# Artists Equity's Sustainable Indie Model

> Amy Baer explains how Artists Equity builds indie films without big stars.
- Title: Artists Equity's Sustainable Indie Model · IndieWire
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: artists equity, amy baer, sustainable indie model, matt damon, ben affleck, netflix, the rip, entertainment, culture, Artists, Equity's, Sustainable
- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/news/business/artists-equity-amy-baer-sustainable-indie-model-1235223225
- Author: Brian Welk
- Published: 2026-10-22T18:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: artists equity, amy baer, sustainable indie model, matt damon, ben affleck, netflix, the rip, entertainment, culture
## 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
## Key takeaway

Artists Equity's president Amy Baer describes a model for sustainable indie films that prioritizes creator compensation over big stars.