Box Office Smarts for Filmmakers or How To Make Your Movie When Something Like it Bombed

Why is there such a weird fixation on the box office numbers from the first three days of film’s release? We don’t think a film’s success should be determined this way.

In this episode, we talk about…

• How some films that did poorly the first few days at the box office, became popular afterward
• Putting too much pressure on the box office release
• How to pitch a film that is similar to another movie that previously flopped
• When pitching, remember the phrase “similar but different”
• Challenges that actors have to endure
• The top four pieces of editing software for film
• Why DaVinci Resolve is the best overall editing software

Memorable Quotes

• “It’s insane what can be produced from something that had a crummy first three days.” [6:02]

• “They really really really seem to put all their eggs in the box office basket.” [8:52]

• “The thing that broke my heart…is that most of the videos don’t even get a view.” [29:57]

• “Auditions are the worst. The Worst. Everything about it sucks…The experience is miserable.” [31:33]

Mentioned in the episode:

DaVinci Resolve

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