Best Greenlit Podcasts (2024)

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Always Be Willing To Learn with John & Dave Chernin (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Incoming) 1:21:29

11h ago1:21:29

1:21:29

Egos abound in the business of show. But if you aim to be like writer/directors John and Dave Chernin, then you'll have to accept that there are always new ways of doing things and different approaches to storytelling that you are totally unaware of and should probably embrace. Brothers John and Dave Chernin started their television careers as writ…

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Black Dog: The Making of an independent masterpiece with George Jaques and Ken Petrie. 1:42:29

38m ago1:42:29

1:42:29

On this weeks episode we chat with up and coming director and writer George Jaques and his producing partner Ken Petrie about their recently released indie feature film Black Dog. They talk with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about raising funds, getting sales agents on board, the casting process and making your debut feature. They also talk about: …

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643. WHO are potential Investors for your movie? 23:58

5h ago23:58

23:58

Host Scott duPont takes a deep dive (with specific examples) of WHO recent investors have been in his own films as well as his client’s movies. This episode will clarify WHO some of your likely investors will be.

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BEAU DEMAYO Battles DISNEY and MARVEL, SNEIDER Talks His Scoop on DeMayo 36:25

2h ago36:25

36:25

On this EMERGENCY episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha questions Jeff Sneider about his massive scoop and story on Beau DeMayo's battles with Disney and Marvel over his actions on the making of X-Men '97 and his loss of credit going into X-Men '97 S2. They also discuss the severity of the allegations, what DeMayo's attorney is hinting at when it come…

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Blake Lively Backlash, Joaquin Phoenix Controversy, ALIEN: ROMULUS Review 2:24:21

2h ago2:24:21

2:24:21

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including the increasing backlash aimed at Blake Lively over the Justin Baldoni and IT ENDS WITH US situation. They also talk Joaquin Phoenix pulling out of Todd Haynes's gay romance film and the ensuing backlash. Also, the new trailers for Su…

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Ted Lasso, Scrubs and Bad Monkey writer & exec Bill Lawrence and actress Michelle Monaghan 1:06:59

2d ago1:06:59

1:06:59

Actress Michelle Monaghan (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Mission Impossible) & writer and exec producer Bill Lawrence (Scrubs, Ted Lasso) join Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir to talk making their new series Bad Monkey. Michelle talks acting, improv, working with Vince Vaughn, the difference between directors and how to cope and gives some great acting advice. B…

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642. A trap that can sidetrack your funding & a solution of How to get a Producer attached! 19:49

19h ago19:49

19:49

Host Scott duPont once again cautions filmmakers in raising movie money if their producing team doesn’t have enough experience & shares the best way to approach veteran producers and/or production companies.

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IT ENDS WITH US Behind the Scenes Controversy, Saturday Night Trailer Crushes It 1:32:41

4d ago1:32:41

1:32:41

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including the first official trailer for Jason Reitman's 'Saturday Night' is out, Borderlands is getting crushed by the reviews, Steven Soderbergh’s "Presence" trailer, Snyder’s “Army” Franchise plans scrapped at Netflix, WBD’s $9B loss and es…

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Pray for the Movie Gods' Favor with Denise Di Novi (Little Women, Edward Scissorhands) 58:39

7d ago58:39

58:39

Most people can only dream of having the kind of career producer/director Denise Di Novi has enjoyed. And she says a lot that came down to the fact that she never lost faith in the idea that this was what she was meant to do. Denise Di Novi is an award-winning film and television producer whose projects have grossed over a billion dollars worldwide…

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NO Crew! NO Problem! How to make a microbudget indie feature with Stephanie Lynn and Bryden Lando 'Aloha Also Means Goodbye' 1:15:55

7d ago1:15:55

1:15:55

This week we chat with filmmakers Stephanie Lynn and Bryden Lando about making their micro budget indie film 'Aloha Also Means Goodbye' with a one man rig and no crew. Husband and wife team Stephanie and Bryden sat down with hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to chat making their feature and the trials and tribulations of doing so. They talk: Shoo…

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641. Filmmaker Danny LeGare raises $125K for his 1st feature at a bar! And how relationships led to a successful career including his latest movie Spirit of Friendship. 29:51

8d ago29:51

29:51

A great in-depth conversation with LeGare sharing how to network, talk with, and gain the trust of potential investors for YOUR film project.

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Inside Robert Downey Jr.'s MCU Return as Doctor Doom 1:58:36

12d ago1:58:36

1:58:36

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including going inside the HUGE news that Robert Downey Jr. has returned to the MCU as Doctor Doom. They also talk what Marvel is paying RDJ and the Russos to return, James Gunn not bringing Superman to Comic Con, Jason Reitman's SNL film gets…

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Don't Stop Dreaming Big with Phil Botti (Atlantic Records, Warner Music Group) 1:04:39

14d ago1:04:39

1:04:39

The puppet masters who control the industry's purse strings may have some trepidation these days about taking risks on big ideas. But music video producer Phil Botti argues that still shouldn't prevent you from coming up with what he calls "aspirational content." Phil Botti has executive produced and commissioned thousands of hours of highly impact…

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How to Make a Netflix dystopian thriller with 'The Kitchen' Director Kibwe Tavares & Producer Dan Emmerson 53:44

17d ago53:44

53:44

Join us on this special episode as we chat with producer Daniel Emmerson and director Kibwe Tavares as they chat their Netflix movie The Kitchen. The Kitchen written and co directed by Oscar Winner Daniel Kaluuya is out now on NETFLIX. Daniel Emmerson who's previous movies were Calm with Horses and Scrapper talks about his producing background and …

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640. Filmmaker Maria Capp’s advice on networking & being fearless in producing as she releases her latest movie The Lady of the Lake: The Legend of Lake Ronkonkoma. 30:26

16d ago30:26

30:26

Writer-Producer-Director Maria Capp shares advice on how she has been able to put together a string of features and get them produced including her latest passion project: The Lady of the Lake.

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Spider-Man 4 Director News Heat Up! Deadpool & Wolverine Review 1:29:48

20d ago1:29:48

1:29:48

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Kevin Feige's new comments on Spider-Man 4 script, director and how soon we'll see it. Plus they talk their DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Non Spoiler Review, the trailer for JOKER FOLIE Á DEUX and A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, James Wan rumored to be d…

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Find Longevity However You Can with Phil Botti (Atlantic Records, Warner Music Group) 1:00:15

24d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Decades-long careers with a single employer are pretty hard to come by in the entertainment industry. But writer-producer and fellow NYU alum Phil Botti is a shining example of how mixing competence with kindness can be the ultimate survival skill. Phil Botti has executive produced and commissioned thousands of hours of highly impactful short and l…

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How to make a Hit Movie for a streaming channel -The Making of 'Robin and the Hoods' with director Phil Hawkins 1:42:22

21d ago1:42:22

1:42:22

Want to make a Streaming hit movie (for Sky Cinema or others) then you can't go wrong by listening to this feature length episode masterclass with regular filmmakers podcast host and successful indie filmmaker Phil Hawkins who joins us to chat with new movie 'Robin and the Hoods'. Phil Hawkins, who is know for Prancer: A Christmas Tale and Star War…

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639. Why Investor LISTS do NOT work! 15:22

22d ago15:22

15:22

Host Scott duPont carefully walks through many reasons why Investor Lists usually don’t yield investors for low budget, indie films.

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Russos Returning to Direct Avengers 5 and 6! 2024 Emmy Nominations 1:35:29

27d ago1:35:29

1:35:29

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including their reactions to the 2024 Emmys, Avengers 5 losing its writer, but should the Russos be back in the mix again, Chris Stuckmann's horror movie is picked up by Neon, Glen Powell for BACKDRAFT remake, Captain America 4 trailer and ree…

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Take Control of Your Dream with Brendon Small (The Venture Bros., Comedy Bang Bang!) 55:18

28d ago55:18

55:18

Creativity is a mysterious, ethereal force in the universe that can be harnessed only with a tremendous amount of effort. As writer, musician and comedian Brendon Small knows, learning to wield it in your favor is a hell of a thing. But once you do, unlimited potential opens up to you. Brendon Small is the mind behind the Squigglevision classic Hom…

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638. Another Movie Funded! 17:51

28d ago17:51

17:51

Host Scott duPont just wrapped funding on his latest movie project and while the “fundraising” is NEVER easy, he reminds filmmakers how the process always works.

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Twisters - Ashley Jay Sandberg on rising up the ranks from Assistant to Exec Producer and getting your studio movie greenlit 1:10:39

29d ago1:10:39

1:10:39

On this weeks episode we pretty much go from the mail room to Assisting to Exec Producing one of this summers soon to be biggest hit 'Twisters'. Well, we don't but Ashley Jay Sandberg does as she sits and chats to Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir all about the twists and turns to her huge rise to Exec Producer at Kennedy/Marshal and working with Spiel…

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Star Wars Film From Shawn Levy Gets a Writer, GLADIATOR II and F1 Trailers Impress 1:41:55

1M ago1:41:55

1:41:55

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Shawn Levy and Lucasfilm hiring Jonathan Trooper (The Adam Project, This is Where I Leave You) to write Levy's Star Wars movie, new details on the Paramount and Skydance merger, the Gladiator II, F1, We Live in Time and Time Bandits …

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Alex Horne has been Greenlit! 56:45

1M ago56:45

56:45

Comedian and Taskmaster maestro @AlexHorne directs his biopic, which features Baz Luhrmann, rejected Taskmaster tasks, a life ambition he wants to fulfil with Tim Key and Greg Davies, a Japanese TV crew following him at university and a secret about a pyromaniac past that his parents have never heard... @thegreenlitpod @tobyontv @alexhorne…

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Create The Job You Want with Brendon Small (Metalocalypse, Home Movies) 1:06:46

1M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

You can spend your whole life fighting to be the next big star and still end up with nothing. Or you can double down on whatever makes you weirdly uniquely yourself, like comedian, musician and co-creator of Adult Swim's Metalocalypse and Home Movies Brendon Small did, and there's a decent chance it might resonate enough with people that you build …

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Episode 637. Avoid the “One” Stupid Thing that could spook a potential investor. 8:52

1M ago8:52

8:52

Host Scott duPont shares how important this is and how to avoid a potential investor walking away from your project.

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Cinematography Masterclass with 'Lola' DOP Oona Menges 1:14:45

1M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

Today, hosts Giles Alderson and Andrew Rodger welcome cinematographer Oona Menges to the show. They sat down to chat all about her latest feature film Lola as well as: her career path the pros and cons of virtual production shooting on film building trust the importance of prep working with archival footage lighting with reflectors and so much more…

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1994 MOVIES DRAFT, A24 MOVIES DRAFT - THE HOT MIC 54:12

1M ago54:12

54:12

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha drop a prerecorded episode for this July 4th holiday where they bring you two drafts for the price of one episode. In the first half of the show, they have a 1994 Movies Draft where they select 10 movies each of the best movies from 1994. After the break, they do an A24 Movies Draft where …

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Have Confidence in Your Vision with David Dastmalchian (Dune, Late Night with the Devil) 1:05:50

1M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Shortcuts are an illusion and if you want your passion to lead to success, you need to put in the work. But, actor David Dastmalchain notes, more than that you need to fully realize what it is you're trying to achieve if you want others to follow you on the quest to make that idea a reality. Actor, writer, and producer David Dastmalchian has had su…

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Making Comedy Indie Films starring Samuel L. Jackson & Uma Thurman with 'The Kill Room' director Nicol Paone 1:10:36

1M ago1:10:36

1:10:36

In today's episode, host Dom Lenoir welcomes director Nicol Paone to the show! Nicol has just released an indie film called The Kill Room (2023) starring Joe Manganiello, Uma Thurman, and Samuel L. Jackson and is here to tell you all about how Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson got involved directing A-List stars the importance of networking the mak…

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636. Pericles Rellas (“Money Mindset” expert) shares priceless advice for indie filmmakers fundraising for their movies. 26:09

1M ago26:09

26:09

Probably the MOST IMPORTANT episode this season for filmmakers to listen to, especially for filmmakers who don’t have the right “mindset” dialed in before approaching potential investors!

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Top 5 Films of 2024, Harry Potter and Lanterns Updates, Marvel Returns to Hall H 1:41:17

2M ago1:41:17

1:41:17

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including the HBO MAX branding change, the Harry Potter and Lanterns updates, MARVEL returning to Hall H, Top 5 films of 2024, Jennifer Lawrence update, Blazing Saddles remake conversation, Jon Watts, Beef 2 casting updates and more! #marvel #…

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Alex & Ali: On A.I. 30:20

2M ago30:20

30:20

In our latest episode of bonus content, Alex sits down with his daughter Ali to wrap their minds around Chat GPT, technology in the arts and the piss-poor quality of writing done by computers. Alex Keledjian Alex Keledjian is the creator of Project Greenlight, a documentary television series where executive producers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck gave…

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The Bikeriders : Producing & Directing masterclass with Sarah Green and Jeff Nichols 1:02:37

2M ago1:02:37

1:02:37

Today on the show, we welcome producer Sarah Green and one of Dom's favourite writer-directors, Jeff Nichols. Both have had an amazing career so far. Sarah has worked with legendary director Terrence Malick on films such as The Tree of Life (2011) or Knight of Cups (2015) and also produced most of Jeff's films, including Mud (2012), Midnight Specia…

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Know When to Stand Out and When to Blend In with Owen Barry (The Chicks, Jackson Browne) 1:12:33

2M ago1:12:33

1:12:33

Whatever shape they may take or media it manifests in, success in pretty much every collaborative art form in existence boils down to the same basic principles. Generosity. Patience. And as genius guitarist Owen Barry knows, filling the role that's needed most to maintain harmony, rather than just waiting for your moment to shine. Owen Barry has be…

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635. Attorney Schuyler Moore shares sage advice for filmmakers who are looking to get their “projects greenlit.” (Part II) 16:56

2M ago16:56

16:56

Great advice from one of the world’s top entertainment attorneys and deal makers.

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634. Attorney Schuyler Moore shares “What film investors should ask before investing?” (Part I) 18:44

2M ago18:44

18:44

Any and potential film investors needs to listen to this episode!

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Jonathan Majors Gets New Film, Spaceballs 2 Greenlit, MEGALOPOLIS Gets Distributor 1:36:20

2M ago1:36:20

1:36:20

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Jonathan Majors booking the lead in a new Sci-Fi film for Denis Villeneuve's brother. They also talk Spaceballs 2 getting a green light with Josh Gad, Lionsgate distributing Megalopolis in the US, Armie Hammer trying to launch his co…

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Humble Thyself with Javier Gonzalez (Weak Layers, Funny Pages) 47:47

2M ago47:47

47:47

The first ever time someone steps on a movie set, be they actor, director, writer or whoever, can be extremely precarious. Producer Javier Gonzalez says humility is always the safest move because it brings out the best in others, as it did for Clint Eastwood in his 1971 directorial debut and today's "B-side": Play Misty for Me. Javier Gonzalez is a…

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House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan J. Condal on writing and producing a global phenomenon 49:48

2M ago49:48

49:48

Today, host Dom Lenoir welcomes Ryan J. Condal to the show! He is not only the writer of Hollywood blockbusters such as Hercules (2014) or Rampage (2018), he is also the showrunner, writer, AND executive producer of House of the Dragon, one of HBO's biggest television shows at the moment. That's right. House of the Dragon. How cool is that? Dom sat…

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