Box Office Smarts for Filmmakers or How To Make Your Movie When Something Like it Bombed
Why is there such a weird fixation on the box office numbers from the first three days of film’s release? We don’t think a film’s success should be determined this way.
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Show Notes
Why is there such a weird fixation on the box office numbers from the first three days of film’s release? We don’t think a film’s success should be determined this way.
In this episode, we talk about…
- How some films that did poorly the first few days at the box office, became popular afterward
- Putting too much pressure on the box office release
- How to pitch a film that is similar to another movie that previously flopped
- When pitching, remember the phrase “similar but different”
- Challenges that actors have to endure
- The top four pieces of editing software for film
- Why DaVinci Resolve is the best overall editing software
Memorable Quotes
- “It’s insane what can be produced from something that had a crummy first three days.” [6:02]
- “They really really really seem to put all their eggs in the box office basket.” [8:52]
- “The thing that broke my heart…is that most of the videos don’t even get a view.” [29:57]
- “Auditions are the worst. The Worst. Everything about it sucks…The experience is miserable.” [31:33]
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