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The Reel Money Talks Podcast

Hosted by Author, Entertainment
Executive, Professor and UCLA
Lecturer, Harold Lewis

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WHAT IS THE REEL MONEY TALKS PODCAST?

Reel Money Talks is the only podcast that is solely dedicated to the finance side of the film business. We talk with industry professionals, such as filmmakers, investors, casting directors, producers and other film experts to get an inside perspective on how films are produced and financed

WHO SHOULD LISTEN TO THE PODCAST?

Film Students • Filmmakers • Investors • Public Relations Professionals • Film Festival Operators • Film Commissions • Attorneys • Business Managers • Agents • Distribution, Content Acquisition & Marketing Professionals • Musicians • Music Supervisors • Actors • Movie Goers • CPA’s & CFP’s


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Here are the benefits of our course:

  • No prerequisites required
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  • Avoid making costly and irreversible mistakes
  • Never need to attend a film finance seminar again!

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Season 1 EPISODES

E01
1/20/23
Welcome. This episode includes an introduction to Harold Lewis (founder) and the Reel Money Talks podcast.

E02
1/20/23
The Economics Of Film Finance. In this Episode we discuss the size, scope and the economic impact of the Film Business

E03
2/16/23
In the episode we introduce you to our flagship teaching platform call Reel Money Courses. We provide insights about The Program in Film Finance that we teach at UCLA and is available on our platform

E04
2/19/23
In this episode were are going to dissect a lawsuit brought by the writer of the script claim that he was cheated out of profit participation

E05
2/16/23
This Episode is about the process and danger of signing “A Standard Deal” in the film business

E06
2/16/23
Today we discuss how “A Standard Deal” Contract effect creative or artistic control by using the example of Ice Cube’s film franchise “Fridays”

E07
3/4/23
Following up on Part 1, of the Brenda Doby-Flewellyn interview, In Part 2, Brenda will provide sage advice to any person wanting to get their film financed, and shares the secret that took her years to learn!

E08
2/4/23
Brenda is one of the world leaders in film finance. She has participated in over 200 film financings and broke down barriers in a predominately male industry

E09
6/05/23
Video Version Of The Brenda Doby-Flewellyn Interview

E10
2/10/23
We discuss the grading system of a Script. We discuss what it means to receive a PASS, a CONSIDER or a RECOMMEND form a script coverer. We also discuss the steps necessary to make a script bankable collateral

E11
3/21/23
We are delighted to share an exclusive Interview with the film finance legend
Lousie Levison! Lousie is an expert in film finance as well as a premier consultant

E12
06/06/23
Today we discuss the critical role of the Line-Producer and the impact they have on creating the budget and keeping expenses on target! Their estimates are the basis that will determine how much funding you will need and whether or not your project can realistically be completed within that budget.
E13
3/14/23
Michael is a 4-time author and Chief of the book publishing agency Belluchi, Palms, and Carmichael. We discuss with Michael the ins and out of turning a book into a screen play and optionig film rights to a producer.
E14
01/13/24
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