Hope For Film

Have You Been Hurt by Media Consolidation? I Have.

A veteran film producer with 40 years experience warns that media consolidation and the dominance of global streaming platforms have erased traditional financing, distribution, and revenue models for independent cinema. Worldwide licensing deals have eliminated territorial sales, mid‑budget films have disappeared, and independent distributors have been absorbed into conglomerates. The shift to single‑license streaming contracts removes long‑tail income, leaving producers without sustainable careers. He calls for regulatory action to restore competition and protect cultural diversity in the American film industry.