Sean, I know some filmmakers don't like talking about finances but since you've been so transparent about this stuff I hope you'll answer this question.

Now, most filmmakers I know (especially indie filmmakers) aren't making movies to get rich. And most indie filmmakers I know are predictably cash-starved, earnings wise. But you are not "most indie filmmakers." You are one of the people that "most indie filmmakers" aspire to be.

So here's my question:

1) how can a universally acclaimed film with receipts close to a million dollars OVER its production budget not be decently profitable for its creator? No seriously, I mean, where did that money go? Of course I don't expect it to make you rich, but I would thought that at least it'd provide a regular standard of living for a few years at least.

2) If one of the most successful indie filmmakers still needs money from his parents to make rent, what does that mean for the sustainability of the indie filmmaking industry?

3) It seems to me that we now have the tools and technology to make good indie films cheaper than ever... yet for some reason the content creators (at least in film industry) aren't reaping any of the financial benefits. Not sure what my question is here. Just putting it out there for discussion I guess.

Apologies in advance if this is a bit boring for the rest of you who just want to watch and discuss films without thinking about how the pigs get slaughtered and how the sausage gets made. But I'm sure this is something you've thought about a decent bit (because you have to... in order to you know, make rent and pay for food and stuff) so I'd like to hear your thoughts. Thanks for reading.

Best regards,

~Concerned filmmaker who would like to stop asking his (awesome and supportive) parents for money

P.S. Love your stuff and always excited to see your next film. Keep grinding bro.