# Ann Lewis Roberts talks about YouTubers Disrupting Hollywood!

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Podcast: [Film Hustlers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/film-hustlers-340738)
Published: 2026-04-20T15:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail The needle is moving faster than ever in the film industry. In this episode of Film Hustlers, host Mark Roberts, Rod "Tuddy" Rinks are joined by veteran exec and producer Ann Lewis Roberts to break down the radical shift from traditional gatekeepers to independent success. We dive deep into the "ultimate blueprint" for modern filmmakers: the story of Iron Lung, a film made by a YouTuber for $3M that bypassed streamers to gross over $52M globally. Whether you have 40 mi...

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