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The Film Finance & Distribution Podcast

Whirleybird Productions presents the Film Finance and Distribution Podcast: a deep dive into the business backbone of the cinematic world. We engage in insightful conversations with accomplished filmmakers, seasoned entertainment lawyers, and pivotal industry insiders. Our goal? To demystify the complex realms of film finance and distribution, equipping the next generation of filmmakers, producers, and cinema enthusiasts with knowledge about success stories, safe working practices, script

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49:15

From The Matrix to Reservoir Dogs: Career Lessons in...

The Film Finance & Distribution Podcast ·

2026/02/18

This week on The Film Finance & Distribution Podcast, we’re joined by Michael Mendelsohn, veteran producer, film financier, and CEO of Patriot Pictures.With a career spanning more than three decades, Michael has operated at the intersection of art and capital — from Wall Street–backed studio finance to hands-on independent filmmaking. In this episode, we dive into Patriot Pictures’ approach to financing, packaging, and selling filmmaker-led stories, and what it really takes to support bold

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48:57

International Distribution, Selling Out Screenings &...

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2026/01/18

Welcome back to the Film Finance & Distribution Podcast.Today’s episode is a special follow-up conversation with filmmaker Derry Shillitto, the writer and director behind the feature film The Correction Unit. The Correction Unit is a psychologically charged, cinematic thriller that asks a chilling question: what happens to the most vulnerable in society when the most powerful fully embrace AI? With intense characters and a bold, thought-provoking premise, the film manages to be both gripping

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Matt Borlenghi: Producing, Ideas for Getting a TV...

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2025/09/05

🎬 In this episode of the Film Finance & Distribution Podcast, I sit down with Matt Borlenghi — an award-winning producer, writer, and actor best known as Lyle, the Pawnshop Guy in Netflix’s Cobra Kai.Matt’s career spans decades, beginning with his breakout role on All My Children opposite Kelly Ripa, which earned him a Daytime Emmy nomination and a Soap Opera Digest Award. He went on to star in primetime shows including The Jeff Foxworthy Show, Pig Sty, Party Girl, and Police Academy: The

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Award-Winning Filmmaker Chris Maher on Film...

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2025/08/22

My guest today is Chris Maher, an actor, producer, and investor with a background in economics and policy. After travelling the world working with major organisations, he returned to Chicago where he balanced a trading career with building his film craft. In 2020 he co-founded MC Films, and since then has produced and appeared in more than 20 films, including Blowback, Mojave Diamonds, and the upcoming Canyon of the Dead and Boardwalk Winter. His projects have also been recognised at festivals like

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43:18

Film Distribution, Streaming Platforms, Publicists &...

The Film Finance & Distribution Podcast ·

2025/07/28

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Fabian Farina and Mariano Mattei — the founders of Four Olives Productions, an award-winning indie film company based in the heart of Philadelphia.We dive into what it’s really like working in Philly’s film scene, how they got their films on to streaming platforms, and the role a good publicist can play in landing industry exposure and distribution deals. They also break down their three-pronged approach to getting on Netflix in the future, the power of

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29:11

How AI Is Changing Film & TV – with Eline Van Der...

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2025/07/21

What happens when you move your entire production process over to AI? In this episode, we sit down with Eline Van Der Velden, Founder and CEO of award-winning AI production company Particle6, to explore how she did just that — and what it means for the future of content creation film and television. From AI influencers and in-house tools to cost-saving, we cover it all. Whether you're curious about industry disruption, or where AI is headed next, this episode is packed with insight, optimism, and

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46:15

Award-winning Cindy Mich Shares Film Festival Advice,...

The Film Finance & Distribution Podcast ·

2024/08/20

We’re honoured to have a truly remarkable guest with us today—Cindy Mich! Cindy is an award-winning journalist and media personality who has made waves as both a filmmaker and the founder of the NYC-based independent film festival, Art is Alive, now celebrating its seventh successful year.Beyond her festival work, Cindy is a prolific writer, contributing to three digital publications while also owning and operating her own magazine, Elegant Expressions. With a combined reach of 300,000 across print

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Michael Guerrini on Monetising Short Films,...

The Film Finance & Distribution Podcast ·

2024/05/29

In this episode as we explore the journey of Michael Guerrini, the Founder of YOTKO Productions and YOTKO Apparel. Michael, a passionate filmmaker is on a mission to turn Perth into a new Hollywood. Despite being relatively new to the industry, his ambition and creativity know no bounds.Michael specializes in directing, cinematography, editing, and colour grading. His first short film, "Full Circle," is a black-and-white neo-noir action drama about an assassin realizing something is wrong too

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36:18

Filmmaker Shaun Sereviratne on Production Budgets,...

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2024/04/30

Writer/Director/ProducerShaun Seneviratne's raw, highly relatable debut feature, "Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts," held its world premiere in the Narrative Feature Competition at SXSW 2024. It was filmed on location in Sri Lanka on a micro-budget. In this next episode, Shaun Seneviratne discusses filming on location, marketing a feature film, recommended budget allocations for marketing, choosing the right PR company, tips for minimizing a feature film production budget, and how to leverage

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