Beyond Streaming: Ted Hope’s Vision for Cinema and Creative Autonomy
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Renowned film producer and former Head of Movies at Amazon Studios, Ted Hope, embarks on a compelling conversation challenging the evolving role of platforms in the film industry. With a career marked by transformative moments, including bringing Spike Lee and Jim Jarmusch to Amazon, Hope questions the pervasive influence of streaming platforms. He advocates a shift in perspective, urging the recognition of streaming as a utility rather than a determinant of content creation. An outspoken proponent of artist autonomy, Hope proposes an "Artist's Bill of Rights", envisioning a future where creators maintain control over their works and revenues across diverse creative landscapes.   Subscribe to Locarno Meets for lively conversations about art, culture life and everything in between with the likes of Lambert Wilson, Ken Loach, Harmony Korine, Marianne Slot, Luc Jacquet, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, and more.   Locarno Meets is a Locarno Film Festival original production, brought to you by UBS.   Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Subscribe to our Newsletter   Host: Alexander Miller Audio Producer: Jack Boswell Video Producer: Claudia Campoli
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