Whirleybird Productions presents the Film Finance and Distribution Podcast: a deep dive into the business backbone of the cinematic world. We engage in insightful conversations with accomplished filmmakers, seasoned entertainment lawyers, and pivotal industry insiders. Our goal? To demystify the complex realms of film finance and distribution, equipping the next generation of filmmakers, producers, and cinema enthusiasts with knowledge about success stories, safe working practices, script ac ...
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Interviews with movie producers, directors and more, all too help you get your film made.
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Filmmaker Shaun Sereviratne on Production Budgets, Marketing and Building a Community
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Writer/Director/Producer Shaun Seneviratne's raw, highly relatable debut feature, "Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts," held its world premiere in the Narrative Feature Competition at SXSW 2024. It was filmed on location in Sri Lanka on a micro-budget. In this next episode, Shaun Seneviratne discusses filming on location, marketing a feature fil…
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Whether you are an industry professional, a new or established filmmaker with compelling stories, cautionary tales, industry insights, or unique funding and distribution experiences, we invite you to email filmfinancepodcast@gmail.com to potentially feature on our show; please include screener links if available, and we'll respond to every submissi…
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Gareth Ellis-Unwin Academy and BAFTA Award-winning Producer, CEO of Bedlam Film Productions
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Join Helen Curston for a riveting podcast episode featuring Gareth Ellis-Unwin, the acclaimed Academy and BAFTA Award-winning Producer and CEO of Bedlam Film Productions. This in-depth interview delves into Gareth's remarkable journey in the film industry, highlighting his significant achievements and ongoing contributions. Gareth's career took off…
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David Keating Shares Invaluable Advice on Pitching for Filmmakers.
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David Keating stands out as a distinguished filmmaker, celebrated for his exceptional work in films such as 'The Last of the High Kings' and 'Wake Wood.' His contributions to cinema have not only garnered critical acclaim but also brought him awards. Beyond his achievements in filmmaking, David has also made a significant impact in education as a r…
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Clare Cahill: Insights on Virtual Production, Indie Film Funding, and Navigating BFI Funding
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In this engaging episode, Clare Cahill dives into her latest research areas, exploring how to revolutionize virtual production to make it more affordable for indie filmmakers. She delves into film funding, examining the effectiveness of crowdfunding in building an audience base, and demystifies the true meaning of 'independent film,' while also dif…
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Emily Best Talks Crowdfunding as The Successful Founder & CEO of Seed&Spark
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Emily Best is a notable producer in the film industry, and the dynamic and visionary CEO and Founder of Seed&Spark, a unique platform designed to foster diversity, inclusivity, and connectivity in the entertainment industry. Seed&Spark, empowers filmmakers with control over their creative work allowing truly independent cinema to be produced. This …
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Geraldine Moloney, Senior Advisor at the Film Distributors’ Association Takes us BTS of The Film Industry
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Geraldine is a seasoned industry professional with four decades of rich experience. From her public affairs role with the Motion Picture Association in Europe to her role as a Senior Advisor for the Film distributors’ Association. Geraldine has championed countless film publicity campaigns, collaborating with major US studios and numerous global in…
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Farah Abushwesha, BAFTA-nominated Film & Television Producer.
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In our upcoming episode, we're thrilled to welcome BAFTA-nominated film & television producer, Farah Abushwesha. Dive deep as Farah unravels the complexities of navigating the independent film industry, shedding light on film funding strategies unique to the UK and imparting wisdom on managing stress in this demanding field. Plus, get an insider's …
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Jon Cleave, Founder of the Streaming Platform Newyonder.
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Inspiring Filmmaker, and Founder of the streaming platform Newyonder, JON CLEAVE. Jon shares knowledge and advice on pitching, carbon neutral productions and B-Corps as well as a wealth of information learnt throughout his fascinating career. Newyonder: https://www.newyonder.earth/ https://linktr.ee/newyonder Jon Cleave Twitter: https://twitter.com…
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Elektra Yao Award-winning Immigration & Entertainment Lawyer Discusses Visas and Green Cards
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Elektra Yao is an experienced, and dedicated lawyer based in New York City whose mission is to serve artists and creative professionals by helping them secure artists visas, cement their brands, and monetize their artistry. In this episode Elektra shares valuable information on green cards and business visas for the US. Yao Law Group: https://www.y…
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Rich Felgate, Documentary Filmmaker Discusses Private Investment and Distribution Deals.
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This interview with the award-winning documentary filmmaker, Rich Felgate focuses on sourcing funding as a first-time filmmaker through private investment and the Patagonia grant, as well as navigating sales and distribution deals with Espresso Media. Finite: The Climate of Change: https://www.finite-film.com/ Rich Felgate Twitter: https://twitter.…
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Marcus Markou Awarding-winning Filmmaker Talks Self-distribution and Sales Agents.
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This episode with the award-winning writer/director Marcus Markou focuses on navigating sales and self-distribution within the independent film industry. Double M Films: https://www.doublemfilms.co.uk Marcus Markou Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarcusMarkou Cinema for a Pound YouTube video info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH8T90qwPYg Forward to…
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Gotti Review, Best Irish mob movies and more
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I talk about how Townies will be the best Irish mob movie of all time.
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Ben Affleck, The Town, and Townies Developments
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I read to you my cover letter that I sent to Ben Affleck in 2008 before he started development of The Town. I also go over new Townies developments.
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How to get a film financed and my journey making a $2M movie
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In this episode I talk about my failures for over a decade trying to make a movie and how you can avoid the mistakes I've made.
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