We are seeing good low-budget films from young directors dominating at the box office.
By
Stanslaus Manthi
Lifestyle Reporter
Nation Media Group
Before we begin, two things. Number one: I understand that since the political events of 2024 in Kenya, “Gen Z” has become a buzzword, so I will try to substitute it with young people. Number two: In Hollywood, a low/small budget is a film budget under $15 million, while a micro budget is under $250,000.
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There’s a more complicated reality beneath the cheery headlines.
