Context

Question 1

What were some problems with the financiers?

Answer 1

• 25 financiers passed based on the script and a montage of photos from the DOP
• a financier came in but dropped out at a late stage
• eventually an equity financer stepped in and put up half of the films proposed budget, and gave the filmmakers total creative control

Question 2

How much did Granik and Rossellini agree to make the film for?

Answer 2

$2 million

Question 3

What casting decisions were made?

Answer 3

• wanted the cast to be locals familiar with the Ozark culture
• chose Jennifer Lawrence because of her tomboyish demeanour and had strong roots in Kentucky
• majority of the speaking roles were from where the film was shot