* Hong Sang-soo has become the ultimate indie filmmaker - making and releasing his movies largely by himself (key crew positions are now done by him) since around 2021 or so. And his most recently theatrically released movie (by the time you read this article he could release something new - he works fast) By the Stream is an excellent indie film. It's somewhat Slow Cinema-ish, so you have to hang back and let it work its magic on you - go with it. Here's the trailer (movie should be available to rent or buy soon from Cinema Guild ): * Which indie filmmaker is crazy enough to make a period movie, on a micro-budget, with teenagers? Apparently Blake Calhoun. He mixes iPhone photography with footage from a larger camera and delivers an observational comedy-drama about an important summer in the life of a 13 year old character named Casey. And the movie went on to receive a 9/10 review from Film Threat - which is kind of amazing. A micro-budget, rea...
DIY Filmmaker blog - also Spaceship 1 movie of the 53 Spaceships movie series blog
Blog by NYC indie filmmaker Sujewa Ekanayake. Since 2006 or so. Latest epic indie film project - making and releasing 53 scripted fiction features in 53 months - starting Jan - March 2025! - the 53 Spaceships film series project. This blog will have indie film news plus items about sci-fi films, TV shows, and of course info on the 53 Spaceships new movie and series of films!