Mark Duplass's Motto: 'Make Movies, Not Meetings'

Writer, producer, and actor Mark Duplass talks to Sam Jones about why he'd rather make a small budget movie with complete control than have to negotiate with big Hollywood studios.

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[edsmeds]

The Duplass brothers are a great example of the multi-functionality required to be independent: writing, acting, producing, directing, promoting, distributing. Their high rate of productivity seems to support their ethos. I wonder, how do they manage the inherent risk of film as a commercial enterprise?

[nobrayn]

Mark is awesome. That's my goal in the industry as well. Here's hopin'.

[misstigermilk]

YES! Less meetings, a great motto for almost any field.

[brenda-yi]

Just watched Blue Jay, loved it and now searching for more.

[AndyGaskin]

A good example of pursuing the art, purely. Not so great example of paying the rent, perhaps. I salute Mark nonetheless and am now inspired to watch some of his work.

[artofmghow]

.... and gues what, Blue Jay is one of my favourite movies...

[prisillaspace]

I 💙'd Blue Jay! So heartbreaking & real & a bit too close to home for me.

[perosnalspamaccount]

I have so much respect for Mark and Jay OMG! I hope to work with them or get to there level one day

[eton_]

Why when Mark is talking or any guest for that matter do you constantly cut to Sam just listening attentively and nodding his head? cant we just watch the guest speak please