Big Quote by Jon Ronson
“'Okja' I don't think would have been made if Netflix hadn't made it. That, to me, is a much bigger thing than whether someone watches it on a big screen or a phone. Because it simply wouldn't have existed otherwise.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast episode with Jon Ronson, 2022
Netflix's involvement can be the decisive factor that brings a project to life, making its existence possible beyond audience size.
In simple terms: Netflix can enable projects that otherwise wouldn't exist.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the power of platform support.
Themes
creativity
production
platforms
Mood
optimistic
analytical
Type
observational
industry
When to use this quote
- film financing
- indie production
- streaming strategy
Key Concepts
distribution
gatekeeping
media economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does platform backing change creative risk?
- What other works rely on a single enabler?
A Different Perspective
Even with Netflix, success still depends on quality and audience reception.
![“I had complete freedom. They [Netflix] knew roughly what I was doing.” quote by Werner Herzog](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b88/werner-herzog-964_complete-freedom_i-had-complete-freedom-they-netflix-knew_121774.jpg)
