"Initially, I was disappointed and hurt - not just for myself but for my entire team. I sent the commercial to friends who had the same reaction I did."
"It's not about the game, it's about the cinematic tools used to depict it. My cinematographer noted a lot of similarities from a technical perspective."
"This incident highlights the challenges indie creators face in getting recognized and the difficulties in having their unique visions acknowledged."
"I want to spark a broader conversation about how indie creators get overlooked in a landscape dominated by big names and major brands."
Natalie Jasmine Harris, a young filmmaker, expresses disappointment over similarities between her short film "Grace" and a Nike ad directed by Malia Obama. After seeing the ad featuring a pat-a-cake scene reminiscent of her film, Harris reflects on the overlooked struggles of indie creators. Despite her success, she notes the challenges faced in gaining recognition in a competitive industry. Key aspects such as technical cinematographic similarities have fueled her concerns, which she hopes will spark a broader discourse about the need for visibility and credit for independent artists.
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