Netflix's new film chief, Dan Lin, plans to shift away from producing lousy, super-expensive blockbusters and 'auteur' movies. The streaming giant aims to focus on developing their own material rather than relying on projects from external producers and agents.
Key Points
New film chief Dan Lin aims to produce more original content
Netflix will no longer heavily invest in expensive action flicks and 'auteur' movies
Shifting focus to developing own material instead of relying on external projects
Pros
Focusing on developing original material could result in higher quality films
Shifting away from expensive blockbusters and 'auteur' movies may lead to more sustainable financial practices
Cons
May lose out on star power and prestige associated with big-name directors and actors
Risk of alienating subscribers who enjoyed Netflix's previous content offerings