In one of the most unexpected turns in recent entertainment news, President Donald Trump has proposed a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States.
In this episode, host Chris Maynard unpacks the potential consequences of this controversial proposal and what it could mean for the future of Hollywood and global filmmaking.
Later in the episode, Chris sits down with Sonnet Daymont, a therapist and horror film consultant, to discuss her work on the film THE WOMAN IN THE YARD, her unique approach to trauma recovery, and her upcoming memoir, When Dangerous Feels Like Home.
Introduction
Welcome from Chris Maynard
Overview of today’s topics
Trump’s 100% Tariff Proposal
Trump’s Truth Social post and policy goals: “Bring movies back to America”
Analysis of Hollywood's recent struggles: COVID, strikes, wildfires, and shifting viewing habits
Industry stats: 2024 production budget cuts, 2025 box office rebound
Policy Uncertainty and Industry Questions
What qualifies as a foreign film?
Challenges with co-productions and digital releases
Legal questions around presidential authority and possible court battles
Global Fallout and Industry Reaction
Backlash from the UK, Australia, and New Zealand
Concerns over lost jobs in international markets
Threat of retaliatory tariffs and a global trade war in entertainment
Economic Nationalism vs. Global Industry
Could tariffs work? Only if paired with serious domestic incentives
Warnings from critics like NPR’s Eric Deggans
The broader question: Are tariffs the right solution or just political theater?
Listener Engagement
Share your thoughts on BlueSky @FollowingFilms.com
Email: contact@followingfilms.com
Meet Sonnet Daymont
Psychotherapist specializing in PTSD, ADHD, social anxiety, and trauma
Academic background in Counseling Psychology and Child Development
Former Pearson Teacher Fellow at Tufts University
Film Consulting & Memoir
Discusses consulting for horror films and her psychological approach
THE WOMAN IN THE YARD – now available on VOD
Upcoming memoir: When Dangerous Feels Like Home, a powerful exploration of healing from trauma
THE WOMAN IN THE YARD – Available now on Video on Demand (VOD)
BlueSky: @FollowingFilms.com
Email: contact@followingfilms.com
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