A 100% Tariff on Foreign Films? Plus, Interview with Sonnet Daymont

In one of the most unexpected turns in recent entertainment news, President Donald Trump has proposed a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States. In this episode, host Chris Maynard unpacks the potential consequences of this controversial proposal and what it could mean for the future of Hollywood and global filmmaking.Later in the episode, Chris sits down with Sonnet Daymont, a therapist and horror film consultant, to discuss her work on the film THE WOMAN IN THE YARD, her unique approach to trauma recovery, and her upcoming memoir, When Dangerous Feels Like Home.IntroductionWelcome from Chris MaynardOverview of today’s topicsTrump’s 100% Tariff ProposalTrump’s Truth Social post and policy goals: “Bring movies back to America”Analysis of Hollywood's recent struggles: COVID, strikes, wildfires, and shifting viewing habitsIndustry stats: 2024 production budget cuts, 2025 box office reboundPolicy Uncertainty and Industry QuestionsWhat qualifies as a foreign film?Challenges with co-productions and digital releasesLegal questions around presidential authority and possible court battlesGlobal Fallout and Industry ReactionBacklash from the UK, Australia, and New ZealandConcerns over lost jobs in international marketsThreat of retaliatory tariffs and a global trade war in entertainmentEconomic Nationalism vs. Global IndustryCould tariffs work? Only if paired with serious domestic incentivesWarnings from critics like NPR’s Eric DeggansThe broader question: Are tariffs the right solution or just political theater?Listener EngagementShare your thoughts on BlueSky @FollowingFilms.comEmail: [email protected] Sonnet DaymontPsychotherapist specializing in PTSD, ADHD, social anxiety, and traumaAcademic background in Counseling Psychology and Child DevelopmentFormer Pearson Teacher Fellow at Tufts UniversityFilm Consulting & MemoirDiscusses consulting for horror films and her psychological approachTHE WOMAN IN THE YARD – now available on VODUpcoming memoir: When Dangerous Feels Like Home, a powerful exploration of healing from traumaTHE WOMAN IN THE YARD – Available now on Video on Demand (VOD)BlueSky: @FollowingFilms.comEmail: [email protected]:⁠ followingfilms.com⁠