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Artists Equity's Sustainable Indie Model
Amy Baer explains how Artists Equity builds indie films without big stars.
In brief
Amy Baer explains how Artists Equity builds indie films without big stars. Artists Equity's president Amy Baer describes a model for sustainable indie films that prioritizes creator compensation over big stars. Originally reported by IndieWire.
Artists Equity's Model
Artists Equity's president Amy Baer explains how the company builds sustainable indie films without big stars.
“It is existing to enable and preserve the art of visual storytelling”
Why This Model Works
Baer says Damon and Affleck are deeply rooted in film history and passionate cinephiles who want to redefine creator compensation.
“They are deeply, deeply rooted in the history of film”
Sustainable Film Cycle
The model ensures a virtuous cycle for indie films by focusing on creator compensation and long-term viability.
“to ensure that we are creating a virtuous cycle so that it can endure”
What to remember
Artists Equity's president Amy Baer describes a model for sustainable indie films that prioritizes creator compensation over big stars.
