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Sunday April 27, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Join YesTheory founders Thomas Brag and Ammar Kandil for an unfiltered dive into the evolution of storytelling in the digital age, moderated by Kate Ward. From crafting mini-docs in their bedrooms to producing and self-distributing impactful films like Project Iceman, they’ve built a blueprint for independent creators to thrive outside traditional systems. Hear how they turned down a $1.25M deal to protect their creative freedom, why releasing on YouTube outshone Amazon Prime for them, and what it takes to balance artistic integrity with a massive online presence. Expect raw insights on developing films from scratch, the power of platform-agnostic stories, and their future plans to raise empathy and consciousness through scripted projects. This is for artists, aspiring filmmakers, and anyone ready to see how the internet is bridging bedrooms to the big screen.
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Kate Ward

Kate Ward is a creative producer and operator in the YouTube space. She’s worked closely with top creators like Airrack and Yes Theory -- helping build teams, run channels, produce shows, and bring ambitious ideas to life. She also co-founded Creator Now, a community for YouTubers... Read More →
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Thomas Brag

Thomas Brag is the co-founder of Yes Theory, a pioneering YouTube collective known for creating cinematic, deeply human stories that celebrate discomfort, connection, and adventure. As a filmmaker and storyteller, Thomas has helped redefine what independent filmmaking looks like on... Read More →
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Ammar Kandil

Ammar Kandil is a filmmaker, director, and co-founder of Yes Theory. He’s known for telling bold, human-centered stories that inspire global audiences to seek discomfort and embrace connection. Ammar directed Project Iceman, a feature-length documentary that had theatrical releases... Read More →
Sunday April 27, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Paramount Theatre

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