Take 16B Mike McGowan - Executive Producer, Philanthropist, Non Profit Co-Founder

(Recorded 1/2/2022) Starting the New Year off right with a 7 hour (!!) podcast with non profit co-founder, philanthropist, and Executive Producer Mike McGowan. This is some of the most fun I’ve had doing a podcast. We discuss everything life and filmmaking, including the value of networking-how chance encounters can lead to some of our greatest opportunities (it’s who you know), the importance of breaking through your fears- how the pain of inaction can be much worse, and how it’s much better knowing you helped someone- than getting recognition for it. 

Full Video Podcast: https://proffittableproductions.com/podcast/2022/4/10/take-16-mike-mcgowan-executive-producer-philanthropist-non-profit-co-founder

0:00:00 - Intro 00:00:12 - Multicam shooting and feedback 00:10:05 - When not to use music in films based on Andrei Tarkovsky 00:12:00 - *Killed a gnat* 00:16:25 - Tom on comedy shorts 00:17:59 - Film festivals 00:23:54 - Philosophies of life 00:39:09 - Comedy festival 00:51:09 - Meaning of Feeding The Fire title (Mike you friend starts here) 00:56:59 - Mike to act in his own film 1:00:35 - Leaving a mark 1:04:55 - Existential threats and voting rights 1:08:59 - The therapy of human touch 1:13:58 - Getting a studio 1:16:36 - Awkward silence is okay 1:20:48 - Masterclass.com  1:22:03 - Martin Scorsese and Cinema vs Theme Park Rides 1:32:33 - 5 principles for cinematography  1:39:09 - Mike’s non profit helping a young filmmaker 1:43:33 - Fear as inspiration 1:46:53 - Protect your brand 1:52:57 - How to write comedic characters and situations 2:01:38 - *Police Squad was cancelled not Naked Gun 2:02:16 - Rapid fire again 2:04:41 - Super AI changing the laws of physics 2:10:09 - Polyamorous relationships 2:16:58 - Sex clubs 2:21:13 - Marketing, also don’t sell yourself short 2:23:20 - Your ace in the hole project