In this installment of GEMA TALKS with Rich Battista, we are joined by film production executive John Hodges (C '00), Head of Film at Jax Media and one of the founders of A24, the leading independent film production and distribution company. John discusses the impact of Coronavirus on film production and what a "new normal" may look like, including trends and predictions for the future of film. He also discusses his career path from starting as a management consultant to transitioning to film and the genesis of A24. He also shares career advice for those looking to break into the film industry.
GEMA TALKS is a podcast series from the Georgetown Entertainment and Media Alliance (GEMA), hosted by Georgetown University alumnus and GEMA Founder/Chairman, Rich Battista (B '86). In each episode, Rich welcomes a prominent Georgetown University alumnus working in the entertainment and media industry to discuss their career journey, their role in the industry, how the business has evolved and where it’s headed, how being a Hoya propelled them to their place within it and their advice for those looking to break into or rise up in the industry. Producers: Rich Battista and Alex Ghaffari; Music theme: Teddy Zambetti; Logo: Ross Patrick
