# Graffiti Icon Films Banksy Film Debut Hits Sundance By TrendHead | Published 2010-04-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banksy-film-debut References: [thatsteeze](http://www.thatsteeze.com/post/518588028/banksy-exit-through-the-gift-shop-los-angeles) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Banksys-Exit-Through-The-Gift-Shop-United-States/111549432199998?v=info#/pages/Banksys-Exit-Through-The-Gift-Shop-United-States/111549432199998?v=wall) The notorious British [graffiti artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusto) Banksy had his world premier as a film director with the film 'Exit Through the Gift Shop.' The Banksy film debut was a hot ticket at the 2010 [Sundance Film Festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wes-anderson-the-archives) this week. As a street artist Banksy can't seem to put a foot wrong and judging by the hype of his first film venture, Exit Through the Gift Shop might bring him equal amounts of street creed as a director. The movie falls in the comedy genre and contains exclusive footage of many world renowned names on the [street art scene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) including Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Invader and many more. Banksy describes it as so: “It’s basically the story of how one man set out to film the un—filmable. And failed." I cant wait to catch this hot ticket at the box office. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Street Art Documentaries:** Opportunity for filmmakers to create more documentaries about the world of street art and graffiti. - **Emerging Filmmakers:** Young directors have the chance to explore unconventional subjects and gain recognition by showcasing alternative art forms. - **Underground Art Movements:** Opportunity for artists to gain exposure and push the boundaries of art through unconventional mediums. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film and Entertainment:** Film producers have the potential to tap into the growing demand for documentaries and unconventional films. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can find inspiration in the underground art scene, incorporating unconventional elements into their work. - **Event and Festival:** Festival organizers can attract a wider audience by incorporating street art installations and screenings into their events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Museum Street Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-tank.md) - [Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-mural.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Mysterious Painted Car-Door Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-horse.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [Graffiti Culture Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970s-graffiti-today.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-graffiti1.md) - [Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-tim-burton.md)