How Low Can You Go: Even at Cannes, Longevity Means Living Lean | In Development Vol. 003
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At the recent Cannes Film Festival, Richard Linklater shared insights on navigating filmmaking today, advising young creators to keep their overhead low amid a changing industry. While the festival experienced familiar spectacles, industry discussions highlighted the evolving landscape where lower-budget films can succeed, whereas those over $3 million face greater challenges. As Linklater reflected on the dramatic shifts from his earlier days in filmmaking, he acknowledged the pressure and different realities that modern filmmakers encounter compared to the past.
Keep your overhead low.
I don't know if guilty's the word, but when I talk to young filmmakers... it was such a different time that just doesn't exist anymore.
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