To be clear, Dan Lin is specifically referring to filmmakers who are insisting on wide theatrical distribution of their films. They’re still planning on blessing their Oscar bait with the minimum exhibition required for award consideration (a week-long theatrical run in one or more of 6 markets: LA, NYC, SF, Chicago, Dallas or Atlanta) (per the rules).
To be clear, Dan Lin is specifically referring to filmmakers who are insisting on wide theatrical distribution of their films. They’re still planning on blessing their Oscar bait with the minimum exhibition required for award consideration (a week-long theatrical run in one or more of 6 markets: LA, NYC, SF, Chicago, Dallas or Atlanta) (per the rules).