Take 16B Mike McGowan - Executive Producer, Philanthropist, Non Profit Co-Founder

(Recorded 1/2/2022)
Starting the New Year off right with a 7 hour (!!) podcast with non profit co-founder, philanthropist, and Executive Producer Mike McGowan. This is some of the most fun I’ve had doing a podcast. We discuss everything life and filmmaking, including the value of networking-how chance encounters can lead to some of our greatest opportunities (it’s who you know), the importance of breaking through your fears- how the pain of inaction can be much worse, and how it’s much better knowing you helped someone- than getting recognition for it. 

Full Video Podcast: https://proffittableproductions.com/podcast/2022/4/10/take-16-mike-mcgowan-executive-producer-philanthropist-non-profit-co-founder

0:00:00 - Intro
00:00:12 - Multicam shooting and feedback
00:10:05 - When not to use music in films based on Andrei Tarkovsky
00:12:00 - *Killed a gnat*
00:16:25 - Tom on comedy shorts
00:17:59 - Film festivals
00:23:54 - Philosophies of life
00:39:09 - Comedy festival
00:51:09 - Meaning of Feeding The Fire title (Mike you friend starts here)
00:56:59 - Mike to act in his own film
1:00:35 - Leaving a mark
1:04:55 - Existential threats and voting rights
1:08:59 - The therapy of human touch
1:13:58 - Getting a studio
1:16:36 - Awkward silence is okay
1:20:48 - Masterclass.com 
1:22:03 - Martin Scorsese and Cinema vs Theme Park Rides
1:32:33 - 5 principles for cinematography 
1:39:09 - Mike’s non profit helping a young filmmaker
1:43:33 - Fear as inspiration
1:46:53 - Protect your brand
1:52:57 - How to write comedic characters and situations
2:01:38 - *Police Squad was cancelled not Naked Gun
2:02:16 - Rapid fire again
2:04:41 - Super AI changing the laws of physics
2:10:09 - Polyamorous relationships
2:16:58 - Sex clubs
2:21:13 - Marketing, also don’t sell yourself short
2:23:20 - Your ace in the hole project