Tom Quinn Thinks a Neon and A24 Merger Would Be Totally Ridiculous

• Why Tom Quinn hates the idea of big studio mergers.
• Neon’s big win at Cannes for their new film.
• The visual vibe that makes indie movies special.

We just heard Tom Quinn drop some serious truth about the movie business. The boss of Neon is not a fan of big companies joining forces. He thinks a world where Neon and A24 merge would be just plain silly.

Quinn just got back from Cannes. His movie, Fjord, won the top prize there. That is seven wins for Neon! Even with all that success, he doesn’t want to move into a big studio office. He says he wouldn’t survive a day in that environment.

Think about the vibe of a Neon film. The colors are always so sharp. The aesthetic is moody and cool. It is a specific look. Mixing that with another big brand might ruin the magic. He likes things small and focused.

While everyone else is busy checking the Champions League winners list or watching Portugal play, Quinn is focused on art. He thinks big studios are too crowded. Too much noise. He wants to keep things simple and creative.

It reminds us of how Blum and Wan are dreaming big with their horror movies. They want to be like Disney but keep their own soul. You can read about Horror’s New Golden Age to see what we mean.

Independence is a big deal right now. Look at how people are talking about Suriya47. Things get confusing when too many bosses are in the room. Luckily, Naslen cleared the air on those rumors recently.

Speaking of big names, we were also sad to hear about Jamie Lee Curtis’ sister passing away. It’s a reminder that the people behind the movies are just like us. They value their family and their work.

Our Take

We love that Tom Quinn is standing his ground. In a world of big corporate deals, we need someone to keep the art alive. A24 and Neon are both great because they are different. Putting them together would be like mixing oil and water. It would look messy. We want our indie movies to stay weird and beautiful. Let the big studios do their thing while the artists do theirs.