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The Future of Filmmaking is Both Global and Local
Hollywood is crumbling. While the industry retreats into predictable stories, safe stars, and insular gatekeeping, the real opportunity for filmmakers has gone global. K-pop Demon Hunters is dominating Netflix. A Vietnamese filmmaker (Noor Niaz) is building teams across France, Germany, and the US. The industry is shifting — not toward the giant machine of Hollywood, but toward cross-cultural collaboration that transcends borders.
The filmmakers who thrive won’t be the ones waiting for LA gatekeepers to open doors. They’ll be the ones building relationships across continents, telling stories that merge cultures, and creating work that travels. This isn’t just about “diversity” or “international markets.” It’s about survival.
When Hollywood only makes movies for rich, old, mostly white audiences, and you’re none of those things, you have two choices:
Wait for permission or build your own door.
If you’d rather watch than listen, you can do that here:
Production Notes:
* Camera: Fuji XT-3
* Editing: DaVinci Resolve
* Recording setup: Shure Microphone on stand with two LED lights.
* This episode is a companion to my essay on the same topic at
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/the-woke-advantage-cultural-exchange
About Me
I’m Maris Lidaka. I’m a Creator Auteur, founder of The Blended Future Project, and currently writing my debut novel - The Filmmaker’s Survival Guide. I merge the taste of classic cinema with the modern infrastructure of creator economy; I’m documenting every step of producing my feature film Concrete River while building systems that actually sustain creative work.
Learn more→ https://www.marislidaka.com/
Helpful Links
For the Builder (Level 1): Take the Creative Sustainability Quiz. Assess where you are in the Burnout Machine → Creative Engine spectrum and get specific recommendations for your next move.
→ https://creativesystem.scoreapp.com
For the Leader (Level 2): → Grab the Filmmaker Launch Kit ($29). The folder structures, checklists, and workflow templates I’m using to produce Concrete River—plus the exact system for marketing like a rapper.
→https://maris-lidaka-shop.fourthwall.com/products/filmmaker-launch-kit
Get full access to The Blended Future Project at marislidaka.substack.com/subscribe
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By Signature Media is Creative FreedomHollywood is crumbling. While the industry retreats into predictable stories, safe stars, and insular gatekeeping, the real opportunity for filmmakers has gone global. K-pop Demon Hunters is dominating Netflix. A Vietnamese filmmaker (Noor Niaz) is building teams across France, Germany, and the US. The industry is shifting — not toward the giant machine of Hollywood, but toward cross-cultural collaboration that transcends borders.
The filmmakers who thrive won’t be the ones waiting for LA gatekeepers to open doors. They’ll be the ones building relationships across continents, telling stories that merge cultures, and creating work that travels. This isn’t just about “diversity” or “international markets.” It’s about survival.
When Hollywood only makes movies for rich, old, mostly white audiences, and you’re none of those things, you have two choices:
Wait for permission or build your own door.
If you’d rather watch than listen, you can do that here:
Production Notes:
* Camera: Fuji XT-3
* Editing: DaVinci Resolve
* Recording setup: Shure Microphone on stand with two LED lights.
* This episode is a companion to my essay on the same topic at
https://marislidaka.substack.com/p/the-woke-advantage-cultural-exchange
About Me
I’m Maris Lidaka. I’m a Creator Auteur, founder of The Blended Future Project, and currently writing my debut novel - The Filmmaker’s Survival Guide. I merge the taste of classic cinema with the modern infrastructure of creator economy; I’m documenting every step of producing my feature film Concrete River while building systems that actually sustain creative work.
Learn more→ https://www.marislidaka.com/
Helpful Links
For the Builder (Level 1): Take the Creative Sustainability Quiz. Assess where you are in the Burnout Machine → Creative Engine spectrum and get specific recommendations for your next move.
→ https://creativesystem.scoreapp.com
For the Leader (Level 2): → Grab the Filmmaker Launch Kit ($29). The folder structures, checklists, and workflow templates I’m using to produce Concrete River—plus the exact system for marketing like a rapper.
→https://maris-lidaka-shop.fourthwall.com/products/filmmaker-launch-kit
Get full access to The Blended Future Project at marislidaka.substack.com/subscribe