Do Movie Stars Still Matter for Indie Filmmakers?

Defining what it means to really be a movie star

Whether franchise movies mean less power for actors

Letting CGI Stan Lee live in Marvel movies forever

Measuring success and significance in the film industry and media

Pre-digital effects feelings and the different joys actors bring

Tom Cruise vs. Tyler Perry and how Tyler Perry is the modern Charlie Chaplin

Why indie films no longer need a big celebrity who’re trying to be serious

The challenge of finding an audience interested in your work

Recognizing that different people scale to different size screens

Benefits of casting the actor who’s good and right for the part

Sirui’s affordable lenses and the growing lens space