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The Producer Podcast

Film Interviews, TV & Film

Welcome to the behind-the-scenes world of film producing. Hidden under all the cool cameras, bright lights and big names is a whole world of logistics, leadership, money, legal and relationships that are what truly make a film happen. Join me, Micah, on my journey of being a film producer as I peel back the layers of film producing on my own journey to learn and produce amazing films.

Film Interviews chart
#129
Episodes
137
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
44 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

137 episodes, newest first

  1. Entrepreneur to Producer

    Season 11, Episode 14

    Show notes

    From growing up in Russia, to running a tech startup, and then moving to Canada and entering the film industry, Alex Bogomolov has had a very interesting journey into the but one that has also uniquely prepared him for certain aspects of the producing films. Join me as we chat with him about his journey, tax credits and much more.

    Host: Micah Versemann

    Guest: Alex Bogomolov

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    41 min
  2. Georgia Film

    Season 11, Episode 13

    Show notes

    The East Coast Hollywood. That's how I remember a lot of people talking about Georgia as it became a booming part of the industry. That's why I'm continuing my film office trek by talking to Lita and Lee from the Georgia Office about what the state can offer after working with filmmakers of every sort for over the last two decades with their film incentive program.

    Host: Micah Versemann

    Guests: Lita Battle & Lee Cuthbert, Georgia Film Office

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    38 min
  3. NJ Film Commission

    Season 11, Episode 12

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    Our investigative journey continues on the next installment of our film office tour series. Today I'm traveling to the New England area of the United States for the first time as I sit down with Jon Crowley of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission to talk why film in New Jersey is booming.

    Host: Micah Versemann

    Guest: Jon Crowley, NJ Film Commission

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    39 min
  4. Producing A Sitcom

    Season 11, Episode 11

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    The classic TV Sitcom. While something today's younger generations don't have as much love and experience with there's still millions of people who can tell you what their favorite sitcom is a why. That love for comedy and sitcoms is what led Katherine Johnson to pursue making one of her own, Operation Fernsby. So join me as I welcome Katherine back to the show to talk about her latest endeavor, producing a sitcom and the lessons learned along the way.

    Host: Micah Versemann

    Guest: Katherine Johnson

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    57 min
  5. Understanding the Market

    Season 11, Episode 10

    Show notes

    Everyone knows you need to market your movie. But how do you actually understand the market? How can you look at the box office, or social media trends and figure out what type of movie to make and how to release it? That's the angle of today's episode of The Producer Podcast as I return to the world of marketing with Ash Greyson of Ribbow Media Group.

    Host: Micah Versemann

    Guest: Ash Greyson, Ribbow Media Group

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    54 min
  6. Origins: Season 2 Bonus

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    The time machine returns as we continue our journey through the producing origins of the show's guests. Today we're traveling back to season 2 of the show as we hear from people who got their start in High School, College, on the mission field and much more.

    23 min
  7. Origins: Season 1 Bonus

    Show notes

    Bug bites, lightning strikes, chemical spills, there's countless origin stories out there. And the film industry is no different. That's why we're delving into the many origin stories of our numerous guests of The Producer Podcast. So, sit back and listen, to see that your journey to being a film producer might be just as crazy as the next person's.

    27 min
  8. Highlights: Running a Good Set Vol. 2

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    The crew is back on the latest Highlights episode of the show as we hear from more crew members about what producers can do to help their film sets run smoothly. So, sit back and hear what Wardrobe, HMU, Talent and more have to say.

    14 min
  9. Building Your Audience

    Season 11, Episode 12

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    In film your audience is everything. If they don't show up your film falls into obscurity. But how do you find and build that audience so that your project becomes water cooler talk? That's what Derral Eves has been helping do for The Chosen, YouTube Content Creators and many others as he sits down to share his wisdom and experience on today's episode of The Producer Podcast.

    Host: Micah Versemann

    Guest: Derral Eves

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    47 min
  10. Financing Your Film Slate

    Season 11, Episode 8

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    As a producer having a film slate of projects you're trying to make is great, but without financing they'll never see the silver screen or reach your audience.

    So today, we're diving back into the world of film financing as I talk with Jason Matthewson about his producer journey and financing your film projects.

    Host: Micah Versemann

    Guest: Jason Matthewson

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    1 hr 11 min
  11. Film Kentucky

    Season 11, Episode 7

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    There's a new state breaking out onto the film scene, especially for the indie producers out there, Kentucky. Join me and Film Kentucky Director, Meg Fister, as we talk about the new incentive taking effect July 2026 as well as what makes Kentucky the perfect spot for your next indie production.

    Host: Micah Versemann

    Guest: Meg Fister

    37 min
  12. Film Development

    Season 11, Episode 6

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    Before a project ever sees the light of day it must first be developed from a fledging idea into what could become the next blockbuster.

    When does development end, where does pre-production begin and how do you know your idea is ready to move forward?

    Those are some of the topics we're going to touch on with, producer and co-author or the book Greenlight Yourself, Kirk Roos.

    Host: Micah Versemann

    Guest: Kirk Roos

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    56 min
  13. Last Looks

    Season 11, Episode 5

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    Everyone wants to look their best for the camera but that requires a rockstar HMU team. That's why today we're looking at the HMU department and how they helped the talent look their best on set and what a producer can do to keep the makeup trailer in a good vibe.

    Host: Micah Versemann

    Guest: Micah Lynn Hanson

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    48 min
  14. Where's Crafty

    Season 11, Episode 4

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    Who doesn't love a good snack? Especially when you're working hard on a film set. That's why today I am sitting down to talk about one of the most vital roles on set, Crafty. What should producers know about the department to help them care for the crew the best they can? Let's dive in a find out.

    Host: Micah Versemann

    Guest: Kayla Bouren

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    36 min
  15. California Film Commission

    Season 11, Episode 3

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    We're hitting the warm beaches, beautiful forests and backlots of the West Coast today as I'm joined by the California Film Commission to talk about the recent changes to their film incentive program, what else California has to offer besides the production infrastructure and much more.

    Host: Micah Versemann

    Guest: Colleen Bell, California Film Commission Director

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    40 min
  16. Producing Docs

    Season 11, Episode 2

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    Location Manager to Producer. That's the filmmaking journey Josh Pittman went on that has led to producing multiple documentaries shot around the world. Find out what he's learned along the way, how locations prepared him for producing and much more on today's episode.

    Host: Micah Versemann

    Guest: Josh Pittman

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    57 min
  17. M7G Debrief

    Season 11, Episode 1

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    Debriefing about completed film projects is a must in my opinion. That's why on the Season 11 premiere of The Producer Podcast I'm sitting down with the producing team of My 7 Grandmas for our first debrief episode of the show. Find out what the producers hoped to do going into the film and lessons they learned along the way as the producing journey continues.

    Host: Micah Versemann

    Guests: Scott & Diane Peterson, Ben Geiser

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    1 hr 2 min
  18. Highlights: Advice to Beginning Producers Vol. 4

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    Every year many more people begin their journey in the film industry. And every year the industry in ways no one could have predicted. So today I'm joined by my season 10 guests of the show as we talk about what advice they would give to producers just getting started in the industry.

    Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com

    Host: Micah Versemann

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    18 min
  19. Highlights: Industry Stress

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    Stress is present in every area of our lives, but the film industry has definitely proven to bring with it more stress than other industries or areas of life. So today I'm sitting down with guests from season 10 of the show to talk about how they deal with stress while producing projects.

    Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com

    Host: Micah Versemann

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    8 min
  20. Listener Submitted

    Season 10, Episode 16

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    You asked and we listened! What better way to celebrate the milestone 100th episode of The Producer Podcast than by bringing together an amazing roundtable of producers to answer listener submitted questions. Was your questions answered on the show? You'll have to listen to find out in our Season 10 finale.

    Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com

    Host: Micah Versemann

    Guests: Josh Walsh, Nathan Tauch & Daryl Lefever

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    1 hr 2 min