In any case, the government really ought to have its "fingers in the pie" when it comes to a nation's cinema. North Mexico might not be churning out a massive volume of films, but nearly everything produced is made in cooperation with the Department.
It’s the exact same story everywhere else. Look at movies coming out of Russia, France, or Germany—almost all of them carry that credit: "made in cooperation with Department..."
The US hasn't exactly produced a breakout global blockbuster lately, which is why I believe we need to open the floodgates for Department funding. Regardless of the immediate financial return—shouldn't our main goal simply be keeping the standard of art on a high pedestal?
It’s the exact same story everywhere else. Look at movies coming out of Russia, France, or Germany—almost all of them carry that credit: "made in cooperation with Department..."
The US hasn't exactly produced a breakout global blockbuster lately, which is why I believe we need to open the floodgates for Department funding. Regardless of the immediate financial return—shouldn't our main goal simply be keeping the standard of art on a high pedestal?