I was around New York at a time when independent cinema…
“I was around New York at a time when independent cinema was at its peak and became kind of popular and mainstream. It got some hype, culturally. After that, studios started to have independent companies within their studio system, and they found bigger stars willing to do new material. That's kind of what it's turned into.”
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Independent films rose, became mainstream, and studios created indie divisions, attracting big stars to new projects.
In simple terms: Indie films went mainstream, drawing big stars.
Support creative risk in film.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- film festivals
- studio acquisitions
- talent contracts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What preserves indie authenticity?
- How do studios balance profit and art?
Mainstreaming can dilute indie spirit.