European Film Academy president and prominent filmmaker Agnieszka Holland launched a rallying call for the independent biz today during a Cannes Marche panel, and also cautioned about the influence of algorithm-driven streaming services.Appearing virtually via video link, Holland said she was happy that the streamers were growing because of the finance and distribution opportunities they provide, but added that she was also “afraid” that platforms, which were growing pre-pandemic and have gained strength in this period, will “overgrow” theatrical cinema.“They have become some kind of non-curated, big black hole where our more fragile and personal products can disappear and vanish,” she warned indie filmmakers. “The platforms are great but
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