INDEPENDENT FILM rESOURCES
An independent film, also known as an "indie film", is a movie produced mostly outside the majors film studios. This films are usually distinguishable for their content, style, and in many cases, the unorthodox way in which the filmmakers create the narrative structure of the movie, allowing them a great degree of innovation and experimentation. To be considered independent no more than half of the film financing may come from a major studio.
- What is an independent film?
Wikipedia definition. - Top 10 Independent Films
The About.com list on best independent movies. - Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States.
- Sundance Festival Articles
- Independent Film Channel articles, interviews and commentaries
IFC is a television network dedicated to independent film - Filmmakers interviews at Filmindependent.org
Film Independent is a collective community of Filmmakers, Film Leaders, and Film Lovers.
- Indiwire
A news, information, and networking site for independent-minded filmmakers, the industry and moviegoers alike. - IndependentFilm.com
A website with information and links to resources. - PBS Independent Lens
A television series dedicated to independent producers in PBS. - Independent Feature Project
Non profit organization created to support independent film. - Planet Indie Independent Film Directory
Directory of independent film websites for industry members and indie film fans. - Withoutabox
Site with resources for filmmakers and film festivals.
- Film Baby
Film Baby's web store is a destination for film fans the world over. A great place to explore independent movies for sale. - Create Space
CreateSpace provides free tools to help you self-publish and distribute your books, DVDs, CDs, video downloads and MP3s on-demand - Apple Movie Trailers: Independent
Watch movie trailers of independent films. - Independent Film & Television Alliance
The Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) is the trade association of independent producers and distributors of motion picture and television programming worldwide. - Filmmaker Magazine
Cover news and articles about independent film. - Independent Film Blog
Articles and advice on how to produce independent films. - Independent films reviews
- IFC Entertainment
IFC Entertainment consists of multiple brands that are devoted to bringing the best of specialty films to the largest possible audience: IFC Films, IFC Festival Direct, IFC Productions and the IFC Center. - How to produce an independent film?
eHow article. - How to finance your independent film?
NewEnglandFilm.com online resources and magazine for local film and video professionals.