Pursuing Excellence with Marty Katz

Send us Fan MailSo you want to be a Hollywood producer. But what does it take to make it in today’s industry? It’s not all glamour—it’s hard work, disappointment, persistence—all in the pursuit of excellence. In this week’s podcast, we feature Marty Katz. If his name is familiar, it’s because he's been a Hollywood producer for over three decades and has worked with the cream of the crop in Tinseltown throughout his career. At Walt Disney Studios, he was Executive Vice President of Motion Pictures and TV Production, where he oversaw the production of classics like Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), Honey I Shrunk the Kids (1989), Pretty Woman (1990), and later produced Man of the House (1995), Reindeer Games (2000), The Four Feathers (2002), and many more. His experience is at a level few have accomplished. In this episode you’ll learn:The truth of what a producer does and what the job entailsWhat it takes to get a movie made in Hollywood todayWhat it takes to get a star to read your script The challenges of working with actors/producers in filmmakingWhy low-quality scripts get produced over better projectsHow a can producer survive in today's film industryGet ready to learn what it takes to be a working producer in Hollywood.Connect with Marty Katz:IMDbLet’s Connect!Alexia Melocchi - WebsiteThe Heart of Show Business - WebsiteLittle Studio Films - WebsiteShop Our Merchandise!TwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInSupport the showThanks for listening! Follow us on X, Instagram and Facebook and on the podcast's official site www.theheartofshowbusiness.com