Episode 1903 • • 11:31 - 16:41
1903: Non-Practicing
Production of The Social Network and Drunken Studio Pitches
Dana Brunetti explains the role of a film producer as a project manager and salesperson. He recounts the origin of The Social Network, which began after the success of the movie 21. Brunetti describes a pivotal Sunday night phone call where he and author Ben Mezrich pitched the Facebook story to Sony executives while Brunetti was intoxicated, leading to a successful deal.