Dom chats with the endlessly insightful Will Cohen, a veteran of the visual effects industry who’s worked on everything from Doctor Who to feature films like The Old Guard, Dredd, and 28 Weeks Later. Together they unpack the perfect storm facing film and TV production today, with strikes, squeezed budgets, and streaming wars reshaping the landscape for artists and audiences alike.

From the rise of AI and virtual production to whether cinema is becoming the new theatre, Will and Dom explore how content is being made, what’s changing behind the scenes, and what that means for the next generation of creative talent.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why the VFX industry is in a tough contraction
• How younger artists can break in (even in a shrinking market)
• Why good stories will always matter more than flashy effects
• The threat (and promise) of AI for creative production
• Whether cinemas are turning into niche luxury experiences

Whether you’re an artist, producer, film nerd, or just trying to understand why going to the movies feels different these days, this conversation is packed with real-world insights from decades on the front lines of visual storytelling.

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