You are well aware about the mania for short films in the last few years. Each day, thousands of short films are getting uploaded on Youtube and it has become more like a platform for aspiring directors and actors to showcase their talent. But now, the same short films are being equated to small budget films.
If you are wondering how then here is the simple answer. The business of cinema has become so pathetic that the outcome of a small budget film and a short film are the same. You will lose money and you will not get revenue out of it. At least, for a short film you will spend less but for small budget flick the loss is greater.
Apparently, crowds coming to theatres have become a thing of the past. Only movies with stars and branded faces bring money. If business logistics is planned rightly then things will change and the big film makers can earn a lot. But with small budget movies there is no use. This is because the satellite rights market is completely gone and has proved to be a death blow to the small budget movies. Sad but true!
