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Drama can theoretically succeed on an even smaller budget. Consider "12 Angry Men", which is practically a stage play. Single set (with very minor exceptions),
by mrob 8y ago
Drama can theoretically succeed on an even smaller budget. Consider "12 Angry Men", which is practically a stage play. Single set (with very minor exceptions), minimal props, mostly just talking, and it's a critically acclaimed film. And there are plenty of unknown actors and writers who think they could be great if they got the chance, and they can't all be wrong. Maybe someday we'll get something just as good made on a zero budget with phone cameras and natural lighting.
- AnIdiotOnTheNet 8y agoAlso The Man From Earth, which also takes place almost entirely in a single room and is just some people talking for 90 minutes, but keeps you thoroughly engaged for every second of it.
- ghaff 8y agoAnd you don’t even need to go zero budget. Even $10K or so in camera, lighting, and audio gear gets you to a pretty nice setup by historical low budget standards.