On this past Wednesday night, I saw the Texas independent film "The Whole Shootin' Match" and listened to Sonny Carl Davis speak about his experience with the film and what he is currently working on (including one of his newest experiences with the film "Evil Bong 3-D"). One of the biggest points discussed was that "The Whole Shootin' Match" was made as a regional film, where it is tailor made for those living in one specific area. Filmed in the Texas hill country, this film was made for Texans.
My question is this: What advantages does a film like this have over a bigger, Hollywood production. "The Whole Shootin' Match" had no effects, no big name actors, and its humor is only understood my Texas residents. Why make a film like this?
-James Kennedy
This was one of my favorite film screenings done at A&M! I believe the reason why regional films are crucial is because they are unique in preserving a culture in the region at a time. The effect of a low budget and no name actors help give the film a unique story without concern on what brand or how much time they can afford an actor in a film. Thus, the people that are creating a film are doing it out of pure passion not for profit, thus creating amazing work.
ReplyDeleteI do feel that a film can have a some-what big budget and give that regional film feel though. "Fargo" comes to mind right now, but I agree that a sense of powerful passion comes off of trying to stay pure in your representation of your home region.
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