The film industry is moving towards blockbusters and micro-budget. The middle ground, what some call quality film, is disappearing. Specialty divisions of majors have left the field. New players emerge, but the prospects are bad. “Over-production has been an issue for film for some years.”

“A long tail and a giant head do not make for a healthy film industry. Film needs its middle ground.” -> But isn’t perhaps the long tail the solution?

Screen Daily