‘Obsession’ Art Director’s $6,741 Paycheck Vs. $175 Million Box Office Sparks a Bigger Conversation About Who Really Pays the Price for Indie Hollywood

The story of ‘Obsession’ has been one of the most exhilarating Hollywood underdog tales in recent memory. Directed by Curry Barker, a 26-year-old filmmaker who honed his craft on YouTube, the indie horror film was independently produced for just $750,000 before Focus Features acquired it for a reported $15 million following its premiere at the...