This rare occurrence is what turns no-name actors into stars, and first-time directors into legends. There are some exceptions, however - times when a low budget feature manages to perform way past expectations. But what about those aspiring directors that can't afford to make a movie about your favorite superhero, or hire any top-name actors? For directors with a budget, there's the indie market.
As long as you have the right actor, director, or IP - that can be all it takes to make your huge investment back and more. It isn't uncommon for a production company to drop $200 million dollars on a film production, and not without good reason either. There's no denying it movies are expensive, and now more than ever.
