Sure, the film industry is tough to break into. But making a good indie film to get a crack at a studio production (or a crack at a higher budget independent) is very similar to making a startup to become a talent acquisition for example.

If you don't like the analogy, pick another one. But more broadly, there is a lot of similarities between the types of people involved. I've advised creative, driven indie filmmakers who fit right into the creative, driven mould of startup entrepreneurs.