Donald Trump's Film Tariffs, Midlife Crises & Sleepless Nights

The Sauce

With Donald Trump proposing new tariffs on international films, the Australian film industry is on edge, facing uncertainty and the potential for a significant disruption to the production supply chain. In this episode, Steph and Al discuss what these tariffs could mean for local filmmakers, from increased costs on imported gear to the potential for streaming services to shy away from purchasing international content.

Takeaways

• The proposed tariffs on international films are vague, but they could increase production costs on everything from camera gear to post-production, making Australian films more expensive to create.
• There is speculation the tariffs could be passed on to the consumer, potentially doubling cinema ticket prices for international features and depressing audience numbers further.
• Al discuss entering a "midlife crisis" phase in their late 30s, exploring feelings of disillusionment, hormonal changes, and the desire for identity reclamation.
• Steph shares a new drink trend: adding jalapeños to a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

Chapters

00:00 - Can't Sleep? Try Working or Raiding the Fridge
04:14 - The New Trend: Savvy B with Jalapeños
07:23 - Are We Having a Midlife Crisis?
16:13 - Sydney Film Festival Opening Night
24:17 - Donald Trump's Proposed Tariffs on Film

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Stephanie Pringle:

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Alison Fowler:

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Stephanie Pringle and Alison Fowler are the founders of Chicken and Chips Casting, a Sydney-based agency focused on driving diversity and creating opportunities for fresh talent in Australia's film and television industry.