The Edge of Hollywood

Yes, you're right. Another documentary has been shown to us by our professor. This time, its about how independent filmmakers who are on the edge of Hollywood dominate the big screen.

As the studio system were producing a number of blockbuster films, independent filmmakers started to make films that made Hollywood rise. But of course, going to Hollywood has its price. They need to exert big efforts and budget for their films to make their way on the big screen.

Independent films are important in the film industry in America. According to Sam Raimi, they are the lifeblood of the filmmaking industry; they set new standards and trends, they have the wildest ideas and interesting stories. I think this is why independent films became a hit in Hollywood; They have interesting stories that people wanted to see, because the audience can relate to these films.

It is said in the documentary that filmmakers in the edge of Hollywood all have one desire; to make their films on their own terms. That is why in order to produce these films, they asked for help financially. The limited budget they had on independent filmmaking made them expand their styles and made ways to produce their films.

Most independent films succeed on the big screen because their stories present the filmmaker's view of life and point of view. Mostly, their stories have big impact to the audience because they can relate to them. That is why a lot of independent film makers reach their success in Hollywood.

These films are often screened at various local and international film festivals. One of the largest independent film festival in America is the Sundance Film Festival. They showcase American and international independent films and comprises different genres of films.

As we've also learned on our past lessons, Independent Filmmakers somehow managed to enter the world of mainstream films. That’s why the New Hollywood managed to have directors from independent films. They contributed into getting back the success of film industry.