Ep 1: Why we're betting on indie filmmaking NOW

Hollywood is changing fast. Traditional production models are shrinking, jobs are disappearing, and creators everywhere are asking the same question: What comes next?In this premiere episode of The Indie Playbook, Daniel Cotroneo, Grace Porras and Dominic Russo from Flashback Pictures pull back the curtain on how they're building an independent film studio in the middle of one of the film industry's biggest disruptions. They discuss developing films, the rise of vertical filmmaking, and AI-assisted animation.Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, content creator, or someone just trying to break into the entertainment industry, this episode offers a candid look at what it takes to build a creative career when the rules are being rewritten.