“That was a disaster”: the movie Alexandra Daddario loathed every second of making
Her experience wasn’t pleasant.
Independent Movies
Independent movies are films produced outside the major Hollywood studio system, often with lower budgets, greater creative freedom and a stronger emphasis on artistic vision than commercial convention.
Since the rise of the American independent film movement in the 1980s and 1990s, independent cinema has become a vital force in global filmmaking, launching the careers of acclaimed directors including Quentin Tarantino, Richard Linklater, Kelly Reichardt, Sean Baker, Barry Jenkins and Greta Gerwig.
Independent films frequently explore unconventional narratives, complex characters and socially relevant themes, with festivals such as Sundance, Cannes, Toronto and SXSW playing a crucial role in their discovery and distribution. Today, independent cinema continues to shape contemporary filmmaking by championing new voices and innovative storytelling.
The 1999 movie that changed Callum Turner’s life: “That’s the beauty of films”
A classic British indie.
“I’m not ashamed to say I cried from terror”: writer, director, and star Matthew Shear on his feature-length debut ‘Fantasy Life’
An impressive first-time feature.
Shuchi Talati on ‘Girls Will Be Girls’, making dramas that feel like a thrillers, and sound close-ups
“I’m not interested in the tropes Hollywood has fed us.”
More About Independent Movies
An independent movie is a film produced outside the major studio system, typically with a smaller budget and greater creative freedom than mainstream Hollywood productions.
Acclaimed independent films include 'Pulp Fiction', 'Moonlight', 'Little Miss Sunshine', 'The Blair Witch Project', 'Lady Bird', 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' and 'Anora'.
Independent movies encourage creative risk-taking, provide opportunities for emerging filmmakers and often tell stories that would be difficult to produce within the commercial studio system, making them an essential part of global cinema.