What Tyler Perry Taught Me About The Movie Business - Antoine Allen

[@filmcourage]

Here is our full interview with Antoine - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIWTdap7hZKJhJI

[@JrtheKing91]

When you build your own table, the food tastes better. Well said 🔥

[@marvinmediafilmmaker]

How do bulid ur own table?

[@KeiaJohn4-15]

@@marvinmediafilmmaker Make the movies you want to watch.. and don’t go along to get along. Out of 100, probably 30 will love your vision, but it’s your vision, your passionate about it and it will show in your work.

[@fantaztikbeatz]

@@KeiaJohn4-15 💥 boom

[@brucewaynetumbla4476]

On being frustrated by people not appreciating or recognizing your work or not being given a break,Tyler Perry said..." Sometimes you're supposed to be hidden you're not supposed to be seen yet but your time will come"

[@fantaztikbeatz]

Wow

[@grantgreyguda]

👍 👍

[@Neomatrixology]

I remember hearing Tyler Perry tell the story about spending his entire tax return on his 1st play & it bombed. At the time I heard that story I thought an experience like that would destroy any motivation to press on. Fast forward to the project I'm working on now and I sacrificed my bucket list trip to Hawaii in order to finish the project. Go on vacation... or make a movie? Regardless of the outcome, I do not regret finally stepping out of my comfort zone in order to 'build my own table'.

[@carlosrodriguesoficial]

Nice bro! Your movie will come out great, I’m in the process of making my own movie right no while going through a rough patch with money. But hey I’ll meet you in Hawaii, when we finish our great project

[@Neomatrixology]

@@carlosrodriguesoficial Haha appreciate you for sending your support! We'll discuss future collaborations & genre crossover ideas on the beach then.

[@fantaztikbeatz]

Word up that's the point where I'm at with it building my own table 💯 Happy New Year

[@fantaztikbeatz]

@@carlosrodriguesoficial I'll see you in Hawaii to

[@fantaztikbeatz]

@@Neomatrixology sounds like a plan keep up the good work and the inspiration 👏

[@southlondon86]

“When you build your own table the food tastes better” Spot on. 👍 Wise words.

[@AmeAnimation]

This is a great follow up to the previous video with Houston Howard. They're both saying "Don't wait. Built your own".

[@GodstoryProductions]

So true 100!

[@fantaztikbeatz]

Boom

[@JayFingers]

Oscar Micheaux is who Antoine was thinking of. Made a ton of films with all-Black casts. I think he might’ve been a contemporary of D.W. Griffith. But yeah, in a sense, Micheaux was the “first Tyler Perry.”

[@lolafeaturefilm1637]

Thank you so much for watching

[@fantaztikbeatz]

@@lolafeaturefilm1637 thank you

[@bounceenergydrink]

I wonder where are thouse films today, and who owns them.

[@ilonay.6295]

10 folks must not agree that the hustle is sold separately. Great interview 👍🏼

[@lolafeaturefilm1637]

Thank you so much for watching

[@JustTooDamnHonest]

"The tools for success lies within the many tapestries of the past"-David Hacking-Bonilla I have learned from the works of many directors and I'm still learning in order to find my niche for when I embark on my journey to become a filmmaker.

[@JayFingers]

Great interview. I dig a lot of what he’s saying. As he apparently cones from the music industry, it makes sense that he would apply similar sensibilities and tactics on his film journey. I like that a lot. Ownership of one’s work on a Tyler Perry level is a lofty goal but I believe it’s doable. Definitely going to look into this person more. 👍🏾

[@nikkikruz8458]

This interview was so inspiring. I, too, am a huge Tyler Perry fan and a mentee that he doesn’t even know exists. I have watched all of his videos and followed him for years, and I am about to as he can say, “Green Light, my own opportunities“. He also said, “Stop waiting for people to invite you to a seat at their table. Build your own table.“ with free social media advertising. There is so much opportunity today. If you don’t take advantage of it, that’s just on you. My entire life and world is about to take off. Thanks for the inspiration. I loved it. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@LiveFreeWarrior]

“The food tastes better when you build your own table” - chills… these words

[@lolafeaturefilm1637]

Thank you so much for watching

[@Aaron_Smith_OM]

People can say what they want about Tyler Perry, but what they can't say is that he isn't good at business.

[@AmeAnimation]

@Aaron Sanders Well it it a "Show-Business"

[@therealfrankwhite]

@Aaron Sanders the folks who don't realize it's a business are either fans or the artists being screwed for their work and talent.

[@royaltypoetry1533]

everything is a business. Just Being talented isn't what makes you successful. Ownership, exclusivity, talent, To have ownership that's a part of the business aspect because you need to learn your rights and keep your rights.

[@Theomite]

I disagree with about 3% of what this guy is saying but everything else is just inspiring: "When you build your own table, everything tastes better." Goddamn, that's captivating.

[@lolafeaturefilm1637]

Thank you so much for watching

[@Theomite]

@@lolafeaturefilm1637 Thank you for the message. Keep on keepin' on.

[@fantaztikbeatz]

What 3% do you disagree with

[@Theomite]

@@fantaztikbeatz The idea that there's no gatekepers anymore. There's always gatekeepers. There's always money or demand for staunching the flow of hands in the pie, lest some hands gets a bigger slice than the ones who've been getting the biggest ones thus far, and lots of people are up to the task of being such people.

[@fantaztikbeatz]

@@Theomite I can dig it thanks 😊 🙏🏿

[@maxstravagar]

I direct and write too and was nearly homeless as a kid and in my early twenties... thank god for my mother allowing me to stay with her. This video is greatly needed... thank you Antoine Allen for your creative services!

[@david12622]

11:23 may I add here that Spielberg was on his 6th movie, the first 5 were all successful, and the studios were still rejecting him; 'don't listen to the industry' could turn out to be true.

[@pchuck1439]

This should have thousands of views. He's dropping gems!

[@dericmederos1514]

really loving these behind the scenes of the business side of film making

[@fantaztikbeatz]

Yes

[@AngelVOPro]

I appreciate and value Antoine’s perspective. There are too many options not to make your film. The only thing stopping you is you. Period.

[@immaculateorganicsoaps3533]

This why I said no to sell the rights to my book series. I P is priceless.

[@rugr82day]

Yes. So glad I saw this video. I'm planning a graphic novel so I will make sure to keep my IP.

[@Eden639]

I like this guy! I want to know more about his films. I can relate to him. All the power to you!

[@JonConstruct]

4:33 I think he's talking about Oscar Michaeux, a black film director from the 1910s and 1920s

[@lolafeaturefilm1637]

Yes. Thank you so much for watching

[@banziimavusotv]

@@lolafeaturefilm1637 Gems on gems. Thank you for being so unapologetic about your story. Please share your email address, would love to connect with you for some advice.

[@t.c.s.7724]

Bless you, Antoine. Great discussion.

[@wheresmymoneyat2482]

bro said, "they can't do what he do. it's in his DNA. the hu$$le is sold seperately." I fvcks with that message. @ the 9:05 mark.

[@daniel.lopresti]

In other words, you can find all the excuses you want, if you're looking for reasons to not do something, but in the end, especially in this day and age, there are no valid excuses (or very few) to not get up and do something, anything, just your own thing; you can't peg any of your failings on others.

[@TomGist]

THIS VIDEO IS AMAZING 🙌🏾. I’m living this right now…it takes patience, money, and REAL hustle but it is POSSIBLE. Better Days The Movie out now on Amazon Prime and KZbin. Believe in You

[@lolafeaturefilm1637]

Thank you so much for watching

[@Airwr3ck]

This man is show friken wise. I need him as a mentor

[@filmcourage]

What did you like about this video?

[@SIgnCurveStudios]

The end where you were asking him more or less, “What do you do when the gatekeepers come around and finally want you?” I think he made the point earlier: It’s all about ownership. It’s not empowering to be “included” to sit at the table. What’s empowering is when you’ve made a table that they feel is equal and want to sit at it as well. Or if you’re invited to take equal ownership (and responsibility) of the table, not just invited to sit at their table. His focus on ownership is the lesson.

[@filmcourage]

Great comment, thank you for posting!

[@SIgnCurveStudios]

@@filmcourage You're welcome. Guess what: This video inspired me to make public an unlisted video I made months ago. A reflection on Do the Right Thing, but with a twist. Relates to the points above. I'd appreciate your thoughts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6GyY2Rpfstrj9k

[@colegreenofficial]

Ownership is key.

[@walterpost9073]

I like that he says really true things like ownership and hard work. But I’d like to know how do I get ownership? Do I own the characters or the screenplay or the whole franchise?

[@JonnyGee]

Love these videos! Keep 'em coming :)

[@filmcourage]

More to come!

[@thepopculturecafe]

I'm walking this same path. I plan to have my own motion picture studio to be built here in Dubuque, Iowa where racism existed a number of years, and still does to a certain degree today. To me? This will do two things. 1. Open doors to black people that are not afforded opportunities to act in movie or use their own creative outlet and 2. stick a middle finger up to the bigots that continue to think we are not good enough! 💯 God bless!!

[@mos8054]

Great tips. Watching from Kenya

[@kimi-orarangi5923]

Thanks for sharing your ways with me much appreciated very insightful your awesome

[@aquickstory2196]

that's correct...in all things important.

[@ronineditor9920]

9:00 -- I don't want to bust anyone's bubble but I was editing at a post house in Hollywood, in the edit bay directly across the hall from me was Power... 50 wasn't there one single time in the months they had it there (at least M-F). The other producers were. I think he was more of a 'name' to get that show going.

[@kahvinetic]

Inspiring and encouraging...

[@seanferguson5460]

I love this guy!

[@Airwr3ck]

M Night also owns his own films. He also finances it himself. It’s crazy

[@ktorres972]

Love this!!

[@kinimediagroup]

Great interview. He could be Inspectah Deck's long lost twin.

[@johncrouch1868]

Thanks for sharing.

[@filmcourage]

Cheers John!

[@ShermanBMason]

This is important.

[@kimi-orarangi5923]

Yesss brother

[@markothwriter]

If you can't make a whole film at once, film parts of it at a time. Find the simple parts with few sets. And don't make the biggest mistake of them all: less than great actors. Get the best actors you can afford and let them act.

[@skylandjkm]

this guY is deep! I've only Known Him through this Channel

[@LOGICZOMBIE]

GREAT WORK

[@justinhunt4767]

This is classic

[@scroogemcduckrich9705]

GEMS 💎

[@TyphanyGarcia]

I heard. TD Jakes in a interview say he invested in Tyler Perry plays , not sure he helped in any other way ,, but this was after Tyler Perry had the plays started ,,

[@TALevert]

“Hustle Sold Separate!!!” That’ Merch!!!!

[@demonizer133]

Since he mentioned that LOLA 2 was the first of his films which was wholly funded externally, I wonder what, if any, creative compromises he ended up having to make

[@swaygfx]

I respect Tyler Perry from that aspect as well. You cant buy that kind of drive, rich parents cant give you that either, thats pure MUD BUILDING!

[@famouszack]

This guy is awesome

[@donleonshi]

I’m about to make my first feature as a writer-director. For those more experienced, how do I keep ownership of a film for future return? In the UK we often receive funding from companies like BBC, BFI and Film4. If I make it under my production company , I assume that wouldn’t be enough to say I own it if I work with one of these bigger film companies. What should I be reading/watching to learn more about IP of a film before working with these companies? Thanks

[@ATLANTASOWNSMOOTHTMACK]

This all is just common sense to me..I've always thought like this..I've never wanted to be a industry dude. My films are my babies and they are not for sale.

[@GodstoryProductions]

When you build your own table thee food taste better. Fire!

[@neemamullen3782]

Best ideas

[@JunkieT]

Oscar Devereaux Micheaux black filmmaker, producer, author born in Metropolis, Illinois on January 2, 1884. Died in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 25, 1951.

[@CMVille]

Brilliant

[@cynthiahernandez4437]

Amen🙏🏼🙌🏼📚

[@marilynmonheaux]

“The only gatekeeper is the person in the mirror” 💡

[@heatherheadley1704]

Preach

[@morefunnythenU]

Thanks

[@david12622]

3:00 what is LOLA 1 and LOLA 2?

[@filmcourage]

Link to Lola is in the description. Lola 2 is the sequel that is coming soon.

[@double00qweff]

I watched the whole interview and heard bro talk about Jay-Z and other people but he speak nothing about how he even start thinking about business and music where he first started. I WAS HIS ONLY ARTIST FIRST MAN TO TAKE HIM TO A STUDIO AND LET HIM START LEARNING MUSIC AND THINKING ABOUT ALL THIS KINDA BUSINESS, I STILL HAVE THE PHOTOS, VIDEO OF US PERFORMING LIVE AND THE CONTRACTS.. BUT OK ANTOINE... I SEE YOU BRO

[@drjitters]

"The only gatekeeper is the person in the mirror."

[@lonewolfgamingplus379]

Number One: Sell a Private Jet to a Televangelist who has more than he can spare

[@sibusisoboemah]

What does IP mean ?

[@filmcourage]

Intellectual property - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property

[@FloydMarshallJr]

Intellectual property

[@josephvanwyk2088]

So how do you go about it, because if you pitch your film to a studio and say, so by the way I want to own what I direct or produce. They will laugh you out of the building. Because as far as I understand it you have to make an independent company and do it yourself.

[@wonderfullymademedia]

Sounds like its best to thrive as an independent filmmaker and make the studios pursue you.

[@dissolution]

Basically don’t rely on a studio. Be your own studio.

[@vonti_]

@@dissolution how

[@vonti_]

@@wonderfullymademedia how to start , just make a film today ?, rent a theatre and put film in what would be best way to start , or even crowdfund

[@grantgreyguda]

👍 👍

[@aquickstory2196]

if they are not made for you make yours

[@dice268926]

Can't 4get Rudy Ray Moore

[@toosweet1852]

I want some IPs

[@GwendolynSmith-g7j]

Love y

[@KMSMITH-cf7hf]

How you jack up Oscar Micheaux's name like that Antoine?

[@rODIUMuk]

I’d rather be great at something and poor , that shit at it and rich

[@WakeAndBakeWithUncleRay]

Once again jewels found only in a treasure chest........

[@gauravbisht4649]

Hi 👋

[@Ponderforge]

George Lucas??

[@therealfrankwhite]

Not the same. He didn't (and does not) own his own IP. He used studio money to make Star Wars and negotiated to keep merchandising rights, when the movie was a surprise hit those rights were the key to him cashing in on $4 billion. Tyler Perry owns his IP and entire catalog, not just a piece of it or certain rights.

[@manifestexcellencecouriers6664]

jason goes to manhatan lmfao

[@rODIUMuk]

Same dash helped perry. And he ripped off dame.

[@sidneyoutlaw39]

What i learned about Tyler Perry is that you can make money from shit... fertilizer

[@adamshanks9156]

Let's be honest. Tyler Perry doesn’t own his either. Lion Gate still owns his films.

[@firstblessings8777]

Lion Gate distribute his films, Tyler owns the IP. Get your facts straight.

[@afungfegeevita5320]

Why do you people like lying he own IP of all his work

[@derekstewart6704]

Title: What Tyler Perry Taught Me About The Film Business. First question: Have you ever met Tyler Perry? Answer: No. Maybe “What I learned about the Film Business from studying Tyler Perry’s Success” would have been a more appropriate title. Whadduya think?

[@angellover02171]

Nah. The title the title works. You can learn from someone without meeting them.

[@daniel.lopresti]

"Taught" not in the sense of directly, personally, but indirectly through his story. I guess you could read it as "What Tyler Perry's success story taught me ..."

[@chrissystewart6268]

I want to do same own my films besides being an Entrepreneur /Film director. I have passion for films. I'm an proud Tyler Perry fan I dream of meeting him. When I was in Atlanta before Covid I was looking for Tyler Perry & his studio I was hoping I ran into him so we can talk business I want an film career, I never audition for acting roles in my life. I never been in acting classes. I want to learn filmmaking, theatre, entrepreneur, & Animation. I want to do the Opposite of Tyler Perry & Other Film Directors. My long term goal having my own company , my own studio & going on tour. I'm refocusing on my high school diploma 🎓 I want to relearn acting I want to get to know people better accept Trump Supporters. I'm not an Donald Trump fan nor supporter I hated that Evil racist Dictator. I don't want to meet Trump Supporters I don't want them in my films & plays no ma'am no sir. I hope to meet Tyler Perry I want to learn from him

[@rODIUMuk]

I understand. But he own 100% of nothing

[@k-slay4407]

😂🤣🤣🤣