The Town with Matthew Belloni Does an Oscar Matter More or Less Than Ever?
Matthew Belloni speaks with Robert Newman, a Partner at William Morris Endeavor known for representing auteur filmmakers. They dive into the enduring impact of Academy Awards on filmmakers' careers, discussing how wins can significantly enhance project opportunities and industry recognition. Newman shares insights on the evolving relevance of the Oscars amidst changing viewer interest and suggests ways to improve the awards. The conversation also speculates on the ratings for the upcoming ceremony, highlighting the influence of streaming platforms.
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Del Toro's Pinocchio
- Guillermo del Toro's Oscar win for "Shape of Water" helped him secure funding for "Pinocchio".
- This demonstrates how awards can validate a filmmaker's vision and open doors to passion projects.
Cuarón's Roma
- Alfonso Cuarón's "Gravity" Oscar win helped finance his subsequent film, "Roma," which also earned him an Oscar.
- This showcases how awards recognition can build momentum and enable directors to pursue personal projects.
Boyle's 127 Hours
- Danny Boyle leveraged his "Slumdog Millionaire" Oscar win to secure funding for "127 Hours."
- This illustrates how an Oscar can be used as leverage to pursue less commercial, passion-driven projects.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
The Oscar Effect: Transforming Filmmakers' Futures
04:21 • 6min
Navigating Filmmaking Finances
10:39 • 4min
The Impact of Oscars on Filmmaking and Studio Decisions
14:12 • 2min
The Evolving Significance of the Oscars
15:49 • 16min
Oscars Outlook: Ratings and Relevance
31:26 • 6min
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Matt is joined by WME senior partner Robert Newman to talk about how much an Academy Award win still matters. Robert represents several accomplished auteur filmmakers and can speak to the impact an Oscar win could have on an up-and-coming director, how it influences their next project, and whether that cache has dwindled. Later he shares a few opinions on how to improve the Academy Awards (02:31). Matt finishes the show with a ratings prediction for the 97th Academy Awards (30:09).
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Host: Matt Belloni
Guest: Robert Newman
Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez
Theme Song: Devon Renaldo
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