Debunking and Decoding the Industry with 'Superbad' and 'Confess, Fletch' Director Greg Mottola

Today’s guest is Greg Mottola, director of Superbad, Adventureland, and new film Confess,Fletch. Greg discusses how to navigate gatekeepers, his experiences working with great comedic talent, and today’s challenges within the film industry. In this episode, we talk about… Greg’s experience working on various television series, such as Arrested Development Staying confident when projects do not catch up in the mainstream How artists can survive financially and mentally in this tough industry The streaming industry and how it has changed the financial model Directing the films Superbad and Adventureland The differences between the original Fletch and Confess, Fletch Sneaking social commentary into comedy movies Mentioned in the episode: Confess, Fletch - Available streaming and in theaters Fletch - Original 1985 film Superbad Adventureland Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/   Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool   Twitter  https://twitter.com/nofilmschool   YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices