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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2025 · 1H 11M

Elizabeth Arnott of Music Box Films

from Ted Listens: Stories Behind the Businesses of Chicago · host Ted Novak

My guest today is Elizabeth Arnott, Director of Marketing & Publicity at Music Box Films.  Music Box Films is dedicated to curating a diverse repertoire of films and television from around the world, and bring them to theaters and into our homes through streaming services. In partnership with the iconic Music Box Theatre, considered Chicago’s premier independent cinema, and their mission is to engage audiences with exciting alternatives to mainstream entertainment.Elizabeth and I get into how the business works, from selecting films and what they look for, through some of their unique ways of marketing films, all the way through the ever evolving space of video streaming.  If you take notes while listening to podcasts, I recommend being prepared to jot down several film titles Elizabeth mentions.  I hope you enjoy the conversion as much as we did.

My guest today is Elizabeth Arnott, Director of Marketing & Publicity at Music Box Films.  Music Box Films is dedicated to curating a diverse repertoire of films and television from around the world, and bring them to theaters and into our homes through streaming services. In partnership with the iconic Music Box Theatre, considered Chicago’s premier independent cinema, and their mission is to engage audiences with exciting alternatives to mainstream entertainment.Elizabeth and I get into how the business works, from selecting films and what they look for, through some of their unique ways of marketing films, all the way through the ever evolving space of video streaming.  If you take notes while listening to podcasts, I recommend being prepared to jot down several film titles Elizabeth mentions.  I hope you enjoy the conversion as much as we did.

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