March Blog

I've recently been provided with a list of independent films by Sabrina Colin, one of my peers who appreciates independent film as much as I do. I was told are very provocative and enjoyable. I've seen 3 of them so far, so I can't wait to see what's next.

1. Lifeguard
2. Stuck In Love- really good film. Both relatable and not too cliché.
3. And While We Were Here
4. White Frog
5. Keith
6. Sassy Pants
7. KaBoom
8. The Babysitters
9. The Paperboy
10. Werewolf Boy
11. One Day
12. Turtles Can Fly
13. An Education
14. The Way Way Back
15. Now is Good
16. Spectacular Now
17. Mysterious Skin
18. Dirty Girl
19. Twelve
20. The Last Word
21. Never Back Down- Not sure if it's independent, but was still well worth watching.
22. The Final- Strange and sadistic at times, but it was funny for me.
23. The Other Woman
24. Struck By Lighting


On a side note, I'm in pre-production of my independent component. I'm still gathering actors to play the main characters in my trailer, and I'm really looking forward to see how everything turns out.

Blog 18: Third Answer

What is most essential to creating a profitable independent film?

Answer #3: In order to compose a profitable independent film, one must take the initiative necessary to leverage relationships with fellow filmmakers.

• Strategic collaborations don't compromise the vision
• Not all film crews get along harmoniously
• The department at which a crew member finds themselves carrying out tasks with the most favorable results is unique to them

Research sources I used: 5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 33.

The most optimal filmmaking mindset might not be present in every crew member, therefore production managers must instinctively choose crew members for the greater good of the project.

Blog 17: Fourth Interview

1. What is most essential to creating a profitable independent film?
2. How would you define "profitable" in the context of independent film?
3. What factor contributes most to the success of an independent film?
4. What about independent film appealed to you?
5. Which departments do you most enjoy working in?
6. What do you enjoy doing most in terms of independent film in general?
7. How highly do you prioritize exposure when it comes to independent film?
8. How highly do you prioritize revenue when it comes to independent film?
9. Have significant relationships between yourself and other crew members been created as a result of one of your projects?
10. In the case of independent film, do you most value exposure, revenue, relationships, or the process?
11. How does one usually begin the writing of a screenplay for an independent film?
12. Do you find that working in several departments is a heavy workload, or would you say it allows you to utilize and apply all of your special skills accordingly?
13. How can one determine the marketability/niche market of their project?
14. How does one go about distributing their film?
15. By what means does a producer or director gather actors or other crew members?
16. For a low-budget independent film, what are production designers responsible for doing and how can they best carry out said tasks?
17. How do filmmakers acquire novelty props that they plan to implement into their project?
18. How can location scouts gain access to private locations?
19. How do sound designers act to convey the emotional accordance of a scene through the use of music and sound effects?
20. What is the most advantageous way for the actors, cinematographers, editors, and sound designers to manipulate the perception of a scene in order to achieve its optimal effectiveness on an audience?