Hustlers talk about making a movie W/ Tony Danza & Mario Lopez! (Plus: AI Budgeting Hacks)

Send us Fan MailWe’re BACK in the studio to break down what really goes on behind the scenes of an indie movie set.From hanging out late-night with the legendary Tony Danza and Mario Lopez to navigating the chaos of production, flight layovers, and getting "on a sick one" (you'll see what we mean 🍻), we’re sharing all the real, unfiltered stories from location.Plus, we dive into:🎥 Why Buffalo, NY is a goldmine for indie filmmakers (and how to snag that 40% tax credit!).🤖 How to use AI right now for quick script breakdowns, draft budgets, and scene prep.📲 The massive shift toward YouTube & short-form storytelling (and details on our upcoming free series, Pruno Perez!).🍷 Shoutouts to the unbelievable crew who made Christmas at the Starlight happen.Grab a drink, light up a cigar, and hang out with us!TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Late Start & Getting Back in the Studio01:12 - We Made a Movie! Buffalo, NY Wrap Recap04:08 - Late Night Hanging with Tony Danza & Mario Lopez06:22 - Why Indie Filmmakers NEED to Shoot in Buffalo07:15 - Crew Shoutouts & Making Movies with Friends17:00 - Real Production Talk: Putting Out Fires as a Producer19:15 - How to Use AI for Script Breakdowns & Drafting Budgets24:42 - YouTube Empires & Our Upcoming Series Pruno Perez30:25 - What's Hot in the L.A. Comedy Scene Right NowSpecial Thanks to Our Partners: 📍 The Library Cigar Lounge 🎵 Extreme Music – The best music library for filmmakers & creators: extrememusic.com🔔 Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell to stay tuned for our next episode! Drop a comment below: Have you ever used AI to help produce your videos or films?#Filmmaking #IndieFilm #TonyDanza #MarioLopez #FilmProducer #AIFilmmaking #Podcast