Comments on: “Young People Starting Out In Film And TV Are Being Screwed To The Ground”: Paul Greengrass Sounds Off On State Of Industry

By: Joan

Joan — Fri, 13 May 2016 07:04:48 +0000

Trying to launch a film program for inner-city teens. We encourage these kids as it helps them with team work, self esteem and community involvement

By: Allen

Allen — Fri, 13 May 2016 07:04:48 +0000

My friend, a young actress, is going to take out a 20K loan to live off of for the next year or two while she tries to get her acting career going since the job she has now stops her from being able to audition, etc.

By: Ahnmin Lee

Ahnmin Lee — Fri, 13 May 2016 07:04:48 +0000

Having said that, if you look back on the 90s with filmmakers like Tarantino, Kevin Smith, and Linklater, these were guys who came from very poor/middle class backgrounds. They took huge risks to make their first features and were able to be recognized for their talent. This is just to say that times are definitely changing.

By: Ahnmin Lee

Ahnmin Lee — Fri, 13 May 2016 07:04:48 +0000

I think the proof is in the pudding. Take a look at the new crop of directors making headlines. Most come from families of means and don\’t speak of financial struggles and going all in on their feature projects which got them recognized. Having money invariably creates a platform to even be creative and most importantly (even moreso than actual talent), get exposure. I hate to throw a blanket statement like this but for the most part, I find it to be true. I mean, it speaks to a deeper sociological issue of imbalanced wealth in this country but I\’m not gonna wax political. In any case, it\’s hard to get your first film off the ground when you\’re just worried about feeding yourself or your family.