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A New Independent Model

Emerging ideas for how films are built and sustained

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Jon Fitzgerald
Apr 19, 2026
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This week three pieces caught my attention for the way they each look at the independent film ecosystem in transition. One offers a real-time report from the field, capturing how filmmakers are experimenting with new models as they emerge. Another argues that film financing today has to be understood through broader IP ecosystems, not just one-off movie…

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