Ben Yennie Explained

Ben Yennie is an American producer's representative, speaker,[1] [2] [3] [4] author,[5] and entrepreneur working at the intersection of technology and film. He's helped to package, finance, market, and distribute 15 films to date,[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] generally receiving the title of executive producer for his role as a producer's rep. He has written three books to date (most notably a guide to the American Film Market and a macroeconomic study of the film industry),[12] [13] [14] co-founded a film oriented project management company called ProductionNext,[15] and is also known as a blogger,[16] [17] and event organizer.[18]

Producer's Representative

In 2014 Ben founded Guerrilla Rep Media, a producer's representation firm.[19] Some of the films he's worked on have been released theatrically and shown on outlets such as Starz and Showtime. He is best known for Queen of the Capital,[20] Goodland,[21] Cicada Moon,[22] and The Devil's Restaurant.[23] Films he has represented have been accepted to the Slamdance Film Festival[24] and many other film festivals.

Speaker

Ben has spoken at many conferences including the Seattle Film Summit, The Dona Ana Arts Council, and various in person events in and around San Francisco. He has also appeared on many podcasts, including The Lean Startup Podcast,[25] the Indie Film Hustle Podcast,[26] the Making Movies is Hard Podcast,[27] and the Nancy Fulton Podcast.[28]

Author

Ben is the author of The Guerrilla Rep: American Film Market Distribution Success on No Budget. The book is currently in its second edition. Debbie Brubaker,[29] unit production manager of Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine, Tim Burton's Big Eyes, and Gus Van Sant's When We Rise wrote the preface. Oscar-nominated producer Marc Smolowitz[30] wrote the foreword. This book has been used as a supplemental text at multiple film schools. Ben also wrote the State of the Film Industry Report,[31] which was a first of its kind report on the macroeconomics of the film industry. Data was gathered with the help of IndieWire, Stage 32, and Fandor.[32] Ben also heads the blogs for Guerrilla Rep Media which focuses primarily on the business of the film industry[33] and serves as editor for the ProductionNext blog which focuses more on production and general critique of the film industry.[34]

Entrepreneur

In 2015, Ben co-founded a project management company called ProductionNext.[35] ProductionNext is a cloud-based project management system specifically designed for independent film. Ben has served periodically as an adviser and organizer for several angel investment groups targeted at the arts.[36] Previously, Ben served as executive director for Producer Foundry, a community organization and business school for independent film.[37]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Skinny on Lean Filmmaking . Lean Startup Co. . June 2018 . 24 December 2019.
  2. Web site: Guest Speakers . Seattle Film Summit . 24 December 2019.
  3. Web site: Las Cruces workshop teaches participants how to make money with films . The Las Cruces Bulletin . 24 December 2019.
  4. Web site: IFH 015: American Film Market: Selling Your Independent Film with Ben Yennie . Indie Film Hustle . 15 October 2015 . 24 December 2019.
  5. Web site: The Guerrilla Rep: American Film Market Destribution Success on No Budget . Amazon . 24 December 2019.
  6. Web site: Ben Yennie . IMDb . 24 December 2019.
  7. Web site: Joel McHale, Thomas Lennon Join 'Treat Street'; 'Devil's Junction: Ripper' Setting Cast – AFM . Deadline . 15 November 2019 . 24 December 2019.
  8. Web site: Goodland . Showtime . 24 December 2019.
  9. Web site: VIDEO: Check Out The Trailer For ABC's New Drama GRAND HOTEL From Eva Longoria . Broadway World . 24 December 2019.
  10. Web site: Narco Hitman . Apple TV . 24 December 2019.
  11. Web site: Award-winning T&T film The Cutlass heads to Cannes . Guardian . 24 December 2019.
  12. Web site: Attention, Filmmakers: The Indie Film Industry Needs Data and You Can Help . IndieWire . 25 February 2015 . 24 December 2019.
  13. Web site: Ben Yennie: State of the Film Industry Report - Part 1 - Overview . ProductionNext . 24 December 2019.
  14. Book: State of the Film Industry Report: First Edition 1st Edition . 978-1974584161. Yennie. Ben. 14 August 2017.
  15. Web site: About ProductionNext . ProductionNext . 24 December 2019.
  16. Web site: Blog . The Guerrilla Rep . 24 December 2019.
  17. Web site: ProductionNext blog posts . ProductionNext . 24 December 2019.
  18. Web site: Producer Foundry . Eventbrite . 24 December 2019.
  19. Web site: Who is Ben Yennie? . The Guerrilla Rep . 24 December 2019.
  20. Web site: Queen of the Capital (2020) . IMDb . 24 December 2019.
  21. Web site: Goodland (2017) . IMDb . 24 December 2019.
  22. Web site: Luna de cigarras (2014) . IMDb . 24 December 2019.
  23. Web site: The Devil's Restaurant (2017) . IMDb . 24 December 2019.
  24. Web site: Slamdance Film Festival Unveils 2020 Competition Lineup . Variety . 2 December 2019 . 24 December 2019.
  25. Web site: The Skinny on Lean Filmmaking . Lean Startup Co. . June 2018 . 24 December 2019.
  26. Web site: IFH 318: Confessions of a Producers Rep with Ben Yennie . Indie Film Hustle . 14 May 2019 . 24 December 2019.
  27. Web site: Episode 109 – The Business Side with Sales Rep Ben Yennie . Making Movies Is Hard . 10 July 2017 . 24 December 2019.
  28. Web site: Interview with Professional Producers Rep Ben Yennie . Listen Notes . 24 December 2019.
  29. Web site: Debbie Brubaker . IMDb . 24 December 2019.
  30. Web site: Marc Smolowitz . IMDb . 24 December 2019.
  31. Book: State of the Film Industry Report: First Edition . 978-1974584161. Yennie. Ben. 14 August 2017.
  32. Web site: Attention, Filmmakers: The Indie Film Industry Needs Data and You Can Help . IndieWire . 25 February 2015 . 24 December 2019.
  33. Web site: Blog . The Guerrilla Rep . 24 December 2019.
  34. Web site: ProductionNext blog posts . ProductionNext . 24 December 2019.
  35. Web site: About ProductionNext . ProductionNext . 24 December 2019.
  36. Web site: Edward James Olmos to Headline Investor Pitch Event . LinkedIn . 24 December 2019.
  37. Web site: Producer Foundry . Meetup . 24 December 2019.

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