There's a belonging problem in Hollywood. Who dictates who belongs? The very body who dictates that looks all one way.
Ava DuvernayRead
The consumer is deciding what they want to see and when and how, and filmmakers are more aware and accepting of the fact that success is not predicated on your movie showing in a traditional theater for a certain amount of time.
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What this quote means
Consumers now have control over their viewing preferences, changing how filmmakers approach success.
Ava Duvernay highlights the shift in power from traditional theaters to consumers in the film industry. Nowadays, audiences dictate their own viewing experiences through various platforms, influencing filmmakers to adapt their definitions of success beyond conventional cinema screenings.
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ConsumerFilmmakersSuccessViewingTechnology
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Sharing this quote at a film industry conference to discuss changing viewer habits.
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