Independent film

An independent film (or indie film) is a film initially produced without financing or distribution from a major movie studio. Creative, business, and technological reasons have all contributed to the growth of the indie film scene in the late 20th and early 21st century.

History

The roots of independent film can be traced back to when the early pioneer filmmakers at the turn of the century resisted the control of the Motion Pictures Patents Company, when filmmakers built their own cameras to escape the Edison trusts in order to relocate to Southern California where they laid the foundations of the American film industry as well as the Hollywood studio system.

Related Topics:
Motion Pictures Patents Company - Edison - Southern California - American - Hollywood

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The studio system took on a life of its own, and became too powerful. Filmmakers once again sought independence as a result. Throughout the decades, independent filmmakers around the world have created a diverse range filmmaking styles that symbolize their own unique cultures such as Experimental film and Underground film.

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Experimental film - Underground film

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Some independent filmmakers have even broken through technological barriers with the use of digital cinema.

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