[goatforce5]

I have no idea how the traditional Hollywood system works, but if Whedon raised $10m from a studio via an agent and, I dunno, a production house or something, how many middle men would get their fees from that $10m and what would it add up to?

[bproper]

Joss Whedon might be able to raise the money on his own due to his exceptional internat fame, but for most indie producers, the incumbent system takes a way bigger slice of the pie than 5%.

[waterlesscloud]

The traditional system would eat up a big chunk, as would agents. Whedon might be able to raise funds directly from a hedge fund or rich individual, that's what indie producers do when they can.