Film Hustlers

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Filmmaker Mark Roberts (Meet Me Next Christmas, Strangers with Candy) and aspiring filmmaker  Rod "Tuddy” Rinks discuss in detail how to navigate the treacherous world of filmmaking from pitching, financing, casting, securing rights, post-production, distribution etc. We cover it all! 

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    YouTubers Are Disrupting Hollywood! Ann Lewis Roberts stops in to shed some light and much MORE!

    Send us Fan Mail The needle is moving faster than ever in the film industry. In this episode of Film Hustlers, host Mark Roberts, Rod "Tuddy" Rinks are joined by veteran exec and producer  Ann Lewis Roberts to break down the radical shift from traditional gatekeepers to independent success. We dive deep into the "ultimate blueprint" for modern filmmakers: the story of Iron Lung, a film made by a YouTuber for $3M that bypassed streamers to gross over $52M globally. Whether you have 40 million subscribers or 400, the lessons on viral hooks, authenticity, and betting on yourself are universal. 🚀 The 2026 Internship Master List: Your Backstage Pass Tired of the "entry-level but requires 5 years experience" trap? We’re breaking down the Golden Ticket links to help you land a seat at the table with the world's biggest media giants. From Disney Imagineering to TikTok’s Creator Growth teams, this is your direct line to the recruiters who matter. We’ve categorized the chaos into three high-stakes arenas: The Walt Disney Company: View all active U.S. internships (including Creative Production, Casting, and Imagineering) on the Disney Careers Internship Portal.Paramount: Access current openings for Film, TV, and Streaming roles (like the Streaming Engineering Intern) at Paramount Careers.NBCUniversal: Track applications for Universal City roles (Marketing, Legal, and Distribution) via NBCUnicareers.Sony Pictures: Find Culver City-based roles in Post-Production and Distribution on Sony Pictures Jobs.Netflix: Explore Los Angeles opportunities (including Documentary Awards & Publicity) at the Netflix Internships Site.Fox Corporation (TMZ): Search for active intern listings across News and Sports at Fox Careers.BuzzFeed: While they don't have a standalone "Podcast" portal, you can find their production and creator roles (like the College Creator Lab) on the BuzzFeed Careers Page.🎵 Music & Live Entertainment Universal Music Group: Apply for the 2026 Summer Internship Program (Creative, Brand, and Operations) at UMG Careers.Live Nation: View current openings in Concerts, Marketing, and Booking at Live Nation Careers.Warner Music Group: Check for Emerging Talent Associate Program updates at WMG Careers.Insomniac Events: Locate festival-related internships in PR and Marketing (the team behind EDC) at Insomniac Careers.📱 Digital & Emerging Platforms TikTok: Find specialized Los Angeles roles (Creator Growth, LIVE Operations, and Short Drama) at TikTok Careers.Mythical Entertainment: Apply for Production and Post-Production roles (Rhett & Link’s studio) through the Mythical Careers Page.Pro Tip: For the big studios (Disney, NBCU, Warner), these listings often vanish within 48 to 72 hours

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Filmmaker Mark Roberts (Meet Me Next Christmas, Strangers with Candy) and aspiring filmmaker  Rod "Tuddy” Rinks discuss in detail how to navigate the treacherous world of filmmaking from pitching, financing, casting, securing rights, post-production, distribution etc. We cover it all!