Movie Moolah Podcast

Ben Yennie
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Movie Moolah Podcast

The Movie Moolah Podcast is all about the business of the entertainment industry. We bring on serious people to talk about serious topics facing the film and television industry in conversations that often get a little silly. The podcast is hosted by Veteran executive Producer Ben Yennie who’s overseen multiple indie theatrical runs and directly sold films to outlets like Starz, Showtime, Walmart, Redbox, every TVOD and AVOD platform, and dozens of international territories. His credits include Tim Travers and The Time Travelers Paradox, I Am Lisa, Queen of the Capital, and many more.

  1. 11/28/2023

    Making Profitable Independent Films By The Numbers - W/Bruce Nash

    If you want to make a living as a filmmaker without a day job, you have to do more than make great movies. Indie Filmmakers need to have a shrewd business sense, which means that you as a content creator need to thoroughly understand the economics of the film industry. That's why I brought on my longtime friend and collaborator Bruce Nash to talk about data that drives the film industry. Check it out for a thorough analysis of the big streamers and the industry as a whole alongside Nerding out about box office metrics. Get the Numbers Business report https://www.the-numbers.com/business-report Visit TheNumbers.com for all of your film industry data needs. www.thenumbers.com Get the free indiefilm Business resource package from Guerrilla Rep media. www.theguerrillarep.com/resources Support the show on Patreon for some great perks. https://www.patreon.com/TheGuerrillaRep #listenable #podcast #independentfilmmaker #filmmaking #bigdata #streamers #netflix #independentfilm #sundance #filmfestival #filmdistribution #boxofficev

    57 min

  2. 11/21/2023

    Small town Filmmaker to Big Time Distributor - W/ Josh Doke

    Filmmakers in both the studio system as well as on the independent side of the film industry are often vexed by film distribution, marketing, and press relationships. That's why we had Ben's long-time client and former business partner from Mutiny Pictures on the podcast to talk about his experiences as a director seeking distribution for his film as well as working on the inside of an independent film distribution startup. This podcast is for you if you've ever wondered why it's so hard to find reputable distributors to take your film out. Watch Goodland from Rockhaven Films on Amazon Freevee https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.d6b30213-dd94-e8bf-5910-61d5ca529c77?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Watch Josh's Next film Head Count Directed by the Burghart Brothers, released by Shout Factory on right here on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH9aLKojsSE Get the FREE Guerrilla Rep Media Indiefilm Resource Pack https://www.theguerrillarep.com/resources Support the Show on Patreon https://patreon.com/TheGuerrillaRep #listenable #Podcast #Kansas #goodland #interview #filmmaking #filmfestival #independentfilm #filmdistribution #independentfilmmaker

    1h 20m

  3. 11/20/2023

    How to get your First Showrunner Job W/David Chai

    If you want to be the top dog on a series, you're going to need to know what's involved in pitching streamers and networks. This illuminating interview with independent filmmaker David Chai is all about the path to creating your first series, as well as some interesting information about an innovative new studio's methods of figuring out who will watch your film, as well as how to reach them. Finally, David and I talk about how to work with the cops when you create a project about the lives of police. Watch David's first movie Midnight Driver on Tubi - https://tubitv.com/movies/695974/midnight-driver Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidchai75/ Get the forever free film business resource pack. www.theguerrillarep.com/resources Support this content on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheGuerrillaRep Subscribe on Substack: (Free tier available.) https://theguerrillarep.substack.com/ #listenable #podcast #independentfilmmaker #interview

    1h 5m

  4. 11/20/2023

    How to Complete your first feature film Joanne Butcher

    In this episode of the movie moolah podcast, I speak to long-time friend Joanne Butcher who has helped more than 20 filmmakers make their first feature. Find Joanne below. Website https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/Filmmaker-Success-Home Clubhouse https://www.clubhouse.com/join/filmmakers-on-filmmaking/pOFv6idw/xoe74zQo Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joannefilm/ Facebook Group bit.ly/FilmGlobal LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannebutcher/ Support this podcast! Grab the Guerrilla Rep Media Film Business Resource Pack below. www.theguerrillarep.com/resources Support this content on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheGuerrillaRep Subscribe on Substack: (Free tier available.) https://theguerrillarep.substack.com/bef6b7d5

    59 min

  5. 11/20/2023

    On the Frontlines of the WGA/SAG-Aftra Strike - W/ Jason Gaffney

    In this special episode of the Movie Moolah Podcast, I chat with Jason T. Gaffney, a strike captain for SAG-AFTRA in the LA Area about the situation on the front lines as well as a few misconceptions about the strike and what it's actually about. Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund to support actors through the strike: https://secure2.convio.net/afa/site/Donation2?df_id=8377&mfc_pref=T&8377.donation=form1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwvilBhCFARIsADvYi7Kygpd4zy96kW4GQY0K9czbR0OsoHBeUzAeIuburyyjKM2CiCvmHqQaAi7NEALw_wcB Find Jason online: https://www.instagram.com/jasontgaffney/?hl=en Views and opinions NOT ENDORSED by SAG-AFTRA , The WGA, the Entertainment Community fund, and of their parents, affiliates, sponsors, or subsidiaries

    1h 4m

  6. 11/20/2023

    How to THRIVE in the New Hollywood - W/ Evette Vargas

    In this episode of the movie moolah podcast, we talk about the issues with diversity that still pervade Hollywood. This isn't a question of being woke, it's a conversation about economics and how studios are missing the mark by only focusing on Diversity on a surface level. We also talk about how to get your first job in the film industry, how producers can get their degree when film schools don't teach business, and the overall importance of entrepreneurship when it comes to the film business. Find Evette online through Instagram and Clubhouse IG: https://www.instagram.com/theevettevargas/ Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@evettevargas Check out the Guerrilla Rep Media Indie Film Biz Resource Pack. www.theguerrillarep.com/resources If you can, support this content on Patreon or Substack. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheGuerrillaRep Substack: https://theguerrillarep.substack.com/

    57 min

  7. 11/20/2023

    From Background Acting to Directing 7 Figure Futures - W/Stimson Snead

    Making your first feature film is hard. Making it for a 7 figure budget is nearly impossible. In the 10th episode of the Movie Moolah Podcast we talk about the perils of creating family films, how to attach recognizable names, the con artists that run rampant about the industry, and the importance of background work in creating a sustainable indiefilm career. Stimson is the director of Tim Travers and the Time Travelers Paradox, which stars Danny Trejo, Felicia Day, Keith David, and Joel McHale, and has been featured in outlets like Screen International and Deadline. Find Stimson Online: https://stimsonsnead.com/ Read the Deadline announcement https://deadline.com/2023/01/danny-trejo-joel-mchale-cast-tim-travers-and-the-time-travelers-paradox-1235245235/ Normally I'd link to the Film itself as well as cast bios, but given the currently ongoing SAG-AFTRA Strike, we're attempting to remain in compliance with promotional requirements. All information in this podcast is shared with the intention of informing the audience, not promoting the film itself. Check out the Guerrilla Rep Media Indie Film Biz Resource Pack. www.theguerrillarep.com/resources If you can, support this content on Patreon or Substack. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheGuerrillaRep Substack: https://theguerrillarep.substack.com/

    1h 6m

  8. 11/20/2023

    Panamanian Movie Mania & International Filmmaking W/ Brittany Devries

    If you're a filmmaker, you need to shoot locally but think globally if you want to make any significant money from the distribution of your film. In this episode of the Movie Moolah Podcast, I talk to Brittany Devries about the landscape of funding and shooting truly independent films in Panama, as well as the effects on regional cinema,. We also talk about our experiences at Film Markets like The American Film Market (AFM) The European Film Market (EFM, attached to Berlinale), and the Marche Du Film, attached to the Cannes Film Festival. Blog Reverenced about Genre https://www.theguerrillarep.com/blog/... Connect with Brittany: Site: https://www.seedling.media/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/devriesbr... Get the forever free film business resource pack. www.theguerrillarep.com/resources Support this content on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheGuerrillaRep#filmmaking #independentfilmmaker #AFM2023 #listenable #international

    56 min
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The Movie Moolah Podcast is all about the business of the entertainment industry. We bring on serious people to talk about serious topics facing the film and television industry in conversations that often get a little silly. The podcast is hosted by Veteran executive Producer Ben Yennie who’s overseen multiple indie theatrical runs and directly sold films to outlets like Starz, Showtime, Walmart, Redbox, every TVOD and AVOD platform, and dozens of international territories. His credits include Tim Travers and The Time Travelers Paradox, I Am Lisa, Queen of the Capital, and many more.

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    Ben Yennie
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
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