What is an 'independent film'?

What is an 'independent film'?

Ben Lyons (Producer) gives expert video advice on: Which independent filmmakers have changed the genre?; Where are most independent films made?; What are some different techniques in making an independent film? and more...

An independent film is a movie that is made without the help of a major Hollywood studio to distribute it. It's a film made without distribution that is just being made, and then they'll try to sell it so it can get seen. It's independent of a studio which would distribute the movie. It's different than 'Spiderman III', which is coming out in theaters. When you make an independent film, you don't know where it's going to be seen or sold. You're really taking a chance. That's a basic understanding of an independent film.