Are Indie Releases the Key to Attracting Older Demographics?
While the blockbuster slate for September and October has not really performed as we’d hoped, we’ve seen some fantastic performances (in their class) from specialty and indie releases of late. As we get stuck into the demographics for these films, one thing is surprisingly clear- they lean toward older demographics, the same people that have been reluctant to return to theaters in the wake of the pandemic closures. Blake & Wang P.A. entertainment attorney , Brandon Blake, takes a look at this fascinating revelation- and what it could mean for theaters domestically. Brandon Blake A Thriving Specialty Market Despite the slightly lackluster performance of Venom: The Last Dance this weekend, it is notable that four of this weekend’s top films were indie titles. Five, if you are willing to include The Substance . Conclave even worked its way into the weekend’s No. 3 spot.