Film Hustlers

About Film Hustlers

Filmmaker Mark Roberts (Meet Me Next Christmas, Strangers with Candy) and aspiring filmmaker Rod "Tuddy” Rinks discuss in detail how to navigate the treacherous world of filmmaking from pitching, financing, casting, securing rights, post-production, distribution etc. We cover it all!

Publisher

Roberts Media LLC

Category

education · tv & film · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Mar 2019

Latest episode

4 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

9 of 201 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   4 Aug 2026

   Hustlers talk about making a movie W/ Tony Danza & Mario Lopez! (Plus: AI Budgeting Hacks)

   Send us Fan Mail We’re BACK in the studio to break down what really goes on behind the scenes of an indie movie set. From hanging out late-night with the legendary Tony Danza and Mario Lopez to navigating the chaos of production, flight layovers, and getting "on a sick one" (you'll see what we mean 🍻), we’re sharing all the real, unfiltered stories from location. Plus, we dive into: 🎥 Why Buffalo, NY is a goldmine for indie filmmakers (and how to snag that 40% tax credit!).🤖 How to use AI rig...

2. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Garrett Patten talks working with Matt Damon and his latest film with Adrian Grenier SELF CUSTODY

   Send us Fan Mail THE Film Hustlers, sit down with actor, entrepreneur, and filmmaker Garrett Patton (TBK Productions) to talk about the reality of independent filmmaking. From a 15-year career in private equity to navigating union negotiations, tax credits, and the chaotic world of indie budgets, Garrett shares what it really takes to push the boulder up the hill. We dive into his upcoming projects, with Matt Damon on Start Without Me, producing alongside top talent like Lucy Hale and Josh Du...

3. 

   10 Jun 2026

   "No Tax Incentives, No Movie." 🎬 (The Hard Truth About Modern Film Budgets) and MUCH more!

   Send us Fan Mail If you think filmmaking is just about a good script and a camera, think again. Today, you literally cannot get a movie financed without mastering the tax credit game. On this episode, the Film Hustlers talk about state incentives. We also tackle major shifts in the entertainment landscape: Why local stations axed Access Hollywood in favor of social media content, and how industry titan Barry Diller climbed out of the William Morris mailroom and invented the mode...

Inside a recent episode

Cable is still cashing in over $42 Billion!

Published 12 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Film hustlers. Film hustlers. No, let's talk about cable for a second because I know there's a lot of filmmakers out there that have amazing ability. Shoot, there's people here that have amazing ability. You guys have a lot of the ability to make movies, distribute movies. Okay, I'm sorry, not distribute, but you have the ability to make them and deliver them. So let's talk about the opportunity that I think is sitting out there. I'm dealing with it as a producer that has to keep lowering his budgets to do cable. It's no one's fault. It's the way the business is. The business is changing. There is $48 billion being paid to cable television for all those linear stations. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

36 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

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90

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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