The Film Riot Podcast

What does an agent do, and how do they help their client reach that dream of their first sale? In our latest episode, Ryan talks with  (Hollywood Agent and Partner at ) to illuminate that process. We also discuss David’s high-profile deals,...

How do you take an idea from concept, to short story, to a 9 studio bidding war? In our latest episode Ryan talks with (a Manager and Producer with well over a decade of experience) about how he did exactly that!  After getting his start at New...

and are the writer/director team behind , an indie sci-fi film that broke through the ceiling of its budget and has since gone on to find its audience on streaming. Even though Chris and Zeek were happy with their film, they couldn't help but think...

Via Twitter Spaces, Ryan interviews Scott Glassgold, who answers an array of questions in regards to pitching, budgeting, casting your lead, look books, studio vs. independent filmmaking, and funding feature and TV projects.  is a Manager and...

is the Emmy nominated Sound mixer of Amazon's . Her work spans series and features with projects like and . But what is a sound mixer, and what do all of the other departments inside the sound team do? Alexandra sheds light on that, plus some of her...

How do you make a small budget seem large or few resources seem plentiful? That is what and discuss in this latest episode. Colin is no stranger to making an indie budget look like a Hollywood blockbuster. His short film, stands...

 is the Emmy nominated editor of HBO's . Amy's work span decades and genres, culminating in a wellspring of wisdom and talent. From the shot-for-shot remake to the Tarantinoesque Amazon series , Amy consistently wields an incredible...

 is a Manager and Producer with well over a decade of experience. After getting his start at New Line Cinema and Disney, Scott Founded , an innovative Management, and Production company. From there, he’s gone on to nurture several short...

The importance of the First Assistant Director can't be understated. They set the tone for the crew, keep the production on schedule, and are one of the closest allies of the director. And this is the role fills with ease. With films like , , , and...

is the director behind the new Netflix original, , starring . While Extraction is Sam's first feature as a director, it's far from his first experience with action. With credits in , , , , and , Sam has been a part of creating some of the most...