How $500K Indie Film 'Undertone' Grossed $20M: A Cannes Panel Breakdown
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Christian Zilko
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Summary
Ian Tuason's directorial debut 'Undertone' was shot on a $500,000 budget, premiered at Fantasia, was acquired by A24, screened at Sundance, and grossed over $20 million globally at the box office. The article features business minds behind the film, Daril Fannin of KI, discussing their indie film success story at a Cannes panel.
Key quotes
· 3 pulled'Undertone' is either a ray of hope or an exception that proves the rule.
Ian Tuason's directorial debut was shot for a budget of just $500,000 before premiering at Fantasia and being acquired by A24.
More wins followed, including a Sundance screening and a March theatrical rollout that saw it gross over $20 million at the global box office.
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