End of Professionalism

concept, articulated by Francis Ford Coppola, predicting the dismantling of traditional, guild-based notions of "professionalism" in filmmaking. It posits that as technology becomes ubiquitous, the distinction between a professional and an amateur will dissolve, re-centering the craft on artistic vision and storytelling ability rather than on credentials, union membership, or access to exclusive equipment. This shift values the 'art form' over the 'industry.'