The film industry loves to say “it’s all about who you know.” But what if that’s actually the problem? In this episode, we break down how the gatekeeping culture of film financing limits who gets to tell stories and why that’s bad for both creativity and business.
The numbers don’t lie. The top 15 box office hits in recent years prove that diverse, globally resonant stories outperform the traditional “safe bets.” Yet Hollywood still funds the same familiar faces and formulas.
We’ll explore:
Why storytelling power is being wasted on exclusivity.
How modern film financing reinforces old hierarchies.
What the data reveals about audiences craving authenticity and diversity.
And how filmmakers can navigate or disrupt the system.
If you care about storytelling, representation, and the future of cinema, this episode is for you.