Often Unknown actors, or established actors (but not stars)
Personal Vision
More distinctive, individual, unique, sequel-free
However, there are exceptions:
As Terry Zwigoff (Crumb) pointed out: “Sometimes, films made outside the studio system are just as generic, uninteresting in their own way as the worst big-budget dreck”
“I appreciate any film with a strong personal point of view that makes it through to the screen.”
Indie Cinema: Versus Hollywood–Values, Characteristics, Attributes
Hollywood:
Director is often gun for hire
Producer has final cut
Committee-made
Fantasy and escapism
Avoidance of Controversial Issues
Expensive Budget
Movie Stars
Genre Oriented
Formulaic (cookie cutter)
Indie Cinema
Director is often the writer
Director may be producer too
Director has final cut
Realism and engagement
Embracement of Controversial
Cheaply made
Often Unknown actors, or established actors (but not stars)
Personal Vision
More distinctive, individual, unique, sequel-free
However, there are exceptions:
As Terry Zwigoff (Crumb) pointed out: “Sometimes, films made outside the studio system are just as generic, uninteresting in their own way as the worst big-budget dreck”
“I appreciate any film with a strong personal point of view that makes it through to the screen.”