Some of the most interesting art/indie movies that I saw or heard about this year were self-distributed movies. In celebration, here are some lists (titles in alphabetical order):
List 1: Select 2006 Theatrically Self-Distributed* Low Budget Indie Films (*multiple cities, commercial screenings outside of film fests or similar events):
Date Number One
Four Eyed Monsters
Head Trauma
Jumping Off Bridges
Kicking Bird
LOL
Manhattan, Kansas
Mardi Gras: Made in China
Mutual Appreciation
List 2: Select Indie Features That Took At Least 1 Step Outside of the Film Festival Circuit (at least 1 DIY theatrical or alterna venue screening in '06):
Cocaine Angel
Dance Party, U.S.A.
Deadroom
The Proper Care & Feeding of an American Messiah
List 3: Select 2006 Hybrid (Indiewood & DIY) or New Distribution Projects Worth Checking Out:
51 Birch Street
Cavite
I Am A Sex Addict
List 4: A well known director self-distributes an art movie list:
Inland Empire
List 1: Select 2006 Theatrically Self-Distributed* Low Budget Indie Films (*multiple cities, commercial screenings outside of film fests or similar events):
Date Number One
Four Eyed Monsters
Head Trauma
Jumping Off Bridges
Kicking Bird
LOL
Manhattan, Kansas
Mardi Gras: Made in China
Mutual Appreciation
List 2: Select Indie Features That Took At Least 1 Step Outside of the Film Festival Circuit (at least 1 DIY theatrical or alterna venue screening in '06):
Cocaine Angel
Dance Party, U.S.A.
Deadroom
The Proper Care & Feeding of an American Messiah
List 3: Select 2006 Hybrid (Indiewood & DIY) or New Distribution Projects Worth Checking Out:
51 Birch Street
Cavite
I Am A Sex Addict
List 4: A well known director self-distributes an art movie list:
Inland Empire
