Why Can't Indie Filmmakers Make A Living Anymore? with Producer Alex Saks

We're debuting a new series on the Toolkit feed today, a look into some of the challenges and opportunities facing independent filmmakers in 2025. First up, we sit down with veteran producer Alex Saks, to dig into why even our most successful independent filmmakers are struggling to make a living right now. If directors like Sean Baker and Brady Corbet can work with the best indie studios, get great reviews, win awards, and STILL can't make rent, what does that mean for indie filmmaking as a whole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices