Saving Hollywood: Michael Cioni

About this episode

Michael Cioni discusses the challenges facing the Film & TV industry and potential solutions to save Hollywood.

Michael Cioni knows Hollywood. From the inside of Light Iron, Frame-io, Panavision and his new startup STRADA, but he also knows technology. This conversation picks up on the issues and themes from Michael’s recent presentation to the Hollywood Professional Association’s annual Tech Retreat, which has been making waves around the industry. Michael talks about the existential threats that face the Film & TV industry which he collectively and broadly calls “Hollywood” and what we can do about them to create an even better future. In short… how do we save Hollywood?

People in this episode

Host: Ben Allan ACS CSI

Guest: Michael Cioni

Topics covered

• Hollywood
• Film Industry
• Technology
• Existential Threats
• Future of Film
• Innovation

Keywords

• Hollywood
• Film Industry
• Technology
• Existential Threats
• Innovation
• Tech Retreat
• Michael Cioni

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Light Iron, Frame-io, Panavision, STRADA, Hollywood Professional Association

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