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Director Brady Corbet Reveals Financial Struggles Despite Oscar Nominations for 'The Brutalist'

Brady Corbet shares he hasn't earned from his Oscar-nominated film 'The Brutalist,' highlighting the financial woes lingering in the film industry.

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The director explained that big screen success doesn’t always equate to financial stability.
‘Made Zero Dollars’: ‘The Brutalist’ Director Brady Corbet Reveals Shocking Hardships
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The film has been especially popular with critics, earning 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor (Guy Pierce), and Best Supporting Actress (Felicity Jones).
Oscar-Nominated Director Of ‘The Brutalist’ Claims He Made ‘Zero Income’ From The Film
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For all its scope and ambition, “The Brutalist” was made relatively cheaply by Hollywood standards, on a budget of about $10 million.
Director Brady Corbet says he made ‘zero’ money from Oscar-nominated movie ‘The Brutalist’
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Updated: Feb 18th, 2025, 2:44 PM ET

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Brady Corbet, director of Oscar-nominated 'The Brutalist,' shared on Marc Maron's podcast that he has made 'zero dollars' from his acclaimed film, revealing a troubling financial environment for many filmmakers. Despite earning 10 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Corbet noted he and his partner struggled financially, living off past paychecks while being unable to work on new projects during intensive promotional tours. He also mentioned that numerous filmmakers facing similar struggles can't pay their rent, emphasizing the disconnect between critical success and financial stability in the industry.

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