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# Jesse Kirshbaum - NUE Agency, LLC | LinkedIn

Sign in to view Jesse’s full profile Jesse can introduce you to 4 people at NUE Agency, LLC Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Jesse Kirshbaum Sign in to view Jesse’s full profile Jesse can introduce you to 4 people at NUE Agency, LLC Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Miami, Florida, United States Contact Info Sign in to view Jesse’s full profile Jesse can introduce you to 4 people at NUE Agency, LLC Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . 13K followers 500+ connections See your mutual connections View mutual connections with Jesse Jesse can introduce you to 4 people at NUE Agency, LLC Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Join to view profile Message Sign in to view Jesse’s full profile Jesse can introduce you to 4 people at NUE Agency, LLC Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . NUE Agency, LLC Report this profile Articles by Jesse This Feels Bigger Than Another Event Cycle Jun 2, 2026 This Feels Bigger Than Another Event Cycle I love June in New York. It’s my second favorite month in the city, right behind September. 4 1 Comment Who’s Your Chief Entertainment Officer? May 20, 2026 Who’s Your Chief Entertainment Officer? Gap is becoming one of the most interesting brand case studies in America right now. After taking a very public hit… 10 New York Listening Tour May 12, 2026 New York Listening Tour My mother always told me, “With one behind, you can’t sit on the whole world,” and I really took it to heart. She was… 6 May Flowers May 6, 2026 May Flowers In order to stay on the pulse of culture, you have to stay active in it. That means tracking trends, reading the trades… 13 4 Comments Drop the Mic: Karaoke’s Next Wave Apr 29, 2026 Drop the Mic: Karaoke’s Next Wave Karaoke has come a long way. It started in 1970s Japan, where musician Daisuke Inoue was widely credited with creating… 12 4 Comments Record Store Day & The Physical Comeback Apr 15, 2026 Record Store Day & The Physical Comeback Record Store Day is approaching this weekend as the vinyl explosion continues. We now have vinyl everything: listening… 26 2 Comments Inside Coachella: The Real Brand Battleground Apr 8, 2026 Inside Coachella: The Real Brand Battleground Festival season has returned, and with it comes one of the most important cultural checkpoints of the year. This… 36 1 Comment Jay-Z Is Back, But Why Now? Apr 1, 2026 Jay-Z Is Back, But Why Now? Jay-Z is in the news again, but don’t call it a comeback. This is a perfectly timed cultural setup. 19 7 Comments Agent vs Agentic Mar 25, 2026 Agent vs Agentic A lot of people are quietly mourning who they used to be. They're not failing or falling behind, they’re just uncertain… 17 1 Comment Q1 Just Rewired Culture Mar 18, 2026 Q1 Just Rewired Culture We can throw Q1 in the bag. From CES to Sundance; the Super Bowl to the WBC; the Grammys to the Oscars; and now SXSW to… 7 Show more See all articles Activity Follow Sign in to view Jesse’s full profile Jesse can introduce you to 4 people at NUE Agency, LLC Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Honored to be featured in Miami Today's Best of Miami issue alongside my friend Michael Rossi and the incredible work of the Miami Beach Classical… Honored to be featured in Miami Today's Best of Miami issue alongside my friend Michael Rossi and the incredible work of the Miami Beach Classical… Liked by Jesse Kirshbaum The 2027 Winter Music Conference Deck has arrived. Please DM me for more info. Building on the success of 2026, we are making some exciting changes… The 2027 Winter Music Conference Deck has arrived. Please DM me for more info. Building on the success of 2026, we are making some exciting changes… Liked by Jesse Kirshbaum After 3+ years at TikTok, I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Stem Disintermedia Inc. as VP of A&R & Label Partnerships. I’ve always been a fan of… After 3+ years at TikTok, I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Stem Disintermedia Inc. as VP of A&R & Label Partnerships. I’ve always been a fan of… Liked by Jesse Kirshbaum Join now to see all activity Experience *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> CEO *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> NUE Agency, LLC *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> Dec 2007 - Present 18 years 7 months New York City *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> Adjunct Professor *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> American University *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> Jan 2023 - Present 3 years 6 months Washington DC-Baltimore Area *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> Venture Partner *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> H/L Ventures *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> Aug 2021 - Present 4 years 11 months New York City Metropolitan Area Skills Strategic Partnerships Artist & Talent Strategy Brand Partnerships (Music & Entertainment) Cultural Strategy Deal Structuring & Negotiation Recommendations received Joseph Philippone “Working with Jesse at Nue Agency was one of the great privileges of my career. He is a phenomenal mentor who showed me the ins and outs of brand partnerships, running a boutique marketing agency, and what it takes to be successful in the music industry. His current pulse on emerging music / tech / brand developments makes him a cutting edge leader in the entertainment space. I would not be where I am without him! ” Erica Perry “I worked with Jesse when I was programming Social Media Week and Adweek events including Brandweek. Jesse is a pleasure to work with. His energy and enthusiasm is contagious. He’s filled with great ideas and his rolodex is so thick and wide ranging he could connect me with a whole consortium of big name speakers.” 2 people have recommended Jesse Join now to view More activity by Jesse “The best thing Snap ever built might just be its alumni network.” Thank you to TechCrunch's Dominic-Madori Davis for covering this passion project… “The best thing Snap ever built might just be its alumni network.” Thank you to TechCrunch's Dominic-Madori Davis for covering this passion project… Liked by Jesse Kirshbaum Little Saints just turned five. People look at our numbers, $28M in lifetime revenue on only $5M raised, and think I have some secret strategic… Little Saints just turned five. People look at our numbers, $28M in lifetime revenue on only $5M raised, and think I have some secret strategic… Liked by Jesse Kirshbaum Let the countdown begin ⏳ Ten years. A decade of honoring the architects of culture. The 10th Annual Culture Creators Leaders & Innovators Awards… Let the countdown begin ⏳ Ten years. A decade of honoring the architects of culture. The 10th Annual Culture Creators Leaders & Innovators Awards… Liked by Jesse Kirshbaum Today’s music tech meetup at Portland’s Hoyt Arboretum was a little different. Fairy houses and skyscraping Redwoods might not be the most likely… Today’s music tech meetup at Portland’s Hoyt Arboretum was a little different. Fairy houses and skyscraping Redwoods might not be the most likely… Liked by Jesse Kirshbaum Shocker, I'm doing a panel about music & AI for NY Music Month's opening conference. Wed June 3 | NYU Skirball Center | 3pm This panel is STACKED:… Shocker, I'm doing a panel about music & AI for NY Music Month's opening conference. Wed June 3 | NYU Skirball Center | 3pm This panel is STACKED:… Liked by Jesse Kirshbaum From the United Nations to PTTOW! It’s been quite the month (and it’s still going!) Being able to support Zoya, an incredible young woman build a… From the United Nations to PTTOW! It’s been quite the month (and it’s still going!) Being able to support Zoya, an incredible young woman build a… Liked by Jesse Kirshbaum Who wants to build!?!? Nobody is talking about the fact that the future “label” probably isn’t a label at all… it’s a cultural operating system. The… Who wants to build!?!? Nobody is talking about the fact that the future “label” probably isn’t a label at all… it’s a cultural operating system. The… Liked by Jesse Kirshbaum Just hit 3100 label projects and 17 billion streams for the music I’ve been involved in mastering, mixing, or producing. 🤯 Have gotten to work on… Just hit 3100 label projects and 17 billion streams for the music I’ve been involved in mastering, mixing, or producing. 🤯 Have gotten to work on… Liked by Jesse Kirshbaum Microsoft Build is where the people driving the next generation of enterprise software come together. Napster Corp. will be there, and I couldn't be… Microsoft Build is where the people driving the next generation of enterprise software come together. Napster Corp. will be there, and I couldn't be… Liked by Jesse Kirshbaum I'm very excited to lead this conversation at the Tribeca Storytelling Summit on rethinking distribution :) What questions do you want answered by… I'm very excited to lead this conversation at the Tribeca Storytelling Summit on rethinking distribution :) What questions do you want answered by… Liked by Jesse Kirshbaum TUESDAY, JUNE 9 / NYC -- come on by as I join a panel of fantastic sync ladies to discuss all things music supervision & licensing! Thank you for… TUESDAY, JUNE 9 / NYC -- come on by as I join a panel of fantastic sync ladies to discuss all things music supervision & licensing! 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Founder of 229 Entertainment LLC, leading: * Digital Content Studios (DCS) — film, television, digital production * The AI Connection — AI workflows, CRM, and automation * AI Connection Publishing Group — publishing, rights, and sync strategy * Area Code Gear — culture-driven retail and activations ⸻ 🎬 Original IP “Rightfully Their Own” — Black biker-gang drama (Linda Jean’s Son Productions), built for multi-platform distribution and franchise growth. ⸻ 🎙️ Media Platform Creator of Area Codes United Podcast — a multi-city platform connecting music, business, film/TV, and tech, designed for brand partnerships and content integration. ⸻ ✈️ Expansion Strategy Pursuing partnerships tied to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, aligning retail, media, and digital activations through AMAC/Pathway opportunities. ⸻ 🎙️ Media Alignment Positioning alongside platforms like the Black Effect Podcast Network, expanding into podcasting, sync licensing, and cultural storytelling. ⸻ 🤖 Focus Areas * Music Supervision & Sync * Film & TV Development * A&R / Artist Development * AI-Powered Systems * Media & Brand Partnerships ⸻ 🤝 Open To Sync, film/TV, investors, podcast/media, and AI partnerships 📩 theaiconnection.ai@gmail.com Powered by The AI Connection, 444 The Cause, and 229 Entertainment Kimberly Danek Pinkson Naturewise Co. • 2K followers Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity just modeled what future fit business and leadership can look like in the entertainment industry; and across all business sectors. In their first Netflix deal for The Rip, Ben, Matt, and President of Business Affairs and Strategy Andrew Gumpert negotiated a performance-based bonus pool so all ~1,200 cast and crew members (not just above-the-line talent) can share in the upside if the film performs well — an intentional break from the typical “flat fee, no backend” streaming model. It is bold and wise because it is aligned with two of Nature's most powerful and ancient wisdom principles: Systems Thinking and Collaboration. In living systems, which we and our companies are, like a forest, where nourishment flows through the network, not just to the tallest trees, success is always co-created. Giving back, nourishes the whole system so it can be resilient in the face of a quickly changing world and optimize for success at every level. This is leadership for the future and it is super exciting to see. Thank you Artists Equity! https://lnkd.in/gRvBTccK #RegenerativeBusiness #SystemsThinking #Collaboration #ArtistsEquity #FutureFit #SharedValue #FilmIndustry #Biomimicry #Leadership 31 2 Comments Shawn Dawes IndieScene. • 14K followers All of these ‘Key Concerns’ could be solved by the cinemas themselves. If they acted like their own businesses instead of subsidiaries for the industry. * More global diverse programming. Selecting indie films from the thousands of worldwide festivals. Many that have gained audience acclaim and awards are being ignored by cinemas. * Community engagement. Building your brand through local partnerships and collaborations. This provides word of mouth promotion and opportunities for cross-collab events, as well as extensions — screenings outside of your venue. These solutions can help the ‘localisation’ in communities (jobs) and help impact other businesses in your area. In addition, if indie films are given opportunities in cinemas, more films that represent your audiences can produced. #facts Cinema United #indiefilms #cinemas #sustainability #filmindustry 6 Melissa FilmProposals www.filmproposals.com • 1K followers Investor Relations: Building Trust in the Indie Film World 🎬🤝 Securing film financing is more than just numbers on a spreadsheet. For independent filmmakers, strong investor relationships are pivotal to project success. Investors are not only funding your creative vision, they are entering into a partnership built on transparency, professionalism, and trust. Effective communication, realistic financial projections, and a well-structured business plan can help you stand out in a competitive industry. Demonstrating clear value and reporting progress regularly are crucial steps in fostering long-term support for future projects. 1. Communicate proactively: Keep your investors informed about milestones and challenges. 2. Provide regular updates: Share progress reports that reflect real results and fiscal responsibility. 3. Showcase professionalism: Deliver organized business documents to inspire confidence and credibility. #filminvesting #independentfilm #investorrelations Franky Arriola 25K followers Creators and digital nomads are no longer choosing where to live based on lifestyle alone—they’re choosing cities that help them earn more, expand networks, and build scalable businesses in 2026. https://lnkd.in/eUiTzPHg Andrew Kahn 7K followers We’re thrilled to lead Jeff Ponchick and Joey Mason’s seed round and to support their vision for Mogul, a fintech platform bringing transparency and trust to royalty income earners. And we're excited to do it alongside new friends Julie Lein and Andrew Felbinger from Urban Innovation Fund, longtime friends at Mindset Ventures and Fairway Partners, and their original investors - two of LA's best - Amplify.LA and Wonder Ventures. Conor Healy and I have known Jeff Ponchick and Joey Mason since before they sold their last company, Repost Network, to Soundcloud. They are proven builders with deep industry credibility. We tracked Mogul for some time, growing increasingly impressed by their decision to begin by solving the hardest problem first: building robust infrastructure and a comprehensive first-party data pipeline that others have tried to mimic algorithmically. They're now tracking $1.5B in earnings, including for some of the biggest music artists on the planet, and starting to demonstrate the potential value of a single source of truth in a notoriously opaque space. We will release our investment memo in the coming days in our Notes 🎶 Newsletter, so subscribe to get our full POV on where we think Mogul will go from here (link in my bio). cc: Andrés Lauer Daniel Ibri Lucas Cantor Santiago Dustin Rosen Valentina R. Paul Bricault Connor Sundberg 48 2 Comments Weston Ginn Bridge Angel Investors • 3K followers Great overview of the Florida VC ecosystem 👇 What stands out is not just the ~$2.85B raised, but how distributed and specialized each region is becoming. • South Florida → crypto, fintech, LatAm access • Tampa Bay → strong early-stage pipeline • Orlando/Space Coast → deep tech, defense, space • North Florida → emerging operator-led funds Tax advantages help, but the real story is growing density of founders, angels, and operators building locally. Still early compared to SF and NY, which is the opportunity. Who are the next Florida-based funds or angels getting active? 4 3 Comments Kevin Williams KWP Limited • 10K followers KWP #TrendWatch - Breaking - Confirmation that Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, for a reported $82.7 billion. The acquisition will see major IP retained by the leading streaming service. Ramifications of the deal will have direct impact on major park and attraction properties. 5 1 Comment Ariel Rubalcava Miami Dade College • 1K followers I had the privilege of producing this video, leading the recording and post-production coverage of the summit — capturing the key conversations shaping AI workforce development and expanding access to high-demand careers. The National Applied AI Consortium AI Summit, hosted at Miami Dade College and powered by the National Science Foundation and Google.org, brought together more than 500 educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to strengthen the nation’s AI workforce through community colleges. With over 40 panels and 100+ speakers, the event reflected a powerful national movement: collaboration between education and industry to ensure opportunity is not limited by geography or background. Community colleges are not watching the AI revolution from the sidelines — they are building the pipeline. Camera: Alfonso Kohn who also presented his AI project. Sound: Amed Torrecilla Proud to help tell this story. Miami Dade College Cynthia Pereda Antonio Delgado Fornaguera Pedro A Santos Acosta DBA #AI #WorkforceDevelopment #HigherEducation #CommunityColleges #AIEducation #ProducerLife 77 7 Comments Rajiv Kapoor 18K followers Florida women interested in a career in early stage investing, we’re in Miami! Chai Ventures is in Miami for iConnections, and we’re excited to connect with the next generation of women exploring careers in VC and finance. Through Chai Fellows, our global community of 150 women in college and early in their careers, participants gain real exposure to venture, investing, and adjacent industries. Our fellows have: • Presented internationally (including Japan) • Attended Clinton Global to meet world leaders • Met billion-dollar women founders • Engaged with policymakers and senior leaders in intimate settings • Gained weekly access to our VC firm • Attended 100+ VC, startup, family office, and finance events Chai Fellows aren’t just exploring finance, they’re building conviction, access, and community while carving their own path. If you’re based in Miami and curious about venture capital or investing, we’d love to meet you. Reach out directly to find time! Together we rise. 62 7 Comments John Parrino ALCAMO ENTERTAINMENT • FILM • 14K followers TALLAHASSEE — MIAMI JUST LOST ANOTHER ONE. Netflix just released THE RIP — a film set in Miami (Hialeah) starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Directed by Joe Carnahan. Written by Joe Carnahan (story by Carnahan + Michael McGrale). Reported $100M budget. Produced under Artists Equity. Distributed by Netflix. And to be clear: the picture is excellent. And Florida still didn’t get the production. But here’s what makes this even more telling: It doesn’t even look like Miami. Not even close. That’s what happens when productions can’t justify shooting here. Miami becomes a label — not a location. A storyline — not an economy. Because the decision isn’t based on “authenticity.” It’s based on incentives. New Jersey has real film tax credits. Florida doesn’t. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY: Yes, there’s a 20% local incentive — but the budget cap makes it non-competitive for major productions. It’s a start. It’s not a solution. A $100M film doesn’t move for a limited local program. It moves for a bankable, statewide incentive structure. TALLAHASSEE: With respect — Florida is getting left behind. Other states aren’t hoping for production. They’re building repeatable systems that bring it in, keep it there, and scale it. Miami has the global recognition. But without a real statewide film & TV tax credit, we’re going to keep watching Miami stories get shot somewhere else… …and looking less like Miami every time. ⸻ DISCLAIMER: The Rip is distributed by Netflix and produced under Artists Equity. This post is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Netflix, Artists Equity, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Joe Carnahan, Michael McGrale, or any associated entities. This content reflects personal opinion and is provided for commentary and educational purposes only. 52 20 Comments Kit Yu 33K followers 3) Visibility for games revenue re-acceleration (supported by deferred revenue build-up and evergreen franchises): We estimate 11%/11% games revenue growth for 2Q26E/FY26E (unchanged, but more back-end loaded), with sequential acceleration over 2Q-4Q26E on the back of deferred revenue build-up to Rmb141bn (+28% qoq), which offsets the softer-than-expected 1Q26 domestic games revenue of 6% yoy to Rmb45.4bn (due to the later timing of the 2026 Spring Festival), to be supported by i) resilient evergreen titles, with HoK achieving lifetime high gross receipts and Peacekeeper Elite hitting a record 90mn peak DAU; ii) continued success of new titles, as Delta Force achieved lifetime high average DAU and Roco Kingdom: World sustained over 13mn average DAU in its first month; iii) strong gross receipts growth of teens percentage rate yoy; and iv) Healthy momentum in international games (fueled by Supercell titles and PC franchise strength). 1 Juaithen Al Fahhad Hathagah for Entertainment… • 12K followers In a landmark deal valued at $55 billion, a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), along with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, has agreed to acquire and take private the video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA). This all-cash transaction is the largest leveraged buyout in history and is set to deliver significant strategic advantages to all parties. Benefits for PIF and Saudi Arabia This acquisition is a major step in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan to diversify its economy. The key benefits include: • Economic Diversification & Industry Growth: The deal fast-tracks the growth of a national gaming and esports industry, aiming to contribute over $13 billion to the GDP and create 39,000 jobs by 2030. • Global Influence: Ownership of EA's world-renowned intellectual properties like EA SPORTS FC™ and Battlefield enhances Saudi Arabia's cultural "soft power" and influence in the global entertainment sector. • Strategic Synergy: EA's portfolio complements PIF's existing gaming investments (like ESL and Scopely), creating a powerful, integrated ecosystem across development, esports, and mobile gaming. Benefits for Electronic Arts (EA) Going private under this new ownership provides EA with several key advantages: • Long-Term Focus: Freed from the pressures of the public market, EA can prioritize long-term investment in ambitious and innovative projects. • Accelerated Growth: The acquisition provides significant capital to fuel growth, drive innovation, and expand EA's global reach, especially in mobile gaming. • New Opportunities: The deal unlocks new synergies by combining EA's IP with the new owners' expertise in entertainment, sports, and technology, with stable leadership continuing under CEO Andrew Wilson. Impact on the Gaming Industry This historic acquisition underscores the immense value of the interactive entertainment sector. It sets a new precedent for investment and is expected to spur further consolidation as other major companies reassess their positions in the evolving market. #saudiArabia #PIF #EA 18 1 Comment Mark Williamson The ROSTR Group • 18K followers Having spent the better part of a decade at Spotify, there's things I like about streaming/Spotify's impact and things I don't... But, one thing is for sure, we wouldn't be seeing catalogs having nearly this much value without streaming. Value accrual might still be top heavy w/ the biggest artists but the recurring model is undeniable for artists who are able to build audience over time. 36 4 Comments Anna Chernyak WE ARE DREAMERS (WAD 360 SL) • 959 followers 91% of music released today is independent. But most chart-topping Latin hits still come from major label ecosystems. Why? Because scale matters. Majors bring infrastructure, playlists, marketing...and now they’re partnering with top indie-born stars (Bizarrap, Bad Bunny, Quevedo). Meanwhile, smart indies use lean strategies, data, and global networks to punch above their weight. In 2025, the smartest players will be hybrid: agile like indies, powerful like majors. Are you building the right alliances? #IndieArtists #MajorLabels #LatinMusic #MusicIndustry #ArtistStrategy 5 Ben Keen Looper Insights • 15K followers I'm excited that Hallstone Ventures has announced the final close of Fund I much faster than anticipated. This underlines the fund's unique investment thesis focused on backing founders building AI-driven infrastructure for media, entertainment, & advertising. This focus, along with the incredible network of deep domain expert investors, is what drew me to support the vision of Seth Hallen, former President of the Hollywood Professional Association & current member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences #AI Task Force. The amazing array of Partners include former chair of Motion Picture Laboratories, Inc. (MovieLabs) Leon Silverman, Andy Beach (former Microsoft CTO of Media & Entertainment), Brian Kenworthy (Head of Emerging Tech at Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios), Jack Wenzinger (Senior Architect at Oracle), Artin Nazarian (Qvest Global), Gregg Sandheinrich (Fabric), Mac Moore (CoreWeave), Rich Welsh (President of SMPTE), Thomas Loftus (entertainment lawyer), Juan Pablo Saibene (Qualabs), Geoffrey Tully, Dave Kochbeck, David Sugg, Claire Lee, Chris Blandy (ex Leader Media & Entertainment at Amazon Web Services (AWS)), Rick Hack (former Head of Media & Ent Partnerships at Intel), Jason Fotter, Michael Merrill (former Head of Global Production Tech at Netflix), Richard Berger (President of Motion Picture Laboratories, Inc. (MovieLabs)), & Bastien Minniti (former Head of Tech at Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios). 42 8 Comments Harshwardhan P. Gray Slate Entertainment • 1K followers Watched El Mariachi last night. A $7,000 film made almost single-handedly by Robert Rodriguez and still one of the most inspiring case studies for independent filmmakers. What stands out isn’t just the budget, but the mindset: do as much as you can on your own. Write, shoot, edit, improvise. Build a team of hungry interns and collaborators who believe in the process as much as the outcome. When people feel they’re part of something meaningful, they show up differently. He did this in 1992. Today, in 2026, the barriers are even lower. Digital filmmaking, accessible gear, endless learning resources, and multiple distribution platforms have made it easier than ever to create. Yes, distribution is still the hardest part. But if you take a page from creators like Nukkad Naatak, meeting your audience where they are, adapting, persisting there’s always a way through. The tools have evolved. The challenge hasn’t. And neither has the opportunity. 2 Philippe Guelton Canela Media • 8K followers Exciting news at our upfront lunch today: Canela Media is entering the micro-dramas market with the launch of the ZULLY app. Check out Isabel Rafferty Zavala's note below. 8 1 Comment Show more posts Show fewer posts Explore top content on LinkedIn Find curated posts and insights for relevant topics all in one place. View top content Add new skills with these courses 56m AI-Driven Learning and Upskilling: Building Your Personalized Learning Guide 28m Strategic Thinking for Growth Marketers 37m How To Secure Brand Partnerships See all courses