As Hollywood's premiere indie movie studio, Searchlight reaches out to its audiences through an array of trail-blazing films. But we also consider it our duty to explore with you -- the viewer -- the indie film genre itself. What is independent film? What is the state of it in 2007 -- and what does the future hold? What in people's opinions have been both the high points and the low points in the years since the independent film was born? And what do indie films really have to offer each of us?
Searchlight employee Lorenzo (Loren) Schneider set out on a cross-country trip to dig up answers to just those questions. He spoke to people like you -- in places ranging from Miami to Park City to Detroit to Reno. From indie film and art houses to festivals and film schools, in towns and cities spanning the population scale, Loren interviewed theater owners, filmgoers -- or just about anyone who had an opinion to share.
And he received a lot of interesting answers! So check back soon and absorb the details of his three-week fact-finding mission through video footage of his many conversations with Joe Q. Public. And on an ongoing basis, starting right about -- NOW! -- Loren will venture to movie sets, film festivals and other locales to pick the brains of filmmakers, critics, actors and who knows who else on the same subject.
Stay tuned! And many, MANY thanks to Mercury for their generous sponsorship of his three-week trek!
Dear Searchlight,
I WANT TO WORK FOR YOU!
It seem like I'm the only contributing to the State of the Indy, and you have to admit I know what I'm talking about. So wouldn't it make sense to bring me on the team. Heck I'll make the Starbuck's runs. I don't mind. I just want in and I'm willing to do anything...
Here's my email
hoppingcrowproduction@gmail.com
what do you have to lose?
Frank Ledezma