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Indie Filmmakers Push Back Against Claims That There Aren’t Enough Movies to Buy

Distributors say there's high demand for indie films that are distinctive and broadly commercial. Artists like Annapurna Sriram want to know how big a movie has to be before it cou...

Indieo Promises an Ecosystem that will Enable Independent Filmmakers to Make a Living, Finally

“We would like to get to a point where, as a filmmaker, if you put everything you’ve got into something The post Indieo Promises an Ecosystem that will Enable Independent Filmmaker...

Fathom Entertainment Talks Getting Indie Films on The BIG SCREEN

We, as modern independent filmmakers, are stepping into an entirely unfamiliar landscape. For the better part of a century, the path was... The post Fathom Entertainment Talks Gett...

Indie Films Should Tour Like a Band

Live events can help audiences form a personal relationship with your project, even if you give away tickets for free.

How Indie Filmmakers Fund Their Passion Projects

A first-time director stares at a spreadsheet at midnight, coffee gone cold, trying to figure out how a $180,000 dream The post How Indie Filmmakers Fund Their Passion Projects app...

$1 Million Box Office Haul for ‘If I Go Will They Miss Me’ Provides a Release Template for the Smallest of Indies

The Sundance darling from director Walter Thompson-Hernandez and distributor Rich Spirit never opened beyond 251 screens but has generated enormous word of mouth.

Indie Horror “Chat” Punches Above Its Weight

Exploitation horror came into its own in the 1970s when low-budget movies delivered thrills by shocking the audience in ways mainstream movies couldn’t get away with. Humans love n...

‘Blue Film’: How the Controversial Camboy Drama Was Produced for Just $100,000

The story of a sex worker and his john was too hot for major film festivals, but thanks to its microbudget, it's a box-office success.

The 5th Annual Vashon Island Film Festival Brings the Big Indies

As a well-curated and cutting-edge small film festival, this year’s Vashon Island Film Festival (VIFF) exceeded expectations in programming, attendance, and cultural... The post Th...

Indie Box Office Report Card: From ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ to ‘I Want Your Sex,’ Breaking Down the Summer’s Winners...

"The Invite" and "Maddie's Secret" surprised, while some like "Gail Daughtry" and "I Love Boosters" left us wanting more.

Indie Specialized Box Office: Alex Ullom’s ‘It Ends’ Gets Solid Start via 36-Hour Marathon Screening

Neon's horror road trip movie made $61,287 from just 5 screens this weekend.

This Single DVD Is Traveling Around the Country to Find a Sweet Indie Film Its Audience

After struggling to break through on the festival circuit, Matthew James Thompson packed his debut feature, "Handle With Care," into a mysterious case that's been bringing stranger...

AMC to Put Smaller Movies Into Theaters With New Venture

The major exhibitor is launching Leawood Films, a distribution company that will put indie movies in theaters that might otherwise be overlooked.

How a Sequel to a Movie Barely Anyone Saw Became a Sensational (and Originally X-Rated) 1980s Indie

In 1988, "Patti Rocks" stood alongside Jim Jarmusch's "Stranger Than Paradise" and Spike Lee's "She's Gotta Have It" as an indie sensation, but has been largely unavailable for dec...

IndieWire’s Future of Filmmaking Summit to Feature ‘Pitch Me’ Panel on Finding Breakout Hits with Top Execs and Agents

Key players from Independent Film Company, Gersh, Thunder Road, and Madison Wells will explain what they look for from development to acquisition at our Los Angeles event on Octobe...

Opinion: How The Corporate Monopoly Put IndieWire in Charge of Indie Films

Earlier this week, a headline from IndieWire caught my eye: “What the Hell Is Indie Slop? How the Video Game Insult Found... The post Opinion: How The Corporate Monopoly Put IndieW...

Philly Indie Drama -Some Real Sugar Honey Ice Tea- Builds Momentum as Stars Launch Coordinated Branding Push

The Philadelphia indie drama Some Real Sugar Honey Ice Tea, now streaming on Prime Video.

Joe Swanberg Sets Next Film: Shiloh Fernandez and Marc Senter Star in Chicago-Set Indie Rock Dramedy (EXCLUSIVE)

Indie auteur Joe Swanberg’s is ready to rock. Swanberg is writing, editing and directing an as-yet-untitled 35mm dramedy in Chicago. Shiloh Fernandez and Marc Senter star as Oliver...

Indie Memphis Announces 2026 Festival Lineup, Including ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ and ‘The Man I Love’

The Tennessee film festival returns for its 28th edition this November.

‘Sinner Supper Club,’ a Gay Mumblegore Ghost Story, Sells to Factory 25

Shot in six days on an iPhone, the film will premiere at NewFest.

Independent Film Distribution vs. Streaming in 2026

In 2026, independent filmmakers have more release routes than they have dependable buyers. That imbalance now shapes distribution strategy. Testimony

AMC Theaters Launches Its Own Indie Distribution Label for Things Other Than Taylor Swift Movies

Leawood Films has advisors including Toby Emmerich, Ricky Strauss, and Kyle Davies, and will focus "primarily on small and medium-sized releases."

‘All That She Wants’ Review: Annie Murphy & Cooper Raiff Give The Indie Romantic Comedy A Much-Needed Jolt [TIFF]

TORONTO – There has been much Sturm und Drang over the past few decades over the death of the studio romantic comedy. For the most part, these slick rom-com movies have sadly becom...

Fun Trailer for Indie Dark Comedy THE MUSICAL with Will Brill, Gillian Jacobs and Rob Lowe