Welcome to “VYT”, a community where you will learn what the indie filmmaking community doesn’t want you to know. With my over 17 years of experience in the indie film community I have learned a lot about what it takes to get your film from the pages to the screen!

Hey everyone, I’m Roe Dayzon, filmmaker, producer, and founder of APEX Studios here in Detroit. After years of working on indie films, I’ve learned the hard (and expensive) lessons about hiring the wrong people and the incredible results that happen when you build the right team. This space is built to help independent filmmakers, producers, and content creators: • Learn how to vet and build strong production crews • Discover real-world budget-saving strategies • Share stories, resources, and behind-the-scenes insight from the indie trenches Here’s what to do first 1. Introduce yourself below! Drop your name, city, and what kind of projects you’re working on (short films, features, music videos, etc.). 2. Tell me your biggest production challenge. Example: “I keep going over budget on sound and lighting” or “I can’t find reliable editors.” 3. Save the date. The first live class drops in November 2025 and I’ll be posting updates, downloads, and checklists right here. My Promise to You I’m not here to just teach, I’m here to help you build. By the end of this class, you’ll know exactly how to choose, lead, and protect your production team so you never waste another dollar or deadline again. Let’s make your next project your most efficient one yet. Welcome to Vetting Your Team. Roe Dayzon Founder, APEX Studios @roedayzon