The article discusses the controversy surrounding Josh Safdie's film "Marty Supreme" and its director, Benny Safdie. The film features Robert Pattinson and Timothee Chalamet, but the real focus is on the allegations made by an on-set source that Benny Safdie was present during a scene where a non-actor, Michael Stathis (also known as Michael Duress), attempted to have sex with a minor female actor on set.
The article claims that Benny Safdie was not involved in the production of this scene and that Josh Safdie was aware of the girl's age at the time of filming. The alleged incident occurred during the making of "Good Time" (2017), another film directed by the Safdies, where a similar incident is said to have taken place involving a minor female actor and non-actor Michael Stathis.
Benny Safdie denied involvement in the scene in question but confirmed that he was aware of the girl's age at the time. The article suggests that Josh Safdie's handling of this situation may have contributed to the tension between the brothers, leading to their separation as co-directors and producers.
The article raises questions about the level of accountability expected from directors who work with non-union child actors, particularly in scenes that could potentially be distressing or exploitative. It also highlights concerns about the lack of regulation and oversight within the film industry, allowing questionable practices like these to continue unchecked.
Some notable reactions to Josh Safdie's Oscar nominations include a statement from child advocacy group BizParentz co-founder Anne Henry, who expressed disappointment in the lack of accountability for directors with questionable on-set behavior.
The article claims that Benny Safdie was not involved in the production of this scene and that Josh Safdie was aware of the girl's age at the time of filming. The alleged incident occurred during the making of "Good Time" (2017), another film directed by the Safdies, where a similar incident is said to have taken place involving a minor female actor and non-actor Michael Stathis.
Benny Safdie denied involvement in the scene in question but confirmed that he was aware of the girl's age at the time. The article suggests that Josh Safdie's handling of this situation may have contributed to the tension between the brothers, leading to their separation as co-directors and producers.
The article raises questions about the level of accountability expected from directors who work with non-union child actors, particularly in scenes that could potentially be distressing or exploitative. It also highlights concerns about the lack of regulation and oversight within the film industry, allowing questionable practices like these to continue unchecked.
Some notable reactions to Josh Safdie's Oscar nominations include a statement from child advocacy group BizParentz co-founder Anne Henry, who expressed disappointment in the lack of accountability for directors with questionable on-set behavior.
! i mean Benny Safdie is supposed to be all about art and creativity but now he's got some serious explaining to do? like, how can we trust him when it comes to handling minors on set? 
. it just goes to show that we need better accountability measures in place to protect our young actors.
. it's time for us to take a closer look at their behavior and make sure that everyone involved is held to high standards. 
i dont think its fair that the film industry just lets this stuff slide when there are kids involved 
they need to do better than just denying involvement and hoping no one finds out 
it's like they're living a double life or something 
. The film industry has always been known to have a dark side, but when it comes to something as serious as that, it's just not okay 
. I think the fact that Benny Safdie was aware of the girl's age at the time and didn't stop Michael Stathis from doing whatever he did is just mind-blowing 
. We need to hold people accountable for their actions, especially when it comes to something as vulnerable as a child actor 
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. We need better oversight and more accountability for directors who work with kids on set. It's time to make some changes 
. And Josh Safdie's handling of it? Not sure what to make of that either 
. I'm just worried about the little actress who had to go through this... how did her parents even find out? 
. I mean, BizParentz is right to call out Josh Safdie and his brother - they need to take responsibility for their actions (or lack thereof) 
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. This whole situation feels super complicated and concerning 
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It's not just about Josh Safdie's handling of the situation, it's about the systemic problems that allow this kind of abuse to happen. And yeah, let's give props to BizParentz for speaking out against this BS 
. We need more voices like them pushing for change 
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. like, come on, Benny, either own up to it or deny it. but you can't just say you knew and then pretend like you were nowhere near it 
they're not even trying to hide it anymore 
. the thing that really bothers me is that kid's gotta deal with this now 
. and for what? some art project 
? give me a break 
. And now Josh Safdie is getting an Oscar nod? It feels like business as usual in Hollywood, where power and talent can sometimes cloud judgment 
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. The fact that there aren't stricter regulations in place is just not right. I mean, come on, you can't just let anyone work with minors and expect everything to be fine 
Was it just a one-time thing or did it keep happening on set? More info would be nice, tbh 
. The Oscars are supposed to celebrate excellence, not questionable practices 