Film Hustlers
Business & Finance
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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!
Episodes
- $42 Billion + plus still on the table for linear
This episode of Film Hustlers discusses the ongoing $42 billion linear TV market, emphasizing strategies for creating high-concept films and making $500k movies look like $5 million. It highlights the importance of a 21-page outline over a…
- Faith Meets the Film Hustle ft. Father Tom Gibbons 🎬✨
Father Tom Gibbons, President of Paulist Productions, shares insights on the organization's collaborations with notable actors and discusses their acclaimed anthology series, INSIGHT.
- Industry Veteran Jen Aguillon stops by to discuss the power of a YES and Being Positive
Jen Aguillon, an industry veteran, joined Film Hustlers to discuss career longevity, the evolution of news, and the importance of a positive attitude and "hustling." The episode offers advice for those looking to enter the film industry.
- Ann Lewis Roberts talks about YouTubers Disrupting Hollywood!
Veteran executive and producer Ann Lewis Roberts joins Film Hustlers to discuss how YouTubers are disrupting Hollywood. The episode uses the film "Iron Lung" as a case study for independent success and covers internship opportunities at ma…
- Secrets of a Production Designer with Robert Wise
Robert Wise, a production designer featured on Film Hustlers, shares insights into his career, including work on the Blink-182
- Top Gun Maverick's Tommy Harper teams up with Vertical's hottest star, Kasey Esser for LOVE UNDER FIRE
On Film Hustlers, Tommy Harper and Kasey Esser discuss the growth of the micro-drama industry into a global business. They cover Harper's Veyou tech platform for mobile screens and Esser's career path, along with their new vertical series,…
- How to get noticed as an actor/creator. What does an agent look for?
The Film Hustlers discuss strategies for actors and creators to get noticed in the modern film industry, covering networking, funding, distribution, and social media presence. They highlight the value of local theater and student films for…
- Film Hustlers S6 Premiere — Is syndication TV Dead? & Where is the MONEY Going?
The Season 6 premiere of Film Hustlers tackles the question of whether TV syndication is obsolete and where media industry funding is directed. Hosts Mark Roberts, Tuddy, and Davey Dave bring their indie filmmaking experience to discuss cu…
- Veteran Producer Ann Lewis Roberts breaks down how creators win today and More!
Send us Fan Mail Ann Lewis Roberts explains how she climbed from intern to network leader and shares today’s creator playbook: get in the door any way you can, treat brands like studios, own and repurpose your content. YouTube, Verticles a…
- Russell Emanuel TALKS ExtremeMusic.com the BEST Music Library in the business
Send us Fan Mail Russell Emanuel — co‑founder and CEO of Extreme Music — joins Film Hustlers to unpack how he turned a dusty music library into a global, tech‑driven powerhouse that lets filmmakers instantly find, customize, and license pr…
- Can Film Tax Credits work for your film? And more!!
Send us Fan Mail Season 6 of Film Hustlers is HERE! — 🔥 No-fluff, state tax credits, Great tax credit states, auditing tax credits — and the exact moves to stretch your budget, protect investors, and actually finish your film. For indie f…
- Taking your shot at acting and stand up comedy, How Davie Dave made it work!
Send us Fan Mail Join us for an electrifying episode of Film Hustlers as we welcome our very own, the talented Davie Dave Morales! Dive into his journey through the worlds of Social Media, Comedy, and Acting, as he shares the behind-the-sc…
- Filmmaker John Schimke talks about the HUSTLE and his new film Where the Wind Blows
Send us Fan Mail From the trenches to the screen: John Schimke breaks down the high-stakes chess game of modern filmmaking and why the 'hustle' is the only real currency. He also talks about his new film Where the Wind Blows.
- Actor, Producer Guy Nardulli - from Soap Operas to Tulsa King
Send us Fan Mail This week, the multi-talented Actor, Producer Guy Nardulli , talks about his journey from Pro football to General Hospital to Tulsa King. #FilmHustlerPodcast #TheChristmasSpark #GuyNardulli #Filmmaking #Podcast #BehindTheS…
- DAVID KENDALL from Cosby Spec to Growing Pains, iCarly and much more!
Send us Fan Mail Episode: David Kendall (writer/director/producer) — This week the Film Hustlers sit down with TV vet David Kendall (Growing Pains, Boy Meets World, iCarly, Hannah Montana) to unpack sixty-plus episodes, breaking into Holly…
- CONCRETE - From Street Hustles to Hollywood Dreams
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Film Hustlers , we get real with Concrete — a true artist who’s been through the trenches. From losing everything in a theft to grinding behind the scenes in music, acting, and comedy, his story is about hus…
- Lets get ready to HUSTLE! Lock in your pitch, Don't get discouraged!
Send us Fan Mail Film Hustlers: Back to One: The Art of the Pitch & Making Your Money Back 🎬💰 🔥 The Hustle is Global! Mark, Tuddy, and Davie Dave are talking to hustlers worldwide! This week, we dive into The Pitch . How to practice you…
- Dr. Tina Vartanian talks about LACHSA the #1 Public Arts High School in the nation
Send us Fan Mail The Hustlers welcome Dr. Tina Vartanian , the principal of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA)—widely considered the #1 public arts high school in the nation. In a candid, personal conversation, we div…
- Ann Roberts talks Multi-Million Dollar Podcasts, Vodcasts & the YouTube Business
Send us Fan Mail Ann Roberts and the Hustlers discuss the resurgence of live TV, and the growing importance of YouTube and brand-funded content. They analyze the strategies of major players, such as Paramount+, Netflix, Apple, and Warner B…
- How Hustling brought the ultimate success to TV producer Gil Lopez
Send us Fan Mail 🎬 Exciting Episode Alert! 🎬 This week on the Film Hustler Podcast, we sit down with the unstoppable - Gil Lopez Hollywood producer, showrunner, and behind-the-scenes mastermind with nearly 30 years of experience! From st…
- Let’s talk MOBISODES! AND much more!
Send us Fan Mail Dive in and unpack the shifting landscape of filmmaking, from tax incentives to the rise of short-form, mobile-friendly content like mobisodes and what the future holds for indie filmmakers in a rapidly evolving industry.…
- How to Cast a name Star in Your $10,000 Movie!!
Send us Fan Mail How to cast a name STAR in your $10,000 Movie! AND special guest Eric Swanson talks about the heartbreak of getting his script idea stolen and turned into a hit movie.
- Mark and Scott Hoying talk New BOOK, New Music, PENTATONIX!
Send us Fan Mail Grammy-winning artist, actor, and producer Scott Hoying —best known as a founding member of the world renowned group Pentatonix —joins The Film Hustler Podcast alongside Scott's husband and creative partner Mark Hoying . T…
- AI and beyond! and MUCH more!
Send us Fan Mail Hustlers git into AI Lots to discuss!
- Is the Film Industry failing? Is it going away? The Hustlers discuss
Send us Fan Mail Is the Film Industry failing?
- Composing for film and tv with Alex and Cesar Vega! From Mexico City
Send us Fan Mail Composing for film and tv with Alex and Cesar Vega! From Mexico City
- Hustlers are going to Hustle - Movies, Who's making them?
Send us Fan Mail Hustlers are going to Hustle - Movies, Who's making them?
- Adam Speigelman talks about his Journey - from Kimmel to Access Hollywood and beyond
Send us Fan Mail Adam Speigelman talks about his Journey - from Kimmel to Access Hollywood and beyond AND MUCH MORE!
- Film Hustlers talk with James Kirby about the impressive San Diego Short Film Festival and Much MORE!
Send us Fan Mail San Diego Short Film Festival founder James Kirby talks about the impressive format of the festival and indies are back! The Huslers discuss the stand-out Indies of 2024
- Ann Lewis Roberts talks about selling in todays Reality and Non Scripted Market.
Send us Fan Mail Ann Lewis Roberts talks about selling in todays Reality and Non Scripted Market.
- The Hustlers talk about distribution, high concept and much more!
Send us Fan Mail The Hustlers talk about distribution, high concept and much more!
- The Hustlers hit San Diego Short Film Festival with Beautiful Darkness
Send us Fan Mail The Hustlers hit San Diego Short Film Festival with Beautiful Darkness and Much More!!!
- Producer Tommy Harper talks Wednesday and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Send us Fan Mail Producer Tommy Harper talks Wednesday and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and MUCH more!
- The Hustlers talk about Handshake deals with actors and not getting discouraged!
Send us Fan Mail The Hustlers talk about Handshake deals with actors and not getting discouraged!
- The Hustlers talk about NOT being stopped on a low budget and much MORE!
Send us Fan Mail The Hustlers talk about NOT being stopped on a low budget and much MORE!
- Shaniece Cole talks about her new Christmas Movie Role and balancing being a producer
Send us Fan Mail Shaniece Cole talk about her new role on Once Upon a Christmas Wish!
- Horace Priester talks about sacrificing everything to make his movies
Send us Fan Mail Filmmaker Horace Priester talks about sacrificing everything to make his movies AND much more!
- Film Hustlers chat with Hustler Mark Roberts from the set and much more
Send us Fan Mail Film Hustlers chat with Hustler Mark Roberts from the set and much more
- Kitt Hoover talks with the Hustlers about Access Hollywood, Road Rules and her new Pod Cast
Send us Fan Mail Kitt Hoover talks with the Hustlers about Access Hollywood, Road Rules, her new Pod Cast and being authentic
- The Hustlers talk movies and much more!!
Send us Fan Mail The Hustlers talk about movies and much more!
- Brian Herzlinger "MY DATE WITH DREW' talks Directing and meeting Steven Spielberg
Send us Fan Mail Brian Herzlinger "MY DATE WITH DREW' talks Directing and meeting Steven Spielberg - from the set of "MY GROWN UP CHRISTMAS WISH".
- Sam Haveland from the set of My Grown Up Christmas Wish, talks about being a 1st AD
Send us Fan Mail Sam Haveland talks about being an Assistant Director and his families legacy.
- Antwone Fisher drops by and talks screenwriting and much MORE!
Send us Fan Mail Antwone Fisher talks to the Hustlers about screenwriting and the struggle.
- Liza Cornejo, Executive Assistant to Mario Lopez talks about life with Mario and Moving on
Send us Fan Mail Liza Cornejo, Executive Assistant to Mario Lopez talks about life with Mario and Moving on to new business opportunities
- Russel Emanuel President and CEO of ExtremeMusic.com talks music libraries
Send us Fan Mail Russel Emanuel President and CEO of ExtremeMusic.com talks music libraries
- Ann Roberts talks Film & Non scripted TV and MUCH More!
Send us Fan Mail Ann Roberts talks Unscripted TV & and her new series "Who's afraid of a Cheap Old House?"
- The Hustle is real! What do you want for your film career?
Send us Fan Mail The Hustle is real! What do you want for your film career?
- Jason Strickland talks about Faith, Movies and Ice Cream and Cake and Cake!!!!
Send us Fan Mail Writer, Director, Producer Jason Strickland talks about Faith, Movies and his Baskin-Robbins Campaign, Ice Cream & Cake & Cake!!!!
- Director Christian Sesma talks indie filmmaking and sales and MUCH more!
Send us Fan Mail Director Christian Sesma talks indie filmmaking and sales and MUCH more!
- Clay Epstein (Film Mode) talks Foreign distribution with the Hustlers and MUCH more!
Send us Fan Mail Clay Epstein (Film Mode) talks Foreign distribution with the Hustlers and MUCH more!