Best Kast Media | Buffalo 8 Podcasts (2024)

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S2E6: Marketing “Pulp Fiction” and More with Mark Gill 35:16

9M ago35:16

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Mark Gill joins us for an in-depth conversation about the world of independent and studio producing, outlining his career trajectory along the way. Starting out as a journalist, Mark quickly pivoted to publicity, a job which put him in touch with the film industry. Soon, Mark was working for influential companies such as MGM, United Artists, and Mi…

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S2E5: Being Someone People Want to Work with in the Independent Film Industry with Jack Binder 45:08

9M ago45:08

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Jack Binder joins us to discuss independent and studio producing, two fields which he has operated in for several decades with great success. Jack speaks to working with his brother – comedian, writer, director, and actor Mike Binder – as well as working on several solo projects. He discusses the importance of being a good collaborator, as well as …

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S2E4: From Crashing Film Festival Parties to Producing “Margin Call” with Rob Barnum 42:00

10M ago42:00

42:00

Rob Barnum joins us to discuss independent producing, his collaboration with writer and director J.C. Chandor, the challenges of producing at all levels, and how the world of independent producing has changed post-streaming. Barnum has produced many films over the years, successfully navigating the ever changing landscape of independent film, makin…

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S2E3: Making Your Own TV Show from Scratch with Bobby Goldstein 37:49

10M ago37:49

37:49

Bobby Goldstein joins us for a hilarious, quick-witted conversation surrounding the creation and production of his now infamous show Cheaters, which ran for twenty-one seasons and continues to live on through syndication. His do-it-yourself attitude and extensive business savvy makes for an extremely informative episode on producing independent tel…

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S2E2: Setting up Disney and Producing “Titanic” with Bill Mechanic 43:14

11M ago43:14

43:14

Bill Mechanic is one of the most successful studio executives of all time, and has been instrumental in the development, production, and distribution of some of the most influential films of the 20th and 21st century. Now CEO and Chairman of Pandemonium Films, Bill and Matthew discuss his storybook career, from the glory days at Paramount, to the b…

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The Importance of Understanding the Entertainment Business with Joe Lewis 33:24

11M ago33:24

33:24

Joe Lewis joins us for a highly informational conversation surrounding Joe’s career, his approach to independent producing, and how he got his start by understanding the current state of the industry while simultaneously looking towards the future. Earning his first credit helping create Comedy Central’s Tosh.O, Joe would go on to produce Transpare…

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A Veteran Producer’s words of wisdom: “making it” with Jack Sackman 48:05

3+ y ago48:05

48:05

Jeff Sackman joins us on the podcast exuding an air of calm. His keep-it-cool attitude is what made Jeff successful as a producer of American Psycho (2000) and the other 96 movies he’s made over his career. Preaching a gospel of “cutting through,” which he describes as having the smarts to compete without big studio capital, his former company Thin…

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From Crashing on the Couch to Executive at Paramount: Climbing the Ladder with Craig Baumgarten 1:02:15

3+ y ago1:02:15

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Today on the podcast we have another legendary industry veteran, producer, and manager: Craig Baumgarten (@craig_baumgarten). Craig’s story makes Hollywood dreams seem possible. He moved to Hollywood because of a “feeling” and met superstars like Richard Gere by hosting parties at a fancy house he was crashing at. Though jobless at the time, he cli…

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Carving Your Style into the World of Independent Filmmaking with Kris Rey 56:25

3+ y ago56:25

56:25

Kris Rey (@kriseykrisrey) is known for her improv-heavy, run-and-gun indie films that have established her as one of the most unique modern filmmakers to watch today. Brought up in the state of Illinois, Rey began her career studying documentary filmmaking, which gave her an eye for naturalistic performances and grounded narratives that now saturat…

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Success isn’t Easy with David Dastmalchian 59:02

3+ y ago59:02

59:02

David Dalsmalchian (@dastmalchian) is a triple threat – writer, actor and producer, appearing in independent films and major blockbuster hits alike. This quality makes him the perfect actor for films like The Dark Night (2008), Ant Man (2015) and Prisoners (2015) where he plays disquieting yet distinctive characters. However, success was not easy. …

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Leaving 25 Prolific Years Behind for a New Path in Filmmaking with Mike Pasoernek 54:45

3+ y ago54:45

54:45

“They don’t thank you for being a good little boy or girl. They thank you for results,” says today’s guest Mike Paseornek. If you don’t know Mike by name, you definitely know him for his work. From American Psycho (2000) to Hunger Games (2012) to La La Land (2016), there is no genre outside of Mike’s repertoire. Now, after 25 prolific years as Lion…

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Mastering the Art of Assistant Directing with Kim Winther 1:02:02

3+ y ago1:02:02

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Kim Winther is one of the most respected and well known Assistant Directors in the business. Beginning his career as the Third Assistant Director in 1981 on the film Silence of the North (1981), he worked his way up to becoming the 1st AD on massive films such as Independence Day (1996), Godzilla (1998) and Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005). He has worked …

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A Lifetime in Hollywood with Mark Damon 55:20

3+ y ago55:20

55:20

If you thought you were an industry veteran, try stacking yourself up to Mark Damon. Starting his entertainment career in 1954, Mark has bounced from stage acting, to starring in Westerns in Italy, to executive producing his own films. Mark has produced and acted in over 70 films and has been awarded 10 Oscar nominations for films like Das Boot (19…

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The Genius Behind Sharknado and Other SyFy Hits with Paul Bales 42:52

4y ago42:52

42:52

Ever wonder who makes made-for-TV-movies, frequently seen on the SyFy channel? Meet Paul Bales, whose charming self deprecation makes you want to love every poorly rated film he’s ever produced. Paul is one of the masterminds behind Sharknado as the COO of The Asylum, a low budget film production company, distributor and studio. He has produced ove…

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The Thriving World of “Docutainment” with Andrew Fried 1:08:39

4y ago1:08:39

1:08:39

You may not recognize the company, but you will certainly recognize the shows. Andrew Fried (@Andrew_Fried) is the founder and CEO of Boardwalk Pictures, the premiere unscripted television company behind shows such as Chef’s Table (2015-2019), Cheer (2020) and The Goop Lab (2020). A pioneer in the short form docu-series’ that you see all over Netfl…

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From Dog Soldiers to Game of Thrones: Directing Cult Classics with Neil Marshall. 55:55

4y ago55:55

55:55

Neil Marshall (@neilmarshall_director) is an Emmy-nominated director, writer, editor and producer, known for cult films such as The Descent and his work on hit shows like Game of Thrones. Marshall supported himself for eight years as a freelance editor before hitting his stride with two films: Dog Soldiers and The Descent, which put him on the map …

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Casting for the Silver Screen with Jessica Kelly 39:54

4y ago39:54

39:54

Known for her director driven work, you have surely seen her star-studded casts on the silver screen. Jessica Kelly has been a casting director for over 10 years and worked on over 140 titles, casting across acclaimed television projects such as Ramy (2020) and Euphoria (2019) to independent and blockbuster films including John Wick (2014), Midsomm…

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How Set Backs Set Off A Successful Career with Barry Josephson 46:41

4y ago46:41

46:41

In this episode, we talked to Barry Josephson (@barryjayj), the man whose five-year persistence made the iconic Men In Black (1997) possible. For all of you in the wrong field, Barry is living proof you can still make it big in entertainment. Before he was working with stars like Will Smith and Harrison Ford, he worked in the music industry. He’s f…

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Activism in Filmmaking with Barry Alexander Brown 56:36

4y ago56:36

56:36

If you don’t know him by name, you know him by his iconic film editing. Barry Brown is the Oscar-nominated editor whose work on classics like Do The Right Thing and BlaKKKlansman put him on the map as one of Spike Lee’s sharpest collaborators. Having grown up in the deep South, Brown’s work has always been rooted in social consciousness, striking a…

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Living Out Every Film Buff’s Dream with Randall Emmett 39:18

4y ago39:18

39:18

Randall Emmett (@randallemmettfilms) is living out every film buff’s dream. He has produced hundreds of films, two Martin Scorsese films, The Irishman (2019) and Silence (2016), and he has the pleasure of affectionately calling him “Marty.” After working with Scorsese, Randall is more in touch with filmmaking than ever. He will make his directorial…

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Brains, Brawns, and Action Movie Phenom: the Path to Fame with Dolph Lundgren 47:29

4y ago47:29

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In today’s very special episode, we sit down with Swedish actor and action movie-star Dolph Lundgren (@Dolph_Lundgren). You’ve seen him “try to break” Rocky – but what you may not know is that he is a savant. After earning his Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering in Australia, Dolph turned down a PhD at MIT to pursue acting. The decision was well…

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A Legendary Eye for Cinematography with Robert Yeoman 55:42

4y ago55:42

55:42

Today’s episode changes up the pace as we sit down with legendary Director of Photography Robert Yeoman. After Yeoman's first break into cinematography on To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) as a second unit director of photography, he became Wes Anderson’s go to live action DP, including films such as Bottle Rocket (1996), Rushmore (1998), and The Gran…

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Finding Your Niche in the Film Industry with Vince Jolivette 48:39

4y ago48:39

48:39

Vince Jolivette is an Emmy Award-nominated producer and actor who has established a unique path for himself in Hollywood. As co-founder of Rabbit Bandini Productions alongside his business partner James Franco, Jolivette has produced critically-acclaimed films like The Disaster Artist, Spring Breakers and BondIt-financed King Cobra. After arriving …

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The wondrous life of Creed Bratton in and out of The Office 39:22

4y ago39:22

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You definitely will recognize the name Creed Bratton (@CreedBratton) from the hit sitcom The Office (US). But what you may not know is that Creed plays a fictionalized version of himself, and his story goes far beyond his time cracking some of the most memorable jokes in the show. Creed came from a family of musicians, and went on to travel across …

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Welcome to Greenlit 2:02

4y ago2:02

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Each week on Greenlit, we dive into how your favorite movies and TV shows were able to be made with stories from those who were there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Kast Media | Buffalo 8

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S2E6: Marketing “Pulp Fiction” and More with Mark Gill 35:16

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S2E5: Being Someone People Want to Work with in the Independent Film Industry with Jack Binder 45:08

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S2E4: From Crashing Film Festival Parties to Producing “Margin Call” with Rob Barnum 42:00

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S2E3: Making Your Own TV Show from Scratch with Bobby Goldstein 37:49

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S2E2: Setting up Disney and Producing “Titanic” with Bill Mechanic 43:14

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The Importance of Understanding the Entertainment Business with Joe Lewis 33:24

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A Veteran Producer’s words of wisdom: “making it” with Jack Sackman 48:05

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From Crashing on the Couch to Executive at Paramount: Climbing the Ladder with Craig Baumgarten 1:02:15

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Carving Your Style into the World of Independent Filmmaking with Kris Rey 56:25

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Success isn’t Easy with David Dastmalchian 59:02

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Leaving 25 Prolific Years Behind for a New Path in Filmmaking with Mike Pasoernek 54:45

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Mastering the Art of Assistant Directing with Kim Winther 1:02:02

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A Lifetime in Hollywood with Mark Damon 55:20

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The Genius Behind Sharknado and Other SyFy Hits with Paul Bales 42:52

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The Thriving World of “Docutainment” with Andrew Fried 1:08:39

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From Dog Soldiers to Game of Thrones: Directing Cult Classics with Neil Marshall. 55:55

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Casting for the Silver Screen with Jessica Kelly 39:54

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How Set Backs Set Off A Successful Career with Barry Josephson 46:41

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Activism in Filmmaking with Barry Alexander Brown 56:36

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Living Out Every Film Buff’s Dream with Randall Emmett 39:18

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Brains, Brawns, and Action Movie Phenom: the Path to Fame with Dolph Lundgren 47:29

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A Legendary Eye for Cinematography with Robert Yeoman 55:42

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Finding Your Niche in the Film Industry with Vince Jolivette 48:39

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The wondrous life of Creed Bratton in and out of The Office 39:22

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Welcome to Greenlit 2:02

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