Peter Lawson is a seasoned entertainment industry professional who has collaborated with some of the biggest names in directing, producing, and acting. He worked with our very own Jenn Presser on the film "ALICE" starring Keke Palmer and Common. Lawson got his start with First Look Pictures, Miramax Films, and The Weinstein Company, and has worked on several high-profile films, including The Iron Lady, Killing Them Softly, Spotlight, and John Wick. Today, he runs his own production company called Steel Springs Pictures, with ALICE being the company's first film. The movie premiered at Sundance and was released by Roadside Attractions and Universal Pictures, and Lawson and Jenn could not be more proud. In this episode, the two reunite alongside Jess to discuss the challenges, frustrations, and joys of working in the entertainment industry today.

— Peter's Career as a Producer

— Strikes & Mergers

— Working with A List Actors

— Getting Films Made

— The Lack of Mentorship & Risk Taking

— Moving to Australia from Los Angeles

— Film Festivals & Selling Projects

— The Downfalls of the Hollywood Model of Selling Scripts

— Budgets, Financing, Profits, and Costs

— How Streaming Changed the Industry

— Communicating with Agents/Managers

— The Indie Film Space

— The Best & The Worst of Working with Actors

— Finding the Right Actors & The Right Scripts

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