The Patient Frame: Cinematic Creators in a Clickbait World
Summary
In a world of endless scrolling, a new wave of YouTube creators is choosing depth over speed. Led by Kariza Santos—known for her poetic voice and cinematic eye—this panel explores how treating uploads like short films, not content drops, is reshaping audience expectations and production norms. Together, we’ll examine why a slower, more intentional approach isn’t just possible in today’s fast-paced landscape—it’s essential to the future of digital storytelling.
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Contributors
- Tanner Ray
- Kaiti Yoo
- Kariza Santos
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