AI filmmakers aren't replacing Hollywood — they're starting a new indie film movement
DavidmComfort · x · 2026-10-20
Filmmaker Sam Wasserman argues that filmmakers using AI aren't replacing traditional filmmakers — they're creating a new independent film movement where people make ambitious work without waiting for a studio, a large budget, or permission. He finds something rebellious and exciting in bypassing traditional gatekeepers.
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