The Producer's Guide: Todd Garner and the Future of Hollywood

From doing stand-up in Australia to appearing on The Daily Show in the U.S. to starring in global box office hits, Ronny Chieng has done it all! Today, Ronny joins Todd to discuss his transition from law to comedy, his first meeting with Trevor Noah, what bad producing looks like, the overlap between stand-up and film production, and what it takes to succeed in the world of comedy today!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sev Ohanian, the Oscar-nominated producer and co-founder of Proximity Media, shares his journey from making viral shorts to producing hits like Fruitvale Station and Sinners. He recalls the challenges of guerrilla marketing and the pivotal lessons learned while working with Ryan Coogler. Sev reveals the creative process behind Sinners, including the casting of Michael B. Jordan and navigating studio dynamics. With anecdotes about his early filmmaking experiences and advice for aspiring filmmakers, Sev's insights are both inspiring and entertaining.

Do you have what it takes to argue with Michael Eisner? From 20 years at Walt Disney to creating her own production company, Kristin Burr has a unique perspective on the studio executive experience as well as managing valuable IP and making movies for the all-important female audience INCLUDING Cruella, Christopher Robin, and Sweet Home Alabama.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Ireland, a veteran film producer and studio executive with a rich history at Paramount and 20th Century Fox, dives into the evolving landscape of Hollywood. He shares how films like 'Free Guy' came to fruition against all odds and discusses the lessons learned from missed opportunities like 'Go Like Hell.' Ireland emphasizes the importance of empowering younger executives and cultivating distinct tastes while navigating the intricate dynamics of studio politics and investor pressures. His insights reflect a passionate commitment to creative storytelling in a challenging industry.

87North co-founder and Bullet Train / Atomic Blonde producer Kelly McCormick chats with Todd about her "failed" start in documentaries, how a psychic predicted her Hollywood success, learning from legendary producer Scott Rudin, meeting her husband / filmmaker / partner David Leitch, and helping to bring wider recognition to the stunt community.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Todd dives deep into the world of entertainment research and strategy with author, podcast host, and Screen Engine/ASI founder & CEO Kevin Goetz!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

$4 billion in global box office and 18 Golden Globe nominations later, Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy chat with Todd about studio leadership, betting on filmmakers, franchise building, and the future of theatrical cinema. PLUS: Their best memories on set from Garden State and Captain Phillips!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oscar winning producer / writer / director / actor and Smokehouse Pictures co-founder Grant Heslov discusses his lifelong friendship with George Clooney - actors, managers, and investors being labeled as producers - the ONE film he ever received sole producer credit on - and the need to make producing credit more valuable. PLUS: Todd shares stories about O Brother Where Art Thou and George Clooney on the set of Batman & Robin!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actor / comedian / influencer KING BACH shares how he parlayed making viral online videos into starring in hit films and TV series. PLUS, how he's used audience data to inform his career strategy, how the movie studios value “social media,” will AI eventually replace actors, and the value in studying EVERY part of the filmmaking process!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you transform the cultural landscape? Just ask the legendary Stacey Sher! In this episode, Todd chats with Stacey about getting her start in music videos (specifically the "We're Not Gonna Take It" music video), founding Jersey Films with Danny DeVito and Michael Shamberg, producing the likes of Pulp Fiction, The Fisher King, and Gattaca, the importance of community, doing what's best for your movie, and the importance of taking big swings as a Producer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.