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Fabulist

The podcast hosted by Joel Pilger sharing the business stories behind today’s most disruptive studios, told by the founders shaping them.

Studio founders pull back the curtain on the business.
Who is it for?

For those curious how the industry’s top studios are building creative businesses that endure, evolve, and lead.

What will you learn?

The behind-the-scenes decisions and moments that shape successful creative companies.

What’s the format?

In-depth, no-fluff conversations with leaders working in motion, animation, live action, sound, and experiential.

Recent Episodes
0 hr 50 m
Bravely Making "Brave The Dark" with Derek Dienner
Derek Dienner shares how he built Make Films and transitioned into feature filmmaking, navigating COVID, raising funds, and launching Brave the Dark—a story of grit, vision, and creative resilience.
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0 hr 46 min
Building Your Brand to Elevate Your Company with Simon Dixon, Mitch Monson, and Carson Hood
Joel Pilger hosts top creative leaders in a candid discussion on reputation, trust, collaboration, and authenticity—redefining leadership and how creatives can thrive in a changing industry.
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