The development of streaming was a breakthrough for the film industry. The private source of financing also Polish projects was to be an opportunity for creators to offer viewers better quality production. And although there are plenty of great titles on streaming platforms, there are voices for several years that movies and series created only for internet distribution have become to each other Similar and bland.
Streaming kills original cinema? And it was supposed to be the opposite
leader among streaming websites, orders creators to adapt to the “mass viewer”. In December 2024, the editors of “N+1 Magazine” revealed information about the giant’s new strategies. As the authors of the article emphasize, the rules in force in Hollywood have been simple over the years. The more people watched the movie, the more money earned studies. However, in the case of streaming, customers do not pay for specific titles, but for a subscription. This led the market to a phenomenon in which the rules for creating films that crystallized over the years of building the history of cinema do not have to be observed.
“Netflix movies do not have to be nice, interesting, intelligent, funny, well done. They do not have to have any elements that attract people to cinemas. Netflix viewers watch movies on sofas, in communication means, in toilets. Sometimes they even turn on, but do not watch” – we read in the article. Netflix is increasingly taking over the role of accompanying medium, like radio and television. . The main accusation of reviewers against the title is nothing and lack of character.
Oscars showed what Hollywood wants. It is the time of author’s and independent cinema
The demand for a completely different cinema was manifested by Hollywood while presenting this year’s Oscars. The absolute winner was the film “Anora” at the gala, which represents the independent and original cinema. Although the level of nominees for the Film Academy Awards was different (, productions that had a chance for a statuette in the main category, It combines some kind of separateness and independence.
In 2025, Polish accents could be seen in Oscars, however No Polish candidate was nominated in any of the categories. The Academy, however, gave the creators clear tips as to which he appreciates and what he expects from filmmakers. Therefore, fans of native cinematography can only enjoy the signing of Jan Komasa’s groundbreaking agreement with Aurum Filmwhich will allow the director to focus on his own film concepts over the next few years. “In the era of dynamic changes in the film industry, this is an example of a new approach based on the stability of the creative process in the perspective of many years” – declares Aurum Film.
A breakthrough agreement in Polish cinema. Jan Komasa signed a contract with Aurum Film
The first project created under the signed contract will be The new version of “Balladyna” based on the drama of Juliusz Słowacki, realized in the convention of Gothic horror. “The possibility of focusing on creation, without the pressure of looking for optimal conditions for work, is priceless. This agreement provides space for creating films with full commitment and peace necessary to develop ambitious projects,” says Jan Komasa.
The contract is a clear reaction to the aforementioned changes. “In the face of market changes – from the development of streaming platforms to the evolving habits of viewers – Investing in creativity and original ideas, both at the level of content and form, becomes key. The new model of long -term partnership with the director priority treats the development of the creator and his vision, putting the foundations for valuable and engaging film stories ” – emphasizes Aurum Film.
Leszek Bodzak, a partner of the company, emphasizes that A change in thinking about Polish cinema is necessarybecause since the times of Pandemic and Streaming Development, previous assumptions are no longer valid. “It is a model of cooperation in which Most of the director’s films will be based on a creative vision, while filling the features of the original genre cinema, In this direction we want to follow, also developing projects with other creators, “comments the contract concluded with Komas.
Jan Komasa is an award -winning director and screenwriter. He is the author of the films “Suicide Hall”, the “Warsaw Uprising” document, super -production “City 44” and “Corpus Christi”, which As many as 11 eagles and 10 awards at the Gdynia festival received. Production also achieved a significant international success, premiering at the Venice festival and gaining an Oscar nomination in the Best International Film category. Komasa finishes work on two subsequent titles. This year we will see two English -language thrillers realized under the guidance of the director: “Anniversary” and “Good Boy”.
Source: Gazeta
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