# How We Could Be Heroes Is Being Built as an Independent Film

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Podcast: [Invst Guru](https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712)
Published: 2026-02-05T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://invst.guru
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## Resource

Independent films live and die by clarity. Clear tone. Clear audience. Clear plan. In this lightning round episode of Invst Guru , host Jeff “fuzzy” Wenzel speaks with Mark Elias , creator of We Could Be Heroes , about how the film is being built from a creative and financial standpoint. Mark walks through the core idea behind the project, why the story leans character-first rather than spectacle, and how elements of hacker culture and gaming language influence the tone without overpowering the narrative. He also explains how the project is structured to be realistic for production, pacing, and budget. The conversation covers: • What the film is actually about and who it’s for? • Why tone and genre discipline matter in indie film? • How the lightning format forces clarity? • The balance between creative ambition and budget reality. • Why community support matters early in filmmaking? • How crowdfunding fits into the project’s strategy? • What investors should understand about indie film risk and expectations? This episode is for filmmakers, creators, and investors who want a grounded look at how independent films are conceived, structured, and funded today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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