Film Hustlers
248 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsFilmmaker 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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Paul Espinosa gives an anthropological update on Film Festivals
October 02, 2020 07:01 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBPaul Espinosa, board member of the Media Arts Center San Diego (producers for the San Diego Latino Film Festival,) joins the guys to let you know where film festivals currently stand in the world of filmmaking during this unknown climate. A documentary filmmaker in his own right, Paul has his anthropological love reflected in his documentary subjects, so he lives what he preaches and explains his experience climbing to the top. The guys have an honest conversation on the effective and unknow...
Realistic Expectations on Film Deals
September 25, 2020 07:01 - 39 minutes - 27 MBDistilling to the best, Mark, Tuddy and Davie Dave talk about the realistic expectations and process of how you get paid and what you get paid for filmmaking. The guys use the screening of Tuddy’s independent film, Made In Mexico as a real life example of production steps and money moves. Sometimes the ugly truth can set you up for a beautiful future, but at the end of the day Hollywood is a business and projects die if you can’t look forward. Experience Mark’s fortune telling and more for ...
Self mining for great content with Jeff Stearns
September 18, 2020 07:01 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBRecorded live on the Universal Studios Lot, Jeff Stearns was a rough and tumble kid who reluctantly rolled his way into landing several major acting deals as a young adult (he was really famous in Norway). When tragedy hit, he turned a corner, obsessed with storytelling and the production process, Jeff found himself pumping out content gold. Where can you find it? What TWO questions does every investor ask before they will give you millions for your project? Be reluctantly ready with your pe...
Triple threat Lorena David knows how to fund, film, and edit a movie.
September 11, 2020 07:01 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBFilmmaker Lorena David seems to have done it all. From unconventionally raising money for indie film in her early career, she has directed and/or produced over a dozen movies and television shows and is currently one of the most sought after editors at the highest level of non-scripted TV. It hasn’t always been easy but it has been fun. Lorena shares her story of how she got her first directing job and what it takes to stay relevant in the ever changing entertainment world. She also tells th...
Charles Windisch-Graetz on publicity and marketing in 2020
September 04, 2020 07:01 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBMarketing and publicity giant Charlie “Chuck” Windisch-Graetz (C4) explains the history of how advertising got to the online machine it is now. From the hot history of watching his mother become the West Coast Editor of Vanity Fair to his time working for The New Yorker and Tina Brown, his past experiences help explain what you realistically need now for your social media strategy. Tuddy is out for the episode working with Mario Lopez on “Saved By The Bell,” and he’ll pay his penance later. ...
Peter Murrieta on Becoming a Writer and Cultivating Authenticity
August 28, 2020 07:01 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBFrom the Wizards of Waverly Place to Mr. Iglesias, Peter Murrieta has written and produced for many shows while never sacrificing his authenticity. Peter tells us the story of how he first got into writing and the professor that inspired him to pursue the craft. The family life that inspired him to pursue a comedy career and some stories from his career that could inspire you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ann Lewis Roberts on entertainment’s changing landscape
August 21, 2020 13:56 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBAnn Lewis Roberts (EP and head of Roberts Media) is back by popular demand to breakdown what’s happening behind the headlines and curtain in the entertainment landscape. With 6 months of covid and no change in sight, production is in full evolution from the big Warners Brothers groups to small independent, but what does that look like? Ann explains to the guys what is going on with scripted and unscripted in covid, along with what’s best for your future. Should you go to a big production com...
Tony Alva on Making Your Career Last and Knowing Your Vices
August 14, 2020 07:01 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBToday on the show, skateboarding legend and neighbor of Mark: Tony Alva! Mark and Rod ask about Tony’s childhood and his road to becoming an icon of the skating world. Tony gets into evergreen career tips, the world of Verticals, and staying true to your values. He also discusses how he built his brand, the struggles of addiction, and how skating can bring you physical and mental health! Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook! A Jam Street Media Production. See acast.com/privacy f...
How to Create and Sell Your Own Tequila with Eric Buccio
August 07, 2020 07:01 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBMark and Rod talk with Eric Buccio, founder , President, and CEO of Casa Mexico Tequila. They go over Eric’s childhood and what gave him the inspiration to go off on his own and found a tequila company. The guys go over the intricacies of founding your own business and what it would take the average person to start their own tequila company. Plus some funny stories from their past and what it was like working with the Mexican government! A Jam Street Media Production. See acast.com/pr...
Susan Bonds and The Art of “Imagineering” and AR Gaming
July 30, 2020 23:45 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBMark and Rod talk with Susan Bonds, Disney Imagineer, Founder of 42 Entertainment, and Pioneer in the field of Alternate Reality Games. She designed the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland and has created AR games for Disney and Bungie. She gives us an inside look at what it takes to combine artistic vision with rigorous engineering and design. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Art of “Imagineering” and AR Gaming with Susan Bonds
July 30, 2020 23:45 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBMark and Rod talk with Susan Bonds, Disney Imagineer, Founder of 42 Entertainment, and Pioneer in the field of Alternate Reality Games. She designed the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland and has created AR games for Disney and Bungie. She gives us an inside look at what it takes to combine artistic vision with rigorous engineering and design. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Selling Your Life Rights with Johnnie Porche
July 24, 2020 07:01 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBMark and Rod sit down with Johnnie Porche, the subject of the documentary “Love and Betrayal on The Force,” a documentary Mark produced and directed about Johnnie’s story of being betrayed by a loved one while working for the Riverside police force. The boys outline the trials and tribulations of trying to turn Johnnie’s story into a movie including interviews with Steven Spielberg and Mark Wahlberg. They also go into the specifics about what goes into selling a story to a production studio....
Being a Netflix TV actor with Connor Husting
July 17, 2020 14:16 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBLanding a Netflix show and becoming a tv actor is a position undeniably desired and Conor Husting who plays Tad on Ashley Garcia: Genius In Love, tells Mark and Tuddy about the backflips he literally has to do for his job. The guys go over character development, what it’s like on set, and the monotonous audition process. Conor is also of Latin heritage and the community support the guys relate over as experienced in America is important, it's a unique viewpoint to see aided by legendary stor...
Being a Netflix TV actor with Conor Husting
July 17, 2020 14:16 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBLanding a Netflix show and becoming a tv actor is a position undeniably desired and Conor Husting who plays Tad on Ashley Garcia: Genius In Love, tells Mark and Tuddy about the backflips he literally has to do for his job. The guys go over character development, what it’s like on set, and the monotonous audition process. Conor is also of Latin heritage and the community support the guys relate over as experienced in America is important, it's a unique viewpoint to see aided by legendary stor...
Matty Staudt - The Business of Podcasting with the head of Jam Street Media
July 10, 2020 21:16 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBOn this week’s show, we debut a little rebranding as Matty Staudt joins Mark and Tuddy to explain podcasting. We signed to their network, now Matty is on to drop a little more knowledge on how this entire thing works, how do you make money and success in podcasting. Podcasts feel so much like indie film making, is it that rough and tumble? Matty also discusses his start and experiences in the radio industry from a no electricity house in West Virginia to being one of the biggest and first al...
Feliz NaviDAD the Movie - 1st Covid production
June 23, 2020 16:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBFeliz NaviDAD Movie 1st Movie allowed in Covid times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
From the set of our new movie!!
June 14, 2020 02:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBFrom the set of our new Christmas Movie! Covid Protocol. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Pink Dot DELIVERS tequila during PODCAST!
May 30, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBTuddy, Davie Dave and @iceroberts order Pink Dot during show get into Black #AF and talk making movies that have singing in them And Much More!!!
Black #AF and Pink Dot DELIVERS tequila during PODCAST!
May 30, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBTuddy, Davie Dave and @iceroberts order Pink Dot during show get into Black #AF and talk making movies that have singing in them And Much More!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Crowd Funding can be a WIN!
May 23, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MBTurn your crowd funding shortcoming into a win! Is your idea fueled by passion or adrenaline? And Much More on Let's get into it! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Let's Get Into It #54 : Turn your crowd funding shortcoming into a win! Is your idea fueled by passion or adrenaline? Let's get into it!
May 23, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBTurn your crowd funding shortcoming into a win! Is your idea fueled by passion or adrenaline? And Much More on Let's get into it!
Rocking Editor Richard Alarcon!
May 15, 2020 01:00 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBAward winning editor Richard Alarcon stops by to uncover the mystery behind Tuddy's movie Made in Mexico and we discuss movie making rules in a post Covid -19 world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lets Get Into It #53 : Editor Richard Alarcon drops by to discuss the editing of Made in Mexico and we get into the post Covid-19 filmmaking rules and much more!!!
May 15, 2020 01:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBAward winning editor Richard Alarcon stops by to uncover the mystery behind Tuddy's movie Made in Mexico and we discuss movie making rules in a post Covid -19 world.
Lets Get Into It #52: Filmmaker Mike Hermosa Zooms in to talk about his Tiger King spoof and explains how he bought camera equipment instead of a house to persue his dreams and Much more!!!
May 02, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBFilmmaker Mike Hermosa Zooms in to talk about his Tiger King spoof starring Andy Dick and explains how he bought camera equipment instead of a house to persue his dreams and Much more!!!
Mike Hermosa - Tiger King spoof!
May 02, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBFilmmaker Mike Hermosa Zooms in to talk about his Tiger King spoof starring Andy Dick and explains how he bought camera equipment instead of a house to persue his dreams and Much more!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Let's Get Into It #51 : Richard Montoya - filmmaker, playwright, activist and co-founding member of the legendary comedy troupe Culture Clash Zooms in to chat about the documentary Carlos Almaraz Playing with Fire and staying inspired during the Rona
April 26, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBRichard Montoya - co-founding member of the legendary comedy troupe Culture Clash Zooms in to chat about the documentary Carlos Almaraz Playing with Fire and his remarkable career on stage and screen.
Richard Montoya - IMPORTANT latino voice
April 26, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBRichard Montoya - co-founding member of the legendary comedy troupe Culture Clash Zooms in to chat about the documentary Carlos Almaraz Playing with Fire and his remarkable career on stage and screen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Networks and Streamers - Corona proof product
April 17, 2020 16:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBAnn Lewis Roberts (ALR) stops in to discuss the state of Non-Scripted TV and gives us some insight on what's selling and much more!!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Let's Get Into It #50 : are Networks and Streamers buying Corona proof product and will they from you? Ann Lewis Roberts (ALR) stops in to discuss the state of Non-Scripted TV and gives us some insight on what is selling and much more!!!!
April 17, 2020 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBAnn Lewis Roberts (ALR) stops in to discuss the state of Non-Scripted TV and gives us some insight on what's selling and much more!!!!
PODCASTER - Carolina Groppa!
April 11, 2020 02:00 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBFellow Podcaster Carolina Groppa Zooms in to discuss her Podcast- Life with Caca and how hard work and kindness can make your dreams come true and much more!!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Let's Get Into It #49 : Actor, Producer and fellow Podcaster Carolina Groppa Zooms in to discuss her Podcast- Life with Caca and how hard work and kindness can make your dreams come true and much more!!!!
April 11, 2020 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBFellow Podcaster Carolina Groppa Zooms in to discuss her Podcast- Life with Caca and how hard work and kindness can make your dreams come true and much more!!!!
Peri Gilpin! That's Right from FRAZER
April 04, 2020 03:00 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBPeri Gilpin stops by and talks about her incredible journey from Texas to Hollywood and how being driven and prepared helped her land the role of her life on the legendary show FRASIER and much more!!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Let's Get Into It #48 : Peri Gilpin stops by and talks about her incredible journey from Texas to Hollywood and how being driven and prepared helped her land the role of her life on the legendary show FRASIER and much more!!!!
April 04, 2020 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBPeri Gilpin stops by and talks about her incredible journey from Texas to Hollywood and how being driven and prepared helped her land the role of her life on the legendary show FRASIER and much more!!!!
ARE Networks taking pitches!
March 28, 2020 03:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBPete Sepenuk joins us for a very special Lets Get into it Podcast. Are Networks still taking pitches? How to use this downtime to develop new product and much more!!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Let's Get Into It #47 : Pete Sepenuk joins us for a very special Lets Get into it Podcast. Are Networks still taking pitches? How to use this downtime to develop new product and much more!!!!
March 28, 2020 03:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBPete Sepenuk joins us for a very special Lets Get into it Podcast. Are Networks still taking pitches? How to use this downtime to develop new product and much more!!!!
Simon Lythgoe - Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings
March 13, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MBSimon Lythgoe Executive Producer of the Disney + hit show Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings talks Pop Idol, American Idol and how Ryan Seacrest taught America to text! And much more!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Let's Get Into It #46 : Simon Lythgoe Executive Producer of the Disney + hit show Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings stops in to talk about his time on Pop Idol and what it was like to be at the epicenter of American Idol! And much more!!!
March 13, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBSimon Lythgoe Executive Producer of the Disney + hit show Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings talks Pop Idol, American Idol and how Ryan Seacrest taught America to text! And much more!!!
Simon Lythgoe - Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings
March 13, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MBSimon Lythgoe Executive Producer of the Disney + hit show Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings talks Pop Idol, American Idol and how Ryan Seacrest taught America to text! And much more!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Let's Get Into It #45: Dan Guerrero gets into it about his critically acclaimed solo show ¡Gaytino! Made in America becoming a film and how he went from Broadway agent to Hollywood Producer and much more!!!
February 28, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBDan Guerrero gets into it about his critically acclaimed solo show ¡Gaytino! Made in America becoming a film and how he went from Broadway agent to Hollywood Producer and much more!!!
Fabulous - Dan Guerrero!
February 28, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBDan Guerrero gets into it about his critically acclaimed solo show ¡Gaytino! Made in America becoming a film and how he went from Broadway agent to Hollywood Producer and much more!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fabulous - Dan Guerrero!
February 28, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBDan Guerrero gets into it about his critically acclaimed solo show ¡Gaytino! Made in America becoming a film and how he went from Broadway agent to Hollywood Producer and much more!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
ACTOR - Jencarlos Canela - Singer
February 21, 2020 19:00 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBThe inspiring Jencarlos Canela talks about his role in The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia now on NETFLIX, his international music career, his new music, his devoted fans and much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Let's Get Into It #44: The inspiring Jencarlos Canela talks about his role in The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia now on NETFLIX, his international music career, his new music, his devoted fans and much more!
February 21, 2020 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThe inspiring Jencarlos Canela talks about his role in The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia now on NETFLIX, his international music career, his new music, his devoted fans and much more!
Quiver - SELF distribute!
February 14, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBThe guys get into self distributing your movie on Quiver, traditional foreign distribution, not being stopped by crew that holds you hostage and much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Let's Get Into It #43 : The guys get into self distributing your movie on Quiver, traditional foreign distribution, not being stopped by crew that holds you hostage and much more!
February 14, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBLet's Get Into It #43 : The guys get into self distributing your movie on Quiver, traditional foreign distribution, not being stopped by crew that holds you hostage and much more! 2
Entrepreneur Steve Weiser - EXTRA TV
February 07, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBTwo Time Emmy Award winning Senior Producer of Extra and Entrepreneur Steve Weiser shares his very clever ride to the top of his industry and talks about how the Hotel Channel got its start and much more!!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Let's Get Into It #42 : Two Time Emmy Award winning Senior Producer of Extra and Entrepreneur Steve Weiser shares his very clever ride to the top of his industry and talks about how the Hotel Channel got its start and much more!!!!
February 07, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBLet's Get Into It #42 : Two Time Emmy Award winning Senior Producer of Extra and Entrepreneur Steve Weiser shares his very clever ride to the top of his industry and talks about how the Hotel Channel got its start and much more!!!!
TV Writers Heather Dean and Rosie Borchert!
January 31, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MBWriters Heather Dean and Rosie Borchert stop by Pink Taco and discuss how they went from writers assistants to staff writers on The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia premiering on NETFLIX 2/17 and much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Let's Get Into It #41 : Writers Heather Dean and Rosie Borchert stop by Pink Taco and discuss how they went from writers assistants to staff writers on The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia premiering on NETFLIX 2/17 and much more!
January 31, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBLet's Get Into It #41 : Writers Heather Dean and Rosie Borchert stop by Pink Taco and discuss how they went from writers assistants to staff writers on The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia premiering on NETFLIX 2/17 and much more!
Gino Cafarelli - The Irishman!
January 23, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBWe sit down with writer, producer, director, and actor Gino Cafarelli and chat about his role in The Irishman! Following your dreams and how putting a performance on YouTube led to a leading role and much More! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.