We chat to Amanda Freedman about producing the acclaimed ‘The Luckiest Man in America’, the “produced by” credit and what it means to be the only producer on a film, the role of film critics in the context of sales, the changing market and whether the film industry is still a boys' club (spoiler: it is). 

About the Guest: Amanda Freedman is an LA-based, Toronto born independent producer. She graduated with an MA in media theory from the New School, and went on to do her MFA in AFI's producing program. Amanda produced the multi Indie Spirit Award nominated Argentine film, CHRONICLES OF A WANDERING SAINT. She most recently produced THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA, starring Paul Walter Hauser along with an ensemble cast that includes Walton Goggins, Maisie Williams, David Strathairn, Haley Bennett & Johnny Knoxville.  The Luckiest Man in America had its premiere at TIFF and was released by IFC in April 2025.

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