Today, the most successful studios are those that act as true partners with brands and creators, bringing them into the "producers' circle" early to ensure a story naturally aligns with its audience's values [3].
: Companies like A24 and Studio Ghibli have proven that niche, visionary stories can become global hits [9, 29].
While thousands of independent production companies exist, the global film landscape is dominated by the major studios [11, 15]:





