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Famke Janssen Praises Indie YouTube Filmmakers
1 Jul
Summary
- Janssen lauded young filmmakers for building audiences independently on YouTube.
- She contrasted their creative, low-budget approach with large studio productions.
- Janssen expressed openness to returning to the X-Men franchise if roles are compelling.
Veteran actress Famke Janssen recently praised young filmmakers Kane Parsons and Curry Barker at Malta's Mediterrane Film Festival. She highlighted their ability to build independent audiences on YouTube, creating highly creative and entertaining films with minimal funding, a paradigm shift from the traditional studio system.
Janssen specifically cited Parsons' film 'Backrooms' as an example of analog filmmaking, suggesting he could be a strong candidate to direct a future X-Men installment. She contrasted this grassroots success with the conventional, expensive studio model, advocating for alternative paths in filmmaking.
During her time in Malta, Janssen also reflected on her career, mentioning her interest in reprising characters if roles are substantial. She noted that while she enjoyed her time in franchises like X-Men and Taken, she values her privacy and avoids social media, believing it detracts from an actor's ability to embody a character.
