Filmmakers Roundtable with Domenico Pontoriero and Susana Darwin

In this episode of Filmmakers Round Table on Radio St. Pete Sunshine 96.7, host Domenico Pontoriero and guest Susana Darwin delve into the complexities of the film industry, focusing on distribution and funding challenges. Darwin shares her personal experiences, highlighting how changes in tax policies have impacted donor funding and discussing the decreasing corporate tolerance for original stories. They explore the evolving role of streaming platforms in film distribution, the difficulties in getting funding without tax incentives, and strategies for effective marketing and engaging supporters. The discussion also touches on the balance between artistic integrity and audience reach, and concludes with reflections on the communal aspect of experiencing films in theaters.

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