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[–] Mongostein@lemmy.ca 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

That’s never been the case though. It’s all about connections. You could have the greatest script ever, but if you don’t know the right people with money it’s not getting made.

Until recently Hollywood has very much been an old white guy’s party. Old white guys tend not to be very accepting of others.

So, as an old white guy, I will say: this doesn’t bother me.

[–] MeanEYE@lemmy.world -1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

It's so funny how my comment was removed as transphobic, when I am advocating for meritocracy and away from gender discrimination. Am assuming you are more in the right than not. Connections always meant everything in the business world. Still I'd prefer if movies were made based on skill and quality... not how directors identify. But then again, it's transphobic it seems.

[–] Mongostein@lemmy.ca 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Hmm I agree, I didn’t read it as transphobic at all. I agree that movies should be produced on the merit of the script alone, but the fact is that they haven’t been in the past. Hopefully one day programs like these won’t be necessary.