Eric Mika, President and Publisher of The Film Verdict, a leading independent review platform for the international film industry, joins us to explore how podcasts are shaping global film dialogue and helping amplify the reach of film projects by harnessing the medium’s distinctive strengths. He also reflects on the evolution and potential of TFV Network, which offers new opportunities for collaboration with film festivals, industry summits, sales agents, distributors, filmmakers, and more.
As the multimedia arm of The Film Verdict, in just over a year, TFV Network has laid a strong foundation with its podcast-driven model. Its reach spans all major audio streaming platforms and a dedicated website, while its content include dynamic formats like in-depth, candid conversations with international film professionals and creatives, as well as bite-sized audio versions of reviews from festivals and markets.
This episode of the Showcast is released as TFV Network looks ahead to the future, sharpening its focus on strategic partnerships. Whether through on-location or remote recordings, global outreach, or cross-platform storytelling, the aim is to build something truly valuable for the broader film industry, combining compelling audio content, insightful written coverage, and targeted digital media strategies.
Get in touch! Email us at tfvnetwork@thefilmverdict.com
CHAPTERS
(00:00) Intro
(1:37) Podcasts as a valuable film industry tool
(5:04) Podcast coverage of film festivals and film industry summits
(10:02) Outro