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I work in Film. I live in Martial Arts. I thrive in Imagination.
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Filmmaking here with articles, tech, story and other stuff to learn, inspire and maybe piss you off as in "Why didn't I know that before!" Believe me, happens to me all day long. Always more to learn and strategize for greater success and Joy in this amazing filmmaking world. I enjoy action films but really good ones in what I like to call "Arthouse Action" which are films like "Die Hard", "Enemy of the State" and others with quick witted words coupled with quicker action. But make no mistake I prize and enjoy the Art of Cinema in many genres and eras.
Marc Andreesen on Post-Woke Hollywood
Marc Andreesen, partner of the iconic Andreesen Horowitz venture capital firm, gives his insights into the world of Hollywood in a post-woke era. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, revolutionized venture capital with a founder-centric model. Starting with $300 million, it scaled to $46 billion in assets, investing in over 900 startups across tech, crypto, bio, and defense. Landmark successes include early bets on Facebook, Twitter, GitHub ($100M yielding $1B+ on Microsoft's acquisition), Airbnb, Coinbase, and Lyft. The firm pioneered specialized funds, returned $25B+ to investors, and shaped Silicon Valley through bold advocacy and operational support, cementing its status as a top global VC powerhouse.(98 words)
