Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: The Cannes 2025 Lineup (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/festivals/cannes-film-festival-2025-lineup-1235114303/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)Seth Rogan calling out Steve Asbell (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgsS07QTU7U" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">youtube</a>)Art V. CommerceAnora's PVOD Success (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/anoras-long-road-to-profit-pvod-oscars/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)SNL in the UK (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/saturday-night-live-2026-uk-launch-sky-1236365537/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)Academy Awards recognize Stunt Design (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/academy-stunt-design-category-100th-oscars-2028-1235114840/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>) You can check out Sammie's work:<a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a> You can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmGet tickets to <a href="https://atlff25.eventive.org/films/67dde65869d062cd4535e210" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Withdrawal HERE</a> Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.