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EPISODE · Jul 26, 2026 · 1H 54M

Drew Treglia on Sovereign Filmmaking, Crowdfunding, and Unmasking Illusion

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📺 WATCH THE FULL GRAND THEFT WORLD EPISODE: https://grandtheftworld.com/grand-theft-world-podcast-296-the-united-states-of-israel-with-guest-drew-treglia/In this Grand Theft World interview, hosts Richard Grove and Scott Armstrong talk with independent filmmaker Drew Treglia about creating Jones Plantation and Barnum World, crowdfunding mechanics, and using cinema to expose systemic authority and propaganda.00:00 - Why rights do not come from government00:24 - Introducing Drew Treglia and his films09:49 - From parking business to filmmaking: failure, the forklift, and committing to the craft16:30 - Embracing the suck: work, self-reliance, and valuing your time20:14 - Learning filmmaking: film school, early features, and developing a director’s eye25:10 - Building Jones Plantation: pitches, lookbooks, Indiegogo, and crowdfunding30:52 - Shooting Jones Plantation: locations, weather, COVID restrictions, and production survival38:07 - Directing, cinematic influences, and the craft behind the camera41:33 - Barnum World: propaganda, Barnum statements, and the mockumentary format48:34 - Script foundations, production logistics, and rewriting under pressure56:08 - Making Jones Plantation a Trojan-horse cult film01:03:18 - Crazy Eddie: a new vigilante trilogy and independent cinema without compromise01:07:17 - Researching dark history, Hollywood narratives, and the power of storytelling01:22:32 - Funding and promoting independent projects through audience partnerships01:27:56 - Crazy Eddie, policing, natural rights, and building alternatives to government01:33:14 - Education, homeschooling, and rebuilding self-reliant adults01:35:20 - Social-media growth, provocative posts, clips, and platform friction01:43:42 - Digital billboards, lead magnets, and marketing films directly01:49:14 - Where to find Drew’s work and plans for the 9/11 anniversary event🏛️ JOIN THE GTW COMMUNITYIf you value the research and analysis in this video, join our dedicated community of listeners. Support the show and get access to exclusive member resources:👉 Support GTW & Join Here: https://social.richardgrove.org/igniteFree Download: "19 Essential Skills For Success": https://social.richardgrove.org/19-skillsDiscover Your Path: Schedule a call with an AUTONOMY Graduate to discuss your goals and enrollment options: https://social.richardgrove.org/blueprint-for-success📱 STAY CONNECTEDSubscribe to keep up with Grand Theft World: https://social.richardgrove.org/grandtheftworldFollow Richard Grove on X and other platforms: https://social.richardgrove.org/linktree#RichardGrove #GrandTheftWorld #Autonomy #AlternativeMedia

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