Ten inflection points showing how independent film is reshaping its economics, audiences, and creative power in 2026.

As new AI tech blurs the line between art and algorithm, Hollywood is split between panic and promise, with some indie producers betting AI could finally level the playing field. By Scott Roxborough ...

A creator-first case study showing how a microbudget indie film engineered its release strategy before shooting.

While massive blockbuster movies and studio productions will always have an inherent audience and excitement surrounding them, a lot of the major wavelengths and innovations in filmmaking are found in ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. “I’ve spent my entire life working on independent films,” says veteran producer Cassian Elwes, “and this may be ...

Some films roar into the spotlight with marketing budgets and Oscar buzz. Others arrive quietly: small stories, strange visions, or genre experiments that never quite find the audience they deserve; ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Fall is the perfect time to treat yourself to a movie night at home. As the days get shorter and the ...

Several independent films are releasing this summer, offering alternatives to big-budget blockbusters. These "summer indies" include comedies like "Friendship" and "The Roses," thrillers like "The ...

“To actually try to actively help storytellers from all walks of life and all parts of our country and the world, it was revolutionary,” says the ‘Before Sunrise’ director and Sundance regular. By ...

A few years ago, the idea that a feature could be generated — written, shot and “acted” — largely by artificial intelligence felt like science fiction. Now, OpenAI’s Sora 2 can spit out hyper-real ...

Writing from the Chicagoland area in Illinois, Robert is an avid movie watcher and will take just about any excuse to find time to go to his local movie theaters. Robert graduated from Bradley ...