As the streaming landscape continues to drastically change, Mark Duplass is investing in himself and advises other creators to do the same.
The Golden Globe nominee recently detailed how he and brother Jay Duplass are approaching indie television production now that the streamers’ system of financing is “not working as well” as it was five years ago.
“I’m hoping we can build a real ecosystem of indie television the way that, from the late ’90s through today — even though it’s not as healthy anymore — there is a true indie-film ecosystem,” Duplass told Vulture. “TV festivals like SeriesFest in Denver or ATX Fest in Austin can become marketplaces that executives are forced to go to because, if they don’t get in there to buy that show in the room, they’re going to miss out.”
He added, “I truly believe there’s a confluence of interests here, if
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