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For some reason, no one wanted to give me money to make a…

“For some reason, no one wanted to give me money to make a movie written in early modern English that involved a lot of puritans praying - even if it did involve a witch.” quote by Robert Eggers
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“For some reason, no one wanted to give me money to make a movie written in early modern English that involved a lot of puritans praying - even if it did involve a witch.”

Robert Eggers

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He laments difficulty finding financing for a historically styled film with Puritan and witch themes, highlighting niche market challenges.

In simple terms: Hard to fund niche historical movies.

Key Takeaway

Seek alternative funding routes.

Themes

film history financing

Mood

frustrated hopeful

Type

industry creative

When to use this quote

  • independent filmmaking
  • crowdfunding
  • grant applications

Key Concepts

production economics creative risk

Questions to Reflect On

  • What funding sources suit niche films?
  • How to market historical stories?
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