) and indie distributors such as A24 ; that’s just naming a few examples of the work coming out of the already-prolific company.
Russo said he found the idea of being in an exclusive relationship with one distributor “inefficient” and that the duo had created their banner to facilitate their own storytelling. “It damages your leverage [having an exclusive deal], forces you to make choices you don’t want to make,” he commented.
The producer spoke about his admiration for international content, explaining that all of his favourite content from the last five years had come from “outside of Hollywood”. “What’s compelling to me is that we start hearing from different voices other than Hollywood. If you work in a regional market it’s critical you’re there to promote local talent,” he commented. “On a personal level I’m more interested in diversity of storytelling – the world is a better place when more diverse voices are heard.”Gomorrah“Artists are coming at it from a perspective that isn’t impacted by the machine,” he said on working outside of Hollywood.
I couldn't agree more with this.
There will always be arthouse theaters playing indies but those aren’t in every city and country. He should have said youll likely never see them in giant multi screen chain cinemas.
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