Cinema Quote by Ava DuVernay
“The traditional ways to make a film, the traditional ways to share a film, have all collapsed. There are no gatekeepers, per se, any more, and anything can be done. Truly, I feel that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Variety, 2020
Traditional film production and distribution models have broken down, removing gatekeepers and opening limitless creative possibilities.
In simple terms: Film making is now open and unrestricted.
Key Takeaway
Embrace new distribution channels.
Themes
film industry
technology
creativity
Mood
optimistic
energetic
Type
observational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- independent filmmaking
- online streaming
- crowdfunding
- social media promotion
Key Concepts
digital disruption
democratization
media convergence
Questions to Reflect On
- How will you stand out in an open market?
- What new platforms can you leverage?
A Different Perspective
The loss of gatekeepers can lead to market oversaturation and quality variance.
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