Surviving the New Film Industry: AI, Studios, and the Indie Filmmaker’s Advantage

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Jonathon Smith discusses the impact of AI and new studio structures on independent filmmakers.

Send us Fan Mail Jonathon Smith is a writer, director, and producer whose work spans independent film development and forward-looking conversations about the evolving film industry. Known for his thoughtful approach to storytelling and production, Jonathon has been actively exploring how emerging technologies, shifting studio structures, and new distribution models are reshaping opportunities for filmmakers. As both a creative and a strategist, he brings a valuable perspective on how filmmake...

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Guest: Jonathon Smith

Topics covered

• film industry
• AI
• independent filmmaking
• emerging technologies
• studio structures
• distribution models

Keywords

• film funding
• independent film
• AI in film
• filmmaking strategies
• film distribution

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