I'll spare you the 394th Warner Bros. acquisition digest. I'm sure you've heard enough expert opinions. Instead, I want to take an optimistic view of the business and talk about what can really affect your day-to-day as an independent producer, creator, writer or content maker.

While big conglomerates play Russian dolls with M&As, we're seeing smaller platforms targeting audience niches…and that's what excites me. With Tubi exceeding 100 million monthly active users and Angel Studios surpassing 1.6 million subscribers, audiences are turning to alternative streamers.

As Michael Schulman, industry veteran and story analyst at Amazon, told our Writers' Room members last week: writers should take the path of least resistance. Countless producers are reporting success internationally, and we're seeing smaller-budget productions getting greenlit all around the world. Right now, buyers and financiers are finding success with projects that are contained and can be made for under $5M.

Just last week, I chatted with an Irish production company raising $75 million to shoot projects locally. And with Ireland having international co-production treaties with most of the main production hubs, there are more opportunities to seize than ever if you want to own your content.

My advice? Make projects that can attract talent. Indies are booming right now. This is the '90s all over again. Mini studios and niche buyers are popping up everywhere. But with technology and tax incentives empowering indie filmmakers, I urge all creatives not to censor themselves or asking anyone for permission. The future of Hollywood might no longer be in the hands of three companies.

This Week in the Writers' Room

Members are invited to a pitch tank with Tuesday Lewis-Harris, producer and founder of Lewis & Harris Productions whose credits include THE FIRST NOELLE that secured the impressive #2 spot on BET+. Tuesday, who develops, packages, and arranges financing for projects, will critique the pitches live in front of members, offering valuable guidance.

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This Week’s Exciting Announcements!

This week, we're thrilled to spotlight a Stage 32 member and double-recommended screenwriter who recently signed with a Literary Manager from Zero Gravity!

Robert Chimento - Screenwriter!

Congratulations to Robert who signed with Evan Anglin, literary manager at Zero Gravity, after meeting through a Stage 32 consultation! Robert has appeared in the Broadway production of "Vieux Carre" by Tennessee Williams. He studied with and taught for Lee Strasberg. He is a lifetime member of the Actors Studio, a former moderator there and coordinator of the writers/directors unit under the direction of Ernie Martin.

Robert has produced a number of plays and short films. The most notable, a six month run of "Frankie and Johnny" was very well received and reviewed. He has also written a number of screenplays on controversial subjects including "Follow the Prophet", which premiered at the 2009 Santa Barbara Film Festival.

As featured and announced in The Hollywood Reporter, Stage 32 is partnering with DramaBox to launch a writer development program and competition as the vertical series app looks to expand the pool of storytellers schooled in the fast-moving, addictive format.

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