With the lowering cost of digital cameras and computers it is easier for a small group or even a single person to create a film without the need to have major Hollywood backing or investor support. These films usually use real-life scenarios and focus more on storytelling than special effects. Although there are a few independent films who have excelled in CGI on minimal budgets (Cargo, 2009 Swiss film). Indie films give amateurs a chance to showcase their art and storytelling. It can also help aspiring actors to become noticed. Although these films rarely see multiplex large screens, they are normally showcased in schools, film festivals, and online from direct streaming sites like Netflix, Amazon instant, Hulu, Crackle, Youtube, and many others. Since Indie films are independent from investors, they break away from the Hollywood cookie-cutter genre styles and allow the writers, directors, and producers free range and ability. Sometimes this makes a film, sometimes it destroys it. These films can push social boundaries and norms, bringing up issues and topics that Hollywood is afraid to bring up due to the controversy that comes with it (the LGBT group finally has an outlet to showcase their work and stories).
With the lowering cost of digital cameras and computers it is easier for a small group or even a single person to create a film without the need to have major Hollywood backing or investor support. These films usually use real-life scenarios and focus more on storytelling than special effects. Although there are a few independent films who have excelled in CGI on minimal budgets (Cargo, 2009 Swiss film). Indie films give amateurs a chance to showcase their art and storytelling. It can also help aspiring actors to become noticed. Although these films rarely see multiplex large screens, they are normally showcased in schools, film festivals, and online from direct streaming sites like Netflix, Amazon instant, Hulu, Crackle, Youtube, and many others. Since Indie films are independent from investors, they break away from the Hollywood cookie-cutter genre styles and allow the writers, directors, and producers free range and ability. Sometimes this makes a film, sometimes it destroys it. These films can push social boundaries and norms, bringing up issues and topics that Hollywood is afraid to bring up due to the controversy that comes with it (the LGBT group finally has an outlet to showcase their work and stories).
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