“None of this works if we spend too much,” the CEO of Confluential Company tells Variety's “Strictly Business” podcast

By Cynthia Littleton

Every producer in Hollywood has felt the pressure over the past year. TV and film acquisition activity has plummeted as the industry resets the bar for content volume and profitability, while studios scrap, burn and reorganize for a different era.

Tommy Oliver, producer-director and founder and CEO of Confluential Company, is navigating the crisis with cautious optimism, convinced that a healthier business climate will provide more opportunities for independent players.