#arts funding

Is the obsession with "exclusivity" in cultural festivals just a way to price out real film fans?

Do cultural festivals actually kill local art by chasing tourist dollars?

Do small-town film festivals actually champion real art, or just serve ego trips for local elites?

Should cultural festivals ditch inclusivity quotas and just pick the best work, or is that a cop-out?

What's your take on cultural festivals shifting to more experimental cinema