1024. A Day in the Life: What's It Really Like to Be a Film Producer and Writer?

“For those students interested in exploring the many possibilities in this fast-growing occupation, there are many fine film schools. But here’s what I’d say to those students: If you have the fascination, if you have the interest: Start doing it!”

“For the first time in history really, the opportunity is there for anyone to pick up either an iPhone or a camera with its broadcast quality potential and get started: See what you have, explore what your talent is.”

“Never give up! Just keep doing it with your friends and family and others who are in your tribe!”

“Of course, there are dozens of books and YouTube videos on screenwriting, camera work, directing and so much more.”

“You’ll be amazed at what you learn and how fast you learn it, which will open up doors you may not have even considered before!”

Bob Yari is the producer of over 40 motion pictures. Some of these include Best Picture Oscar winner Crash, The Illusionist, the action-thriller Hostage, starring Bruce Willis, Matador, starring Pierce Brosnan, and Painted Veil, starring Edward Norton and Naomi Watts. Yari also recently completed his second directorial effort with Papa: Hemingway in Cuba. He is currently executive producing the hit cable series “Yellowstone,” starring Kevin Costner, which is shooting its 5th season. Other TV projects currently in production include the series, “1886: Y” and “Mayor of Kingstown,” starring Jeremy Renner.

Bob is CEO of the production company Yari Film Group and is a major shareholder, founder and board member of 101 Studios based in Los Angeles. 101 recently released War with Grandpa, starring Robert Deniro, and Current War, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, among many others. Drawing on life lessons and his experience in the film and business world, he has published his first book, The Human Condition: A Pathway to Peace and Fulfillment. Here he offers a pathway to happiness based on a balanced lifestyle, a positive attitude and gratitude for the world’s abundance. His next book, On Creation and the Origins of Life, An Exploration of Intelligent Design, is being be published shortly after the original airing of this podcast in October 2021.