Sequels & Reboots & Adrenaline! Oh My!

Hollywood shot into July with a BANG, and we’re not talking about fireworks. Blockbuster summer is in full swing with high budget films hitting theaters nearly every other day. Superman, Jurassic World: Rebirth, and F1: The Movie are reigning the box office, but with every perfectly timed explosion, dino attack, and car flip, we can't help but wonder: has storytelling taken the back seat? 

It feels like studios are racing to keep our adrenaline high rather than our minds engaged. Many are saying this is the formula for success in this generation, but while they’re making millions, has anyone stepped back to see if they’re actually making an impact?

The success of Ryan Coogler’s Sinners gave modern audiences a taste of what happens when something original takes the stage. The bold redefinition of the horror genre wasn’t just a box office success, but a cultural moment. It was praised by critics and viewers alike and proved that a film doesn’t need a legacy franchise or to fit into any particular template to do well, it just needs to say something.

Meanwhile, this year's Oscars sweep of indie gem Anora showed us that even low budget films that tell stories we haven’t heard can still have a massive success and leave a lasting mark. It goes to show that audiences are craving something more real, more human. 

Studios that prioritize original content like A24 and Neon are leading this shift by betting on fresh new voices and ideas. Here at NextFoundArtist, we believe that this is where the future of film lies. It is our mission to help amplify small filmmakers so that their work can be seen and shared on a greater scale, which is why we’re so excited to introduce you to a few of our featured artists today!

Filmmakers to watch in July

Starting off strong with producer Bennett Alon Cordon, who’s worked on numerous original films, one of which you may have seen featured in our last newsletter being Come As You Are, as well as upcoming comedy Stockholm Squad. 

And what’s better than one Bennett? Two Bennetts! Next up we have producer and director Bennett Elliott, best known for her work on the popular Showtime docu-series Couples Therapy. We’re very excited to have her on our podcast (which you can learn more about below) soon for a chat about the creativity and care of producing and the process of building and maintaining a crew.

And last but not least we have Logan Miller, an actor, writer, and director known for Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse who will also be joining us on our podcast as we unfold what it’s like growing up in the industry and making the transition from actor to director.

We’re so happy to share these artists with you and strongly suggest you keep an eye out for them and check out some of their work. Stay up to date with them by following us on social media!

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