If you’re like me, you probably spend hours swimming through (and sometimes cringing at) all of the independent films on Netflix. Sometimes, you may even try to find some indie flicks online. However, one of the things I really like doing is actually reading about indie films. I know that may seem a little silly. Why read about them when I can just watch them? Well, first off, there are reviews, and then there is just general curiosity that goes beyond the film.
Maybe it’s just me, but I seem to always want a little more than just the final product. I want to know what went into making a film. I also want to know what other people think about it. Well… maybe it’s not just me. Today, MUO has four blogs that cover everything you need to know about indie films, and hopefully, this will satisfy your similar craving for film content.
IndieWire
IndieWire is one of our more well-known independent film review blogs. However, it would be wrong not to include it here! The site is devoted to all things under the independent filmmaking umbrella, and as such, it’s a good news source for this topic. With that said, there is still a nice mix between coverage of independent and mainstream content.
If you’re the type of reader that enjoys a mixture between well-known and new material, then this is the site for you. Additionally, besides covering independent films, IndieWire also sets out to take a look at filmmaking itself and details on festivals.
Independent Film Blog
Have you ever wanted to make your own film? Have you actually made your own film? Independent Film Blog is all about the creation process of this type of thing. No, it won’t supply you with the creativity and skills that making an independent film takes. However, it will give you a good dose of reality mixed with some pick-me-ups while in the process.
Independent Film Blog is all about marketing your film and distributing it to the right arenas. If you need some tips in that area, this is a good site to take a look at.
FilmThreat
Are you ready to get into the hardcore side of independent film? Great! FilmThreat puts all its resources into covering just that, and you would be hard pressed to find anything you see in theaters right now on this site. What started out as a simple college fanzine in 1985 turned into a full-fledged blog called Film Threat. The blog seeks out to be the first to cover all of the hottest indie films, and with a track record that includes being the first zine to cover Reservoir Dogs, Film Threat is hard to beat.
Way Too Indie
Are you interested in more independent material than just indie films? Way Too Indie may be the route for you to go, then. The site covers the latests independent films, but in addition to this, it covers music as well (this may not be as diverse as you were hoping for, but it still breaks the mold a little).
The site does step into a little bit of the mainstream culture. However, it strives to focus on independent creations.
Conclusion
That’s all we have to say about independent films, today folks. However, you should check out MakeUseOf’s Stuff To Watch for more visual entertainment.
What other indie film blogs do you know of? Did you find anything interesting on these?
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I love Indie films. Thanks for this article!
I would also add Film Courage (filmcourage.com) to this list
Thanks for this article, definitely going to make use of these blogs!
I usually check out indiewire the most, just seem show up whenever I am looking to film making topics! They are the ones that tipped me off to digital distribution:
http://www.danosongs.com/blog/7-indie-film-digital-distribution-companies-you-can-submit-to-online/
Dan-O
Good info on movie….
If you are interested in seeing an independent thriller you need to go and see “Terrible Angeles” at the LA Femme Film Festival Oct. 11th For tickets, go to http://www.lafemme.org
Film depicts woman’s journey to claim her sanity and the man who has the power to condemn her to life behind bars
“Terrible Angels”, a new thriller from writer/director Anthony Pierce and producer/star Una Jo Blade, will have its Los Angeles premiere during the 8th annual LA Femme Film Festival, Oct. 11-14, 2012.
Produced by the Oregon based Thumbscrew Pictures and Toeknee Films, this tough love tale also stars Michael Madsen as Ben Nolan, a detective sent to a state penitentiary to investigate the story of convicted prostitute and known drug dealer Linda Grossel (Blade). Over the course of Nolan’s interview Linda explains that she was abducted and held captive for several weeks by a sadistic man named Justice (Hank Cartwright), who buried several of his other hostages alive. Knowing that Linda’s future is in abeyance but for his decision on her sanity, Ben determines to uncover the truth as he sifts through her elaborate stories. As his investigation unfolds, Ben soon discovers similar stories from other people who are known drug addicts. What ensues is a compelling thriller with paranormal horror undertones that leads to a shocking conclusion.
Una Jo Blade was born in small town Cambridge, Minnesota.. She produced her first short film “Volition” which led her to her first low-budget feature “Scamelot” completed in 2009. She was then hired as Unit Production Manager on a feature film by prolific writer/director Anthony Pierce. Anthony and Una joined forces to work on the feature film “The Speak” starring Tom Sizemore. After the film was completed, Una went into preproduction on “Terrible Angels” starring Michael Madsen.
“ I knew after Anthony and I did “The Speak” that I could not have to fortitude to do another film that was not solely our own, I did not have it in me. “Terrible Angels” is not perfect. But no matter where it falls, I am proud because it is ours.”
“Terrible Angels” has international distribution representation by Igor Princ who will debut it at the marketplace at this year’s American Film Market, October 31- November 7, 2012 in Santa Monica.
The film will screen on Thursday, October 11, 5:30 pm at the Renberg Theater at 1125 N. McCadden Place in Hollywood. The after party, Sponsored by Thumbscrew Pictures and the Hair and Make-Up Network, will be homage to the glory days of Hollywood, including a performance by the Frank Sinatra Band.
For tickets, go to http://www.lafemme.org
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