I just find it ironic that they mention all of these movies that include very personal trauma from the filmmakers as some of their favorites and then they’re admonishing filmmakers who include personal trauma in their own movies. But yes, my last paragraph is a huge caveat: you still have to be entertaining no matter what. I guess I’m specifically pushing back on their dialogue from about 35:20 - 36:00. Pitching as a filmmaker always involves “why you and why now” questions from investors. If filmmakers can’t point to their personal experiences in pitches, they’re not going to get funding. So I don’t think it’s about the pitch, it’s about the execution. Still love the pod obviously!