Welcome to the first in our new series of weekly podcasts that will peek behind the often impenetrable curtain of the global film business. With the help of an invited guest speaker each week, we will look to deconstruct the decision-making process involved in making movies.

For this episode, we spoke to Rowan Riley. She works as Vice President of both Development and Production at Burn Later Productions a smart-thinking, indie producing and financing outfit with a presence in both Boston and LA. The company has built a reputation making character-driven comedies such as Drinking Buddies, Adult Beginners and Results.