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.
Episodes
14 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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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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Episode 13
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1:23:30
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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Episode 11
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1:08:00
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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Episode 10
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Creating a Fundable Film Package with Eric Parkinson
Eric Parkinson is a seasoned film executive, producer, and distribution expert with over 30 years in the industry. He has worked on the successful release of 1500 films including major titles such as Terminator, Platoon and Highlander. Eric’s e...
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Episode 9
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54:24
Finding Film Private Investors with Jeff Deverett
In this episode Jeff Deverett will discuss exactly who film private investors are, how to find them, approach them and pitch them. After working in film distribution for many years Jeff moved to producing where he has successfully secured fundi...
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Episode 8
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59:30
Film Distribution with Indie Rights
In this episode, Michael Madison and Linda Nelson, founders of the distribution company Indie Rights, will demystify the process of securing a great distribution deal. They’ll cover how to find the right distributor, key red flags to watch for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:00:31
Film Exhibition with Jonny Tull
In this episode, Jonny Tull, founder of Tull Stories, shares his wealth of experience in film distribution and exhibition, offering invaluable insights for indie filmmakers. We dive into the critical question of whether to release a film online...
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Episode 6
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1:07:45
Breaking Down Film Distribution with Joe Dain
In this episode, we dive into the world of film distribution with Joe Dain, CEO of Terror Films. Joe shares invaluable insights into self-distribution strategies, industry trends, and the challenges indie filmmakers face in getting their films ...
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Episode 5
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1:14:08
Film Sales with Marc Clebanoff
In this episode, we sit down with Marc Clebanoff, an award-winning filmmaker, producer, and sales agent, to explore the intricate world of film distribution. Marc shares insights on what makes a film financially viable in today's market, the im...
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Episode 4
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1:02:30
Behind the Scenes of Film Distribution with Ted Chalmers
In this episode, we sit down with Ted Chalmers, founder of Summer Hill Entertainment, to dive into the world of film distribution. Ted shares invaluable insights into why filmmakers should work with distributors, how to choose the...
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Episode 3
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55:13
Film Self-Distribution with Alrik Bursell
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of indie filmmaking and self-distribution with Alrik Bursell, filmmaker and co-host of the Making Movies is Hard podcast. Alrik shares his journey, from creating his first short film ...
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Episode 2
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57:23
Demystifying Film Distribution with Jerome Courshon
In this episode, Jerome Courshon, a renowned indie film distribution expert and founder of Lionheart Distribution, pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to succeed in today’s film distribution landscape. Jerome shares his journey from s...
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Episode 1
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