About Quote by Henry Selick
“We can still do a stop motion feature for about one-third of what it costs Pixar or DreamWorks or Blue Sky to make a feature. But nobody is interested in a film that cost $50 to 60 million with the potential to do $120 million. They want to risk big money to make huge money.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Animation Industry Panel, 2015
Highlights cost disparity in stop‑motion versus CGI, noting studios favor high‑budget projects despite lower‑cost alternatives.
In simple terms: Stop‑motion cheaper, but studios chase big budgets.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for low‑budget creative projects.
Themes
film
economics
creativity
Mood
pragmatic
hopeful
Type
industry
strategic
When to use this quote
- indie filmmaking
- studio pitching
- crowdfunding
Key Concepts
production budgeting
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can low‑budget films attract investors?
- What incentives could change studio preferences?
A Different Perspective
Risk‑averse studios dominate.
