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Matthew Greenfield on Searchlight’s Strategy

Updated 2026-09-12 17:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Searchlight Pictures CEO Matthew Greenfield discussed the company's strategy for attracting audiences and finding new talent through YouTube. He emphasized the importance of original ideas in a streaming-dominated era.

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