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entertainment1 month ago•23 min saved

YouTube Creators Rewrite Hollywood’s Playbook With Indie Horror

Indie horror born on YouTube—Backrooms, Obsession, and Iron Lung—are delivering surprising box‑office success with small budgets, while up‑and‑coming creators like Kane Parsons and Curry Barker, aided by YouTube’s creator programs, move into theatrical releases. Industry veterans such as James Wan and Jason Blum credit YouTube’s ecosystem for nurturing new talent, signaling a shift in Hollywood as Gen Z favors fresh concepts over sequels and seeks communal cinema experiences.

via Variety|

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film2 months ago•21 min saved

Club Kid: Firstman’s Indie Cannes Debut Captures NYC Nightlife

Jordan Firstman’s feature debut Club Kid, shot on location in real New York clubs, follows a fading party promoter who learns he has a 10-year-old son. The film, produced independently (Topic Studios) after years in writers’ rooms and short films, earned a Cannes premiere in Un Certain Regard after Firstman secured Rihanna’s approval for the opening scene’s song. The project blends authentic NYC nightlife with a personal coming-of-age angle and marks a bold move into feature filmmaking outside the traditional studio system.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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film5 months ago•21 min saved

Wilde Bets on Indie Craft for Sundance Comedy The Invite

Olivia Wilde opted for an indie, workshop-driven approach for her Sundance comedy The Invite, planning weeks of development with Rashida Jones and Will McCormack and shooting sequentially to keep the story flexible. The film, a remake of Sentimental, stars Wilde with Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz in a largely single-location setup, and was produced outside the studio system with Megan Ellison’s backing and Esther Perel as a consultant to explore mature relationships. Sundance will showcase the ensemble as they pursue distribution, with Cruz unable to attend due to filming in Spain.

via hollywoodreporter.com|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Freaky Tales at Sundance: Pedro Pascal's Surprising Cameo and Wild Filming Night"

The 2024 Sundance Film Festival opened with the premiere of "Freaky Tales," an anthology movie set in 1987 Oakland, California, directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden. The film marks their return to indie filmmaking and features a surprise cameo that has generated significant buzz. The cast, including Pedro Pascal, hinted at the unexpected appearance of a major actor, but the identity remains a secret. The film is described as a love letter to Oakland and is now seeking distribution following its Sundance debut.

via Variety|

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entertainment2 years ago•9 min saved

Gareth Edwards Aims to Transform Studio Filmmaking with 'The Creator'

Director Gareth Edwards, known for films like "Rogue One" and "Godzilla," discusses his new sci-fi epic "The Creator" and his desire to make studio movies on a blockbuster scale in a leaner, more efficient way. With a budget of $80 million, Edwards aimed to strip down the crew and production process to its essentials, injecting spontaneity and creative freedom into the filmmaking process. By working with cinematographers Greig Fraser and Oren Soffer and utilizing affordable, lightweight technology, Edwards sought to create a visually stunning film that feels grander than its budget would suggest. Despite the challenges of studio filmmaking, Edwards remains grateful for the opportunities and is excited about the possibility of making smaller-scale films like his debut feature "Monsters" again.

via Variety|

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