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Filmmaker Daniel J. Pico discusses the challenges of making micro budget horror films and the impact of AI on the industry.

Send us Fan Mail Filmmaker Daniel J. Pico joins the podcast to unpack the realities of making independent horror films on a micro budget. We discuss the pitch behind The Withering, why horror remains one of the strongest genres for indie creators, how film financing actually works behind the scenes and what is involved in getting projects funded. The conversation then turns to the growing role of AI in filmmaking, where Daniel shares why he believes many companies have misunderstood the creat...

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