Steven Spielberg
Oz Pearlman recounts meeting Steven Spielberg at his father's birthday party, where Spielberg made the conversation entirely about Oz, teaching him the power of listening.
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Videos Mentioning Steven Spielberg
Oz Pearlman (Mentalist): This Small Mistake Makes People Dislike You! They Do This, They’re Lying!
The Diary Of A CEO
Oz Pearlman recounts meeting Steven Spielberg at his father's birthday party, where Spielberg made the conversation entirely about Oz, teaching him the power of listening.
Co-Creator of Exploding Kittens — How to Raise Millions on Kickstarter | Elan Lee
Tim Ferriss
Famous film director who contracted Jordan Weisman's company to market his movie 'AI', which led to Elan Lee's team developing the world's first alternate reality game.
E141: State of Series A's, VC dry powder, IPO window opens + more with Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner
All-In Podcast
Owns the rights to Akira Kurosawa's film 'High and Low', preventing its remake by the host.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck — Mark Manson on Writing, Career Reinvention, and More
Tim Ferriss
Used as a hypothetical high-profile collaboration example by Tim Ferriss, asking Mark Manson how he would approach saying no to such an offer.
Ben Fogle: Overcoming My Lifelong Battle With Self-doubt | E81
The Diary Of A CEO
Renowned film director, whose hypothetical film offer is used as an example of an opportunity that would be 'too big a leap' for Ben Fogle at the wrong stage of his acting aspirations.
Ep. 217: Using Slow Productivity To Do The Best Work Anywhere
Cal Newport
A filmmaker who, despite not getting into USC, was part of the influential group of filmmakers of his generation.
Thomas Tull: From Batman Dark Knight Trilogy to AI and The Rolling Stones | Lex Fridman Podcast #259
Lex Fridman
A renowned filmmaker whom Thomas Tull developed a friendship with, and whose name appeared on the same film as Tull's for Jurassic World.
E139: Recapping Chamath's wedding, VC surplus, unions vs Hollywood, room-temp superconductors & more
All-In Podcast
Filmmaker mentioned for owning equity in his films, a model contrasted with current practices.
The tactical playbook for getting 20-40% more comp (without sounding greedy) | Jacob Warwick
Lenny's Podcast
Esteemed film director and producer, brought up in a story where an agent secured a meeting with him to sign a director client, demonstrating 'selling the vacation' by making a future opportunity tangible and immediate.
Full Length Episode | #153 | December 6, 2021
Cal Newport
The subject of the biography 'Spielberg: A Life', discussed in the context of his personal earnings from Jurassic Park and the overhead of managing multiple properties.
E133: Market melt-up, IPO update, AI startups overheat, Reddit revolts & more with Brad Gerstner
All-In Podcast
Mentioned in relation to Ke Huy Quan (Short Round) winning an Oscar, with pictures of them together.
I Read 2,216 Resumes. Here’s How You Stand Out 🚀
Ali Abdaal
Mentioned as an example of someone who succeeded by taking the 'third door' approach to landing their first film gig.
Full Length Episode | #163 | January 11, 2022
Cal Newport
Filmmaker and friend of George Lucas, discussed in the context of their career timelines and blockbuster success.
Richard Osman: The Untold Story Of A TV Legend's Addiction!
The Diary Of A CEO
The acclaimed filmmaker who bought the film rights to The Thursday Murder Club book, demonstrating its appeal beyond Richard Osman's celebrity status.
E88: First principle politics, China chaos & outlook, state of private/public markets & more
All-In Podcast
Renowned film director, used as an example of a top-tier creator whose role might change with the proliferation of AI tools in filmmaking.
Vince Vaughn Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Renowned director who Vince Vaughn admires for his generosity, knowledge, and open-mindedness during their collaborations and conversations.
David Yarrow on Art, Markets, Business, and Combining It All | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Filmmaker, considered by David Yarrow as his gold medal position hero, known for eliciting emotional reactions.
Interview with Doris Kearns Goodwin | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Award-winning film director who based his film Lincoln on Doris Kearns Goodwin's book Team of Rivals.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Renowned director, whose ability to prefer spontaneity over rigid shot lists impressed Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Sam Harris on the LA Fires, Government Incompetency, and Wealth Inequality with Rick Caruso
Sam Harris
Filmmaker whose house was saved, sparking cynical comments about wealth and privilege.
Michael Ovitz | All-In Summit 2024
All-In Podcast
Filmmaker whom Ovitz recruited to direct Jurassic Park based on Michael Crichton's book, marking a shift to directing without a script.
Bobby Hundreds — Building an Iconic Streetwear Brand and Much More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Director involved in the production of Roger Rabbit.
Soman Chainani Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A famous director known for drinking herbal tea incessantly while shooting to avoid getting sick, a practice Soman Chainani also adopts on tour.
Shay Carl Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Celebrity who has appeared alongside Shay Carl and his family on their YouTube channel.