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Ben Wheatley on How Blockbuster Success of ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Obsession’ Proves ‘It’s a Great Time to Be a Young Filmmaker’

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According to Variety, director Ben Wheatley believes it's a golden age for young filmmakers. Speaking at the Transilvania International Film Festival, Wheatley pointed to breakout box office successes like 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession' as proof that emerging talent can forge their own paths and reach audiences directly. His takeaway: there are more opportunities than ever for aspiring directors to break through.

Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/global/ben-wheatley-backroo...

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