Don't Kill the Messenger with Movie Strategist Kevin Goetz
Don’t Kill the Messenger dives deep into the careers of Hollywood’s most influential voices including executives and filmmakers alike. Hosted by entertainment research expert Kevin Goetz, the interviews are more than story-sharing, they are intimate conversations between friends and a powerful filmmaking masterclass. Discover what it really takes to bring your favorite movies to life. Find Don’t Kill the Messenger on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Learn how movies begin, and end—with the audience.
Host: Kevin Goetz
Producer: Kari Campano
Writers: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, Nick Nunez, & Kari Campano
Audio Engineer: Gary Forbes
Produced at DG Entertainment, Los Angeles CA
Marketing Team: Kari Campano, Dax Ross, Daniel Gamino, & Ashton Brackett
Guest Booking: Kari Campano & Kathy Manabat
Episodes
102 episodes
Antoine Fuqua (Acclaimed Director & Producer) on his Extraordinary Path, Filmmaking, Audience Testing, & More
Kevin is joined by acclaimed filmmaker, Antoine Fuqua.Antoine Fuqua, director and producer, is known for his work on the films Training Day, The Magnificent Seven, and The Equalizer.<...
Evgeny Afineevsky (Documentary Director & Producer) on Raising Awareness of Global Issues Through Film & Driving Positive Change
Kevin is joined by Oscar and Emmy Nominated Director and Producer, Evgeny Afineevsky.Evgeny Afineevsky, Oscar-Nominated Documentary FilmmakerKevin Goetz is joined by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky. The ...
Peter Bart (Legendary Studio Executive, Producer, & Journalist) on Shaping Modern Hollywood
Kevin is joined by Hollywood journalist and studio executive, Peter Bart.Peter Bart, Journalist and Hollywood ExecutiveOver an influential career spanning over 50 years, Peter Bart has played a key role in shaping modern H...
David Madden (Emmy-Winning Producer and Studio Executive) on Filmmaking, Major Industry Shifts, and his Pioneering New Role
Kevin is joined by David Madden, Emmy-winning producer and studio executive.David Madden, ProducerKevin Goetz is joined by acclaimed entertainment executive David Madden. David has had a fantastic career spanning over fou...
John Davis (Prolific Producer & Entrepreneur) on Filmmaking, the Art of Negotiation, and Perseverance
Kevin is joined by John Davis, prolific producer and founder of Davis Entertainment.John Davis, Producer, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Davis EntertainmentKevin Goetz is joined by John Davis, a renowned producer and the fo...
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Cathy Schulman (Award Winning Producer) Discusses Filmmaking, the Audience Testing Process, and her Advocacy for Women in the Entertainment Industry
Kevin is joined by Academy Award-winning producer and activist, Cathy Schulman.Cathy Schulman, ProducerCathy Schulman is a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry, using her platform to advocate for gender...
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Will Packer (Film & Television Producer) Discusses his Career, Making Movies that Resonate with Audiences, and More!
Kevin is joined by Will Packer, acclaimed filmmaker and founder of Will Packer Productions.Will Packer, ProducerKevin Goetz is joined by industry trailblazer, Will Packer. A film and two-time Emmy-nominated producer, Pack...
Marty Bowen & Wyck Godfrey (Powerhouse Producing Duo) Discuss Filmmaking, their Partnership Success, & More
Kevin is joined by Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey, powerhouse producers and founders of Temple Hill Entertainment.Marty Bowen, ProducerWyck Godfrey, Producer and Former Studio HeadKevin Goetz is joined by two exceptiona...
Jim Gianopulos (Former Studio Chairman/CEO) on Making Successful Movies, Greenlighting Projects, & More!
Kevin is joined by Jim Gianopulos, former studio head of 20th Century Fox and Paramount Pictures.Jim Gianopulos, Studio HeadJim Gianopulos is a highly influential executive in the entertainment industry, known for his visionar...
Mark Gordon (Film & Television Producer) on Filmmaking, Getting into Television, and More!
Kevin is joined by Mark Gordon, film and television producer, Academy Award nominee, and Golden Globe winner.Mark Gordon, ProducerMark Gordon, a visionary producer and executive in the entertainment industry, boasts an impres...
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Ellen Goldsmith-Vein (Film/TV Producer, Manager, & Executive) on Breaking Into the Business, Producing, & More
Kevin is joined by Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, founder and CEO of Gotham Group, a management and production company.Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Gotham Group CEO, ProducerEllen Goldsmith-Vein is a business woman and producer, widely recog...
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Martha Coolidge (Award Winning Film & Television Director) on Filmmaking and Movie Research
Kevin is joined by Martha Coolidge, a celebrated American film director known for her groundbreaking work in the film industry.Martha Coolidge, DirectorCoolidge has directed a wide range of films over the course of her career...
Jonathan Glickman (Veteran Studio Executive and Producer) on Developing Films, Audiences, Streaming, and More
Kevin is joined by highly accomplished film and television producer and former studio executive, Jonathan Glickman. Jonathan Glickman, Producer and Former Studio ExecutiveWith over two decades of experience in the entertainme...
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Nancy Kirhoffer (Post Production Supervisor & Producer) on Filmmaking, Post, & Test Screenings
Kevin is joined by Nancy Kirhoffer, a highly experienced post-production supervisor, to delve into the intricacies of successfully bringing movies to completion.Nancy Kirhoffer, Post-Production SupervisorToday we have the ple...
Amy Baer (Veteran Producer & Studio Executive) Discusses her Multi-Faceted Hollywood Career
Kevin is joined by Amy Baer, veteran producer and studio executive, to discuss her multi-faceted Hollywood career.Amy Baer, Producer & Studio ExecutiveToday we have the pleasure of speaking with Amy Baer, a trailblazer in...
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David Rosenbloom (Film Editor) Discusses the Moviemaking Process, the Art of Editing, and More!
Kevin is joined by Academy Award-nominated editor David Rosenbloom to discuss his experience in the editing room and how audience research affects the final cut.David Rosenbloom, EditorDavid Rosenbloom has had an incredible c...
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Monica Levinson (Film/TV Producer) Discusses her Career, Test Screenings, and More!
Kevin is joined by veteran producer Monica Levinson to discuss producing award-winning blockbusters and giving back.Monica Levinson, ProducerMonica Levinson is a renowned film and television producer known for her exceptional...
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George Tillman Jr. (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer) on Filmmaking, Influences, & More!
Kevin is joined by the critically acclaimed Director/Writer/Producer George Tillman Jr. to discuss making movies from the heart.George Tillman Jr., Director, Producer, WriterWith a career spanning over two decades, George Til...
William Goldenberg (Film Editor) on Film Editing, Inspirations, Working with Directors, & More
Kevin is joined by Academy Award-winning film editor, William Goldenberg. William Goldenberg, EditorWilliam (Billy) Goldenberg is an award-winning editor who has worked on over 20 films and television shows. His numerous ...
Todd Garner (Producer) Shares Filmmaking Stories and More!
Kevin is joined by veteran producer and Hollywood creative executive, Todd Garner.Todd Garner, ProducerTodd Garner, formerly the Disney co-head of production, emerged from one of the most turbulent periods in that studio's hi...
Neal Moritz (Producer) Discusses the Film Industry, Filmmaking, and More!
Kevin is joined by one of the most prolific and successful film producers of all time, Neal Moritz.Neal Moritz, ProducerNeal Moritz has produced over 70 films that have grossed over $11 billion worldwide. Neal founded the pro...
Roxanne Taylor (Producer) & Deon Taylor (Writer/Director) Discuss Filmmaking, Movie Research, & More!
Kevin is joined by visionary producer and executive Roxanne Taylor and her husband, writer, director, and producer, Deon Taylor. Together, Roxanne and Deon have produced and directed Black and Blue, Fatale, Meet the Blacks, Meet the Blacks ...
Jason Blum (Award Winning Producer) discusses Halloween, Streaming, Research, & More!
Kevin is joined 3-time Academy Award nominated & Emmy Award winning producer, Jason Blum in this re-released interview from earlier this year. Jason is the founder & CEO of Blumhouse Productions, regarded as the driving force in t...
David Leitch (Director) & Kelly McCormick (Producer) Discuss Filmmaking & Movie Research
Kevin is joined by the powerhouse filmmaking team of producer Kelly McCormick and director David Leitch to discuss, among other things, what makes their successful partnership work on megahits such as Deadpool 2, Fast & F...
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Andy Marx (Award-Winning Writer & Photographer) on the Beginnings of Film Testing
Kevin is joined by Andy Marx, an award-winning writer and photographer, to share stories about old Hollywood, writing for Variety, and tales from growing up with Hollywood royalty.Andy Marx is a writer, producer, composer, musician...
