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Alex Stolz
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Future of Film Podcast
88. Guy Gadney: AI, Microdramas & the Next Screen Revolution
In this episode, Alex Stolz speaks with Guy Gadney, CEO and founder of Charismatic.ai, about how generative AI is being used not just to assist, but to co-create stories in bold new ways. Charismatic — a spin-out from a major UK R&D consortium with Channel 4 and Aardman — has developed a platform that enables creators to develop structured, consistent narratives from the seed of an idea, with real-time iteration and animated playthroughs. The result? A system that’s making storytelling more accessible, scalable, and personalized than ever before. We explore how this technology could unlock new opportunities for storytellers globally, from n...
2025-07-11
46 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Distributors on the Move: Insights from Europa Distribution's Groundbreaking Programme featuring Elin Boijens and Giulia Amadio
In this special episode, Alex Stolz is joined by Elin Boijens (Searchers, Netherlands) and Giulia Amadio (BIM Distribuzione, Italy), two participants in Distributors on the Move, Europa Distribution’s pioneering professional exchange programme. Together, they reflect on the transformative impact of spending time embedded within each other’s companies and exploring the day-to-day realities of film distribution in a different market. Giulia and Elin dive deep into the structural and strategic contrasts between the Italian and Benelux cinema landscapes—from differences in audience behavior, cinema-going habits, and marketing approaches to infrastructure realities, dubbing vs. subtitling preferences, and the rol...
2025-07-10
43 min
Shine On
Folge 60: Wir lieben Autisten und unseren Stargast Alexandra Harth
Neurodivergenz ist Normalität Claudijas Bruder war der Vermittler zur neurodivergenten Teilhabe aller Menschen an Alexandras Institut. Alex setzt sich mit Leib und Seele dafür ein, dass authentisch, autistisch und autonom gelebt werden darf. Und sie zeigt uns, wie sehr Entscheidungen zu Befreiungen führen, wenn man keine vorgegebenen Konzepte hat, sondern fühlt. Für uns drei ist Autismus eine andere Art zu leben. Wir lieben Klarheit und Tiefe im Denken. Für uns bedeutet Anders nicht weniger, und wir wünschen uns hochfunktionale, systemische Entlastung aller Menschen, die andere zum Problem machen, weil sie nicht in imaginä...
2025-07-06
59 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Building a New Theatrical Marketplace featuring Jackie Brenneman
In this episode of The Marketing and Distribution Podcast, host Alex Stolz welcomes Jackie Brenneman — a trailblazer in the cinema industry and President & CEO of Attend Theatrical Marketplace, Jackie shares the journey behind ATTEND, the groundbreaking platform she helped launch to empower filmmakers and exhibitors through smarter, more transparent theatrical distribution. A founding partner of The Fithian Group, Jackie brings years of leadership in policy, legal advocacy, and industry innovation. Previously Executive Vice President and General Counsel at the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), she played a pivotal role during the pandemic, securing over $16 billion in rel...
2025-06-10
41 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Decentralising Distribution and Building the 'Shopify for Film' featuring Ana Maria Jipa and Malcolm Wood
In this episode of the Marketing and Distribution Podcast, host Alex Stolz is joined by Ana Maria Jipa and Malcolm Wood, co-founders of Olyn, a new digital platform aiming to redefine how independent films are released and monetized. Drawing on their backgrounds in technology, entrepreneurship, and film production, Ana and Malcolm discuss how Olyn seeks to provide filmmakers with direct-to-consumer tools — enabling them to maintain ownership, access audience data, and control the viewing experience. The conversation covers core platform functionalities, including custom landing pages, geo-blocking, revenue splits, and scarcity-based release strategies. The episode also explores br...
2025-04-29
41 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Community is the Audience: A New Approach to Independent Film Success featuring Shawn Dawes
"Community isn’t just the audience—it is the audience. And that shift in thinking is where real change begins." – Shawn Dawes In this episode of the Marketing and Distribution Podcast, Alex Stolz is joined by filmmaker, producer, and platform founder Shawn Dawes, the visionary behind IndieScene—a new SaaS-based platform aiming to transform the independent film ecosystem through transparency, data, and community collaboration. With over 20 years in the creative industries—ranging from directing and development to producing and distribution—Shawn has firsthand experience of the challenges independent filmmakers face. From promising projects that collapsed at the final...
2025-04-03
45 min
Future of Film Podcast
87. Tobias Queisser: Taking Greater Creative Risks with AI
"Data and AI can increase risk taking" Tobias Queisser In this episode, Tobias Queisser, co-founder and CEO of Cinelytic, discusses how AI and machine learning can not only de-risk decision making in the greenlight and the overall filmmaking process - but also empower greater apparent risk taking too. Tobias addresses common misconceptions about AI, arguing that it can encourage greater creative risk-taking in filmmaking. With host Alex Stolz, they explore the origins of Cinelytic, the challenges in film production, and the role of data in enhancing film success. They also examine the evolving landscape of film distribution, the impact of...
2025-03-27
45 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Navigating the Future of Screen Entertainment featuring Guy Bisson
In this episode, Alex Stolz is joined by Guy Bisson, Executive Director at Ampere Analysis, a leading firm in media and entertainment analytics. Guy brings over two decades of expertise in the global TV, film, and entertainment industries, offering unparalleled insights into the transformations reshaping content creation, distribution, and consumption. Together, they dive deep into the challenges and opportunities facing today’s entertainment landscape. Guy explores the ongoing impact of streaming, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic boom and the Hollywood strikes. Guy highlights how content investment has leveled off at 75% of its peak, marking a sig...
2025-03-20
43 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Creating Big Screen Experiences for Passionate Fanbases featuring Shannah Miller and Lynne Schmidt
"Our goal is to make every theatrical release feel like an event." Lynne Schmidt, SVP Operations and Strategic Partnerships Fathom Entertainment In this episode of the Marketing and Distribution Podcast, host Alex Stolz sits down with Shannah Miller, Vice President of Marketing, and Lynne Schmidt, Senior Vice President of Operations and Strategic Partnerships at Fathom Entertainment. Fathom has long been known as a leader in event cinema, bringing live performances, special screenings, and classic films to theaters worldwide. But as the theatrical landscape evolves, so has Fathom. In this conversation, Shannah and Lynne share how th...
2025-03-11
42 min
Future of Film Podcast
85. Sarudzayi Marufu: Hustle & Creativity: Strategies for Independent Storytelling
In this episode of the Future of Film podcast, host Alex Stolz speaks with Sarudzayi Marufu, founder of Uras Films, about the challenges and opportunities facing filmmakers today, particularly in the African market. They discuss the importance of understanding audience engagement, innovative approaches to crowdfunding, and the intersection of creativity and business. Sarudzayi emphasises the need for infrastructure and support for African filmmakers, highlighting the potential of the continent's creative resources. The conversation also touches on the importance of building a brand and cultivating a loyal audience. In this conversation, Sarudzayi shares insights on the filmmaking process, emphasizing the importance...
2025-02-26
1h 02
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
The Future of VOD for Independents featuring Pierre-Alexandre Labelle
In this episode Alex Stolz sits down with Pierre-Alexandre (Alex) Labelle, co-founder of Under the Milky Way, the global digital distribution company helping studios, filmmakers and rights holders bring their films to VOD platforms worldwide. Alex shares his journey in the film industry, from the early days of digital distribution to working with major platforms like Apple, Google, and Amazon. He dives into the industry's evolving landscape, discussing the rise of SVOD, the ongoing relevance of transactional VOD, and the growing impact of AVOD and FAST channels (although cautioning that this may be less than has been claimed!). The conversation...
2025-02-18
53 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Conic: the story of a new distribution company featuring Jen Davies and Graham Fulton
"We want to be a positive force in the ecosystem." Jen Davies In this episode, Alex Stolz speaks with Jen Davies and Graham Fulton, co-founders of Conic, the Glasgow-based film distribution company formed in 2022. They discuss the origins of Conic, their mission to support independent cinema, and the evolving landscape of film distribution. The conversation covers their values, team dynamics, acquisition processes, and the challenges of theatrical releases, all while emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration in the film industry. Jen and Graham discuss the journey of a young film distribution company, highlighting their bidding process...
2025-02-11
53 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
The Data Behind Horror featuring Stephen Follows
In this episode we welcome world leading film researcher Stephen Follows to the show for a deep dive into the data behind the horror genre. With insights fresh from Stephen’s new exhaustive exploration of the space, The Horror Movie Report 2.0, we explore the significant increase in horror film production and the numbers behind its profitability. In a conversation that covers the importance of theatrical releases for horror films (and why they are so important for cinemas!) and the demographics of horror audiences, we also look at global trends in horror film production, including in Indonesia and Malaysia. Stephen sh...
2025-01-30
51 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Harnessing AI in Hollywood with Tobias Queisser
"Data and AI can increase risk taking" Tobias Queisser In this episode we are joined by Tobias Queisser, co-founder and CEO of Cinelytic, the AI-powered platform designed to optimise decision-making across film production and distribution. As perhaps the most controversial - and misunderstood - topic in film and entertainment at this time, AI is often portrayed as a creative destructor but Tobias shares why he believes the technology will actually unlock greater risk taking in the filmmaking process. In the conversation, Tobias discusses the genesis of CineLytic, the pain points in fi...
2025-01-14
44 min
Fragen hilft
Einfach Zuversicht
Unbegründeten Optimismus kann man trainieren. Da sind wir dabei, das ist prima! Der Jammerlappen-Text des Jahres kommt von Alex Krützfeldt. Wie umgehen mit so viel Zuspruch, Nestwärme und Mitleid? Trump & Musk gehen uns schon jetzt hart auf die Eier - Burns und Smithers sind so stolz auf die beiden. Dazu gibts die schöne Geschichte der sowjetischen Mondlandung. Wir liefern konstruktive Ansätze zum Böllerverbot in Deutschland. Und klären, wie man im Alter auf Familienfeiern noch ernst genommen wird.
2025-01-10
1h 16
Zwei Typen, ein Mikro
Episode 1: Alles auf Anfang
Alex und Julian lernen sich kennen
2024-12-16
1h 07
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Film Festivals, Community and Developing Younger Audiences with Leslie Vuchot
In this conversation, Leslie Vuchot, CEO and founder of the Festival Agency joins the show to discuss her journey in the film industry, the importance of film festivals, and the evolving landscape of film distribution. She shares insights on festival-driven success stories of independent films, the health of festivals, and the agency's new direction in building community around cinemas. Vuchot emphasizes the critical role festivals play in launching new talent and films, and her vision for enhancing the circulation of films in the industry with festivals. Finally, Leslie shares her passion for developing younger audiences and reveals how TFA...
2024-12-12
33 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Kubrick, Castle Rock and the Art of the Trailer Featuring Jim Fredrick
Jim Fredrick is a trailer editor, studio marketing executive and film professor - and author of the OPENING WEEKEND: AN INSIDER'S LOOK AT MARKETING HOLLYWOOD'S HITS AND FLOPS. In this conversation, we discuss Jim's career which began in editing trailers and spanned both the studio, independent and vendor sectors. We also hear about Jim's experience in helping launch some of the biggest and most loved films in recent history and hear memorable anecdotes about working with Rob Reiner at Castle Rock Entertainment and his singular experience of travelling to the UK shortly after Stanley Kubrick's death to create the marketing ca...
2024-11-21
1h 01
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Unlocking Cinema's Data Advantage featuring Ben Johnson
"The film value chain is very disconnected from today's online reality" Ben Johnson, Founder Gruvi In this episode we are joined by Ben Johson, Founder of the digital media agency, Gruvi. In a wide ranging conversation, Ben describes the lightbulb moment that led him to establish a film-specific model and why he believes the current value chain in the sector is out of sync with how audiences make decisions. We also talk about how and why cinemas have a distinct advantage in the film ecosystem (around their audience data) and how they can leverage this through greater c...
2024-11-14
55 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
The Changing Landscape in the Nordics featuring Merete Christensen and Thor Sigurjónsson
"It's a changing landscape, but people still want to see movies." Thor Sigurjónsson, Scanbox In this episode we meet the leading - and legendary - Nordic distributor, Scanbox Entertainment with their top executives Merete Christensen (COO and Head of Theatrical) and CEO Thor Sigurjónsson. In the conversation we discuss how the Nordic markets are transforming through shifting audience behaviour and technology - and how Scanbox is adroitly adjusting to this landscape. Topics include changing acquisition and releasing models, what is working well in cinemas right now and the company's move into production. In a wide ra...
2024-10-24
51 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Reinventing Recommendation featuring Luis Perez Endara
Luis Perez Endara is CEO of Gluon Media and Founder of Panoptico.tv, a new online community and recommendation engine for film and TV across Latin America. In this conversation, Luis explains how the current recommendation solutions, from algorithms to peer to peer services, are failing audiences. Drawing from his extensive experience in sales, marketing, distribution and curation, he reveals how Panoptico uses both 'top down' and 'bottom up' recommendation functionality to create a new type of recommendation engine. He also shares how Panoptico is designed to be home for movie lovers and a way for distributors and content...
2024-10-02
49 min
ScreenME Podcast
#14: Harnessing data and innovation in the film industry. A talk with Alex Stolz (Founder and CEO of Future of Film)
In this episode of the ScreenMe podcast, Ulrike Rohn interviews Alex Stolz, the founder and CEO of Future of Film. They discuss the current dynamics in the European film industry, the role of data analytics in connecting films with audiences, and the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in the industry. Alex also talks about the Future of Film Incubator, which supports filmmakers in developing and commercializing their ideas. The conversation highlights the need for filmmakers to be open-minded, learn new skills, and think about the commercial potential of their projects. Keywordsf...
2024-09-12
40 min
Lehrersprechtag
#181 Videospielkultur für Lehrer*innen
Die 42 Kilometer lange Folge Die letzten Folgenbeschreibungen waren echt ganz lang. Das Lesen fühlte sich fast wie ein Marathon an, naja, dann halten wir uns jetzt mal kurz. Die Studienräte waren unterwegs: Also Alex war in Holland und Martin war im Phantasialand. Alles schön und gut. Das wichtigste Event der letzten Woche war aber Herrn Batzkes Fortbildung zum Thema Videospielkultur für die Lehrerinnen an der Schule, weshalb auch Herr Pieler dabei war. Zusammen mit den Schülerinnen und einem prominenten Gast, dem Videospieljournalisten Dom Schott (hört unbedingt mal in seinen Podcast "OK Cool" rein, er ist...
2024-09-12
1h 03
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
A New Blueprint for Filmmaker-First Distribution with the Founders of Blue Harbor Entertainment
"The current distribution model is broken, and Blue Harbor is here to offer a different approach that benefits both filmmakers and audiences." Mike Messina, co-founder Blue Harbor Entertainment This episode is an insight into the obstacles and opportunities in the current releasing environment in a conversation with the founders of Blue Harbor Entertainment, the new service distribution company. Amanda Sherwin, Mike Messina and Seth Needle are industry veterans with decades of experience between them at the cutting edge of sales, acquisitions and distribution having previously come together as part of the senior leadership of Screen Media. Earlier this year they e...
2024-09-05
50 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Marina Kosten: Building a Future for Theatrical through Data
"Optimising cinema businesses through better data strategies can transform the entire entertainment landscape." Marina Kosten Why the theatrical experience is so critical for the film and entertainment ecosystem and how it can be revitalised through a bold and innovative data-led strategy are some of the key topics explored here with the brilliant Marina Kosten. In the conversation Marina unpacks what first party data, how it can be harnessed and why it is so critical in today's entertainment economy as well as outlining her vision for regenerating the habit of moviegoing across the sector. A senior g...
2024-07-30
1h 08
Aus Versehen mit Absicht
Der September ist für viele ein Übergangsmonat
#166 - Alles geht wieder seinen gewohnten Gang, Henny ist back im Läänd und erzählt von seinem Urlaub und Alex hat ein paar News dabei. Aber ganz locker bleiben, erstmal gibt's ein Intro in dem endlich die Herkunft und der Hype um Taylor Swift geklärt werden. Im Quiz testet Alex Heute, ob Henny auch alle seine Gehirnzellen mit aus dem Urlaub gebracht hat, es geht nämlich um Allgemeinwissen-Fangfragen. Henny und Alex sind ja schon sowas wie Seelenverwandte, aber jetzt sind sie auch endlich in einem Club… Ein Club, auf den niemand stolz ist, der einen a...
2024-07-29
1h 01
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Urszula Piasecka: the Evolving Role of Distribution
Urszula Piasecka is CEO of leading Polish distributor Kino Świat, part of the Studio Canal group. In this conversation we tap into Urszula's nearly 20 years’ experience across film and media business, working in film production and distribution, to look ahead to how the role of the dsitributor can evolve. In addition, we gain insights on the centrality of the theatrical experience, how distributors and producers can work more closely, the current state of the Polish market as well as her thoughts on the upcoming blockbuster, Paddington in Peru! For 10 year Urszula was overseeing multi-territory deals and strategising volume packages as Dire...
2024-07-16
47 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Letterboxd: Building a Global Community of Film Lovers w David Larkin
David Larkin is Head of Business and Parnerships at Letterboxd, the global social network for grass-roots film discussion and discovery. In this episode we go 'under the hood' of the only film-centric social platform, to understand more about how it has successfully built a loyal community of 14mm+ film fans across the world. This includes how Letterboxd supports targeted film campaigns, understanding different industry-use cases on the site and insight into Letterboxd's big decision about including TV content. In a wide ranging conversation, we also learn more about David's long and varied career as an executive and...
2024-06-27
47 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Serge Zabbal on Innovating Distribution in the MENA Market
Serge Zabbal is Busines Director at Empire Entertainment, the 105 year old film production and distribution operation based out of Dubai. Focusing on the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa), Serge oversees all of Empire's English language and Arabic releases across the different markets. This includes the output of Sony Pictures Entertainment, as the studio's official partner for the region. Having had diverse experiences across a multitude of industries for more than 15 years in the Middle East, Serge brings a fresh perspectuve and innovative approach to the film and entertainment space. As well as serving as the...
2024-05-09
51 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Reimagining Distribution with Avril Speaks and Brandon Purdie
In this special episode of the Market and Distirbution Pdcast, we tap into our Reimagine the Ecosystem series, the series of discussions with leaders on the future of the industry. In this particular session, we addressed the fast evolving field of distribution itself, with Avril Speaks (Distribution Advocates) and Angel Studios' Brandon Purdie. With the distribution landscape having changed so much in recent years, how are studios, creators and labels approaching the market differently? What kind of new mechanisms and strategies are working particularly well and what is now less effective. But beyond tactics and...
2024-05-09
47 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Benny Haesebrouck on doing Distribution Differently with MOOOV
In tis episode we explore alternative ways of distirbution with Benny Haesebrouck who is Head of Distirbution at MOOOV, the Belgian non-profit founded more than ten years ago. MOOOV's goal is to show a diverse world both on the big screen and beyond the cinema walls. Their mission to connect people through stories leads them to search all over the world for films and directors that combine artistic quality with relevant content - and bring them to Belgian audiences. In a wide ranging conversation, we learn how MOOOV do a number of things differently to traditional distirbution. This includes the w...
2024-04-04
48 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Kymberli Frueh: Trafalgar Releasing and the Business and Art of Event Cinema
What have Taylor Swift, BTS, the National Theatre and Peppa Pig all have in common? One thing, at least, is that they have all been brought to the big screen by the leading event cinema company, Trafalgar Releasing. In this episode we speak with Trafalgar's SVP Programming and Content Acquisitions, Kymberli Frueh to discuss all aspects of the event cinema business - from how content is sourced to what makes a great cinema experience and the future of the theatrical business. From devleoping one night only and limited theatrical programs for event cinema in 2005, Kymberli's career spans t...
2024-03-14
31 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Mathieu Robinet on Engaging Younger Audiences for Theatrical Releases
Mathieu Robinet is an award-winning film producer and distributor from France. In 2020 he created TANDEM, a film distribution company devoted to up-and-coming filmmakers and innovative marketing strategies. He was involved in the financing and theatrical distribution of over 100 films, working with directors such as Wim Wenders, Ruben Ostlund, Kirill Serebrennikov and Park Chan Wook. In this episode we explore Mathieu's remarkable jounrey of setting up TANDEM during the pandemic, his commitment to theatrical distribution and strategies for bringing in younger audiences. In a wide ranging conversation, we also learn how TANDEM recently scored the most successful French ho...
2024-02-22
49 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Nikolaj Mathies: Effective Film Promotion on TikTok
With over 1.9 billion users globally, TikTok is the entertainment juggernaut that is impossible to ignore. And in 2023, its users in the UK spent more time on average on the platform than any other video platform - including Netflix. But how can film marketing professionals effecfively leverage TikTok to engage audiences in our releases? Nikolaj Mathies stands out as one of the few marketing professionals who have worked with a diverse array of film distributors across Europe and America to promote their films online. To date, he has contributed to well over 300 theatrical releases in more than 30 different co...
2024-02-15
54 min
Filmfellas
Episode 34: Valentinstag voraus - mit mehr oder weniger Romatik
Alex und Ben reden über Filme, die man sich gut am Valentinstag ansehen kann. Besprochen in dieser Episode Zuletzt gesehen Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) Limbo (2021) Episodenthema: 500 Days of Summer (2009) Hinter dem Horizont (1998) Juno (2007) Stolz und Vorurteil & Zombies (2016) The Big Sick (2017) Wie ein einziger Tag (2004)
2024-02-12
1h 05
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Elba McAllister on Distribution in LatAm, Exec Producing with the Streamers and the changing face of International Sales
"As a distributor, I've learned that you have to be agile and ready to embrace change" Elba McAllister CEO and Co-Founder Cineplex Elba McAllister is the Co-founder of Cineplex, the Colombia-based Independent film distributor and other countries in Latin America since 1993. In this episode, Eliba discussed her distirbution jouney, the changing face of Colombian distirbution, international sales and how she found herself exec producing content for major streaming platforms. In her 30 years of the film distribution, Elba has succeeded in promoting over 500 titles in Colombia and Internationally in all media (theatrical, video & TV...
2024-02-01
44 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Brandon Purdie on the Pay it Forward Triumph of SOUND OF FREEDOM
In 2023, outside of the phenomenon of 'Barbenheimer', one film and release stands out as truly remarkable: SOUND OF FREEDOM. The hard hitting thriller, starring Jim Caviezel and Mira Sorvino, currrently stands at a colossal box office of $184m in the US and Canada and over $220m globallly. In this episode, we meet one of the key architects of this success, Angel Studios' EVP Global Theatrical Distribution, Brandon Purdie. In this conversation, Brandon sheds light on Angel Studios' unique model for acquistions and approach to distirbution, including how the innovative 'Pay it Forward' model - so key to the film's...
2023-12-21
55 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Reimagine the Greenlight with Ted Hope, irina Albita and Anjali Midha
In an increasingly competitive and congested distribution marketplace, better and more informed decision making upstream is increasingly essential. However, formulaic and algorithmically influenced content continues to enter the system, often leaving audiences cold. Is there a better way? How can we support intuitive creativity with robust data analytics, audience insights and distribution intelligence? What are the tools, resources and information that can underpin more effective commissioning or investment decisions? Where are the information blindspots and how can filmmakers formulate a more robust investment opportunity? How can we create more inclusiveness in the greenlight process? These...
2023-12-07
56 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Enrique Costa on Elastica, Unlocking New Audiences and the Importance of Building a Brand
Enrique Costa is CEO of the Spanish production and distribution company Elastica Films, which he co founded In 2021 together with María Zamora. In a little over 2 years the company has built a reputation for dynamic markeing and savvy acquisitons, releasing the last 2 Palm D’or Winners “Triangle of Sadness” and “Anatomy of a Fall” as well as prestige titles such as “Drive my Car,” “The Worst Person in the World”, “Aftersun” and more. In this conversation, Enrique talks about the jounrey of establishing Elastica, his principles on marketing (and poster design), acquistion strategies and techniques for attractin...
2023-11-30
52 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Reimagining Film Festivals
Where do film festivals stand in a transformed and often fragmented film landscape? What is the underlying value that they can provide and how can we measure and capture that value? In a film ecosystem that often feels siloed, how can festivals become more robust and connected to other parts of the value chain, particularly with distribution? Is there an argument for festivals to work across the year to deliver that value and are there innovative business models or funding venues that can help sustain this activity? These are some of the topics that our expert panel...
2023-11-14
59 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Co-creating Entertainment with Brands: Matt Rotondo of Sugar23 on Transforming the Production Process
In this episode we welcome to the show Matt Rotondo, Head of Brand Division at Sugar23. Matt reveals how Sugar23 are shaking up the entertainment space through an innovative co-creation process with brands from the earliest deevelopment stages. With extensive experience in advertising and brand partnerships, Matt shares insights into how he is helping brands to strategically leverage entertainment to impact business positively - and create exciting new projects. Traversing the development of projects like scripted comedies, and the distribution process, the converstion delves into the power of brand partnerships, with Matt sharing success stories of brands like Mattel...
2023-10-25
52 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Sarah Mosses on Creating Impact and Building Optimised Systems in Distribution
In this podcast episode, Sarah Mosses, the founder and CEO of Together Films, shares her unique perspective on film marketing and distribution. Sarah discusses her Impact based approach to film distribution, using films as a tool for community mobilization, citing her strategy of rallying passionate individuals, partnering with NGOs and influential platforms to create impactful releases. Sarah also discusses the evolution and growth of Together Films and how they managed to grow during the Pandemic as well as highlighting how efficient systems enable them to operate on a large scale with a small team. Sarah al...
2023-09-07
45 min
findtheflow ... von pferdemensch zu pferdemensch
Nina Jensen und Alex Zell - Jungpferde
In diesem Podcast haben wir mal die Rollen getauscht und lassen uns von Sophie, unserer Working Studentin, zum Thema Jungpferde-Ausbildung interviewen. Worauf kommt es an, was sind NoGos, worauf legen wir Wert, wie kann man den Charakter und den Stolz des Pferdes erhalten und fördern- diese und noch viele weitere Fragen beantworten wir in diesem spannenden Podcast.
2023-08-06
44 min
WithAI FM™
Unleashing Creativity in Filmmaking with Artificial Intelligence with Alex Stolz
Can AI revolutionise the film industry and take creativity to new heights? We explore this fascinating question with our guest, Alex Stolz, a filmmaker passionate about innovation, working on projects related to film marketing, distribution, and incubation. From his journey of working in cinemas to the UK Film Council and the BFI, Alex shares his experiences with AI in film and raises crucial concerns about its role in creative industries.As we discuss the democratisation of filmmaking through technology, we dive into the power of tools like Unreal Engine and Unity in empowering creators. Motion capture and...
2023-07-07
50 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Making Data-Driven Decisions in Entertainment with Anjali Midha
"Marketing is about breaking through to audiences ... but also inspiring enthusiasm so that everyone else also finds out about your content, because marketing dollars can really only go so far." Anjali Midha co-founder and CEO of Diesel Labs. Anjali Midha, an entrepreneur with a passion for driving innovation in media and marketing analytics. She is the co-founder & CEO of Diesel Labs, a content analytics company that addresses the toughest questions facing media companies today. Before starting Diesel Labs, she was the Global Director of Media Research at Twitter where she developed the ‘playbook’ for television - illuminating the...
2023-07-04
33 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Tega Williams on Building Brand Activations in Movie Marketing
"For FastX, we wanted to do something different... we created an unforgettable experience that brought people to the cinema and brought audiences to the brands. It's giving value to everyone in the whole system." Tega Williams Tega Williams Uwagho is Marketing Manager for Silverbird Film Distribution (SFD). Based in Lagos, Nigeria, SFD holds the exclusive rights to distribute Universal and Paramount Pictures titles in West Africa. Tega has over eight years working experience in Marketing, Public relation and Event activation earned Diploma in Digital marketing from Team7Project academy Lagos. Project Management professionals (PMP) a graduate of st...
2023-06-20
30 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Innovating the Theatrical Experience with Thaddeus Bouchard
In this episode, Thaddeus Bouchard, president of Screendollars, discusses the evolution of movie theatre advertising and how the industry is navigating the current movie consuming landscape. Providing a compelling overview of the industry's dramatic last few years - and an insightful analysis of its current status, Thaddeus identifies the challenges and opportunities facing today's movie theaters highlights the crucial role of marketing in exhibition. Drawing from his experience working with theatres across across North America as well as a rich family history in the industry, Thadddeus also outlines how cinemas can enhance the customer experience and attract new audiences...
2023-06-08
47 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Eduardo Escudero on Innovation, FAST Channels and 'Reaching the Ocean'
Eduardo Escudero the founding partner and business manager of A Contracorriente Films, a Spanish leading independent distribution and production company, which manages also 4 cinemas in Madrid and Barcelona and its own SVOD platform Acontra+. A Contracorriente Films also has 2 x Cinema FAST channels. Eduardo graduated from the University of Barcelona with a degree in Law and an MBA in Audiovisual Business Management from Ramon Llull University. From 1998 to 2000, he was Responsible for Business Affairs at Filmax. From 2001 to 2004, he worked at DeAPlaneta, first as Head of Business affairs and then as Head of TV Sales. He was...
2023-05-16
54 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Christie Marchese: Building Community, Unlocking new Screening Spaces and the Power of Impact Distribution
Christie Marchese is the founder and CEO of Kinema, a social cinema platform building a world-wide network of screening hosts, filmmakers, and filmgoers. Under her helm, the company raised a $2M seed round led by Kindred Ventures and is actively expanding access to engaging film and effectively eliminating theater deserts. Prior to launching Kinema, Marchese founded a consulting practice that turned into the leading impact agency Picture Motion, and served as CEO for 9 years generating over $10M in revenue and boasting a client roster that included award-winning filmmakers, major studios & streamers, brands and foundations. There she led a...
2023-05-02
42 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Noortje van der Sande on the Hybrid Consumer and the Intersection of Online and In-Cinema Experiences
In this episode, Noortje van der Sande, founder of the pioneering virtual cinema platform Picl.nl, discusses the innovative ways in which movie marketing and distribution are being transformed. Noortje shares insights into the development of Picl, which allows cinemas to offer films online simultaneously with their theatrical releases. Noortje delves into the concept of the "hybrid consumer" and reveals research that the same people often watch movies both online and in cinemas, making virtual cinema a valuable tool for fostering loyalty among customers. We also explore how offering an online component to in-cinema can enhance the...
2023-04-06
38 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Breaking Boundaries in Film Festivals: Algirdas Ramaška on Innovation, Adaptation, and Audience Connection
In this episode, Algirdas Ramaška, CEO of the Vilnius Film Festival and Kino Pavasaris Distribution, discusses the festival's incredible journey, including overcoming COVID-19 shutdowns, adapting with innovative approaches, and maintaining a deep connection to their audience. Algirdas shares how the Vilnius Film Festival has survived and thrived by adapting to unique circumstances, such as hosting film screenings in hotel rooms and setting up drive-in cinemas at an airport. The conversation also covers the importance of creativity in creating a successful film festival experience, connecting film festival screenings and distribution, and the need for generational change in the film i...
2023-03-23
49 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Tilane Jones on Leaning into Community
Tilane Jones is the President of ARRAY, the multi-platform arts and social impact collective dedicated to narrative change founded by filmmaker Ava DuVernay in 2011. Jones leads ARRAY Alliance, the non-profit group, as well as programming and production hub ARRAY Creative Campus. She continues to oversee ARRAY Releasing, the company’s film distribution arm, where she is responsible for the acquisition, booking and marketing of more than 40 independent feature films. Jones was recently honored with the Slamdance Founders Award, the film festival’s highest accolade. She is the fifth recipient and first woman and person of color to receive the awar...
2023-03-09
45 min
Asche Bratwurst Dosenbier
#45 • Steh auf, du Weichei
Jetzt mal Butter bei die Fische. Habt ihr schon von Care Shame gehört? Nein? Dann solltet ihr unter keinen Umständen den Kanal wechseln und weiterhin den engelsgleichen Stimmen eurer liebsten Wort-Akrobaten lauschen. Mit unserer unverwechselbaren, charmanten Art sezieren wir ein gesellschaftliches Phänomen, welches sich über die Ackerplätze der Republik wie ein dunkler Schleier legt: Scham, falscher Stolz und Unwissenheit. Gerade nach Kopfkollisionen, so hart wie Chuck Norris rechter Haken, verweigern viele Amateure die Auswechslung: Getreu dem Motto „Nicht so schlimm, weiter geht’s“. Doch mit welchen Konsequenzen ist zu rechnen? Eure Pottcast-Profis Carsten und Alex klären auf...
2023-03-05
47 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Kate Gerova and Mandy Kean on the Elevated Customer Experience
Mandy Kean is Founder + CEO of Mustard Studio Pioneer of cinema’s wow factor, Founder & CEO Mandy Kean, knows about personalised experiences. Previously International Director of Cinema for Soho House & Co, including the world-renowned Electric Cinema brand, Mandy is well versed in the value of elevated hospitality and cinema. Her approach and vision were echoed in her international operations from Berlin to Hong Kong ensuring complete consistency from brand to delivery. As a creative producer of sensory and visual events, she is also the Immersive Cinema Director for Dirty Soup, trailblazers in creating content that wil...
2023-02-16
45 min
Podcheck - Unternehmens-Podcasts und Corporate Voices
Hornbachs True Crime für Blaumänner und -frauen: die Werkstattgespräche, nackt gehackt
Hornbach legt einen saftigen Dauerbrenner ins Poddi-Versum: Insgesamt über 2 Tage akustische Baustellen-Romantik sind seit 2018 zusammengekommen. Wir schlüpfen in unsere Blaumänner und -frauen und mangeln – mit interessanten Erkenntnissen. Hornbach legt einen saftigen Dauerbrenner ins Poddi-Versum: Insgesamt über 2 Tage akustische Baustellen-Romantik sind seit 2018 zusammengekommen. Wir schlüpfen in unsere Blaumänner und -frauen und mangeln - mit interessanten Erkenntnissen. Hornbach Werkstattgespräche 7,5 von 10 Punkten (PIMPS-Score von 75) Hornbach Werkstattgespräche ist ein Reportage-/Interview-Podcast, moderiert von Holger Klein. Er besteht seit 2018 (!!) mit aktuell 55 Episoden von durchschnittlich 60 Minuten. Der Podcast ist zu finden auf h...
2023-02-08
28 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Emma Jamieson on Embracing New Marketing Channels
Emma Jamieson is a freelancer marketing and social media consultant specialising in film, creative arts and hospitality. Emma has been a marketeer for over 12 years, working across both hospitality and tourism, luxury brands and entertainments sectors for PR agency PRCo, PPHE Hotel Group, Merlin Entertainments amongst others. Since 2020 Emma has pivoted to film - as a self-confessed lifelong movie-nerd, bringing her knowledge, experience and fresh ideas to the industry and starting her own freelance consultancy full-time in 2022. She is Head of Marketing for the UK-wide French Film Festival and for the past year she has...
2023-01-26
36 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Sarah Timlick on Elevating Canadian Distribution
2023-01-12
38 min
Auto/Bahn - Albereien und Anekdoten auf Straßen und Schienen
#6: Auf dem Akkuschrauber nach Süderlügum
Ungeahnte Fachthementiefe in Folge 6! Beim Nerd-Talk über Elektro-Autos bleibt keine Frage unbeantwortet, kein Aspekt unbeleuchtet: Wie können Akkuschrauber und E-Antriebe im Sinne eines effizienten Tunnelkoeffizienten zusammengedacht werden? Warum drehen sich die Magnetspulen auf der Südhalbkugel in die entgegengesetzte Richtung? Und wie war Alex’ Probefahrt im vollelektrischen Familienfahrzeug? Christian war unterdessen wieder in und mit den Öffis unterwegs. Sein durchwachsener Erfahrungsbericht mündet in einem versöhnlichen Hohelied auf das Bahnpersonal und alle anderen Berufe, die den Laden am Laufen halten. Natürlich sind auch wieder Raststätten dabei, deren Namen mit viel Fantasie den Symptomen tückischer Erkältungskrankh...
2022-12-30
1h 10
Pinot & Pixel - The Latest Trends & News from the Wine and Dining scene🍇🍾👟🎉
#010 - 👩👧👧 Community-Update | ❤ Klarstellung WAC | ⌚ Termine | 🍷 Verkostungen
Unser kurzes, knackiges Update der letzten Woche, diesmal aus den Weinbergen im wunderschönen Frankenland. Dazu hat Alex die Möglichkeit genutzt, noch einmal klarzustellen, worum genau es im Winey Art Club eigentlich geht. Nächstes Community-Treffen am 02.01.23 ab 20 Uhr Alexander Gottschalk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-gottschalk-641838223/) Presseartikel FH Burgenland: https://www.fh-burgenland.at/news-presse/presse-detail/article/winey-art-club-weinwissen-trifft-auf-kunst-und-krypto-szene/ Shownotes: (00:00:00) Das Frankenland und ihr Stolz (00:01:40) Community-Events (00:03:42) Klarstellung Winey Art Club Website Winey Art Club: https://www.wineyart.club ...
2022-12-27
08 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
John Donnelly on the Changing Landscape in Exhibition
John Donnelly has 32 years of experience in the cinema industry. He launched the first UCI Cinemas multiplexes in Ireland in the 1990s before moving to Poland to establish multiplexes under the Multikino brand as Managing Director. In 2004, he became Managing Director of UCI Kinowelt in Germany heading up the turnaround of the company’s operations in Germany. Following the acquisition of UCI/Odeon by Terra Firma, John moved to Spain as Operations Director for the group responsible for the expansion of the company in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Austria, and Germany, opening and ac...
2022-12-15
40 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Nikki Stier Justice on Building Brand Communities for Films
Nikki Stier Justice is an independent producer and seasoned entertainment executive with a background in film production and distribution. In 2014, she moved to start-up production company Good Deed Entertainment (GDE), where she helped grow the company into a multi-million dollar studio. As Chief Operating Officer she oversaw development, financing, production, distribution, corporate branding and marketing on a slate of 7-10 releases a year. As Head of Distribution for Buffalo 8, Justice helps to champion diverse voices and support the independent filmmaking community. Justice also teaches at UConn in the Digital Media & Design Department.
2022-11-22
49 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Michael Matrenza on Marketing, Madman and the Evolving Market in Oz
Michael Matrenza is a senior marketer with over fourteen years of experience working in distribution in Australia. Having previously worked at Roadshow Films and on Melbourne International Film Festival, Michael has worked in the marketing team at Madman Entertainment since 2011, currently heading up marketing for the business across theatrical, home entertainment and streaming platform DocPlay. With a passion for collaborating with local filmmaking teams to define audience strategies and finding local audience for international cinema, some of Michael’s favourite campaigns include High Ground, Nitram, Parasite, Ali’s Wedding, That Sugar Film, The Death of Stalin, Searching for Sugar...
2022-11-10
42 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Patrick O'Neill on the Irish Market and Unlocking New Talent
Patrick O’Neill is Founder and Managing Director of Wildcard, Ireland’s leading film distributor working across Theatrical, Video on Demand, and TV in Ireland and the UK. Wildcard projects include The Young Offenders, Bobby Sands: 66 Days, Cardboard Gangsters, Black 47, The Hole in the Ground, Wolfwalkers, and Deadly Cuts. Wildcard regularly manage Irish distribution campaigns on behalf of UK Distributors and Platforms, with clients including Amazon, Altitude, Apple, Netflix, and Vertigo. Patrick’s Executive Producer film credits include The Hole in the Ground, Black 47, Extra Ordinary, Redemption of a Rogue, and KATIE, and he is Co-Producer on Crock...
2022-10-27
36 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Dorothee Pfistner on the Art of Acquisitions
Dorothee Pfistner spearheads acquisitions, TV sales as well as distribution strategies at Neue Visionen Filmverleih since 2014, a leading independent Berlin based film distributor, after several years at France’s production and sales outfit MK2. Neue Visionen was founded in 1997 by Torsten Frehse and Wulf Sörgel and has been under the joint management of Torsten Frehse and Sylvia Müller since 2017. We bring an average of 14 first showings to the big screen every year. Neue Visionen emerges from a collective cinema enterprise. The first film releases by Neue Vision after it was founded in 1997 included a revival of the surrealist film "...
2022-10-06
50 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Nick Camacho on Building a Distribution Brand
For seven years Nicholas Camacho has been director of marketing for the boutique distributor Oscilloscope Laboratories and has worked on theatrical, VOD, and home video releases for dozens of acclaimed and cult favorite films including Embrace of the Serpent, Kedi, The Love Witch, Buzzard, and Saint Frances. His branding and film marketing efforts aim to position Oscilloscope as an outspoken champion of the underdog, both cinematically and culturally.
2022-09-22
42 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Roxanne Avent Taylor on Building Audiences from the Ground Up
Roxanne Avent Taylor is emerging as one of Hollywood’s most prolific and successful independent producers as well as the driving force behind several social justice and youth advocacy initiatives. As co-founder of Hidden Empire Film Group with husband director Deon Taylor, Ms. Taylor has developed, packaged and produced an impressive slate of films. Her most recent, Lionsgate’s “Fatale,” stars two-time Academy Award® winner Hilary Swank and Golden Globe® nominee Michael Ealy is currently a box office leader while simultaneously steaming up PVOD streaming platforms. Additional theatrically releases include Sony Pictures’ “Black and Blue” starring Academy Award no...
2022-09-08
44 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Niels Alberg: bringing audience insight into movie development
Niels Alberg is CEO and co-founder of PUBLIKUM.io. For the past 20 years, Niels has worked in applied research, strategy and creative business development. Niels specializes in designing innovative research methods for a large number of clients in projects that combine human insight and business strategy with the goal of developing new, creative connections between companies, organisations and people. Niels holds a Master's Degree in Sociology from the University of Copenhagen.
2022-08-18
43 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Tyler DiNapoli on the Marketing Funnel for Independent Film
DiNapoli serves as President of Marketing for Bleecker Street where he oversees media, research and brand strategy for the NYC based film studio. He has been with the company since its inception and worked on 50+ Bleecker Street films including: THE ASSISTANT, LOGAN LUCKY, HOTEL MUMBAI, CAPTAIN FANTASTIC (Academy Award Nominated), DISOBEDIENCE, TRUMBO (Academy Award Nominated), LEAVE NO TRACE and most recently, MR MALCOLM'S LIST. Prior to Bleecker Street, Tyler was Vice President of Advertising & Field Marketing at Focus Features and oversaw teams who conceptualized, created, and executed on the positioning and promotion of Focus films across all v...
2022-07-27
46 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Bill Guentzler on Acquiring Titles for a Global Audiences
Bill Guentzler joined Gravitas Ventures as Senior Director of Acquisitions in 2021. After spending a summer studying in Berlin in 1998, Bill joined the Cleveland International Film Festival as an intern and grew with the organization, ultimately being named Artistic Director in 2005, a position he held for 15 years. During his time at CIFF, he was part of the team making the festival one of the largest and most well-respected film festivals in the US and one of the first in the world to transition to an online format in 2020. In his brief hiatus from the film industry, he worked for Medworks...
2022-07-14
45 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
David Kapur on How to Grow GenZ Audiences for Film
Starting out with BA Hon’s in both art and business David has established a unique career & network combining entrepreneurialism with creativity. Excelling in product creation and trend spotting within film and cinema. David is currently a Barbican Trust board member and co-founder of award winning agency elevenfiftyfive. Career highlights include key roles in the development of iconic Orange Wednesday & Secret Cinema as well as creating industry wide Virgin Media Shorts, E4 Slackers Club, ourscreen and recently BFI & National Lottery backed MASSIVE Cinema: https://www.massive-cinema.com/about
2022-06-30
41 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Sanne Junker Pedersen: Bringing Filmmakers Closer to the Audience
Sanne Juncker Pedersen is Head of the initiative ´Closer to the Audience´ launched by The Danish Film Institute in 2020. Backed by the funding scheme AudienceFocus she has worked closely with the Danish film industry and new partners to create innovation and progress within the field of audience research and audience awareness in development stage and pre-production. The Danish Film Institute has so far aided 35 projects, which among other things have studied audiences’ perspectives, feelings, opinions and considerations in relation to Danish films in development or pre-production. In December 2021, she was also behind the launch of a new knowledge shar...
2022-06-14
51 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Women Innovators in Film LIVE from Cannes '22
Recorded live on stage at the Cannes Film Festival 2022, this special conversation features a stellar lineup of senior leaders from national film organisations from across the world: Kjersti Mo, Director of the Norwegian Film Institute (NFI) Teresa McGrane, Deputy Chief Executive at Screen Ireland Francesca Accinelli, VP Promotion, Communications & International Relations at Telefilm Canada Annette Novak, CEO at Swedish Film Institute (SFI) In a wide ranging conversation, the guests discuss how film can respond to an entertainment ecosystem massively disrupted and transformed in recent years - and consider how i...
2022-05-31
47 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Mark Hirzberger-Taylor on Bringing Classic Films back to Cinemas
With over 25 years’ experience, Mark Hirzberger-Taylor has worked for major studios including Paramount, Universal, Disney and MGM in territories as varied as Austria, Indonesia and Turkey. Since March 2019 Mark is CEO of Park Circus Group, a worldwide film distributor and sales agent representing all major Hollywood and British studios with offices in Glasgow, London, LA and Paris. Mark is also a member of the project commission for the Austrian Film Institute
2022-05-10
37 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
The Changing Face of US Distribution with James Shapiro
"Especially in the independent space, the most successful distributors are the ones that have a data-driven approach" James Shapiro, Executive Vice President, US Distribution XYZ Films James Emanuel Shapiro is an entertainment executive veteran for twenty years and has been the COO of both Drafthouse Films and NEON where we helped build both distribution companies from the ground up. He’s worked on several academy award campaigns including BULLHEAD, THE ACT OF KILLING, THE LOOK OF SILENCE, and I, TONYA. He most recently started the analytics department and helped build the booking department at the Alamo Drafthouse. He...
2022-04-21
49 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Studio Canal CEO Alex Hamilton on Evolving Release Patterns
Alex was President, International, Film and Managing Director of Entertainment One UK. Since joining eOne in 2008, Alex spearheaded eOne UK’s film business, with full overall responsibility for acquiring and exploiting through all media an extensive range of feature films, including Twilight, 12 Years a Slave, Dallas Buyers Club, Stan & Ollie and Green Book.With his vast industry experience and passion for film, Alex is the perfect fit to manage STUDIOCANAL UK and to further develop our operations in the UK, a key territory for STUDIOCANAL.
2022-04-07
47 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Innovating Distribution in West Africa with Moses Babatope
Moses Babatope has over 20 years of experience in cinema operations management, film production and film distribution, gained from several locations around the world, including the UK and Nigeria. He is currently the deputy managing director of Filmhouse Group and Managing Director of FilmOne Entertainment, Nigeria. FilmOne Entertainment and Filmhouse Cinemas have a combined workforce of over 500 employees and generated an annual turnover of $11m in 2019. Filmhouse is the largest cinema chain in west Africa and partners with cinema premium format companies – IMAX, Mediation (MX4D) and DBOX. FilmOne Entertainment is the fastest-growing studio-styled organization and leading film distributor in wes...
2022-03-23
46 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Avtar Panesar on launching Bollywood titles to a global market
Avtar Panesar is VP Special Projects at Yash Raj Films and an industry veteran with rare experience of helming international film and home entertainment markets for Indian cinema overseas. He has developed sustainable relationships in the complex space of international film distribution and contributed towards building the YRF brand both within the diaspora as well as non-traditional markets across the globe. Since 1997, Avtar has gradually seeded and developed inroads in film, home video and music markets in challenging international markets like UK and UAE as well as others. Using his previous professional learnings, he spearheaded music publishing, design and print...
2022-03-10
44 min
Das BESTE aus 2 Generationen
050 - Dummheit und Stolz-wachsen auf einem Holz
In dieser Episode geht es nicht um „kognitive Intelligenz“ oder den „IQ“, sondern um das Gefühl, dass keiner so „gut“ ist wie man selbst. Jeder Mensch ist einzigartig und hat Fähigkeiten, die bei anderen nicht so gut ausgeprägt sind. Daraus ziehen viele ihr Selbstbewusstsein und nicht selten auch ihr Selbstwertgefühl. Das ist gut so, und jeder sollte „sich seiner selbst sicher“ sein. Was aber, wenn die eigene Wahrnehmung zu Überheblichkeit, Arroganz oder gar falschen Stolz führt? Was, wenn es niemanden gibt, der die eigenen Erwartungen erfüllen kann, also „gut genug“ ist? Besonders für Unternehmer kann das fatal...
2022-03-10
14 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Nick Savva on how to successfully launch content on VOD
Nick Savva is the General Manager for Giant Pictures, a digital distribution label placing movies, documentaries and episodic TV on VOD and streaming platforms in North America and worldwide. Based in New York, Nick began his film career at BBC Films in his native London and later worked at Tribeca Films. He has specialized in digital distribution for independent movies and documentaries for the past 20 years. The company also has established itself as a trusted digital partner for multiple indie labels, including Drafthouse Films, Tribeca Film Festival, Topic Studios, Participant Media and Abramorama. Giant Pictures has more than...
2022-02-24
46 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Lia Devlin examines audience behaviour with Alex Stolz
Lia Devlin is Managing Director of Altitude Film Distribution and has been with the company since its inception in 2014 releasing over 150 films ranging from the Academy and BAFTA Award Winners MOONLIGHT, ROCKS, MINARI, 20 FEET FROM STARDOM, AMY and critically acclaimed THE FLORIDA PROJECT, DIEGO MARADONA, LADY MACBETH and more. Prior to that Lia specialised in Marketing for both independent and studio films. She was Marketing Director at leading independent distributor Momentum Pictures for 7 years, integral to breaking out a number of foreign and arthouse films and beating British box office records for others.
2022-02-10
42 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Kevin Goetz discusses how films are influenced by audiences and more
Nicknamed “the doctor of audience-ology,” Kevin Goetz has been at the center of what Hollywood calls the movie research industry for more than thirty years. His firm, Screen Engine/ASI, conducts research for a majority of all movies that are widely released in America and around the world. With decades of experience, Goetz has worked alongside all of the major film studio chiefs, network and streaming platform executives, and production company decision-makers. The Los Angeles Times Magazine counted him as one of the 100 most powerful and influential people in Southern California.
2022-01-24
45 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
The importance of building an audience base with Karol Martesko-Fenster
Karol is an Austrian-born American entrepreneur and media industry innovator with a broad motion picture, Internet, blockchain, broadcast, publishing and event backgrounds. He has produced over a dozen award-winning films and his career spans two decades including leadership in the American independent film industry. Karol is Partner & COO of global media distribution and marketing company Abramorama and Chief Content Officer of Thought Engine Partners. Karol was the President of Film for Michael Cohl’s S2BN Entertainment, EVP of Film & Animation at Babel Networks, President/Publisher of Silicon Alley Reporter, and Head of Film at Chris Blackwell's Palm Pictures. Ka...
2022-01-13
45 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Discussing movie distribution with Jakob Abrahamsson
Jakob Abrahamsson is coowner and CEO of Nordic and Baltic upmarket distributor NonStop Entertainment and Bio & Bistro Capitol, an Electric/Everyman style cinema in Stockholm. He is an alumni of Inside Pictures and serves on the board of the Swedish Distributor’s Association. He has a background as a freelance writer and programmer for the Stockholm Int Film Festival. NonStop Entertainment acquires all rights for Nordics and Baltics and operates in the following different areas: Upmarket releases for cinemas such as The Father, Pig and Tove. Documentaries such as The Dissident, Amazing Grace and Yung Lean – in your...
2021-12-02
42 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
‘The huge threat to online film marketing ’, a conversation with Jake Garriock
‘Things that are hits are big hits now because everyone is talking about them on social media - the spread of information is quicker, it snowballs’, states Jake, Head of Distribution Strategy and Group Publicity at Curzon, during a new podcast encounter with Alex Stolz. Jake Garriock joined Curzon in 2008, as Head of Distribution Strategy and Group Publicity, leading numerous in-house PR and awards campaigns. Now responsible for publicity across the group and strategic rollout of distribution titles.
2021-12-02
39 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Getting that ‘cultural hype’, a conversation with Eve Gabereau
“People still want to go to the cinema, but they don’t have the sense of urgency with films...so how do you get that cultural hype?’, shares Eve Gabereau, Chief Executive Officer of Modern Films, during the session with Alex Stolz.
2021-12-02
49 min
The Movie Marketing & Distribution Podcast
Indie films & the ‘traditional model’ ?, with Delphine Lievens
‘Pre-pandemic indie films were moving away from the traditional model but the pandemic has accelerated it so studios are using different streams as well’, says Delphine Lievens Head of Distribution at Bohemia Media, a UK based distribution company that focuses their output on diverse stories and uplifting marginalised voices. Delphine Lievens is Head of Distribution at Bohemia Media, a UK based distribution company that focuses their output on diverse stories and uplifting marginalised voices. She joins Bohemia as they prepare to release Iris Prize Best Feature winner REBEL DYKES, and Berlinale 2021 selection BLISS (GLÜCK). Previously she held...
2021-12-02
33 min
2Guys1Car
#7 LUKAS POLONSKI
Na, ihr kleinen Hamster? Mit Chuzpe verkünden wir euch die frohe Botschaft, dass in Kollaboration mit "I'M NOT A FKN HAMSTER" (INAFH) der 2Guys1Car-Hoodie nun online bestellbar ist. Wir freuen uns enorm, wenn ihr den Podcast supporten mögt, indem ihr unseren Namen stolz auf der Brust (oder den Brüsten) tragt. Nebenbei setzt ihr euch für den Artenschutz der Feldhamster ein und tut so sogar noch etwas Gutes! Klickt euch durch auf https://not-a-hamster.com/ und gönnt euch 1 nicen Pulli vong Kuscheligkeit her. Das dieswöchige Budget-Wirrwarr lässt uns in der...
2021-07-20
54 min
Das BESTE aus 2 Generationen
014 - Vor dem Loslassen kommt das Annehmen
Folge #014 Vor dem Loslassen kommt das Annehmen Unternehmensnachfolge hat viele Aspekte. Einer davon ist, „loszulassen“. Das stellt für viele Unternehmer, ganz gleich, ob sie das Unternehmen gegründet oder selbst übernommen haben, eine große Herausforderung dar. In diesem Video-Podcast erfährst Du, warum Loslassen oft so schwerfällt und warum es äußerst hilfreich ist, zuvor ein „Annehmen“ der eigenen Leistung zu erreichen. Wie kann man das schaffen und welche Hilfsmittel sind dafür geeignet? Erfahre, wie Du es erreichen kannst, deine eigene Leistung nicht nur zu erkennen und wertzuschätzen, sondern sogar stolz darauf zu sein. Und warum deine Ge...
2021-07-01
19 min
FITNESS & MOTIVATION
#68 Scheiß auf die Meinung der anderen
Jeder von uns kennt das doch, man erzählt stolz von seinen Zielen und irgendwer im Umfeld äußert sich negativ dazu. Die meisten Menschen meinen so was gar nicht böse. Man darf nicht vergessen, dass andere Menschen meist eine andere Realität haben und wenn sie sich selber gewisse Sachen nicht vorstellen können, dann denken sie, dass es bei allen Menschen nicht Möglich ist. Aber mehr dazu in der heutigen Podcastfolge. Ich verspreche dir, diese Folge wird dich motivieren! Gib uns gerne ein Feedback über Instagram Folge uns auch auf Instagram: Alex: ht...
2021-06-03
11 min
Das BESTE aus 2 Generationen
008 - Warum loslassen so schwer fällt
Ein Unternehmen an die nächste Generation zu übergeben, fällt vielen Firmeninhabern nicht leicht. Da kommen viele Sorgen und Ängste ins Spiel: ob der oder die Nachfolger die Herausforderung meistern, wie die Mitarbeiter und Kunden reagieren, ob zu viele und zu schnelle Veränderungen vorgenommen werden, ob die eigene Erfahrung und der Rat des „Alten“ noch gefragt ist… In diesem Podcast erfährst du, warum das „Loslassen“ vielen Unternehmern schwer fällt, und welche Möglichkeiten bestehen, die Sorgen, die einen oft nicht schlafen lassen, zu überwinden. Du erfährst, warum Dankbarkeit, Freude, Stolz (nicht zu verwechseln...
2021-05-28
20 min
Hoffefunk
Spezialfolge – Exklusiv-Interview mit Alex Stolz
Ein wahrer Höhepunkt für den „Hoffefunk“: Wir haben rund eine Stunde mit TSG-Legende Alexander Stolz über seine bewegte Karriere und aktuelle Aufgabe als Torwarttrainer der U23 gesprochen. Er hat dabei mit uns in seiner Historie, aber auch in der der TSG gegraben und exklusiv Einblicke gegeben, die niemand ergoogeln könnte. Am Mikrofon sind die TSG-Mitglieder und -Fans David Riess und Jonas Riess. Schreibt und folgt uns gerne bei Social Media, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben: https://www.instagram.com/hoffefunk_fanpodcast oder /https://www.facebook.com/hoffenews/Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der P...
2020-10-31
50 min
Infinite Monkeys
008 | Synchron
Zitat (13.25): "Vielleicht wird das auch ne kurze Folge". Doch es wurde keine kurze Folge. Herzlich Willkommen zur asynchronsten Folge in der nun doch schon etwas bemerkenswerten Geschichte dieses Podcasts. Kaum eine Internetverbindung war je schlechter, kaum ein Laptop heißer und kaum ein Podcaster müder als hier im Infinite Monkeys Podcast. Die Redaktion sagt, dass es dafür ganz okay war. Ihr werdet danach nicht enttäuschter sein, als davor. Genug tief gestapelt - ihr lernt etwas über Pinguine, Motivation & Stolz und darüber, wie man Alex richtig auf die Palme bringen kann. Wem das...
2020-10-15
1h 02
Clash Royal - Der Generationen Podcast
#7 Verschwörungstheorien
Premiere, Premiere: Wir sind ganz stolz, dass wir dieses Mal einen Experten zu Gast haben. Rüdiger Maas vom Institut für Generationenforschung in Augsburg, hat untersucht, wie sehr sich die verschiedenen Generationen unterscheiden. Auch in Sachen Corona und Verschwörungsmythen. Welche Generation ist dafür empfänglicher? Was macht es mit mir, wenn ich zur Generation X, Y oder Z gehöre? Wieso dem Daumen eines 25jährigen mehr Platz im Gehirn gemacht wird und warum für Ältere das Argument nicht zählt, dass bei ihnen alles besser war, weil sie kein Handy hatten. Ist die Jugend politischer als früher...
2020-09-17
56 min
MOODLOVER
#33 Räume die Gefühle vermitteln – Grünfärberei Coworking
Ohhhh… wie lange es her ist, dass ich dir was erzählt habe und es ist so viel passiert. Ich bin gerade so berührt… so stolz… denn meine Grünfärberei ist fertig und die Gefühle der Wertschätzung und Leidenschaft sind so stark in den Räumen zu spüren… woawwww… das ist so wundervoll mitzubekommen, wenn Leute in den Räumen stehen und diese Gefühle wirklich spüren… das macht mich gerade sehr glücklich! www.gruenfaerberei.de
2020-01-22
08 min
Flaschenkinder
Auf die Muschel!
Kellerchen und Alex sind immernoch in Thailand... Zum Abschluss des Jahres, rekapitulieren sie nochmal alle Stationen des letzten Jahres. Was lief gut? Was nicht so? Worauf sind sie stolz und was erwartet uns im nächsten Jahr. Das alles und noch viel mehr Folge 57 Kellerchen und Alex sind immernoch in Thailand… Zum Abschluss des Jahres, rekapitulieren sie nochmal alle Stationen des letzten Jahres. Was lief gut? Was nicht so? Worauf sind sie stolz und was erwartet uns im nächsten Jahr. Das alles und noch viel mehr in der heutigen Folge. @flaschenkinder_derpodcast dief...
2019-12-29
53 min
Raus aus dem Hormonchaos
Warum es sich lohnt auf das vergangene Jahr zurückzublicken
Weihnachtszeit - Besinnliche Zeit? "Gott sei Dank - ich bin nicht die Einzige!", die das mit der Besinnlichkeit rund um die Weihnachtszeit nicht hinbekommt. Mit ich, meine ich mich selbst, aber auch zahlreiche Klientinnen im Hormoncoaching, die ordentlich im Weihnachtsstress stecken. Besinnlichkeit bleibt mit all den Terminen zum Feiern, sich treffen und, und, und, doch auf der Strecke. Stress verschlimmert das Hormonchaos Nicht selten bringt das Weihnachtschaos das Hormonchaos wieder auf Hochtouren. Der Zyklus macht sein eigenes Ding - zu kurz, zu lang, zu stark oder mit starken Schmerzen. Stress verschlimmert ALLES. Auch unser Empfinden. Wir sind negativer gestimmt. Wir...
2019-12-24
29 min
3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE: A Britflicks Podcast with screenwriter Stuart Wright
Future Of Film Summit 2019 w/ director/founder Alex Stolz
Host Stuart Wright talks about the first ever FUTURE OF FILM SUMMIT with the director and founder Alex Stolz. FUTURE OF FILM SUMMIT 2019 is on 26 November 2019 at BFI South Bank, London SE1 8XT Britflicks listeners/readers get a 33% DISCOUNT off the full ticket price. Please email britflicks@futureoffilm.live and Future Of Film will send you details on how to get it. FUTURE OF FILM SUMMIT 2019 promises to be a day of discovery that will inspire, inform and empower filmmakers, with a view to transforming the storytelling ecosystem. There will be focused sessions on: ◆ Virtual Production ◆ Brand-Funding ◆ Interactive Storytelling ◆ Worldbuilding ◆ Immersive...
2019-11-12
37 min
The ModGolf Podcast
BONUS Episode: Season 3 Wrap Up / Season 4 Preview
We finished up Season 3 a couple of weeks ago and our team is working hard developing the next twelve episodes for Season 4, which launches on May 29. Looking back at Season 3, we consider this engaging batch of episodes to be the turning point for The ModGolf Podcast. We heard some amazing stories from a diverse group of guests who discussed how technology, entertainment experiences, music, celebrity, hospitality and community building combine and intersect to shape the future of golf. If you didn’t get the chance to listen to all of our 12 Season 3 episodes, here’s a re...
2018-05-16
21 min
Future of Film Podcast
9.1 Alex McDowell: The Art of World-building (Special Extended Edition)
This is the Special Extended Edition of my conversation with Alex McDowell, the visionary designer behind MINORITY REPORT, director at The World Building Institute and Professor of Practice at USC. There was simply too much good stuff too cram into the usual Film Disruptors run time so this version includes much more detail about Alex's practice in the art and science of world building, his work with corporations and other media and his career journey. Discover more about this and other podcasts at www.futureoffilm.live
2017-05-17
1h 06