Edward Berger Talks Filmmaking in a Streaming Age: “The Movie Industry Needed Netflix to Wake Up”
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Newly added coverage highlights Edward Berger’s view that cinema and streaming can coexist, and that Netflix helped jolt a film industry in need of fresh ideas and audiences after the pandemic. The director said the industry has since rebounded at the box office, while Netflix has also taken inspiration from traditional film-making.
Berger said failure, including doubts after working on World War Z, helped him return to more personal projects with Jack, a low-budget film that drew interest from international producers. His Conclave earned $127 million worldwide, received eight Oscar nominations and won four awards. He is also working across streaming and immersive formats, and said he keeps several projects in development and values collaboration.
- Berger says cinema and streaming can coexist.
- He credits Netflix with disrupting a film industry in need of change.
- Failure and collaboration have shaped his career.