RE: What's it like working on a film set? Working as an extra
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A good and important article. I'd also like to add that, due to the development of AI, extras are increasingly being cut from the list of entry-level jobs. Furthermore, the pay gap between actors and producers has grown exorbitant. The difference was orders of magnitude smaller 30 years ago. Therefore, we need to support small and medium-sized productions that have the potential to introduce new trends.
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THese days the smaller orgs are the ones that are making most of the good films. The big budget guys just crank out the same thing with a different name on it 12 times a year.
Exactly, that's why for the past few months I've been trying to watch mostly smaller films, like those from A24. They prioritize quality and ambitious filmmakers, and don't overspend on their budgets. Some, if not most, flop or earn very little, but the ones that break through earn the studio's keep.
I often don't take notice of who the studio is but now that I think about it A24 does seem to be involved in a lot of films that were surprisingly good and fresh.
Sorry for the late reply, I've been away all week.
Yes, this kind of development cycle is very good and promotes originality. For $3 million, you can make a really good film, regardless of genre. Unless, of course, it requires a lot of CGI.