Danny Farber on Vertical Filmmaking, Platform Strategy, and the Future of Storytelling

About this episode

Danny Farber discusses vertical filmmaking and the future of storytelling in a conversation about creative careers.

Danny Farber on Vertical Filmmaking, Platform Strategy, and the Future of Storytelling Danny Farber joins Drinking During Business Hours for a smart, energetic conversation about what it really takes to build a creative career across directing, acting, producing, and modern platform-driven storytelling. Sarah and Rich dig into Danny's rise in vertical filmmaking, his approach to respecting the platform, and why story, pacing, and audience behavior matter just as much as traditional craft. The episode also explores the balance between art and commerce, the realities of international production, and why authenticity and relationships still drive the industry forward. As an actor, Danny has appeared in 1923, Chicago Fire, Proven Innocent, national campaigns for Chase, Home Depot, and Subway, and comedy/digital outlets including Funny or Die, Cracked, and The Onion. He trained at Second City, The Groundlings, UCB, and iO Chicago. If you're interested in vertical filmmaking, directing, acting, film production, networking, storytelling, or platform strategy, this episode is packed with useful insight from someone actively shaping the space. Guest Info: Danny Farber Danny Farber is a…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Halstead, Rich Chassler

Guest: Danny Farber

Topics covered

• vertical filmmaking
• platform strategy
• storytelling
• creative career
• acting
• film production
• authenticity

Keywords

• vertical filmmaking
• platform strategy
• storytelling
• acting
• film production
• networking
• authenticity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chase, Home Depot, Subway, Funny or Die, Cracked, The Onion, Second City, The Groundlings, UCB, iO Chicago

Books & works: 1923, Chicago Fire, Proven Innocent

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