Whirleybird Productions presents the Film Finance and Distribution Podcast: a deep dive into the business backbone of the cinematic world. We engage in insightful conversations with accomplished filmmakers, seasoned entertainment lawyers, and pivotal industry insiders. Our goal? To demystify the complex realms of film finance and distribution, equipping the next generation of filmmakers, producers, and cinema enthusiasts with knowledge about success stories, safe working practices, script acquisition, start-ups and running a production company, insights into sales and distribution contract pitfalls, budgeting techniques, tax benefits, funding sources, artificial intelligence and filmmaking, addressing skills shortages, the importance of training, intellectual property rights, copyright intricacies, and the art of successful collaboration.
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Whirleybird Productions presents the Film Finance and Distribution Podcast: a deep dive into the business backbone of the cinematic world. We engage in insightful conversations with accomplished filmmakers, seasoned entertainment lawyers, and pivotal industry insiders. Our goal? To demystify the complex realms of film finance and distribution, equipping the next generation of filmmakers, producers, and cinema enthusiasts with knowledge about success stories, safe working practices, script acquisition, start-ups and running a production company, insights into sales and distribution contract pitfalls, budgeting techniques, tax benefits, funding sources, artificial intelligence and filmmaking, addressing skills shortages, the importance of training, intellectual property rights, copyright intricacies, and the art of successful collaboration.
Geraldine Moloney, Senior Advisor at the Film Distributors’ Association Takes us BTS of The Film Industry
The Film Finance & Distribution Podcast
1 hour 1 minute 59 seconds
2 years ago
Geraldine Moloney, Senior Advisor at the Film Distributors’ Association Takes us BTS of The Film Industry
Geraldine is a seasoned industry professional with four decades of rich experience. From her public affairs role with the Motion Picture Association in Europe to her role as a Senior Advisor for the Film distributors’ Association. Geraldine has championed countless film publicity campaigns, collaborating with major US studios and numerous global independent distributors, and she's also armed with a Law degree. An incredible journey, and I’m excited for you to delve into the multifaceted world of film from behind the scenes with us!
This episode covers:Publicity and public affairs in film distribution.How intellectual property rights and copyright safeguard filmmakers.A step-by-step explanation of the distribution process.Geraldine's roles at the FDA.Key elements distributors typically look for in a film.Shifts may take place within film distribution.Common mistakes filmmakers make when trying to distribute their films. What can be done to strengthen the UK independent film industry. To what extent the cinemas are recovering after the Covid pandemic. What Geraldine has done consistently throughout her career that has kept her on track and progressing.
The episode starts with topics suitable for entry-level filmmakers and gradually delves deeper, offering insights that I believe will captivate filmmakers at all levels.
The Film Finance & Distribution Podcast
Whirleybird Productions presents the Film Finance and Distribution Podcast: a deep dive into the business backbone of the cinematic world. We engage in insightful conversations with accomplished filmmakers, seasoned entertainment lawyers, and pivotal industry insiders. Our goal? To demystify the complex realms of film finance and distribution, equipping the next generation of filmmakers, producers, and cinema enthusiasts with knowledge about success stories, safe working practices, script acquisition, start-ups and running a production company, insights into sales and distribution contract pitfalls, budgeting techniques, tax benefits, funding sources, artificial intelligence and filmmaking, addressing skills shortages, the importance of training, intellectual property rights, copyright intricacies, and the art of successful collaboration.
