Other people have worked with big studios and maintained control over their movies. I see no reason why it wouldn't work for me.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
My theory is, independent movies only work if you're willing to push the material and do something different.
That's one of the benefits of working on big budget films. You work with people who have a lot of experience and you get to learn a lot.
Making movies is a very different experience in a lot of ways. It's difficult when you're used to owning the copyright and having a landlord's possessory rights - I rent my plays to the companies that do them and, if I'm upset, I can pull the play. But the only two directors I've worked with are pretty great.
Most of my work has been independent movies outside the mainstream system.
If a film is good, it will work no matter what.
I'm willing to give up a little control but not a lot. So I say I want the money, but when push comes to shove, I'm not sure I'll be able to compromise in order to make the big studio movie. Maybe something in between would be okay, like a low-budget studio film.
There are certain filmmakers I'd like to work with that I don't think would take a risk with me, because I could be distracting in their film. It'll take a couple films to prove to them that it's worth the risk.
I think you get in trouble if you make experimental big studio films.
My movies are not messed with by the studios.
Every movie is like a little company, and any little thing can make it not work.