How I Accidentally Changed the Way Movies Get Made

Discover the origin story of the Black List, a revolutionary initiative that transformed Hollywood's approach to selecting screenplays for production. In this 16-minute TED Talk, producer Franklin Leonard shares his insider perspective on the movie business, revealing how groupthink and narrow ideas about box office success often prevented great screenplays from being made. Learn how an anonymous email sharing favorite unproduced scripts challenged industry norms and led to the creation of some of your favorite films. Gain fascinating insights into the decision-making process behind movie production and explore how this innovative approach has diversified the stories told on screen.

How I accidentally changed the way movies get made | Franklin Leonard