I agree with Scott Myers’ statement because one needs a profit if they want to be a full-time filmmaker, in my opinion. Like Taylah explained, you need to pay rent, buy food, etc. Therefore, it is important to have a commercially viable story/film so it will make money and provide funds for those involved. However, this is sometimes a win/lose situation because sometimes you have to give up an idea or concept for the sake of getting a profit which isn’t ideal for some artists. Nevertheless, I find that Myers’ is correct by saying that if Hollywood perceives your story as a profitable one, a writer can take more chances since they have already impressed those reviewing their script and have gained their trust, in a sense. If the story is able
