That's a good place to draw the line I think - at this point in time, in the US. - $0 - $100,000 budget TOTAL for both production & distribution (that $100K is for production & the first 6 months - 1 year of distribution related expenses, after that, less than $100K a year in distribution & related expenses could work as a good dividing line for what's indie and what's not) (self-distribution by the filmmaker is ALWAYS more indie than selling the distribution rights and work to another entity) - not made/produced by a Hollywood studio, or a TV network, or cable, etc (but let's say a large company - from entertainment world or otherwise - could have a 40% or less interest in the project - that much invested in the project $s wise, but all final production & distribution decisions resting w/ the filmmaker/director - as long as the above two criteria are met, the films could star known actors (if they wish to work at the above mentioned budget level
Tweet with early drawing for an idea from 1st spaceship series movie - 53
Spaceships (working title) - 2024 movie
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