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<p>What’s actually happening inside creative studios right now?<br><br>I work with hundreds of creative studios and production companies across 40+ countries — motion design, VFX, live action, experiential, music, and...
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Fabulist
Hosted by Joel Pilger · business · EN
About this Podcast:
The glamorous studio story is a lie. This is what actually happens behind the scenes.A candid look inside the world’s most interesting studios and production companies… and the business decisions fueling their best work.I’m Joel Pilger. I ran Impossible Pictures for 20 years. Today in Forum™, I help founders run their studio on purpose.If you work in motion, animation, live action, sound, or experiential… this is where founders get real about the business.Join the movement: http://joelpilger.comHuge thanks to our audio production partner, Coupe Studios. Learn more: coupestudios.com© 2019–2026 JPMP
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What is Fabulist about?
The glamorous studio story is a lie. This is what actually happens behind the scenes.A candid look inside the world’s most interesting studios and production companies… and the business decisions fueling their best work.I’m Joel Pilger. I ran Impossible Pictures for 20 years. Today in Forum™, I help founders run their studio on purpose.
Who hosts Fabulist?
Fabulist is hosted by Joel Pilger. The show has published 28 episodes to date.
What has Fabulist covered recently?
Recent episodes include "State of Studios 2025: The 7 Laws of Thriving Studios, Joel Pilger at FORUM" (29 December 2025, 17 minutes), "Competition as Craft: VAGRANTS & PENNANT VIDEO" (13 October 2025, 59 minutes), and "Protecting the Craft, Barton Damer at ALREADY BEEN CHEWED" (29 September 2025, 51 minutes).
How often does Fabulist publish?
Fabulist publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 28 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Fabulist?
Booking probability for Fabulist is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Fabulist requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Fabulist's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Fabulist?
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About the host
Joel Pilger hosts Fabulist, a business podcast with 28 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 13, 202559 minS4<p>We’re challenging each other—and the industry. Joel sits down with Vagrants co-founders Dustin Devlin and Winston Macdonald (Boston-based creative/production studio) and Tim Bradley, founder of Pennant Video Co., to...
Sep 29, 202551 minS4<p>Running a standout studio isn’t about selling hours—it’s about protecting the craft, picking the right clients, and staying scrappy (in smarter ways). Joel sits down with Barton Damer, founder/founding artist of...
Sep 17, 202538 minS4<p>What happens when a studio anniversary party turns into one of the motion design industry’s most loved gatherings?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Fabulist, I talk with Cory Livengood (Creative Director &...
Jun 24, 202559 minS4<p>In this episode of The Fabulist, Joel Pilger sits down with three powerhouse studio founders—Shawna Schultz (Mass FX Media & 38th and Post), Katwo Puertollano (rezonate), and Samantha Louise (Versus)—to explore what...
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Episode #5
Build What Scares You — PARADISO
Mar 31, 202537 minS3<p>What does it take to create a truly transformational experience—not just an event? In this special episode, Joel Pilger sits down with Paradiso co-founders Hector Ayuso and Marko Pfann to unpack the heart, hustle...
Mar 19, 20251h 4mS3<p>The best title sequences don’t just introduce a film or TV show—they set the tone, create anticipation, and often become iconic in their own right. In this episode, I connect with Aaron Becker and Seth Kleinberg, the...
Mar 4, 20251h 6mS3<p>In this special episode of The Fabulist, Jared Yeater, a former Managing Director at The Mill, joins Ryan Summers, John LePore, and Joel Pilger to break down the shocking closure of The Mill and what it signals for...
Feb 17, 20251h 1mS3<p>What does it really take to build lasting relationships in the creative industry? In this episode ofThe Fabulist, Joel Pilger sits down with Tony Kadillak, Executive Producer of Business Strategy & Sales at Versus...
Feb 5, 202550 minS3<p>Welcome to Season 3 of The Fabulist, the podcast for creative studios mastering the art of business. Powered by Coupe Studios, host Joel Pilger travels the world to gather insights from studio leaders who are not...
Episode #20
Brave The Dark — Derek Dienner at MAKE/FILMS
Jan 20, 202551 minS1<p>In this episode of The Fabulist, Joel Pilger dives deep with Derek Dienner, founder of Make Films and producer of the upcoming feature film Brave the Dark. Derek shares his remarkable journey from running a thriving...
Dec 9, 202447 minS1<p>In this thought-provoking episode of the Fabulist Podcast, host Joel Pilger brings together a panel of creative industry leaders—Simon Dixon of DixonBaxi, Mitch Monson of Sibling Rivalry, and Carson Hood of BGSTR—for...
Nov 25, 202431 minS1<p>In this episode, I sit down with Joe Nash to unpack the complexities of running a creative studio in today's ever-evolving market.</p>We dive into: Why authenticity and truly caring about your clients’ challenges are...
Nov 11, 202449 minS1<p>In this episode of The Fabulist, I – your host Joel Pilger – am joined by industry veteran Justin Cone at BUCK to tackle some of the biggest shifts currently shaping the motion design world.</p><p>We dive into the...
Oct 28, 202446 minS1<p>In this episode of The Fabulist, Joel Pilger talks with artist and entrepreneur Dominic DiMaria, co-founder of Das Audie. Together, they explore the art of “positioning” — how creatives can stand out by embracing a...
Oct 16, 20241h 1mS1<p>In this episode of The Fabulist, we tackle one of the most misunderstood roles in the creative industry: “What does a Producer actually do?”</p><p><br></p><p>To help answer that question, I’ve brought together an...
Oct 2, 202433 minS1<p>In this enlightening episode of The Fabulist Podcast, host Joel Pilger sits down with Michael Gilday, founder and CEO of Deep Vibe Creative, for an in-depth discussion on the transformation and future of creative...
Sep 17, 202436 minS1<p>Let's dive deep into the highs and lows of the creative life with Kevin Rapp, the seasoned creative leader and founder of Ultra Friends. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Joel Pilger invites Kevin to...
Episode #12
Mackinations — Mack Garrison at DASH
Aug 13, 202438 minS1<p>Joel Pilger dives into the intersection of creativity and commerce with Mack Garrison from Dash Studio, addressing industry challenges and trends such as post-COVID screen fatigue, the rise of influencers, and...
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Joel Pilger
Emmy-winning studio founder, Impossible Pictures
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Tim Bradley
co-founder and executive producer, North Carolina State Firefighters' Association
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Derek Dienner
Make Films
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Simon Dixon
The Sir Bernard Pares Professor of Russian History at University College London, Royal Society for Public Health
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