Oscar-Nominated Director Brady Corbet Reveals He Earned 'Zero Dollars' From 'The Brutalist'

Corbet highlights the financial challenges faced by independent filmmakers despite critical acclaim and box office success.

Brady Corbet, director of the 10-time Oscar-nominated film 'The Brutalist,' stated on the 'WTF with Marc Maron' podcast that he and his partner Mona Fastvold made no earnings from their last two films.
'The Brutalist,' made on a $10 million budget, has grossed $31.1 million globally and earned widespread critical praise and major awards, including Golden Globes and BAFTAs.
Corbet explained that unpaid promotional work during the six-month awards season prevented him from taking other income-generating opportunities, leaving him financially strained.
He noted that many filmmakers with Oscar-nominated films face similar financial difficulties, with some unable to pay rent despite their movies' success.
Corbet recently took on directing commercials in Portugal, marking his first source of income in years, as he continues to advocate for the realities of independent filmmaking.