Jonathan Weissler: 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: Aliens, JFK & Fight Club

In this episode of 3 Movies That Changed Your Life screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Balagan Productions film & commercials producer Jonathan Weissler about: Aliens, JFK, and Fight Club. Discover how these films shaped his screenwriting journey, personal growth, and understanding of cinema’s power. Plus Jonathan Weissler discusses the state of indie film financing in the age of the streamers and how to navigate post-production deals. 

Movies That Changed Your Life  

Find out about the state of indie film financing in the age of the streamers and how to navigate post-production deals; and the lasting impact of cinema on Jonathan Weissler’s life with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast.  

[1:20] Indie film financing in the age of the streamer

[7:00] What are the challenges of post-production deals and how can filmmakers navigate them to get the best outcomes?

[16:00] The importance of knowing how to make film… Seems obvious, right? 

3 Movies That Changed Your Life

[24:13] Aliens (1986): One of the most exciting movies ever put on film

[29:30] JFK (1991): Part of my filmmaking culture

[35:15] Fight Club (1999): It spoke to me.   

Key Take Aways:  

Discover how movies that changed your life shape personal and professional growth.