Cinema Quote by Vilmos Zsigmond
“You make a film for a million dollars and then it costs $10 million to sell it. That's the problem at the moment with independent filmmaking: You can make it cheap and then there's no money to market it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing Independent Filmmaking, 2015
Independent films often lack funds for marketing, making profitability difficult despite low production costs.
In simple terms: Low-budget films struggle to find money for promotion.
Key Takeaway
Plan marketing early and seek alternative distribution channels.
Themes
film industry
budgeting
marketing
independence
Mood
frustrated
hopeful
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film festivals
- crowdfunding
- social media campaigns
- partnering with streaming platforms
Key Concepts
economics
distribution
audience reach
Questions to Reflect On
- How can indie filmmakers secure marketing funds?
- What low‑cost promotion strategies work best?
A Different Perspective
Even with cheap production, without exposure the film cannot recoup costs.
