Quote by Tom Hooper
The thing that fascinates me is that the way I came to film and television is extinct. Then there were gatekeepers, it was prohibitively expensive to make a film, to be a director you had to be an entrepreneur to raise money.
Summary
This quote reflects the speaker's fascination with a bygone era in the film and television industry. They highlight how the path to entering this field has radically changed. In the past, gatekeepers controlled access to the industry, and the high costs associated with filmmaking made it difficult for aspiring directors to find financial support. The quote implies a sense of nostalgia for the entrepreneurial spirit and challenges that were once characteristic of the industry, which no longer exists in the same way.
Topics
Money
By Tom Hooper