Super Dream Indie, led by Sasha Santiago, employs guerrilla practices and a cross-platform storytelling mindset. From our hubs in PDX and NYC, our innovative approach merges cinematography artistry with community building, sparking imagination.
Driven by a transmedia framework, Super Dream Indie is a micro cinema studio specializing in weaving storytelling across multiple media platforms, online and offline. We believe nimbleness is crucial in navigating the paradigm shift in the film industry, aligning our work with the evolving tools and expectations of today's audience, who crave participatory experiences.
Our pioneering case studies envision the future of storytelling, particularly in cinema, across diverse contexts such as social justice and brand awareness. These concepts, including building collective journey narratives as a way of organizing communities, guide our creative exploration.
Kernswood is a hyper-local film marketplace designed to empower regional filmmakers and communities by combining innovative storytelling with Web3 technology. It offers a decentralized ecosystem where creators collaborate to produce authentic, place-rooted stories, supported by climate-conscious CHC infrastructure. Kernswood prioritizes collective impact, amplifying local voices while fostering sustainable economic and cultural growth. By challenging the dominance of global streaming platforms, it establishes a new model for independent filmmaking, one that celebrates community-driven innovation, equitable revenue sharing, and immersive storytelling experiences.