Stuart Ford (Film & Television Producer and Entrepreneur) on Independent Film, Risk Management, and the Future of Hollywood

About this episode

Stuart Ford discusses his journey in independent cinema and shares insights on the future of the industry.

Send Kevin a Text Message Stuart Ford, Chairman and CEO of AGC Studios and one of the most influential figures in independent cinema, joins host Kevin Goetz for a candid conversation about his journey from Oxford-educated lawyer to Miramax insider to founder of two major independent studios. Ford reflects on the mentors, deals, and instincts that shaped his career, and shares an optimistic vision for the future of independent film in an era of AI, streaming, and global market expansion. From ...

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Goetz

Guest: Stuart Ford

Topics covered

• independent film
• risk management
• Hollywood
• AI
• streaming
• global market

Keywords

• independent cinema
• film production
• risk management
• Hollywood future
• AI in film
• streaming
• global expansion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AGC Studios, Miramax

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