Daniel Bekerman Interview | The Apprentice, I, Object

Gilbert. K Show · Dec 6, 2025 · 43m

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Producer Daniel Bekerman (Scythia Films) joins the Gilbert K Show to unpack The Apprentice and Andrew Niccol’s I, Object—from packaging and financing to festival strategy and building a multi-city indie studio. We also touch on Sundance buzz and Endless Cookie.

Chapters

00:00 The Spark of Filmmaking Passion

03:39 Transitioning from Editing to Producing

06:30 Scaling Scythia Films: A Journey of Growth

08:29 Willing Projects into Existence

15:21 Rapid Fire: Insights into Filmmaking Preferences

21:33 Awards and Audience Reception

22:01 Challenges in Filmmaking

23:05 Festival…