Beyond the Burnout: Reimagining "The Grind" in Independent Film

The indie film industry has long romanticized the "tortured artist" and the 18-hour-day hustle. But the reality for young creators is a quiet epidemic of burnout, isolation, and anxiety. This panel is an open space to admit that filmmaking is hard on our minds, and to figure out how we can look after ourselves while still making uncompromising art.