EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 1H 16M
Episode 104: Charlie Norton—From Producing Indie Films to Screening at Cannes
from The Zicast · host Ryan Ziaks
On Episode 104, I'm joined by Film Producer: Charlie Norton! We discuss navigating the independent and commercial film worlds, balancing art and business, collaborating with notable filmmakers at marquee festivals, and more! Hope you enjoy! Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksThe Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1#podcast #filmmaker #indie #filmmaking #cannesfilmfestival #cannes #producer #director #writer #kevinsmith #shortfilm 00:00 — Welcome to Episode 10500:35 — Meet Charlie02:17 — What Led Charlie Into Producing & His Body of Work15:30 — Balancing Filmmaking & Producing22:50 — Developing a Feature Film27:52 — Working at the Cannes Film Festival39:00 — Screening His Film at Cannes44:31 — Inside a Cannes After-Party49:55 — Working in Commercial Production1:04:00 — Producing Progressive’s Flo Commercials1:02:00 — Fun Facts1:06:37 — One Thing Charlie Loves & One Thing He Dislikes1:08:29 — Hopes & Dreams1:09:54 — Favorite Films & Why They Resonate1:13:15 — A Full-Circle Moment With Kevin Smith1:15:19 — Outro & Closing Thoughts
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