Ben Brown, the VP Head of Film at Zealot, has worked with some of the most talented editors, graphic designers, producers, and music supervisors in the business. He started at Aspect Ratio as an Associate Producer, then moved on to AV Squad where he spent nearly a decade working his way up to Creative Director. A multiple Clio and Golden Trailer award winner, Ben's worked on many exciting campaigns over the years, including AIR, A QUIET PLACE, THE BIG SHORT, THE NORTHMAN, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, SCREAM, SPOTLIGHT, TERMINATOR DARK FATE, GI JOE: SNAKE EYES, FURIOUS 7, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION and many others.

01:06 Introducing Ben Brown: A Journey in Theatrical Marketing;

01:23 Personal Connections and Industry Insights;

02:42 From UVA to Hollywood: Ben's Backstory;

10:06 The Early Days in LA: From Reality TV to Talent Agencies;

22:45 Learning the Ropes at Aspect Ratio;

27:43 Evolving Career: The Transition to AV Squad;

40:28 Leading Theatrical at Zealot: A New Chapter;

43:09 Navigating Career Transitions and Embracing Challenges;

45:13 The Impact of Industry Shifts and Personal Adaptation;

48:57 Creative Processes and the Art of Making Trailers;

01:03:16 The Evolution of the Industry and Future Outlook

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Scott Edwards is the EVP of Fox Creative Advertising where he oversees the “formula-free process” of creating the campaigns from first-look trailers, launch promos, current-show episodics, key art one sheets or billboards, custom social content, and anything else on the horizon to help ignite hits such as 9-1-1 LONESTAR, ACCUSED, BOB’S BURGERS, THE CLEANING LADY, CRIME SCENE KITCHEN, FAMILY GUY, KRAPOPOLIS, LEGO MASTERS, THE GREAT NORTH, THE SIMPSONS, THE MASKED SINGER, SPECIAL FORCES, and an array of Gordon Ramsay shows. And prior to Scott’s incredible run at Fox, let’s just say he probably owes you fifteen bucks for, as he would confess, “convincing you to see a movie that didn’t really deliver. It happens. That’s the gig.”

01:57 Introducing Scott Edwards: A Creative Force in Entertainment Advertising;

09:22 The Art of Building Elite Teams and Navigating Industry Changes;

43:51 Elevating Campaigns with Strategic Creativity and Music;

45:16 Crafting Iconic Campaigns: A Deep Dive into Creative Processes;

48:47 Navigating Creative Choices in Entertainment Marketing;

50:22 The Art of Marketing and the Influence of Music;

51:22 Evolving Strategies in Entertainment Marketing;

53:55 The Impact of Teaching on Professional Perspective;

58:27 The Power of Authentic Storytelling in Marketing;

58:58 Learning from the Next Generation: Teaching Insights;

01:14:06 The Future of Entertainment Marketing in the Age of AI;

01:20:20 Personal Reflections and the Importance of Connection

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In this edition, we have a rock star in the making, Matthew Zuckerman, trailer editor at X/AV, who's already finished some of the coolest pieces over the last few years including Furiosa, House of the Dragon Black and Green trailers, Sexy Beast, Memory and so much more The conversation dives into his approach to editorial; his journey from studying at Columbia College Chicago to getting a shot at X/AV, detailing his evolution from intern to full editor; and his work on all those great projects, highlighting the varied techniques required for different genres. Matthew also elaborates on the impact of AI in trailer editing, his favorite trailers and their influence on his work, advice for aspiring editors, and the future trajectory of the trailer industry.

04:08 Diving Into the World of Trailer Editing with Matthew Zuckerman;
08:05 From Chicago to LA: Matthew's Journey into Editing;
23:13 Developing a Unique Editing Style: Learning and Growing at X/AV;
32:30 Navigating the Shift to Remote Work During the Pandemic;
35:06 Deep Dive into Crafting Movie Trailers;
45:50 Navigating Challenges and Changes in the Industry;
48:20 The Future of Trailers and AI's Role;
52:52 Personal Favorites and Influences in Trailer Editing;
59:33 Advice for Aspiring Trailer Editors;
01:04:22 Reflecting on the Podcast's Journey and Impact;
01:08:10 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect

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