The Scrappy Making of Independence Day

Hollywood's Career Ladder | Steven Puri Explains How Executives Rise

Former Hollywood executive Steven Puri explains the traditional path from assistant to studio executive, why relationships drive the entertainment industry, and how experiences at Paramount, Sony, DreamWorks, and Fox influenced his career. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Steven Puri's Hollywood Journey 00:00 Managing Multiple Projects as a Studio Executive 00:55 The Contraction of Hollywood and Industry Changes 01:23 Relationship-Driven Nature of Hollywood Careers 02:14 From Assistant to Studio Executive 03:09 Experience at Paramount, Sony, and DreamWorks 03:39 Working with Top Directors and Writers 04:28 Transition to Tech and Focus on Flow States 05:23 The Power of Flow States in Creativity 🎧 Listen to the full Episode #116 available now. https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/alqzbwEdf4b The Sukha Company Site https://www.TheSukha.co/ The Scrappy Making of Independence Day https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/C3FqWHWri4b Ep #81 — Nerdy Conversations with Film & TV Producer Nicholas Tabarrok (The Baker, Defendor) https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/opNToELqd4b Thank you for watching & listening | Subscribe for more Nerdy Reviews and conversations My main channel- Kruboy Productions https://www.youtube.com/@KRUBOY-PRODUCTIONS TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdypodcaster124 My 2nd channel Kruboy Productions Presents Nerdy Notes https://www.youtube.com/@KruboyProductionsPresentsNerdy 📝 Check out my blog now on SubStack https://substack.com/@nerdypodcaster12 Produced by Kruboy Productions LLC #hollywood #hollywoodexecutive #dreamworks #sonypictures #filmindustry #producer #gatekeeper #screenwriting #moviepodcast #behindthescenes #nerdynotes #movies #nccu #kruboyproductions #sillynerdywordypodcast Steven Puri's IMDB Page https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003065/?ref_=fn_t_1

Steven Puri Explains How Braveheart Became Best Picture

Former Hollywood executive and producer Steven Puri shares one of the most fascinating behind-the-scenes stories surrounding Braveheart—from discovering the screenplay to Mel Gibson's directing ambitions, the film's multiple theatrical re-releases, and its eventual Academy Award success. 🎧 Listen to the complete conversation in Episode #116. https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/alqzbwEdf4b The Sukha Company Site https://www.TheSukha.co/ The Scrappy Making of Independence Day https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/C3FqWHWri4b Why Relationships Matter in Hollywood | Steven Puri | Nerdy Note https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/UcAJbyi5g4b DGA Tentative Agreement Could Prevent Hollywood Strike Delays Through 2030 https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/nSlRiegLd4b Ep #81 — Nerdy Conversations with Film & TV Producer Nicholas Tabarrok (The Baker, Defendor) https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/opNToELqd4b Thank you for watching & listening | Subscribe for more Nerdy Reviews and conversations My main channel- Kruboy Productions https://www.youtube.com/@KRUBOY-PRODUCTIONS TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdypodcaster124 My 2nd channel Kruboy Productions Presents Nerdy Notes https://www.youtube.com/@KruboyProductionsPresentsNerdy 📝 Check out my blog now on SubStack https://substack.com/@nerdypodcaster12 Produced by Kruboy Productions LLC #Braveheart #StevenPuri #Hollywood #MovieHistory #BehindTheScenes #BestPicture #melgibson #moviefacts #movies #hollywood #oscars #behindthescenes #boxoffice #scripts #iconproductions #nccu #kruboyproductions #sillynerdywordypodcast Braveheart's IMDB Page https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112573/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_brave%20heart Steven Puri's IMDB Page https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003065/?ref_=fn_t_1

The Scrappy Making of Independence Day

Steven Puri shares how Independence Day went from a low‑budget sci‑fi gamble to a studio‑backed blockbuster overnight — all because of one legendary teaser trailer. 👇 Full Episode #116 with Steven Puri (full conversation) https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/alqzbwEdf4b The Sukha Company Site https://www.TheSukha.co/ Why Relationships Matter in Hollywood | Steven Puri | Nerdy Note https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/UcAJbyi5g4b DGA Tentative Agreement Could Prevent Hollywood Strike Delays Through 2030 https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/nSlRiegLd4b Ep #81 — Nerdy Conversations with Film & TV Producer Nicholas Tabarrok (The Baker, Defendor) https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/opNToELqd4b How TV Actors Become Producers After a Few Seasons | Explained https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/UcsJuqA3g4b My main channel- Kruboy Productions https://www.youtube.com/@KRUBOY-PRODUCTIONS TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdypodcaster124 My 2nd channel Kruboy Productions Presents Nerdy Notes https://www.youtube.com/@KruboyProductionsPresentsNerdy 📝 Check out my blog now on SubStack https://substack.com/@nerdypodcaster12 Steven Puri's IMDB Page https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003065/?ref_=fn_t_1 Produced by Kruboy Productions LLC #independenceday #independencedaymovie #sukha #vfx #visualeffects #movies #behindthescenes #rolandemmerich #deandevlin #filmmaking #disastermovie #disastermovies #scifimovies #flowstate #nccu #kruboyproductions #sillynerdywordypodcast

Why Relationships Matter in Hollywood | Steven Puri | Nerdy Note

Former Hollywood executive Steven Puri explains why Hollywood is built on relationships, mentorship, and learning the business from the ground up. Listen/Watch to the full Episode #116 available now. https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/alqzbwEdf4b The Sukha Company Sitehttps://www.TheSukha.co/ How Producers Secure Exclusive Filming Locations 🎬 | Ep 81 w/ Nicholas Tabarrok https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/5GXG2w87Z3b Ep 81 Short | Why Actors Get “And” or “With” in Credits 🎬 https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/tf3tGpA3g4b How TV Actors Become Producers After a Few Seasons | Explained https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/UcsJuqA3g4b Thank you for watching & listening | Subscribe for more Nerdy Reviews Produced by Kruboy Productions LLC My main channel- Kruboy Productions https://www.youtube.com/@KRUBOY-PRODUCTIONS TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdypodcaster124 My 2nd channel Kruboy Productions Presents Nerdy Notes https://www.youtube.com/@KruboyProductionsPresentsNerdy 📝 Check out my blog now on SubStack https://substack.com/@nerdypodcaster12 Steven Puri's IMDB Page https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003065/?ref_=fn_t_1 #Hollywood #FilmIndustry #MovieBusiness #StevenPuri #Entertainment #Podcast #relationships #assistants #flowstate #alias #braveheart #behindthescenes #movies #transformersprime #nccu #kruboyproductions #sillynerdywordypodcast

Steven Puri: From Hollywood Executive to CEO | Independence Day, Braveheart & Flow States

In Episode #116 of The Silly, Nerdy & Wordy Podcast, I sit down with former Hollywood executive and current CEO Steven Puri for a conversation about filmmaking, visual effects, Hollywood careers, entrepreneurship, and productivity. Steven shares stories from his work during the Independence Day era, his experiences with DreamWorks, Sony, and 20th Century Fox, lessons learned from Hollywood, the future of AI and visual effects, and how those experiences helped shape his current role as founder and CEO of Sukha. Topics include: • Independence Day and visual effects • DreamWorks, Fox and studio leadership • Braveheart and filmmaking stories • AI and the future of content creation • Productivity and flow states • Entrepreneurship and leadership 🎧 Available on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | iHeart Radio | YouTube Music | Audible | Amazon Music | Podbean | Podcast Addict – just search The Silly Nerdy & Wordy Podcast Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Visual Effects and Guest Background 02:51 The Journey to Suka: From Film to Flow State 05:53 The Evolution of Hollywood and Project Management 08:45 Insights from Independence Day and Visual Effects Production 17:55 The Importance of Time Management 19:13 Evolution of Visual Effects Technology 24:57 Changing Landscape of TV Production 28:56 Memorable Experiences in Visual Effects 34:28 Empowering the Next Generation 38:37 YTUBE SPTFY OUTRO.mp4 38:38 SPOTIFY OUTRO UNIVERSAL V2.mp4 The Sukha Company Site https://www.TheSukha.co/ Ep #81 — Nerdy Conversations with Film & TV Producer Nicholas Tabarrok (The Baker, Defendor) https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/DLjBZC1BJ3b How TV Actors Become Producers After a Few Seasons | Explained https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xKzm9B1BJ3b Ep 81 Short | Why Actors Get “And” or “With” in Credits 🎬 https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/byK2yB1BJ3b Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition)| EP 92 Nerdy Re-Watch https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/EQgK5eZBJ3b Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu Nerdy Review | A Galaxy Built on Collaboration https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/D6ABrsECJ3b Produced by Kruboy Productions LLC My main channel- Kruboy Productions https://www.youtube.com/@KRUBOY-PRODUCTIONS TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdypodcaster124 📝 Check out my blog now on SubStack https://substack.com/@nerdypodcaster124 #hollywood #hollywoodexecutive #transformers #independenceday #visualeffects #vfx #dreamworks #20thcenturyfoxtitles #sony #filmindustry #entrepeneurship #flowstate #alias #braveheart #behindthescenes #movies #transformersprime #nccu #kruboyproductions #sillynerdywordypodcast Media by Pond5 Independence Day (1996) IMDB Page https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116629/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cst_sm Steven T Puri IMDB Page https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003065/?ref_=ttfc_fcr_19_146