EP092: "The Ron Bonk Interview!"

I had the great privilege and pleasure of interviewing Ron Bonk of SRS Cinema earlier this month! In our talk, Ron Bonk shared his extensive journey in moviemaking, distribution, and running SRS Cinema. In addition, he shared insights into low-budget filmmaking, marketing strategies, and navigating the evolving media landscape, from VHS to streaming. Truly a pioneer and an industry professional willing to pivot and adapt to an ever-changing movie-making landscape, Ron is a champion for independent filmmakers and filmmaking - it's an interview you won't want to miss!   Key Topics History of SRS Cinema and independent film distribution Strategies for marketing and selling low-budget movies The resurgence of physical media and nostalgia-driven markets    Sound Bites "Diversification is definitely key in this industry." "Being on set is the most fun for me in filmmaking." "Physical media will outlive most digital formats." You can find out more about Ron Bonk and SRS Cinema and what his company has to offer here: https://srscinemastore.com/   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ron Bonk and SRS Cinema 01:02 The Journey into Filmmaking and Distribution 06:06 Navigating the Industry: Challenges and Opportunities 11:40 The Resurgence of Physical Media 18:45 Adapting to Streaming and Market Trends 25:15 The Evolution of a Filmmaker 29:14 The Joys and Challenges of Filmmaking 35:25 The Shift to Documentary Filmmaking 40:30 Navigating the Streaming Landscape 41:44 The Importance of Titles and Marketing 47:26 Future Projects and Community Engagement   Follow me for more royalty free music: https://timkulig.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063945225723 https://www.patreon.com/timkulig https://www.instagram.com/timkuligfreemusic/ Tim Kulig \ timkulig.com