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The Mexican Fisherman Story: Rethinking Success

October 7, 2026 · 3 min

What if you already have the life you’re working toward? In this episode, I take a break from film financing and distribution to share the Mexican Fisherman Story. It’s a simple, inspiring reminder to think about what success means to you…
How Much Is Your Indie Film Really Worth?

September 30, 2026 · 4 min

Your indie film isn’t automatically worth what you spent making it. In this episode, I break down how the marketplace actually determines an indie film’s value—and why cast, genre, audience, festival exposure, buzz, timing, and buyer…
Why Box Office Gross Does NOT Equal Profit

September 23, 2026 · 3 min

Why doesn't a $20 million movie that grosses $30 million at the box office automatically make a $10 million profit? Because that's not how theatrical movie economics work. In this episode, I break down the real numbers behind a theatrical…
The Ant Theory: How to Keep Moving When Things Fall Apart

September 16, 2026 · 4 min

In filmmaking, things fall through all the time—financing disappears, actors drop out, deals change, and rejection comes with the territory. In this episode, I explain my Ant Theory and how I’ve used it throughout my filmmaking career…
Your Movie Rents for $5.99 — Here’s What You Actually Get

September 9, 2026 · 5 min

What does a $5.99 indie film rental actually earn the filmmaker? In this episode, I break down the economics of TVOD and show where the money goes after the streaming platform and distributor take their percentages. We also look at…

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What Film Investors Actually Look For

August 26, 2026 · 4 min

What makes a film investor say yes to an indie movie? In this episode, I break down the things investors look at when evaluating a film investment, including the screenplay, budget, genre, cast and attachments, artwork, and film business…
Before Day One: The Business of Making a Movie

August 12, 2026 · 4 min

What business decisions should an indie film producer make before day one on set? In this episode, we break down the big-picture decisions that can determine whether your movie has a real shot in the marketplace—from the script and budget…
The Five-Minute Sell Test for Indie Films

August 5, 2026 · 3 min

Can you tell if an indie film will sell in the first five minutes? In this episode, Tom Malloy explains the key signals distributors and sales agents look for during a pitch—from your hook and artwork to your trailer and marketing plan…
Will AI Replace Filmmakers?

July 29, 2026 · 3 min

Will AI replace filmmakers? In this episode of Hollywood Business Explained, I break down why I believe AI will become one of the biggest tools filmmakers have—not their replacement. We look at past technology shifts, where AI stands…
The First 3 Things Distributors Look At (It's NOT Your Movie)

July 22, 2026 · 3 min

What makes a distributor say "yes" to an indie film? In this episode of Hollywood Business Explained, Tom Malloy breaks down the real acquisition process and the three things distributors often evaluate before they ever watch your movie…
The Economics of Making a Movie

July 15, 2026 · 4 min

How does the money actually flow through an independent film? In this episode of the Filmmaking Stuff Podcast, Tom Malloy explains the economics of filmmaking, including production budgets, above-the-line and below-the-line costs, sales…
The Truth About Star Power in Independent Film

July 8, 2026 · 3 min

Do movie stars still sell movies? In this episode, Tom Malloy explains how distributors and international buyers really evaluate cast value, why only a small percentage of actors actually move the needle, and how filmmakers can avoid…