Why I Turned Down a $200M Sony Movie to Keep My Integrity┃Cory Edwards Interview

Find out how a Midwest indie team used profits from a vodka brand to build an animation and why saying "no" to Sony was the best career move Cory ever made.

Cory Edwards is the creator, writer, and director of the cult classic Hoodwinked!, a filmmaker who successfully broke the studio monopoly on feature animation using grit and a supply closet.

Cory takes us behind the scenes of the "Wild West" era of independent animation, from managing eccentric investors to turning down the Foo Fighters for his soundtrack. He gets remarkably honest about the pain of losing control over the Fraggle Rock movie and why he refuses to promote "witchcraft" in children’s media. The conversation explores the power of the word "no" in Hollywood and why failing is a mandatory part of the creative process.

An essential watch for any creator trying to balance faith, finances, and filmmaking.