Just curious

I wonder why don't all movie's go to theater. Are Direct to video that bad. I have a few and they would have been awesome to see in theater

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Ctreve511 · 56-60, M

In order for an independent film to go to theaters, first it must be selected by a film festival. That is the part where critics and bigger name studios will decide if the movie is theater worthy. I have a couple friends who are directors/Producers. One guy has made 10 full movies and never had one make a single festival. The bigger name studios, have contracts with theaters and usually every thing they make is directly released to theater. And yes, some just go straight to video.