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 • 14 episodes
Cut To The Deal: The Business of Film
Latest Episodes
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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Episode 14
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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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Episode 12
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1:23:36
How Filmmakers Can Build a Sustainable Career with Emily Best (Seed&Spark)
In this episode, I sit down with Emily Best, founder & CEO of Seed&Spark, filmmaker, and fierce advocate for creator sustainability, to ask the BIG question:👉 Why can't most filmmakers consistently fund, distribute, and profit f...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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Self-Distributing A Micro Budget Film with Alex Srednoselac
In this episode, ZB Siwek sits down with indie filmmaker Alex Srednoselac, the creator of Cashing Out, to unpack the real-world process of self-distributing a low-budget feature film in today’s shifting landscape.From Ama...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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