#independent-films

#independent-films

"The Clan's Heir is a Transwoman (2013) plays like a lo-fi passion project, but it's also a surprising, queer-centered take on the yakuza genre."

"The secret to his success? Instead of begging for development deals, he decided to chase something more practical: money. I found it way easier to find people with money than it is to get a company to say 'Yes,' Grashaw said."

I'm grateful to be here and this film has made me realize that I can turn pain into art.

The Cannes Film Festival has become a critical platform for films aspiring for the Oscars, notably with its history of films like Parasite winning significant accolades.

"This is an excellent question," said Heather Older, the festival's executive director who, in her sixth year, has assembled a festival that is bigger..."

James Mangold's early career was marked by versatility as he transitioned from corporate promotional shorts to independent films, culminating in the successful indie 'Heavy'.