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Racking Focus: 'The Evil Dead' TV Series And Malleable Content
It may seem counterintuitive, but in the independent film world, until you are a true 'name' brand as an indie filmmaker able to command a salary for whatever it is you choose to make, it's essential that you remain 'in the conversation,' as it were.
Zachary Wigon
Indie filmmakers can take comfort in these words of wisdom from filmmakers like Whit Stillman and Mark Duplass.
There are too many depressing examples of filmmakers who popped up with a great movie here or there, only to fade into obscurity after years of being unable to make a follow-up picture. Don't be one of those filmmakers! With a low-budget version of your script, you can insure that, even if your ideal version of the film can't get made, you can, with some small percentage of your financing in place, nevertheless make a film that matters to you. In the competitive landscape of indie film today, simply getting work made feels like half the battle.
Zachary Wigon
This week's Racking Focus examines some words of wisdom from filmmakers like Whit Stillman and Mark Duplass.
Back in the 90s, indie film was sort of a farm league for the major studios - and, to a certain (albeit lesser) degree, it still is. Make a good indie and that becomes a calling card you can use to direct a bigger feature. The same may soon hold for TV; that is, the realm of web series may become the farm league for TV networks.
Zach Wigon
This week's Racking Focus looks at the dissolving divide between web content and TV.
It's clear that Netflix's strong move into feature film content indicates that a de-centralization of the production of major features is occurring. What are the ramifications? My guess is that, as the proliferation of cable channels has thoroughly shaken up (and revitalized) TV programming, so, too, will myriad web outlets that produce significant feature work shake up the feature film game.
Zach Wigon
This week's Racking Focus looks at Adam Sandler's landmark deal with Netflix that places the importance of the global filmgoing audience front and center.
Racking Focus: Indie Filmmakers Need More Screens