The Future of Film

The year is now 2018 and the ability to create a feature film is as accessible as ever. All you need to be writer is a pen and paper. All you need to be a film maker is a camera and now everyone's pocket can film 1080p video with no issues. The 2015 movie Tangerine had a budget of $100,000, was filmed on an iPhone 5s, and received high critical praise by the majority of the film community. Beyond the ability to create a film, the distribution of film can now be done within the hour for thousands to see. Netflix, Hulu, Vimeo, and many more are creating their own content then putting it out the second its ready. The game has now changed but I don't think this will kill one medium and the other thrives because of it. Many advocate for big screen theater experiences to preserve the art. While the ones on the other side want to see grounded stories that can be seen on the device it was made from. It's an incredible time to want to be a film maker and I am very curious to see what the future of film holds.

-J