Hello everyone,
Lately, I’ve been thinking about a question that seems relevant across the global film industry:
Why are so many films struggling to truly satisfy audiences today?
Is it because:
• Audience expectations have significantly increased by continuous consumption of online content?
• The constant exposure to short-form content (YouTube, Instagram, reels) has changed attention spans?
• The availability of diverse content on OTT platforms has raised the benchmark?
• Storytelling and screenplay quality are declining?
• Filmmaking priorities have shifted?
• Or have we reached a point where most themes feel already explored?
Or is it a combination of all these factors?
I’d really like to hear your thoughts and perspectives on what’s actually happening in filmmaking today and how storytelling is evolving globally.
Looking forward to a meaningful discussion.
Thanks,
Naveen Miriyala
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Great question, Naveen. It's hard for projects to cut through the noise. Everyone's distracted. Audiences are tightening their belt. Free platforms like Tubi are rapidly growing. I don't think quality is an issue -- look at the success of vertical dramas. I think it's an issue of relevance.
Hello Geoffroy Faugerolas , Thanks for the response. I totally agree that vertical dramas are getting bigger and better these days. Also I just want to add one point here, i think there are no new stories around the globe maybe perspectives exists. If we show a regular story in a different perspective and scale, movies are working at some points. For that we need Screenplay skill and vision of the Director. We experienced it in few cases in India. I hope you understand my point here.