You know what our algo told us? Have Joe back on the podcast.I welcome back our favorite Philadelphian Joe Amodei to find out how things are going in 2024. We discuss what the post-strike landscape looks like for indie filmmakers; whether your social media brand matters -- yes, Joe says, in general, but not to algo-dependent streamers; what the streamers are looking for in terms of indie films; the importance of independent studios like A24 and Neon; and a chance for Joe to look smart by predicting the Oscars.Not a surprise -- Joe looked smart. I look forward to welcoming him back for round three to talk about his directorial debut in more detail this winter.Joe's Indie Film Highlight: IN THE SHADOW OF BEIRUT (2023) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21936526/Links:Virgil Films (http://www.virgilfilms.com/)Joe Amodei S1 E4 (https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/99429057-3d2c-4e6f-98da-0a93bb94278b/stream.mp3)A note on the use of generative AI for the podcast cover art: It was meant as a fun lark, a way to offer visual consistency, but there's nothing fun about destroying the jobs of creators...when you are a podcast built around helping creators. I am certain there are people who didn't listen or didn't appear on the show because of it; I'm not sure anyone chose to be here because of it. So that's an easy call.The partying cat of Episode 20 seems like the time to end using generative AI in any way for the podcast. I hope that we can find a relationship with a cover artist in the future.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content