Can independent producers co-exist with large corporate houses?
Independent producers are feeling the heat. They cannot make films under the current cost structure. They have almost vanished. What are the new trends in film production, exhibition and financing? For one, new stars, singers and directors are flocking to the industry. We have to accept the way the film-making process is evolving. An objective evaluation of the box office trends of the last couple of years would suggest that the new breed of directors, technicians, singers and stars have been more successful. Having said that, I would not like to write off their senior counterparts, and it may be noted that a select band of stars will continue to have a loyal fan following. Thanks to multiplexes, we are seeing different types of films finding an audience . This has given film-makers the confidence to experiment with content. In the exhibition space, I see a definite trend towards digital cinema . The challenge would be to ensure continuous flow of quality-content to keep the audiences
