Future of Film Podcast

Kamal Sinclair (@kamalsinclair) is Director of the Sundance Institute’s New Frontier Lab Programme and an internationally-recognised expert in new storytelling and Emerging Media. In this 2-part interview Kamal reveals how creators are embracing technologies like AI and VR in remarkable new ways to give life to their stories. In a conversation that covers film, arts and technology, we also talk diversity and Kamal eloquently deconstructs some of the pervasive myths and misconceptions around creators and entrepreneurs in technology and media. This is a two part episode. Discover more about this and other podcasts at www.futureoffilm.live

Melissa Silverstein (@melsil) is the irrepressible and inspirational change-maker and founder of Women and Hollywood; the initiative that educates, advocates, and agitates for gender diversity and inclusion in the global film industry. Towards the end of a seismic year in the battle for equality, Melissa shares her uncompromising take on the fight, the industry and what still needs to be done to make change happen. In a wide ranging interview, Melissa also talks about audiences, distribution, the Athena Festival (which she also runs) and shares her inspiring advice for emerging storytellers. Part Two of Two. Discover more about this and other podcasts at www.futureoffilm.live

Melissa Silverstein (@melsil) is the irrepressible and inspirational change-maker and founder of Women and Hollywood; the initiative that educates, advocates, and agitates for gender diversity and inclusion in the global film industry. Towards the end of a seismic year in the battle for equality, Melissa shares her uncompromising take on the fight, the industry and what still needs to be done to make change happen. In a wide ranging interview, Melissa also talks about audiences, distribution, the Athena Festival (which she also runs) and shares her inspiring advice for emerging storytellers. Part One of Two. Discover more about this and other podcasts at www.futureoffilm.live

“It's not tailoring the content for the audience… it's tailoring the audience for the content” Hanno Basse.
 As Chief Technology Officer of 20th Century Fox, Hanno Basse is at the nexus of Film, Tech and Hollywood. In this wide ranging interview, Hanno discusses how new innovations are changing the now and future of a studio; from green-lighting and the production process to distribution and direct-to-consumer strategies. Due to the sheer wealth of information in the interview, this episode is split in two with Part One broadly focusing on production and Part Two on distribution. Discover more about this and other podcasts at www.futureoffilm.live

“It's not tailoring the content for the audience… it's tailoring the audience for the content” Hanno Basse, CTO 20th Century Fox Corp. As Chief Technology Officer of 20th Century Fox, Hanno Basse is at the nexus of Film, Tech and Hollywood. In this wide ranging interview, Hanno discusses how new innovations are changing the now and future of a studio; from green-lighting and the production process to distribution and direct-to-consumer strategies. Due to the sheer wealth of information in the interview, this episode is split in two with Part One broadly focusing on production and Part Two on distribution. Discover more about this and other podcasts at www.futureoffilm.live

Habib Zargarpour is on a mission to revolutionise the film production process. Having been a two-time BAFTA winner and Academy Award nominee at Industrial Light and Magic, Habib then moved into gaming and game design winning awards whilst at Microsoft/XBox and Electronic Arts. Now with his new venture, Digital Monarch Media, Habib is implementing the technologies and strategies he developed in games to revolutionise the storytelling process in film. And he’s been doing this recently to empower storytellers like Steven Spielberg (for READY PLAYER ONE) Jon Favreau (THE JUNGLE BOOK) and Denis Villeneuve (BLADE RUNNER 2049). In this episode of FILM DISRUPTORS, I talk with Habib about how these new technologies liberate filmmakers to experiment creatively, build visual effects in real-time and make efficiency gains across the entire process. As we dive into the future of production, Habib also explains how these strategies can be used for films of all sizes and provides his powerful and compelling advice for emerging storytellers. Discover more about this and other podcasts at www.futureoffilm.live

Jonathan Taplin has had a remarkable career in film, music, tech and writing including: - Producer of Martin Scorsese’s breakthrough hit Mean Streets (and many other films) - Manager of Bob Dylan and The Band - Founder of the first widely available VOD service (Intertainer) - Author of "Move Fast and Break Things: How Facebook, Google and Amazon have Cornered Culture and Undermined Democracy". In this episode I talk to Jon about his career, his views on the current state of independent film as well as his book "Move Fast and Break Things" and what this means for storytellers and artists in the new digital age. (35 mins) Discover more about this and other podcasts at www.futureoffilm.live

Jessica Lauretti is an artist, entrepreneur and thought leader based in New York City. She was until recently the Global Head of RYOT Studio - the award winning, global, creative studio for Oath. She is an award winning Creative Director and Executive Producer, international keynote speaker and serves on the Advisory Council of Google News Lab's Journalism 360 Program.  In this episode we explore the cutting edge of new storytelling including the future of Virtual and Augmented Reality, Brand Funding and new distribution strategies. Jessica also shares her advice for emerging storytellers as well as her future plans now she has announced her departure from RYOT Discover more about this and other podcasts at www.futureoffilm.live

This episode is a journey into the art of interactive storytelling with storyteller and artist Hervé Cohen. Specifically, we explore the poetic and fascinating work that is LIFE UNDERGROUND, the major new immersive art installation and interactive documentary. Talking to Herve from his studio in the Bay Area. we deep dive into his creative process, revealing how LIFE UNDERGROUND evolved into a multi platform experience - and the unexpected way that the project was funded - which again shows that new models are opening up for original stories and fresh visions. And if you haven't yet, you can experience LIFE UNDERGROUND here: www.life-underground.com.

This episode is a journey into the incredibly exciting possibilities of brand-funded storytelling with Kaaren Whitney-Vernon, Senior Vice President of Branded Entertainment at Shaftesbury. Kaaren is the brains behind one of the most successful branded projects of all time the lesbian-vampire story CARMILLA. Beginning life as a brand-funded web show the story has grown into an award-winning global franchise with a fanbase of millions that has spawned a crowd funded movie as well as a freshly signed book deal! In this conversation, Kaaren explains the exact process of how she partnered with Kotex, the north american feminine hygiene brand, to create a global franchise that not only was 100% brand (and fan!) funded but also that is owned owned exclusively by Shatfesbury. In a masterclass in not just brand funding but also audience strategy, Kaaren explains how she combines the “three Cs” to make compelling original stories that audiences love: Content, Conversation and Commerce. Discover more about this and other podcasts at www.futureoffilm.live