Independent films ( point 5 )

Independent films

The name independent was given to these films for being produced be independent companies. It’s also because this type of films is usually filmed outside the studio system.

For the big knowing studios such as Fox, Warner Brothers, Sony pictures, MGM Colombia Pictures and others, the budget is very important. Producing a film with high quality and satisfy enough for the consumers is there goal, but sometimes reaching that goal is quite expensive. The independent films costs less money. Therefore, the workers on them usually cooperate with other companies.

The reason that the indie films cost less is that they hire no stars. They usually work with unknowing cast which mean paying them less. Teen audience is the biggest target for the indie films. Attracting teens is the centre of attention. Because of that, all the cases and scripts come from the reality life. Basically the films are similar to the real teen’s life.

Indie films became popular recently because of the different and alternative subjects which are quirky, fun and strange. As an example of the independent films there is Juno, Cube, Shadows, Being John Malkovich, Lost in Translation, Blood Simple, Bad Taste, Sideways and many more.

We chose this genre to work with, because we thought it’s the most convenient one to be filmed in the school. Moreover, we will be capable to express our self in our own way and present it to others.