Amazon Captures Bond and a Producer on Producer

In this episode of No Film School, GG Hawkins and Jason Hellerman dive into the Amazon acquisition of James Bond, what it means for the future of the franchise, and whether Bond spin-offs are inevitable. They also discuss IP fatigue and how streamers are expanding globally to combat it. Then, filmmaker Elle Roth-Brunet joins the show to talk about her unconventional journey into producing, demystifying indie film financing, and why tough conversations are essential in production.In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman, and Elle Roth-Brunet discuss:The history of James Bond’s ownership and what Amazon’s billion-dollar deal changesThe risk of oversaturation—is Bond headed toward Marvel/Star Wars territory?The global market shift that keeps franchise fatigue at bayHow Bond’s new freedom could lure filmmakers like Christopher NolanElle Roth-Brunet’s journey from marketing to film producingThe reality of indie film financing—debt vs. equity vs. deficit financingThe importance of clear producer roles in today’s industrySubscribe to the No Film School Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleGet your question answered on the podcast by emailing podcast@nofilmschool.com Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here: This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by GG Hawkins.

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Amazon Captures Bond and a Producer on Producer


In this episode of No Film School, GG Hawkins and Jason Hellerman dive into the Amazon acquisition of James Bond, what it means for the future of the franchise, and whether Bond spin-offs are inevitable. They also discuss IP fatigue and how streamers are expanding globally to combat it. Then, filmmaker Elle Roth-Brunet joins the show to talk about her unconventional journey into producing, demystifying indie film financing, and why tough conversations are essential in production.


In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman, and Elle Roth-Brunet discuss:

  • The history of James Bond’s ownership and what Amazon’s billion-dollar deal changes
  • The risk of oversaturation—is Bond headed toward Marvel/Star Wars territory?
  • The global market shift that keeps franchise fatigue at bay
  • How Bond’s new freedom could lure filmmakers like Christopher Nolan
  • Elle Roth-Brunet’s journey from marketing to film producing
  • The reality of indie film financing—debt vs. equity vs. deficit financing
  • The importance of clear producer roles in today’s industry

Subscribe to the No Film School Podcast on:

Get your question answered on the podcast by emailing podcast@nofilmschool.com


Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here:

This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by GG Hawkins.