podcasting since 2024 • 16 episodes
Cut To The Deal: The Business of Film
Latest Episodes
Will AI Replace Filmmakers? An Honest Conversation with Simon David Miller
In this episode ZB Siwek sits down with Film Creator, VC Partner, and New Forest founder Simon David Miller to explore one of the most important questions facing filmmakers today:How will AI reshape the film industry and what does that ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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Unlocking Film Marketing Success with Rosa Camero
In this conversation, Rosa Camero shares her extensive experience in film marketing, discussing the importance of effective marketing strategies for independent filmmakers. She emphasizes the need for filmmakers to start thinking about their au...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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50:18
New Distribution Strategy with Christie Marchese
🎬 How Indie Filmmakers Can Profit Through ScreeningsWhat if you could make real money from your film without relying on streamers that pay pennies per view?In this episode, ZB Siwek (Cine Circle) sits down with Christie Marchese...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:00:13
How to Use Equity Crowdfunding to Fund Profitable Indie Films with Greg Bekkers
In this episode, ZB Siwek sits down with producer and sales agent Greg Bekkers to dive deep into the world of equity crowdfunding for films. Greg shares his hands-on experience running multiple successful campaigns—raising over $200K on platfor...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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Produce a Profitable Film with Daren Smith
In this episode of Cut to the Deal, ZB Siwek speaks with Daren Smith (indie film producer and founder of Craftsman Films) about how filmmakers can create profitable, sustainable careers in today’s industry.Daren shares insights from his...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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