Independent film industry - CULT FLICKS!

6th March 2008

About the book

American Independent cinema has been an important creative and cultural media entity for the past fifteen years. Declarations of Independence: American Cinema and the Partiality of Independent Production questions the supposed autonomy of this cinema and asks if independent film can possibly survive in the face of the mass-production and profit of Hollywood. The author presents a unique structural approach to the subject matter with his arguments mirroring the actual film production process. As American Independent cinema continues to grow as a fashionable scene, Declarations of Independence surveys its popularity, economic viability and the production of so-called 'niche' cinema. Using directors such as Quentin Tarantino and Steven Soderberg as examples of those who have crossed successfully into the cultural mainstream, altering media and public perception, the book places the discussion of this increasingly popular genre within a wider social context. This comprehensive book is a fantastic resource for film scholars and fans alike, giving an overview of the industry from conception of a film right though to festival exposure and public consumption...