Drew Treglia on Sovereign Filmmaking, Crowdfunding, and Unmasking Illusion
Published: July 26, 2026
Duration: 1:54:50
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In this Grand Theft World interview, hosts Richard Grove and Scott Armstrong talk with independent filmmaker Drew Treglia about creating Jones Plantation and Barnum World, crowdfunding mechanics, and using cinema to expose systemic authority and propaganda.
00:00 - Why rights do not come from government
00:24 - Introducing Drew Treglia and his films
09:49 - From parking business to filmmaking: failure, the forklift, and committing to the craft
16:30 - Embracing the suck: work, self-reliance, and valuing your time
20:14 - Learning filmmaking: fil...
In this Grand Theft World interview, hosts Richard Grove and Scott Armstrong talk with independent filmmaker Drew Treglia about creating Jones Plantation and Barnum World, crowdfunding mechanics, and using cinema to expose systemic authority and propaganda.
00:00 - Why rights do not come from government
00:24 - Introducing Drew Treglia and his films
09:49 - From parking business to filmmaking: failure, the forklift, and committing to the craft
16:30 - Embracing the suck: work, self-reliance, and valuing your time
20:14 - Learning filmmaking: fil...