Parhaat Future Of Film Podcastit (2024)

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84. C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi: Fusing Genre Storytelling with African Narratives 55:55

2d ago55:55

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In this episode, CJ "Fiery" Obasi, the visionary filmmaker behind MAMI WATA, discusses his creative journey, the cultural narratives that shape his work and the commercial and creative path of a storyteller. CJ reflects on his early influences, including a passion for Hammer Horror films and Stephen King novels, and how these elements have informed…

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It's A Wonderful Life (1946) 1:34:49

14d ago1:34:49

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Christmas Eve. A supernatural force. A shot at redemption. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. This week, the Spineless Boys discuss the timeless classic RED ONE (2024). Just kidding, we’re actually talking about Frank Capra’s 1946 masterpiece IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, the best film ever made about an uncle named Billy (among other things). Can Brennan and Nic…

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83. Ingrid Kopp: The Evolution of Immersive Storytelling 51:18

14d ago51:18

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In this episode, Ingrid Kopp, co-founder of Electric South, returns to the show to explore the dynamic evolution of immersive storytelling. With a particular focus on Africa, Ingrid reveals the shifting landscape of virtual reality (VR) and immersive narratives, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities within the XR space. In a discussion…

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Clueless (1995) 1:14:50

28d ago1:14:50

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Does anybody have any idea what's going on? Please help...we're CLUELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!! In their most chaotic episode yet, Nick and Brennan discuss Amy Heckerling’s bright and bubbly teen comedy CLUELESS while facing the existential threat of an Election Day. Does Cher have a better policy on immigration than Trump? Yes. Does Breckin Meyer look distr…

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PREVIEW: Clueless (1995) 3:50

1M ago3:50

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In this week's Substack essay, Brennan investigates why one of the most beloved teen comedies of all time features an incest subplot. To subscribe, visit The Spineless Boys’s Substack. The Criterion Collection is an ever-growing roster of movies deemed internationally significant on an artistic level. Each new film added to the collection is given …

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82. Hamid Ibrahim: Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Bringing African Storytelling to Disney 45:25

1M ago45:25

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"Africa and African stories could be the future of storytelling." Hamid IbrahimThis episode is a deep dive into entrepreneurship, creativity and storytelling with Hamid Ibrahim, the Co-Founder and CEO of Kugali Media. Kugali hit the headlines last year when they became the first company to collaborate with Walt Disney Animation on an African story.…

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Shattered Glass (2003) 1:13:57

1M ago1:13:57

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Watch your step, there's Shattered Glass all over the place! Just kidding folks, we’re having a good time here. There’s no shattered glass like shards anywhere it’s actually just a movie called Shattered Glass. On this week’s episode, The Spineless Boys dive in to one of the most underrated indies of the early-2000s. No lie here: The Boys talk abou…

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81. Stephen Follows: the Data behind Horror; Film's Most Profitable Genre 53:50

2M ago53:50

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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. I…

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70. Dan Erickson: Showrunning, Worldbuilding and the story of SEVERANCE 50:51

2M ago50:51

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Dan Erickson is the creator and showrunner of Apple TV's Emmy© Award-winning series, SEVERANCE. After attending NYU's Tisch School, where he received a Masters in Dramatic Writing. Upon moving to Los Angeles, he delivered food and worked in a string of office jobs, all while conceiving and writing the original pilot for Severance. The script became…

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73. Emma Needell: Technology, Creative Practice and Finding your Story's Heart 50:28

2M ago50:28

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Emma Needell is a filmmaker and worldbuilder who champions original storytelling. Her script THE WATER MAN, directed by David Oyelowo and produced by Oprah Winfrey, premiered at TIFF and is now on Netflix. In 2021, she won an Epic Megagrant to use Unreal Engine on a short film that explores the power of technology to bring people together. The film…

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75. Mark Forstater and Nathan Neuman: A New Studio System 38:17

2M ago38:17

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Mark Forstater and Nathan Neuman are co-Founders of Dreambird the new Web3 powered filmmaking and streaming platform. In this episode, they discuss the pitfalls and structural problems associated with the current film financing model and outline their vision for Dreambird as a marketplace designed to foster creators' collaboration, decision-making,…

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76. Ted Hope, Irina Albita and Anjali Midha: Reimagining the Greenlight 56:02

2M ago56:02

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This special episode features a conversation with three leaders in this space exploring the future of the greenlight process in film:Anjali Midha is the Former Head of Entertainment at Twitter and the Founder and CEO of the entertainment analytics platform Diesel Labs. Irina Albita, co-founder and co-CEO of FilmChain, the blockchain based platform …

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77. Ane Crabtree: Designing Future Worlds through Fashion 1:04:25

2M ago1:04:25

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In this episode we are joined by the acclaimed visual artist and costume designer, Ane Crabtree. Ane’s substantial body of work includes her iconic, unmistakable designs for THE HANDMAID'S TALE (seasons one and two) as well as WESTWORLD (season one), and Apple TV’s THE CHANGELING. As such, Ane has built a formidable reputation as a designer of the …

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80. Jonathan Keasey, Justin MacGregor and Phil Egger: Crafting New Stories with AI 46:52

2M ago46:52

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This episode explores the intersection of human creativity and AI technology. Filmmakers Jonathan Keasey and Justin MacGregor who are partnering with Phil Egger of J4 on a slate of films assisted by cutting edge AI technology. Entitled Hum.AI.ne Entertainment, their new initiative is focused on the ethical use of AI in the creative process and refl…

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Martin (1977) 1:10:58

2M ago1:10:58

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Good eeeeeevvveeening! On the final episode of their SPINE-chilling month of horror, Brennan gives Nick permission to enter and discuss George Romero’s spookily-underrated vampire classic. The Spineless Boys talk about Romero’s love of Pittsburgh and his love of amateur actors, his enduring legacy as horror raconteur, and the fact that Martin looks…

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PREVIEW: Martin (1977) 5:24

2M ago5:24

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Brennan here! Giving you a little preview of our next very spooky episode, while also sharing a bit from our newest Substack essay, available now. To subscribe, visit The Spineless Boys’s Substack. The Criterion Collection is an ever-growing roster of movies deemed internationally significant on an artistic level. Each new film added to the collect…

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Barbarian (2022) 1:27:27

2M ago1:27:27

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On this second spooky episode of Spineless’ Spine-Chilling Month of Horror, Nick and Brennan discuss Zach Cregger’s 2022 film Barbarian, making special note of its wicked smart script, unique marketing campaign, and freaked-up sense of humor. Would this film be better if it starred Alvin and his Chipmunks? Is it the best horror film of the decade s…

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PREVIEW: Barbarian (2022) 3:37

3M ago3:37

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Brennan here! Giving you a little preview of our next very spooky episode, while also sharing a bit from our newest Substack essay, available now. To subscribe, visit The Spineless Boys’s Substack. The Criterion Collection is an ever-growing roster of movies deemed internationally significant on an artistic level. Each new film added to the collect…

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79. Davide Bianca: Shifting Tides 55:18

3M ago55:18

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"We're on the verge of a paradigm shift, in terms of the stories that need to be told ... and how they need to be implemented." Davide BiancaEmmy award-winning executive creative director, strategist and technologist, Davide Bianca joins Future of Film Podcast to discuss Generative AI, the future of the industry and his latest project, Shifting Tid…

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The Changeling (1980) 1:10:43

3M ago1:10:43

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*breathy ghost child voice* Father… My movie podcast hosted by two white guys… To kick off the month of October, Nick and Brennan bring you their SCARIEST EPISODE YET! as they discuss the slow-burn horror classic THE CHANGELING (1980), a movie which stars George C. Scott as Maestro. Take a trip to the The Changeling House (not to be confused with t…

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Introducing the Spineless Substack! 6:40

3M ago6:40

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Brennan, one-half of Your Very Favorite Spineless Boys™️, is here on his week off to introduce you to the all-new Spineless Substack! Featuring bonus essays and articles, the Substack will serve as auxiliary content on the weeks off, and elaborate on certain themes and ideas introduced in each episode. They’ll also tease what we’ll be covering on t…

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78. Jeff Gomez & Billy Price: New Narratives of Reconciliation 56:26

3M ago56:26

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This episode is a conversation about peace, reconciliation and innovative storytelling featuring pioneering producer Jeff Gomez and Billy Price who is Creative Director of Unrival, the non profit organisation dedicated to empowering peacebuilders and the process of peacebuilding across the world.During Future of Film Africa 2024, Jeff and Billy dis…

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Annette (2021) 1:41:44

3M ago1:41:44

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We love each other so much. On this week’s episode of SPINELESS, Nick and Brennan relive fond memories (for Nick, at least) of seeing the film together at IFC, discuss how Baby Annette is just a baby after all, and debate the merits of Diana: The Musical. Nick brings up the film MAESTRO for the first time in the history of the podcast, but it certa…

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Sorcerer (1977) 1:27:20

4M ago1:27:20

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What do you call a really good film that’s not Criterion yet? On the inaugural episode of SPINELESS, your fearless hosts Nick and Brennan venture into the sweaty, sweaty jungle to discuss William Friedkin’s 1977 film SORCERER! Pack up your dynamite and drive reeeeaaalllll slow as we discuss the career of the late Mr. Friedkin, the troubled producti…

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74. Houston Howard: Crafting Expansive Universes, the 5 Ps of World Building and more! 53:42

1y ago53:42

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In this episode we are delighted to welcome back to the podcast, the Super Story Architect himself, Houston Howard.An expert in franchise development and transmedia incubation, Houston demystifies the practice of world building with his customary passion and pragmatism. In this conversation, recorded as part of Future of Film incubator 2023, we exp…

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72. HaZ: Game-changing Independent Storytelling with Unreal Editor for Fortnite 44:04

1+ y ago44:04

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In this episode, we welcome back to Future of Film storytelling pioneer, Hasraf 'HaZ' Dulull. During the episode, HaZ provides an exclusive inside look into the innovative processes behind his groundbreaking projects like RIFT and MOONTOPIA, which utilise Unreal Engine to redefine game design and monetisation. The discussion explores game developme…

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71. Joanna Popper: the Now and Future of the Metaverse 47:34

1+ y ago47:34

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Joanna Popper is the Chief Metaverse Officer at leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Based in Los Angeles, where she leads metaverse initiatives for the agency and its clients. In this special episode of the podcast, Joanna speaks with award-winning television presenter, Elle Osili-Wood about what the metaverse mea…

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69. Niels Juul on Authentic Storytelling, Algorithms and Decentralising Hollywood 50:25

1+ y ago50:25

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"You're only as good as the creative you surround yourself with." Niels JuulNiels Juul is a producer with expertise in financing and packaging major features, with a track record of working with top directors including Martin Scorsese and Michael Mann. More recently, Niels has become a strong advocate of Web3 and NFTs in the film space, founding NF…

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68. Steve Silver: Unlocking the Metaverse for Creators 49:37

2y ago49:37

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In this episode we welcome Steve Silver to the podcast to discuss the now and future of the metaverse - in particular how creators can approach this space. From Tesla's complete virtual rendering of San Francisco and Apple's upcoming VR headset to the latest in Web3, Steve takes us on a ride to the nexus of technological innovation and entertainmen…

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67. Brian Newman: Secrets of Brand-Funded Filmmaking 42:10

2y ago42:10

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Brian Newman is Founder of Sub-Genre and one of the world’s leading experts on brand-funded films. He consults on content strategy, distribution and marketing for some of the top brands in the world. Current and former clients include: The Climate Pledge (Amazon), GoDaddy, Oatly, Patagonia, REI, Stripe, Sundance, Tazo, and Yeti Coolers.As well as b…

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66. Diana Williams: Developing Story Based IP 46:17

2y ago46:17

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"We talk about going Direct to Community" Diana WilliamsDiana Williams is the CEO & Co-founder of Kinetic Energy Entertainment, a multi-disciplinary company that partners with creators at the intersection of story and technology to develop and produce story-based IP.In this podcast, we discuss Kinetic Energy Entertainment's strategy, projects and t…

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65. Paul Raschid and Ru Howe: Branching Narrative Filmmaking 46:53

2+ y ago46:53

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This episode explores the evolution in interactive filmmaking with filmmaker Paul Raschid and Ru Howe, the Founder of Stornaway.io the development tool for interactive video.Paul is the director of a number of branching narrative feature film/FMV games including 2022's THE GALLERY - comprising of over four and a half hours of video content.In this …

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64. Houston Howard: Super Story Architect 49:39

2+ y ago49:39

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"Big vision and small execution. That's the sweet spot to attack the market" Houston Howard How can creators stand out in today's ocean of content? Super Story Architect, Houston Howard has answers…Houston Howard is the Chief Storyteller at One 3 Creative, a transmedia design firm, and a co-founder of Fulcrum Worldbuilders, an organisation that des…

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63. Niels Alberg: Audience Insights, AI and Anthropology 41:35

2+ y ago41:35

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This episode is about involving the audience in the creative process and how a Danish startup is realising this using a unique combination of AI and anthropology. Niels Alberg is CEO and co-founder of PUBLIKUM.io (the Danish word that translates literally as Audience). For the past 20 years, Niels has worked in applied research, strategy and creati…

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62. Nguyen-Anh Nguyen: Filmmaking in the Unreal World 49:55

2+ y ago49:55

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Nguyen-Anh Nguyen is a filmmaker based out of MontrealHaving began his career as a dentist, he then focused on filmmaking, specifically science fiction, with the viral hit THE AKIRA PROJECT (2014) followed by acclaimed short films TEMPLE (2016) & HYPERLIGHT (2018), all of which garnered over 12M views online and received widespread international ac…

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61. Kevin Goetz: Why Every Film Should be Profitable 42:31

3y ago42:31

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This episode is a deep-dive into the pivotal role of audience research in film with Kevin Goetz.Nicknamed “the doctor of audience-ology,” Kevin has been at the centre 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…

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60. Kevin Baillie: From VFX Prodigy to Real-time Filmmaking with Robert Zemeckis 56:34

3y ago56:34

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Kevin Baillie's career at the forefront of visual effects and screen storytelling began in 1999 and is now part of industry folklore. As an 18-year old high school senior, he and his friend created a short film involving a futuristic speeder race through his school, primarily to attract the attention of Star Wars producer Rick McCallum. The short w…

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59. Rouslan Ovtcharoff: What NFTs and Web3 mean for Film 1:01:03

3y ago1:01:03

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This episode is a deep dive into the revolutionary world of NFTs, Web 3 and the blockchain, with new media and technology entertainment industry executive, Rouslan Ovtcharoff. As the former head of marketing at Millennium Media (famous for blockbusters like The Expendables and Olympus Has Fallen), Rouslan is highly experienced in film and tradition…

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58. Kaya Jabar: Visualisation and the New Creative Process 52:00

3y ago52:00

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Kaya Jabar is a multidisciplinary visualisation supervisor with unique experience leading previs, postvis, techvis and virtual production for tentpole film and TV projects including Game of Thrones, Star Wars the Rise of Skywalker and Dumbo.Kaya is on a mission to develop real-time adoption and virtual production workflows with the aim of making vi…

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57. Robin McNichols: Virtual Production and the Audience of the Future 50:36

3y ago50:36

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Robin McNichols is co-founder and Director of the award-winning creative studio Marshmallow Laser Feast (MLF) where he has directed a myriad of immersive experiences, large-scale installations and live performances.Exploring new sensory perspectives that challenge our relationship tothe world around us plays a key role in Robin and the team at MLF’…

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56. Mahin Ibrahim and Phillip Domfeh: Launching New Storytelling Talent 32:05

3+ y ago32:05

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Mahin Ibrahim and Phillip Domfeh are the executives behind Disney Launchpad, the new programme for untapped filmmaking talent. Available now on Disney+, Launchpad is a series of bold and new stories from emerging creators. In this talk, Mahin and Phillip share how the programme worked and the process of nurturing new talent. We also talk about incl…

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55. Jack Attridge: Reimagining the Film-Game Genre 43:08

3+ y ago43:08

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Jack Attridge is Creative Director and co-founder of Flavourworks, the London-based digital entertainment studio. Originally trained in filmmaking, Jack pivoted into the gaming industry, working at leading studios like EA, Rebellion, Mind Candy, and 22cans. In 2015 he co-founded Flavourworks to realise a new form of interactive storytelling. This r…

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54. HaZ: The Power of Realtime CG Animation 57:23

3+ y ago57:23

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This episode is about how filmmaker HaZ is reinventing his craft through realtime game engine-powered animation. Having originally started his career in VFX, Hasraf 'HaZ' Dulull transitioned to directing and producing, with the Netflix-acquired sci-fi. THE BEYOND. He then followed up with another sci fi feature, 2036 ORIGIN UNKNOWN before directing…

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53. Jason Blum: The Business of Blumhouse 54:43

3+ y ago54:43

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Jason Blum, founder of Blumhouse Productions, is a three-time Academy Award®-nominated, two-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning and a two-time Peabody Award-winning producer. Blumhouse is known for pioneering a new model of studio filmmaking: producing high-quality micro-budget films and television series, and his multimedia company is regarded as th…

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52. Jeff Gomez: Building Franchises, Transmedia Storytelling and the Collective Journey 1:04:59

4y ago1:04:59

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Jeff Gomez is CEO of Starlight Runner and one of the world’s leading experts in story and narrative design. He works with executives, visionaries, and global leaders to develop vast fictional story universes on properties like Avatar, Pirates of the Caribbean, Transformers and Spider-ManThis conversation is really an exploration of narrative design…

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51. Johanna Koljonen: How to Transform Storytelling Together 57:52

4y ago57:52

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Johanna Koljonen is a media industry analyst, broadcaster, writer and experience designer. She is also the author of the Göteborg Film Festival’s annual Nostradamus Report, which is an industry leading analysis of the near future of the screen sectors.I recently had the honour of being invited to participate in the 2021 Report (subtitled "Transform…

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50. Kiri Hart: Star Wars and New Possibilities in Storytelling 48:34

4y ago48:34

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Kiri Hart is an executive, writer and producer with nearly 3 decades experience in film and television. She is probably best known for her role as Senior Vice President of Development at Lucasfilm between 2012 and 2018.Here she formed the now legendary Lucasfilm Story Group and oversaw the creative development of all Star Wars content across film, …

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49. Jess Engel: Diversify, Pivot, Innovate: New Strategies for Filmmaking 46:40

4y ago46:40

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Jess Engel is an award-winning, multidisciplinary producer focused on blending storytelling with art and technology. As founder at Crimes of Curiosity, her recent mixed-reality projects include BREATHE, PERSUASION MACHINES and the groundbreaking SPHERES (2018). Produced by Darren Aronofsky, SPHERES not only won the Gran Prix in VR at the Venice Fil…

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48. Shabnam Mogharabi: The Business of Impact Entertainment 49:34

4y ago49:34

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Shabnam Mogharabi (@shabster on Twitter) is a former award-winning journalist who co-founded SoulPancake in 2008 with the actor Rainn Wilson. SoulPancake is a digital entertainment company with the vision to “make stuff that matters” creating uplifting and socially impactful videos on a daily basis. With this singular and different approach to onli…

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47. John Gaeta: Immersive Worlds, The Matrix and Future Filmmaking 50:47

4y ago50:47

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A relentless innovator in film, John Gaeta is best known for his defining work on The Matrix trilogy, including the invention of bullet time, for which he won the Academy Award for Visual Effects. More recently, John co-founded Industrial Light and Magic’s Virtual Reality division ILMX lab and has held the role of SVP Creative Strategy at Magic Lea…

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