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Something magical happened at Fantastic Fest. Audiences and journalists who stayed through the end credits of DOLLY noticed something unusual (no spoilers, promise); a TIP JAR featured on screen with QR codes linked to all the major money apps.
It’s the first time something like this has been done in a feature film’s credits. And while it might seem cheeky at first, the idea comes from the reality that filmmakers are always paid last for their work, if they’re paid at all. So we’re experimenting. Not to shame audiences or guilt anyone, but as a way for filmmakers to benefit immediately (even if it just allows us to buy more avocado toast). Everyone wants to make money – certainly us!
What blew my mind at Fantastic Fest was how many people started asking about it – and talking about it. Some journalists and critics wrote about it in their reviews, others asked me about it in interviews. The team at No Film School talked about it with us in an upcoming podcast episode.
That kind of response has been heartening, and given me hope – because it suggests people understand what’s at stake here, not just for one film, but for all filmmakers and their creative endeavors. | Posted on 01/Oct/2025 02:03:34
