Quotes about Independent Films

I personally like to do independent films. Votes: 2

Independent films have a very different cachet than success films. Votes: 2

I get a lot of independent films from people who are starting out. Votes: 2

I suppose the real cult things now are independent films made for a million pounds. Votes: 2

I find the most interesting and most daring scripts tend to be for independent films. Votes: 2

I always went to see independent films, they're the movies I'm usually most excited to see. Votes: 2

I am a hybrid. I do independent films and also do Hollywood films - I love them both. Votes: 2

There's plenty of great independent films to do, but you can't support yourself making independent film as an actress. Votes: 2

To make independent films, you can't think about them too much, ponder on them too much, get overwhelmed by the enormity of it. Votes: 2

The thing I've come to learn is that what's great about small independent films is the intimacy and the communication that occurs when you're making them. Votes: 2

In a perfect world, I could be doing some bigger films and balance that with some independent films because they seem to be the most challenging and unique. Votes: 2

I love good film, whether it's an independent or studio film. The independent films, I think the good ones aren't necessarily eccentric ones but they're the more specific ones. Votes: 2

I believe I'm doing the right thing in trying to step away from that and to take chances and work on little independent films and do stuff like that wild dance scene. Votes: 2

But, I love making independent films. I love it! You create a family, and you sweat, you bleed, you cry, you shout, you laugh and you hug. It's such an extraordinary experience, making independent films. Votes: 2

You earn very little money on independent films and I'm the provider for my home, so I do have to think of taking one for the accountant time and again and that means studio pictures. Votes: 2

My goals are to continue acting and also to produce some independent films in the next few years. Music is a passion of mine, so I also want to continue along that path, creating with my friends. Votes: 2

I would like to do something dark or small. I love independent films. I love emotional scenes. I love people who are struggling with something. I think it's just the juxtaposition to my incredibly happy, positive demeanor. Votes: 2

It's very difficult to break into motion pictures, but it's oddly easier for directors today because of independent films and cable, who have inherited for the most part those films of substance that the studios are reluctant to finance. Votes: 2

I don't think American independent films have ever really been particularly experimental, except for the original guys from the '60s who were huge influences, like Stan Brakhage, Robert Breer, and Stan van der Beek. They were the true independents. Votes: 2

But it's often been the case, I've done so many countless small, independent films that really 3.2 people have seen, so you never know. You do it for the joy of the part and not necessarily expect anyone to see the final product. Votes: 2

Television and cable have become the new independent films, in a sense, for writers and actors to gravitate towards. That's why I like short films, too; I love doing readings, audio books, working with young filmmakers; anything that keeps you from getting blase about yourself or in a rut. Votes: 2

I've made a number of independent films that didn't receive theatrical distribution, that a lot of people haven't heard of, and as a result, I've conditioned myself to go into small independent films with the expectation that they will not, and therefore, I have to find my reward elsewhere. Votes: 2

I definitely want to continue working in independent films - and big budget stuff as well - but there's a freedom you have when you're not getting paid. It's easier to say no and there's no pressure to please the powers that be. Also I don't have to hear 'flirt and smile more.' Votes: 2

If I'm going to do a big film, I'm very choosy about what I do, because I think I want to continue - in fact I'm sure I want to continue - to stay in the realm of independent films with directors and writers who are just emerging with new ideas and a different vision that hasn't really been expressed yet. Votes: 2

I've love to do more movies. Just because I'm interested in the medium very much. I've done a lot of theatre at this point, and I've done a lot of TV. I've done a few independent films, but a lot of them have not seen the light of day. It'd be really nice to be in a film that gets out there. Votes: 2

A movie is a mass consumption product. I have got no delusions about being niche. I don't want to be niche. Though in the earlier part of my career I was into niche cinema, doing independent films - and I do have a revolutionary bent of mind - but you cannot make a change from outside; you have to be a part of it. Votes: 2

I watch mostly independent films. Votes: 0

I'd love to do more independent films. Votes: 0

I come from a background of independent films. Votes: 0

A lot of independent films offer a harsh reality check. Votes: 0

My good films were independent and my bad films were not. Votes: 0

Give us a break! I've hardly done anything but independent films. Votes: 0

I still have auditions for independent films. I've been still working. Votes: 0

People are making better and better small budge independent films these days. Votes: 0

Apparently I work for free, look at some of the independent films I've done. Votes: 0

I love doing independent films, but it's very hard to make a living that way. Votes: 0

I've been blessed in my career to be able to do studio and independent films. Votes: 0

You work hard making independent films for fourteen years and you get voted best breasts. Votes: 0

Independent films are really one of the greatest resources these days to actually find unfiltered truth. Votes: 0

You know, independent films have been institutionalized, practically. Every studio has got a boutique arthouse label. Votes: 0

I love independent films, it's the only place as an actor you're totally allowed to breathe. Votes: 0

The independent films are really where I kind of come from and where I feel comfortable. Votes: 0

I think everybody's contemplating TV now, because mid-level and high-budget independent films are not being made now. Votes: 0

I've been doing independent films for 10 years, but one out of five didn't see the light of day. Votes: 0

I've been doing mostly independent films, and things like 'Goal' give me a chance to have more options. Votes: 0

The majority of work I do is in independent films, where you're lucky if you have five takes. Votes: 0

Unless it's something very clever like 'Memento,' most independent films have a very tough life out there. Votes: 0

It just seems like that because I do a lot of independent films that don't get to the mainstream. Votes: 0

Theres plenty of great independent films to do, but you cant support yourself making independent film as an actress. Votes: 0

Independent film is film that has thought in it. There's no independent thought in studio films. It's collective thought. Votes: 0

Here are the good things about independent films: They do the more interesting, chancy scripts. They're run by love. Votes: 0

I like independent films... European films. I do go and see popular films as well because my kids force me. Votes: 0

The awards season gives a chance for independent films to have a bit of longevity in the press and the media. Votes: 0

I love the opportunity to do lots of different kinds of projects - independent films and big studio epics as well. Votes: 0

And, so yeah, I'll always want to work in independent films because you're not forced into a category or a formula Votes: 0

I love being part of huge mega blockbusters, and I love being a part of small independent films and small stage. Votes: 0

I try to balance independent films with commercial films, and I've done a pretty good job of it over the years. Votes: 0

I haven't done a lot of studio movies, but studio movies and independent films are always just as fun as each other. Votes: 0

A lot of times, you do independent films for passion because you may even lose money doing one, but it doesn't matter. Votes: 0

I havent done a lot of studio movies, but studio movies and independent films are always just as fun as each other. Votes: 0

The quality of mainstream cinema has changed. A lot of independent voices feel they can leave everything behind and make independent films. Votes: 0

Independent films now, they want to give you $2 million to make it, 21 days to shoot it and they want 10 movie stars in it. Votes: 0

Many of us had this idea of doing independent film, of making personal, relevant films, as opposed to Hollywood fluff. I directed a few. Votes: 0

I enjoy doing independent films more, only because there's more freedom. There's not as many cooks tampering with what you are trying to do. Votes: 0

Most of my movies are indies. The best scripts I can find are independent films. But I love big-budget movies, I love craft services! Votes: 0

I'm confident in my ability to maintain a career. I don't know if it will be doing either independent films or plays in New England. Votes: 0

I was still making movies so it wasnt as if I were working in a bar, but they were independent films that couldnt find distributors. Votes: 0

I'm really interested in making movies that people see: I've made a lot of independent films and it's really depressing when no one sees them. Votes: 0

TV is sort of the only way to go for an actress my age to make a decent salary; with independent films, you just can't. Votes: 0

I moved with my mom to Los Angeles for her to pursue her acting career, and she got a job casting atmosphere in some independent films. Votes: 0

I didn't fill it up with movies every time because I was trying to just film one damn movie, but that's the heartache of independent films. Votes: 0

I don't want to just do independent movies and I don't want to just do adventure films. I enjoy both, and I think both are cogent. Votes: 0

Independent films are where you really get to cut your teeth and have some fun and do the things that mainstream Hollywood doesn't want to do. Votes: 0

The biggest challenge is how you get money for independent films, in these ever-changing times when most people don't really want to invest in that anymore. Votes: 0

I've never had a good game plan. At a certain point, making independent films became more and more appealing to me because I like freshness and originality. Votes: 0

The films that I really liked and the ones that really blew my mind when I was younger were independent films. They're like great records to me. Votes: 0

The problem for independent filmmakers is that huge companies control all the promotion, all the advertising. Hollywood films' advertising budgets are as large as their shooting budgets. Votes: 0

I'm in a position where I'm being continually knocked back for the kind of independent films I want to be in because people don't know who I am. Votes: 0

I think that in America there is a new movement of underground movies that wants to kick the ass of independent films that they think whine too much. Votes: 0

In a perfect world, I could be doing some bigger films and balance that with some independent films because they seem to be the most challenging and unique Votes: 0

If people go to IMDB, they will see that I'm very comfortable with independent cinema, and doing studio films too. For me this is not an either/or situation. Votes: 0

I've been lucky to have things come to me that creatively fulfill me, and those are usually the independent films just because you have a little bit more freedom. Votes: 0

I love the opportunity to do lots of different kinds of projects - independent films and big studio epics as well. I'd love to be able to do a mixture. Votes: 0

I feel a lot of films that are shot digitally, even low-budget independent films, they look super slick now. Because the technology is so good that they look too good. Votes: 0

There are always at least five good films at the end of the year to get nominated, but generally speaking nowadays, it's more of the independent films that are recognized. Votes: 0

Right now my career is totally schizophrenic, because when an American production like Hitchcock Presents asks to see my work I would never dream of showing them my independent films. Votes: 0

I watch many, many, many independent films every year that you see once in a film festival and they're never heard of ever again. Many of them are very, very good. Votes: 0

So most of my acting experience came in college when I was living away from them. I acted in various independent films, and I got some commercial work and stuff like that. Votes: 0

Independent films in this country are in the same position. Miramax and Fine Line are not independent - they're with Disney! Come on. Or they're with Warner Brothers. They're all with somebody. Votes: 0

After film school, I embarked on trying to promote independent films. But after a while, I realized I was breaking my back doing six-day-a-week shoots, 14-hour days, and no guarantee of distribution. Votes: 0

If I had my choice, I would do the same little independent films, but they would have $100 million budgets, so I could get paid a fortune and hang out in a huge trailer. Votes: 0

I teach at USC. I have a big class of 360 kids, only about a fifth of whom are film majors. I don't just show the Hollywood blockbusters. I show independent films, foreign films, documentaries. Votes: 0

When independent films break through and actually make it into any level of mainstream-ness or get seen by people or find a life actually in theaters, it's extraordinary. And it doesn't happen that often. Votes: 0

After six years of working on low-budget independent films of the too-weird-to-watch variety, being asked by DreamWorks to come and play with the big boys, it was like finding an unicorn in your sock drawer. Votes: 0