One might have thought that the most significant change in the film industry that would come about with a transition from the communist economy to capitalism would fundamentally concern the sources of funding.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Movies' mistrust of capitalism is almost as old as the medium itself.
The economy of film forces you to make choices.
One problem with relying on existing concepts is that it could stifle innovation, weakening the film sector over time.
When people are feeling insecure about their jobs and there are cuts to be made, it's hard to put up an argument that the film industry needs funding.
The tensions are always based on financial resources. Something like film is very problematic because it is viewed as an art form and also as an industry with a pure commercial base.
Now, more then ever, we have the ability to make films for almost nothing and that's broken down all barriers of entry. I think it's a new golden age of film-making. With that, there needs to be the ability to recoup investment dollars, people need to make money.
The film business has changed hugely. You seem to spend about 30 per cent of the time producing the films and 70 per cent talking about it.
First of all, what in this world does not revolve around money? But money is a big part of film, unlike a lot of other art forms.
In the midst of global recession, in the face of uncertainty about what's going to happen next, film looks for inspiration to real people.
The only economic paradigm that movies have ever known is capitalism. There were no church sponsors or state patronage. The idea was that if you'd pay to see it, we'll make it for you.