I'm always drawn to stories that people don't know about, particularly when they're inside of a story that everyone knows about.
Robert RedfordRead
Whereas money is a means to an end for a filmmaker, to the corporate mind money is the end. Right now, I think independent film is very confused, because there's excess pressure in the marketplace for entertainment to pay off.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the difference in perspectives on money between independent filmmakers and corporate entities.
Robert Redford's quote underscores the divergence in motivations between independent filmmakers and corporate minds in the film industry. For filmmakers, money serves merely as a tool to achieve artistic goals, while for corporations, it is the primary objective. He expresses concern that this monetary focus creates confusion and pressure in independent cinema, pushing it away from its creative roots.
Themes
FilmmakingMoneyArtIndependent FilmCorporateCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In a film workshop discussing the pressures independent filmmakers face in today's market.
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