The term Idependent or Indie refers to a film that is mostly produced outside of a major film studio. In order for it to be considered as independent, less than half the films financing must come from a major studio, as the movie should not be dependent on large labels, hence the name of the genre.
The genre Indepent Film also refers to art films in which the producers’ personal artictic views are realized. Therefore the content might differ drastically from most mass marketed movies.
The roots of the genre started developing in the early 1900s, where the fimmakers began to resist the control of a trust called the Motion Picture Patents Company or “Edison Trust”.
During this time Thomas Edison owned most of the major patents relating to the motion pictures as well as that for raw film. The MPPC enforced it’s patents and constantly received injunctions against independent film makers. Due to these threats, independent filmmakers began building their own cameras and moving to Hollywood, California. This distance from the home of Edison in New Jersey made it more difficult for the MPPC to enforce authority on the independent filmmakers.
To fit into the genre of an independent movie, we will have to include an unusual protagonist, such as a young troubled teenager. The context in which the story is illustrated should be original, perhaps a narration with a series of flashbacks. Finally, we will need to come up with an interesting and original film plot, offering a different view and take on life and the situations in which people are placed.
To fit into the genre of an independent movie, we will have to include an unusual protagonist, such as a young troubled teenager. The context in which the story is illustrated should be original, perhaps a narration with a series of flashbacks. Finally, we will need to come up with an interesting and original film plot, offering a different view and take on life and the situations in which people are placed.
Some Examples of Indie Films are:
The Passion of the Christ
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Lost in Translation
Reservoir Dogs
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