Comments on: Film Fund-amentals: The Indie Scorecard

By: Film Fund-amentals: The Only Constant | R&R Consulting

Film Fund-amentals: The Only Constant | R&R Consulting — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:54:32 +0000

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By: Jake Galasso

Jake Galasso — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:01:26 +0000

Hey Dennis, I found your article on LinkedWorking Los Angeles Group, great article. It made me think though, didn’t Twlight started as an indie? Novels written by the writer Stephenie Meyer certainly didn’t come from ‘Hollywood’ or were a recycled piece of childhood to capitalize on. The original Twlight director Catherine Hardwicke only made three relatively critically successful films before. No where near blockbusters. I just think we have some claim in the indie market on Twlight Eclipse right now, the biggest movie of the summer. Hopefully we do…. Hopefully it shows there some room for new creativity.

By: Dennis Toth

Dennis Toth — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:57:15 +0000

Paula,
In fact Winter’s Bone is one of several other indie films that are emerging with some promise. Right after I did this piece IndieWire came out with an interesting report on the same subject: http://www.indiewire.com/article/2010_mid_year_report_specialty_box_office_winners_and_losers/pem. Very interesting read.

Sheri,
Thanks for the FB link. I’ll check it out in a little bit.

By: Sheri Candler

Sheri Candler — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:49:54 +0000

Hey Dennis, great insights as always. I posted your link on my FB page and it has received a few questions and comments. You might drop by to see and respond if you want.

By: Paula Smith

Paula Smith — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:32:28 +0000

I always enjoy your articles and insights. Thanks for posting. Indie films are indeed becoming a force. A current indie film I’m following was shot in a neighboring state, Missouri. “Winter’s Bone” was filmed with unknowns, is a low-budget indie, and is gathering buzz. There are several others.