Greenlit takes a deep dive into the wild world of how your favorite film and television projects came to be from idea, through development and production, and eventually reached your screen. Host Matthew Helderman (film producer, financier and media entrepreneur) brings a background of 300+ feature film and TV projects experience to chatting with the biggest names in front of and behind the camera from hits like The Office, Game of Thrones, The Hunger Games, The Royal Tenanbaums Grand Budapest Hotel, The Irishman, Hook, Ant-Man and many more.
S2E6: Marketing “Pulp Fiction” and More with Mark Gill
Mark Gill joins us for an in-depth conversation about the world of independent and studio producing, outlining his career trajectory along the way. Starting out as a journalist, Mark quickly pivoted to publicity, a job which put him in touch with the film industry. Soon, Mark was working for influential companies such as MGM, United Artists, and Miramax. Working in various roles on films such as Pulp Fiction,The English Patient, Law Abiding Citizen, Olympus has Fallen, and Unhinged, Mark steadily climbed the ladder from marketing to producing, eventually starting his own string of companies and never looking back.
Mark and Matthew talk about the importance of adaptability, the power of theatrical releases, and the most important skills Mark has carried with him throughout his career: storytelling and organized thinking.
24 Oct 2023
S2E5: Being Someone People Want to Work with in the Independent Film Industry with Jack Binder
Jack Binder joins us to discuss independent and studio producing, two fields which he has operated in for several decades with great success. Jack speaks to working with his brother – comedian, writer, director, and actor Mike Binder – as well as working on several solo projects. He discusses the importance of being a good collaborator, as well as producing both internationally and domestically.
Producing films such as Reign Over Me and First Reformed, Jack has a knack for identifying strong stories which studios often overlook. In this episode, Jack and Matthew discuss the process of producing different films, the creative relationship with his brother, and his career over the years.
10 Oct 2023
S2E4: From Crashing Film Festival Parties to Producing “Margin Call” with Rob Barnum
Rob Barnum joins us to discuss independent producing, his collaboration with writer and director J.C. Chandor, the challenges of producing at all levels, and how the world of independent producing has changed post-streaming. Barnum has produced many films over the years, successfully navigating the ever changing landscape of independent film, making such films as All is Lost and Margin Call. Chatting with Matthew, Rob reflects on these changes and what it means for producers, independent projects, and the industry as a whole.
Barnum’s projects with Bondit Media Capital include On The Line, Ida Red, Body Brokers, Night Hunter, and The Con Is On.
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