Cord Jefferson, during his Oscars speech, advocated for Hollywood to shift from producing $200 million blockbusters to making 20 $10 million movies to provide more opportunities for emerging talent. He emphasized the need for the industry to take risks and invest in smaller budget films.
#Oscars: Cord Jefferson is calling on Hollywood to take more “risks” when it comes to low- and mid-budget films. "Instead of making one $200 million movie, try making 20 $10 million movies. Or 50 $4 million movies.” https://t.co/jvlNQKszoS https://t.co/TfXnX7U2JN
Cord Jefferson’s Mid-Budget Plea to Hollywood: ‘Try Making 20 $10 Million Movies’ Instead of Blockbusters https://t.co/DK5xLGSQdG
Interesting Oscars speech by best screenplay winner begging Hollywood to stop making $200M movies and instead make 20 $10M movies The economics of small movies simply don't work if people don't go to the theatre to see them