The success of "Backrooms" and "Obsession" gives hope to young content creators forging their own paths online, Mark Duplass said in a video posted to social media on Saturday. "I don't want to overstate it. I know how difficult and hopeless situations can be. But this is great," he began.
«"We now know we have democratized access to technology," Duplass continued. "We were wondering where to put these things because the distribution system is so fragmented. But we have a model of creators honing their craft, putting their work online, building an audience, and now the people who are spending money will probably notice a little sooner because they see what can be achieved at the box office with these two films, which are performing above expectations.".
«"So it's useful to reiterate what I've always believed: we should hone our craft at home with friends," he continued. "We should use the tools available to us, our iPhones and Blender, and swing the sword, create something of our own, and when it's really good, start publishing it. And there is a way.".
The film "Behind the Scenes" grossed $118 million in its opening weekend, making Kane Parsons the youngest director to top the box office in one fell swoop. Whiplash also premiered this month.
Speaking at the Produced by Conference on Saturday, Blumhouse's Jason Blum said: "'Backstage' and 'Obsession' are bold, weird, and fucking crazy films, and to me, they have something of the '70s about them, a new generation of young people making bold films that resonate in theaters in incredible ways.".
«"And what I think is incredible about Obsession and Behind the Scenes is that they represent a new kind of cinema. They were made by unconventional directors who have truly honed their skills as online content creators.".
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