In the relentless churn of content creation, especially within the indie sphere, filmmakers often find themselves navigating a treacherous cultural current. We aim to tell stories that pulse with life, that reflect the full spectrum of human experience, including the potent currents of sensuality and attraction that is an integral part of human relationships. Yet, the moment such themes dare to surface, particularly when depicted visually, they risk being instantly miscategorized, shamed, and dismissed. This is what I’ve come to think of as the "2025 problem," a profound societal inability to distinguish between genuine artistic expression of the sensual and outright porn.
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