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Originally Posted by sickfish
my mistake . Romero made it for $114,000 in 1968 but it hadn't made the $30,000,000 immediately . But since 1968 it has grossed over $40,000,000* . A good investment in my book .
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And he didn't copyright it correctly. It is public domain, he gets no royalties from any rebroadcast or DVD sales/rentals. Only rare exceptions get rich in low budget filmmaking. And if getting rich is the goal, there are better businesses than film.
However, low budget and DIY films are a great idea, but distribution and advertising are what cost you money. You don't get paid from youtube hits. It is hard enough to simply make a living making films (I'm still a broke-ass) let alone to make a LOT of money at it. But passion for film and dedication to pursuing your vision is a wonderful thing.
Best of luck to you.