In an era of algorithmic blockbusters, indie films remain cinema's true rebellion. They prove that what's "unmarketable" often resonates most deeply.Time and again, audiences never fail to appreciate a good story made right—it doesn’t matter if it has a studio label on it or not. With their gritty realism and offbeat perspectives, indie filmmakers keep the rest of the industry guessing.Do you want to work in indie film? You should probably know its background and how it works. In this article, we will discuss the definition, origin, and impact of indie films on Hollywood. As Sean Baker recently said at the Oscars, “Long live independent film.”What Is an Independent Film?Any film made and distributed independently of any major studio can be labelled an independent film or indie film.Indie films are not restricted to any genre—they just need to be created outside the canopy of major studios. This doesn’t mean you can’t cast top-rated actors and celebrities in your independent film. Most of the time, indie films have such striking concepts that when pitched to a top actor, they readily collaborate. 'Bottle Rocket' Credit: Sony Origin of Indie FilmsDid you know that Hollywood as we know it might never have existed without a little corporate drama back in 1908? That's when the infamous "Edison Trust" was born. Officially called the Motion Picture Patents Company (MPPC), this was a powerful alliance of 10 major film entities: Edison, Biograph, Vitagraph, Essanay, Selig Polyscope, Lubin, Kalem, Pathé, Méliès, and the distribution company George Kleine.The...
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