385 - Revisiting Indie Film Investment with Writer Jason McConnell - The Four Whys of Film Investing, Keys to Long-Term Success, the Transactional Nature of Hollywood, the Changing Landscape of Independent Film, Avoiding Predatory Contracts, and Protectin

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In this episode, Chris Barkley and writer Jason McConnell revisit MAKE IT episode #248, "Indie Film Investment From A to Z - EVERYTHING You Need To Know Before You Wire Funds." They discuss the popularity of the original episode, the chemistry between the hosts, and the unique perspective it provided on investing in indie films from a producer's point of view. The conversation covers topics such as filmmaking, investing, pimp culture, originality in creative work, and the importance of long-term commitment and reputation in the industry.

We Talk About:

- Podcast popularity and chemistry between hosts

- Investing in indie films from a producer's perspective

- Filmmaking, investing, and pimp culture

- Originality in filmmaking, avoiding cliches, and the importance of honesty in creative work

- Crazy, including John Wayne Gacy, and a possible "crazy line" in film

- Being a long-term player in filmmaking, with insights on risks and trust

- The importance of commitment and dedication in filmmaking and investing

- Technology's impact on creativity and society

- Film industry contracts and their impact on filmmakers

- Film investing, importance of understanding filmmaker's perspective

- Filmmaking and why certain projects are better suited for certain mediums

- Filmmaking, budgets, and executive producers

- Acting, filmmaking, and the importance of personal brand

- Filmmaking, reputation, and transactional relationships

- Chickens, prepping, and homesteading

- Podcasting, filmmaking, and e-book promotion

Enjoy!

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