How to make a Netflix Hit with Blood Red Sky producer Benjamin Munz

Published: Feb. 15, 2022, 12:02 a.m.

b'Joining the show today is the producer of Blood Red Sky (2021), the most popular non-English speaking film on Netflix, Benjamin Munz. He is also known for films such as Polar (2019), Stung (2015), and the short film The Night Father Christmas Died, which was nominated for a Student Oscars.\\nBen talks with our hosts Giles Alderson & Tobias Vees all about his filmmaking journey: How he started out in Germany where hardly anyone was interested in making films, how he slowly transitioned into paid jobs, and how he then pre-sold his feature film Stung for a million at AFM. He also discusses what makes a great producer, what he looks for in a director or screenwriter, and the ups and downs of being a producer. And of course, he talks all about his collaboration with Netflix.\\nThis is the inspiring story of a film fan who started out in a comic bookstore and went on to produce one of Netflix\\u2019s most successful films. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this week\\u2019s episode with Benjamin Munz.\\n\\xa0\\nWatch BLOOD RED SKY on Netflix!\\nA woman with a mysterious illness is forced into action when a group of terrorists attempt to hijack a transatlantic overnight flight.\\n\\xa0\\nEPISODE LINKS\\nFollow Ben on INSTAGRAM or TWITTER\\nWatch STUNG - Promo Teaser\\n\\xa0\\nOUR SPONSORS\\nMASV:\\xa0https://massive.io/filmmakerspod/\\n\\xa0\\nPATREON\\nBig thank you to:\\nMarli J Monroe\\nWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?\\nJoin our Patreon\\xa0for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community!\\nhttps://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast\\n\\xa0\\nMERCH\\nSpread the Word with Our Merch\\xa0T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs.\\n\\xa0\\nSUPPORT THE PODCAST\\nRead & Sign Up for\\xa0The Wrap Up\\xa0\\u2013 Our weekly Newsletter with news and information from the world of film\\nSubscribe on\\xa0iTunes,\\xa0Spotify,\\xa0Podbean,\\xa0or wherever you get your podcasts.\\nHelp us out and write us a review (a good one!), tell your friends and CHOOSE FILM.\\nGet in touch? Email us\\xa0thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com\\nFollow us on\\xa0Twitter\\xa0Facebook\\xa0and\\xa0Instagram\\nCheck out our full episode archive at\\xa0TheFilmmakersPodcast.com\\n\\xa0\\nCREDITS\\nThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson\\nEdited by @tobiasvees\\nSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci\\xa0@kallieep\\nMarketing Huw Siddle\\nLogo and Banner Art by\\xa0Lois Creative\\xa0\\nTheme Music by\\xa0John J. Harvey\\nPart of the\\xa0www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com\\n\\xa0\\nWATCH OUR FILMS\\nThe Dare\\xa0UK |\\xa0Trailer\\nThe Dare\\xa0Canada and USA\\nA Serial Killers Guide to Life\\xa0|\\xa0Trailer\\nArthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot\\nWinter Ridge\\xa0UK\\nThe Isle\\nFanged Up\\nThe Marker\\nStar Wars: Origins\\n\\xa0\\nMORE FROM OUR FRIENDS\\nFollow our Regular Hosts\\xa0@LucindaRhodes\\xa0@DirDomLenoir\\xa0@35mmdop\\xa0@philmblog\\xa0@IanSharp1\\xa0@Cjamesdirect\\xa0@dan710ths\\nFollow Make Your Film for Live Events @makeyourfilm20\\xa0\\nFollow our Movies\\xa0@thedaremovie\\xa0@Food4ThoughtDoc\\xa0@FangedUpFilm\\nRaindance events\\xa0www.raindance.org\\nThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends\\xa0Performance Insurance\\nMusic from\\xa0musicbed.com\\nGiles Alderson\\u2019s\\xa0website\\n\\nHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'