An indie game, short for independent video game, is a video game typically created by individuals or smaller development teams without the financial and technical support of a large game publisher, in contrast to most "AAA" (triple-A) games. Because of their independence and freedom to develop, indie games often focus on innovation, experimental gameplay, and taking risks not usually afforded in AAA games. Indie games tend to be sold through digital distribution channels rather than at retail due to lack of publisher support. The term is synonymous with that of independent music or independent film in those respective mediums.
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The term "indie game" itself is based on similar terms like independent film and independent music, where the concept is often related to self-publishing and independence from major studios or distributors.[1] However, as with both indie films and music, there is no exact, widely accepted definition of what constitutes an "indie game" besides falling well outside the bounds of triple-A video game development by large publishers and development studios.[2][3][4][5] One simple definition, described by Laura Parker for GameSpot, says "independent video game development is the business of making games without the support of publishers", but this does not cover all situations.[6] Dan Pearce of IGN stated that the only consensus for what constitutes an indie game is a "I know it when I see it"-type assessment, since no single definition can capture what games are broadly considered indie.[7]
There were other shifts in the commercial environment that were seen as drivers for the rise of indie games in the 2000s. Many of the games to be indie games of this period were considered to be the antithesis of mainstream games and which highlighted the independence of how these games were made compared to the collective of mainstream titles. Many of them took a retro-style approach to their design, art, or other factors in development, such as Cave Story in 2004, which proved popular with players.[35][50] Social and political changes also led to the use of indie games not only for entertainment purposes but to also tell a message related to these factors, something that cannot be done in mainstream titles.[35] In comparing indie games to independent film and the state of their respective industries, the indie game's rise was occurring approximately at the same relative time as its market was starting to grow exponentially and seen as a supporting offshoot of the mainstream works.[35]
That's Not Me is an Australian independent comedy film directed by Gregory Erdstein. It was filmed between 2015 and 2016 in Melbourne, Australia, and Los Angeles, US.[1][2] The screenplay was written by Gregory Erdstein and lead actress Alice Foulcher.[3][4] That's Not Me had its World Premiere in February 2017 at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival[5] and its Australian Premiere in June 2017 at the Sydney Film Festival.[6] It was released theatrically at selected cinemas across Australia in September 2017.[7] In 2020 That's Not Me was nominated for the AACTA Byron Kennedy Award, as one of the top 12 indie feature films of the past decade.[8]
At the 2017 Sydney Film Festival That's Not Me came fourth at the Foxtel Movies Audience Awards[26] and ninth in the Top 10 Audience Awards at the 2017 Melbourne International Film Festival.[27] Alice Foulcher received a Best Actress nomination at the 2018 Australian Film Critics Association awardsThat's Not Me won the award for Best Film Under $200k at the inaugural 2018 Ozflix Independent Film Awards.[28] The film was ranked #5 of The Guardian's Top 10 Australian Films of 2017.[29] In 2020 That's Not Me was nominated for the AACTA Byron Kennedy Award, as one of the top 12 indie feature films of the past decade.[8]
The Myers character was created by filmmaker John Carpenter for Halloween, a 1978 indie movie that cost $300,000 to make and grossed $70 million, and he has surfaced again and again and again. That first Halloween movie spawned four direct sequels, a Rob Zombie-helmed resurrection of Halloween in 2007 that begat its own sequel, and a 2018 film, also called Halloween, that retconned every other iteration, launched a sequel in 2021 (Halloween Kills), and concludes with Halloween Ends, which is now available to stream on Peacock.
In the independent film industry where the budgets are small, indie film producers like Christine have to be extremely resourceful, creative and determined. BendFilm will formally recognize Vachon for her tireless work to foster diverse voices in independent film and her bold vision to champion stories that steer outside the mainstream by screening three films she helped launch: Carol, First Reformed, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
For decades, romantic comedies have been considered by the film-going masses to be little more than 'chick flicks,' designated as lighter fare that falls more into the guilty-pleasure viewing category than, say, Scorsese's latest film. However, with the modern era of 24-hour news cycles and social media addiction, there's nothing like watching two people fall in love to briefly quell the existential angst. These movies allow you to get lost in the moment-by-moment nuances of courtship, and supply you with a hefty dose of witty banter, unlike a plot-heavy piece of Oscar bait.
While it is an extremely big deal to win an award at Cannes, there are other prizes to be had too. The screenings themselves are a major aspect of the festival, a place for new films, new artists and new artistic approaches to be seen by the people who matter in the film world. The Marche du Film at Cannes is the biggest international film market, and whether or not a movie wins the Palme d'Or, it has the chance of attracting the attention of critics and producers who can launch careers in the movie industry. Especially for an "indie" film, an invitation to Cannes can be a huge boost, and a win usually means serious dollars from producers who want to get in on the next big thing.
The grandson of actor Barry Corbin, Ross most recently appeared in Honor Among Thieves, an indie film that was released in February, and will start work on Meteor, a post-apocalyptic thriller, beginning next month in Texas.
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