Jenna Elfman Quotes

'Brothers McMullen' would not be picked up for theatrical distribution now.

In the world of independent filmmaking, you're never quite sure what's happening when and where.

You know, often films that are deemed positive, nobody wants to see them.

I always tell younger filmmakers, it's not just about the acting or the art itself. It's about how big of an audience watches your film.

I would not want to be a part of any project that I feel would not work. An actor like me always wants to work to get appreciation of the audiences. And appreciation can only come if people will come to watch the film.

TV, in particular cable channels, has assumed the role of independent film.

Miramax can buy a small independent movie that isn't very good, but because it has great relationships with different theaters, it can get into a big theater.

The problem with independent films is that they can be hit or miss. I've seen scripts that have blown me away. But there have to be all the right ingredients in place to make them work: the director, cast, publicity, distribution.

I can make a movie for $5M, which used to be a routinely low, independent movie, but there's no such thing as that any more.

I've been fortunate to work with some amazing Asian filmmakers in independent film.

When you're on an independent film, you have a lot of great people there who are telling really true and authentic stories. But you also have a lot of con artists and people who think they can do something that they can't.

I think people want to watch me in films, and that's why filmmakers want to work with me and tell stories.

It is very difficult for anyone to predict how a film will do. It depends on so many things: the mood of the audience, the state of their mind at the time, how they have reacted to the whole treatment.

The audience in Kerala have been giving a good response to my films, including 'Paiyaa' and 'Siruthai.'

When I made 'Vicky Donor,' people said it's not a family drama, it is for youngsters. But families also went and watched the film. Same happened with 'Piku' and 'October.'

'Haraamkhor' is a low budget film. We are not worried about the box office because our film is already in profit. It's got a strong content that will reach people's heart.

You've got the movie, distribution, and marketing. All are equally important, so educate yourself on how to do the best you can at each of them.

I started doing independent films. My first one was 'Miss Bala,' which was very well-received at film festivals.

On an independent film you're lucky if you get one, but ostensibly the job is the same. There's very little difference, apart from the knowledge that there's a captive audience at the end of it - which you can't always guarantee with a movie.

Gian Luigi Polidoro and his girlfriend had written this script, it was an American comedy, and they decided I was the guy to play the part. I was young, they offered me the lead in the film, and I said, "Sure, I'll do it." And I'm telling you, there is a movie waiting to be made about the making of a movie like that, particularly at that time in New York. I mean, we shot all over the streets of New York without permits. We would literally grab a shot and run. But Rent Control... I think the total cost was $100,000, and to this director's credit, I think it looks like $200,000.

David Michôd changed my life, quite literally, along with the chaps at Sony Pictures Classics. That's what set me on my way. I thought we did good work and had a good film, but when it was so praised at Sundance that year that's what really started the ball rolling. We all paid our own way to Sundance.

I always say the movie came out good if they want another one. That always tells me that people really liked the movie.

I mean, I made The Phantom, although The Phantom was, believe it or not, an independent film. It was just a very large, expensive independent film.

Fundamentally, the most important thing is to get the film made for me and to get as many people to see it as possible. And if I help that, then - I know I help that, let's put it that way. I do know that I help that. It is called show business.

I feel like movies when they work they'll find an audience.