How can you balance creativity with business when it comes to writing — and filmmaking? How can you access that ‘touch of madness' in everything you create? How can authors pitch their books for film? All this and more with Larry Kasanoff.







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Larry Kasanoff is the CEO of Threshold Entertainment and has made over 200 films as a producer or studio head. Some of his credits include Mortal Kombat, True Lies, Terminator 2, Dirty Dancing, and Academy Award-Winning Best Picture, Platoon. He's also worked in the music business with artists like Michael Jackson and The Rolling Stones.







You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below. 







Show Notes









* Why are creatives more scared to express themselves now?







* Tips for starting out in the industry







* The timeline differences between getting a book published vs. a movie published







* How to state of play and positivity can help your creativity flow







* Balancing creative decisions with business decisions







* Tips for longevity in a creative career







* How to pitch as an introverted author







* Generative AI in the movie industry









You can find Larry at LarryKasanoff.com and his new book at ATouchOfTheMadness.com







Transcript of Interview with Larry Kasanoff







Joanna: Larry Kasanoff is the CEO of Threshold Entertainment and has made over 200 films as a...