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Artie Launches to Empower Creators Ahead of Sundance

1/21/2026

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  • Two former Google and YouTube executives, Matt McDonald and Derek Scobie, launched Artie to connect creators with funding and resources, announced ahead of Sundance.
  • Artie aims to democratize access to capital for creators, enabling them to maintain ownership of their projects and shaping the creator economy.
  • Screen Queensland will host the Creator Economy Summit on February 7, 2026, uniting established film professionals with the growing creator economy.