Ben Wheatley on Blockbuster Success of 'Backrooms,' 'Obsession'

Director Ben Wheatley discusses the current landscape for young filmmakers, citing the success of independent projects like 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession'. He reflects on his own career path while promoting his upcoming 2025 thriller, 'Bulk'.
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It highlights shifting trends in film distribution and the increasing viability of breakout hits for emerging directors in a changing industry.
Ben Wheatley on How Blockbuster Success of Backrooms, Obsession Proves It s a Great Time to Be a Young Filmmaker
Standard industry reporting on film festival appearances and director commentary.
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