Ted Hope

Is there still Hope for Film?

Welcome back to the first official episode since I stepped away to bring a little human into this world! It’s been a beautiful 6 months filled with cuddles and diaper changes while figuring out my new normal.

In the last three months, I co-hosted a dinner at UTA to celebrate five years of the podcast, stepped back on set for the first time since becoming a mom, and took a solo trip to NYC for the world premiere of the documentary I produced, The Honorable Shyne, now on Hulu.

Suffice it to say... I don't know how to sit still.

This brings me to today's episode with the impressive and revered indie producer Ted Hope, who has produced over 70 films!

He’s also been a studio executive on over 60 films, CEO of a start-up streamer, co-head of three production companies, executive director of a film society & festival, a Professor Of Practice at two universities, and founder of a post-production facility, two websites, two think tanks, and one app.

And you think I do too much!

He also launched Amazon’s foray into feature film production, leading them to 19 Oscar nominations and 5 wins. As a producer, his films have received 25 Oscar nominations, with 6 wins.

During our chat, we dive into the failures of the current industry model, pinpoint what missteps may have led us to this period of stagnation, and ponder a question close to Ted’s heart: Is there still hope for Film?

Tune in!

xx cg

“The best and the brightest, the most powerful and well-capitalized, will consistently make totally dumbass decisions.”

- Ted Hope

Episode Transcript