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An independent film, or indie film, is usually a low-budget film that is produced by a small movie studio. Additionally, the term is used to describe less commercially-driven art films which differ markedly from the norms of plot-driven, mainstream classical Hollywood cinema. These films are often produced by subsidiaries of larger studios, such as Sony Pictures Classics, as long as less than half of its budget comes from a major movie studio. In 2005, about 15% of the United States domestic box office revenue was from independent studios.Motion Picture Association of America data from January to March 2005 Independent films are often distinguishable by their content or Film genre. The writer or director's original auteur theory or personal creative vision is usually maintained in the final film.

The independent film scene's development in the 1990s and 2000s has been stimulated by a range of factors, including the development of affordable High-definition video digital film that can rival 35 mm film quality and easy-to-use Computer software and the increasing visibility of independent film festivals such as the Sundance Film Festival.

History The roots of independent film can be traced back to when the early pioneer filmmakers in the 1900s who resisted the control of the a company called the Motion Picture Patents Company and the Thomas Edison trusts. Independent filmmakers built their own cameras and moved to Southern California where they laid the foundations of the United States film industry as well as the studio system.

The studio system eventually became so powerful that some filmmakers once again sought independence as a result. Independent filmmakers around the world have created a diverse range of filmmaking styles that symbolize their own unique cultures and subcultures such as experimental film and underground film. Some independent filmmakers use digital cinema. While most of the U.S. film industry is located in Los Angeles, California, one-third of all independent films in the U.S. are produced in New York City.

Technology . Edited using Apple Final Cut Pro. The DVD was authored in Sony Vegas DVD Architect on Windows. The entire project only cost $300.

Until the advent of digital alternatives, the cost of professional film equipment and stock was a major obstacle to independent filmmakers who wanted to make their own films. The cost of 35 mm film is steadily rising: in 2002 alone, Negative (photography) costs were up 23%, according to Variety (magazine). Sharing Pix is Risky Business variety.com. Retrieved June 23, 2007. Studio-quality filming typically required expensive Cinematography and post-production facilities.

But the advent of consumer camcorders in 1985, and more importantly, the arrival of high-definition digital video in the early 1990s, have since lowered the technology barrier to movie production considerably. Both production and post-production costs have been significantly lowered; today, the Computer hardware and Computer software for post-production can be installed in a commodity-based personal computer. Technologies such as DVD, FireWire connections and professional-level non-linear editing system software make movie-making relatively inexpensive.

The first independent film released on HD DVD was One Six Right on November 1, 2006. October 4, 2006 Page 34, Jan/Feb 2007 AVS.com user forum, March 9, 2007

Software Popular software (including commercial, consumer level and open source) includes:

Mac OS X

Windows

Linux

Equipment Popular digital camcorders, mostly semi-professional equipment with3-Charge-coupled device technology, include:



Most of these camcorders cost between United States dollar2,000–$5,000 in 2003, with costs continuing to decline as features are subtracted, and as models depreciate. Additionally, open source software holds the potential for increasing high-level editing capabilities being available for also increasingly lower prices, both for free and paid software.

Independent versus major: Indiewood On the business side, the cost of big-budget studio films also leads to conservative choices in cast and crew. The problem is exacerbated by the trend towards co-financing (over two-thirds of the films put out by Warner Bros. in 2000 were joint ventures, up from 10% in 1987). Sharing Pix is Risky Business variety.com. Retrieved June 23, 2007. An unproven film director is almost never given the opportunity to get his or her big break with the studios unless he or she otherwise has significant industry experience in film or television. Films with "unknowns" in the cast, particularly in lead roles, are also rarely produced by the Big Six.

Furthermore, another key expense for independent movie makers is the music for the film. The licensing fees for Popular music can range between US$10,000–$20,000.

The increasing popularity and feasibility of low-budget (but not necessarily low-quality) films over the last 15 years has led to a vast increase in the number of aspiring filmmakers -- people who have written spec scripts and who hope to find several million dollars to turn that script into an independent film sensation like Reservoir Dogs, Susan Hero, or Little Miss Sunshine. These aspiring filmmakers often work day-jobs while they pitch their scripts to independent film production companies, talent agents, and wealthy investors. Their dream seems much more attainable than before the independent film revolution because these novice filmmakers no longer need to gain the backing of a major studio and access to perhaps a hundred million dollars to make their film. (See the filmmaking documentary Dreams on Spec, or BookWars.)

Independent movie-making has also resulted in the proliferation and repopularization of Short subject and short film festivals. Full-length films are often showcased at film festivals such as the Sundance Film Festival, the Slamdance Film Festival, the South By Southwest film festival, the Raindance Film Festival, or the Cannes Film Festival. Award winners from these exhibitions are more likely to get picked up for distribution by major film studios.

North American "independent" studios The major commercial film industry in the United States is in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, while much of the independent film industry is in New York City. The following studios are considered to be the most prevalent of the independent studios (they are used to produce/release independent films and foreign-language films):

Note that many of the above studios are actually subsidiaries of larger studios — for example, Sony Pictures Classics is owned by Sony Pictures and is designed to develop less commercial, more character driven films, and Fox Searchlight (which released the surprise hit Bend It Like Beckham in 2002) belongs to the same company that owns 20th Century Fox. Subsidiaries of major studios, as part of their larger, major studio parent companies, are not "true" independent film studios. Furthermore, companies such as Lucasfilm often co-finance their productions and partner with Big Six studios for distribution.

In addition to these higher profile "independent" studios there are thousands of smaller production companies that produce truly independent films every year. These smaller companies look to regionally release their films theatrically or for additional financing and resources to distribute, advertise and exhibit their project on a national scale. The direct-to-video market is not often noted as artistically fertile ground but among its many entries are ambitious independent films that either failed to achieve theatrical distribution or did not seek it. Moving forward, particularly as theatrical filming goes digital and distribution eventually follows, the line between "film," direct-to-disc productions, and feature-length videos whose main distribution channel is wholly electronic, should continue to blur.

Further reading | first = Donald | last = Lyons | title = Independent Visions: A Critical Introduction to Recent Independent American Film | publisher = Ballantine Books | year = 1994 | id = ISBN 0-345-38249-8 --> | first = Christine | last = Vachon | title = A Killer Life: How an Independent Film Producer Survives Deals and Disasters in Hollywood and Beyond | publisher = Simon & Schuster | year = 1996 | id = ISBN 0-7432-5630-1 --> | first = Donald | last = Lyons | title = Independent Visions: A Critical Introduction to Recent Independent American Film | publisher = Ballantine Books | year = 1994 | id = ISBN 0-345-38249-8 --> | first = Judith | last = Redding | coauthors = [Victoria A. Brownworth | title = Film Fatales: Independent Women Directors | publisher = Seal Press | year = 1997 | id = ISBN 1-878067-97-4 --> | first = Emanuel | last = Levy | title = Cinema of Outsiders: The Rise of American Independent Film | publisher = New York University Press | year = 1999 | id = ISBN 0-8147-5123-7 --> | first = Greg | last = Merritt | title = Celluloid Mavericks: The History of American Independent Film | publisher = Thunder's Mouth Press | year = 2000 | id = ISBN 1-56025-232-4 --> | first = Peter | last = Biskind | title = Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance, and the Rise of Independent Film | publisher = Simon & Schuster | year = 2004 | id = ISBN 0-684-86259-X --> | first = John | last = Pierson | title = Spike Mike Reloaded | publisher = Miramax Books | year = 2004 | id = ISBN 1-4013-5950-7 -->

See also

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External links An independent film, or indie film, is usually a low-budget film that is produced by a small movie studio. Additionally, the term is used to describe less commercially-driven art films which differ markedly from the norms of plot-driven, mainstream classical Hollywood cinema. These films are often produced by subsidiaries of larger studios, such as Sony Pictures Classics, as long as less than half of its budget comes from a major movie studio. In 2005, about 15% of the United States domestic box office revenue was from independent studios.Motion Picture Association of America data from January to March 2005 Independent films are often distinguishable by their content or Film genre. The writer or director's original auteur theory or personal creative vision is usually maintained in the final film.

The independent film scene's development in the 1990s and 2000s has been stimulated by a range of factors, including the development of affordable High-definition video digital film that can rival 35 mm film quality and easy-to-use Computer software and the increasing visibility of independent film festivals such as the Sundance Film Festival.

History The roots of independent film can be traced back to when the early pioneer filmmakers in the 1900s who resisted the control of the a company called the Motion Picture Patents Company and the Thomas Edison trusts. Independent filmmakers built their own cameras and moved to Southern California where they laid the foundations of the United States film industry as well as the studio system.

The studio system eventually became so powerful that some filmmakers once again sought independence as a result. Independent filmmakers around the world have created a diverse range of filmmaking styles that symbolize their own unique cultures and subcultures such as experimental film and underground film. Some independent filmmakers use digital cinema. While most of the U.S. film industry is located in Los Angeles, California, one-third of all independent films in the U.S. are produced in New York City.

Technology . Edited using Apple Final Cut Pro. The DVD was authored in Sony Vegas DVD Architect on Windows. The entire project only cost $300.

Until the advent of digital alternatives, the cost of professional film equipment and stock was a major obstacle to independent filmmakers who wanted to make their own films. The cost of 35 mm film is steadily rising: in 2002 alone, Negative (photography) costs were up 23%, according to Variety (magazine). Sharing Pix is Risky Business variety.com. Retrieved June 23, 2007. Studio-quality filming typically required expensive Cinematography and post-production facilities.

But the advent of consumer camcorders in 1985, and more importantly, the arrival of high-definition digital video in the early 1990s, have since lowered the technology barrier to movie production considerably. Both production and post-production costs have been significantly lowered; today, the Computer hardware and Computer software for post-production can be installed in a commodity-based personal computer. Technologies such as DVD, FireWire connections and professional-level non-linear editing system software make movie-making relatively inexpensive.

The first independent film released on HD DVD was One Six Right on November 1, 2006. October 4, 2006 Page 34, Jan/Feb 2007 AVS.com user forum, March 9, 2007

Software Popular software (including commercial, consumer level and open source) includes:

Mac OS X

Windows

Linux

Equipment Popular digital camcorders, mostly semi-professional equipment with3-Charge-coupled device technology, include:



Most of these camcorders cost between United States dollar2,000–$5,000 in 2003, with costs continuing to decline as features are subtracted, and as models depreciate. Additionally, open source software holds the potential for increasing high-level editing capabilities being available for also increasingly lower prices, both for free and paid software.

Independent versus major: Indiewood On the business side, the cost of big-budget studio films also leads to conservative choices in cast and crew. The problem is exacerbated by the trend towards co-financing (over two-thirds of the films put out by Warner Bros. in 2000 were joint ventures, up from 10% in 1987). Sharing Pix is Risky Business variety.com. Retrieved June 23, 2007. An unproven film director is almost never given the opportunity to get his or her big break with the studios unless he or she otherwise has significant industry experience in film or television. Films with "unknowns" in the cast, particularly in lead roles, are also rarely produced by the Big Six.

Furthermore, another key expense for independent movie makers is the music for the film. The licensing fees for Popular music can range between US$10,000–$20,000.

The increasing popularity and feasibility of low-budget (but not necessarily low-quality) films over the last 15 years has led to a vast increase in the number of aspiring filmmakers -- people who have written spec scripts and who hope to find several million dollars to turn that script into an independent film sensation like Reservoir Dogs, Susan Hero, or Little Miss Sunshine. These aspiring filmmakers often work day-jobs while they pitch their scripts to independent film production companies, talent agents, and wealthy investors. Their dream seems much more attainable than before the independent film revolution because these novice filmmakers no longer need to gain the backing of a major studio and access to perhaps a hundred million dollars to make their film. (See the filmmaking documentary Dreams on Spec, or BookWars.)

Independent movie-making has also resulted in the proliferation and repopularization of Short subject and short film festivals. Full-length films are often showcased at film festivals such as the Sundance Film Festival, the Slamdance Film Festival, the South By Southwest film festival, the Raindance Film Festival, or the Cannes Film Festival. Award winners from these exhibitions are more likely to get picked up for distribution by major film studios.

North American "independent" studios The major commercial film industry in the United States is in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, while much of the independent film industry is in New York City. The following studios are considered to be the most prevalent of the independent studios (they are used to produce/release independent films and foreign-language films):

Note that many of the above studios are actually subsidiaries of larger studios — for example, Sony Pictures Classics is owned by Sony Pictures and is designed to develop less commercial, more character driven films, and Fox Searchlight (which released the surprise hit Bend It Like Beckham in 2002) belongs to the same company that owns 20th Century Fox. Subsidiaries of major studios, as part of their larger, major studio parent companies, are not "true" independent film studios. Furthermore, companies such as Lucasfilm often co-finance their productions and partner with Big Six studios for distribution.

In addition to these higher profile "independent" studios there are thousands of smaller production companies that produce truly independent films every year. These smaller companies look to regionally release their films theatrically or for additional financing and resources to distribute, advertise and exhibit their project on a national scale. The direct-to-video market is not often noted as artistically fertile ground but among its many entries are ambitious independent films that either failed to achieve theatrical distribution or did not seek it. Moving forward, particularly as theatrical filming goes digital and distribution eventually follows, the line between "film," direct-to-disc productions, and feature-length videos whose main distribution channel is wholly electronic, should continue to blur.

Further reading | first = Donald | last = Lyons | title = Independent Visions: A Critical Introduction to Recent Independent American Film | publisher = Ballantine Books | year = 1994 | id = ISBN 0-345-38249-8 --> | first = Christine | last = Vachon | title = A Killer Life: How an Independent Film Producer Survives Deals and Disasters in Hollywood and Beyond | publisher = Simon & Schuster | year = 1996 | id = ISBN 0-7432-5630-1 --> | first = Donald | last = Lyons | title = Independent Visions: A Critical Introduction to Recent Independent American Film | publisher = Ballantine Books | year = 1994 | id = ISBN 0-345-38249-8 --> | first = Judith | last = Redding | coauthors = [Victoria A. Brownworth | title = Film Fatales: Independent Women Directors | publisher = Seal Press | year = 1997 | id = ISBN 1-878067-97-4 --> | first = Emanuel | last = Levy | title = Cinema of Outsiders: The Rise of American Independent Film | publisher = New York University Press | year = 1999 | id = ISBN 0-8147-5123-7 --> | first = Greg | last = Merritt | title = Celluloid Mavericks: The History of American Independent Film | publisher = Thunder's Mouth Press | year = 2000 | id = ISBN 1-56025-232-4 --> | first = Peter | last = Biskind | title = Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance, and the Rise of Independent Film | publisher = Simon & Schuster | year = 2004 | id = ISBN 0-684-86259-X --> | first = John | last = Pierson | title = Spike Mike Reloaded | publisher = Miramax Books | year = 2004 | id = ISBN 1-4013-5950-7 -->

See also

References

External links

The Independent | Film, TV and Radio | News, Reviews and Features
Film & TV, bringing you the latest film reviews as well as best TV shows. Featuring best Films & TV entertainment.

The Independent | Film Reviews | Latest Film Reviews
Independent Film Reviews - Bringing you the latest film reviews as well as top film reports and critics.

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Sheffield Independent Film - Home
Sheffield Independent Film provide support and professional services to practitioners and audiences of the moving image. Tel: 0114 272 0304 / Email: info@sheffieldindependentfilm ...

BIFA - British Independent Film Awards
Celebrates achievement in independently funded British filmmaking. Includes information about award winners.

Independent film - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An independent film, or indie film, is a film that is produced outside of the Hollywood studio system, a series of oligopolistic practices by several major American film studios ...

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Independent Cinema Office
Established in July 2003, the Independent Cinema Office is a national organisation that aims to develop and support independent film exhibition throughout the UK.

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