Movies and TvShows featuring "independent-filmmaker" theme.

The Go-Go Boys: The Inside Story of Cannon Films is a documentary that explores the history of the independent film studio, Cannon Films. The film tells the story of cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus who established Cannon Films in the 1970s and built it into one of the most prominent independent film studios of its time. It delves into the successes and failures of the studio, their unique filmmaking methods, and the impact they had on the movie industry. The documentary also covers the rise and fall of the company, the colorful personalities involved, and the lasting legacy of Cannon Films.

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream is a documentary film that delves into the phenomenon of late-night cult films and their influence on popular culture. Through interviews with filmmakers, critics, and enthusiasts, the film examines how these unconventional and often subversive movies gained a dedicated following and became significant artistic expressions.

Growing up in small-town America, two friends dream about escaping their confining families to search for their dreams and freedom in the big city. Arriving in Los Angeles, the two discover the harsh realities of the city as they enter the shadowy world of the film business. Ultimately, the two friends must choose between love and friendship and soon discover that life has its own destiny for everyone.

The careers of D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and Charlie Chaplin are chronicled culminating in the formation of United Artists and 1919.

Explore the life and career of Mary Pickford, a pioneering actress and one of the most influential figures in Hollywood history. From her early days in silent films to her rise as a powerful producer, this documentary offers an in-depth look at the life of a true Hollywood legend.

A filmmaker engages in a routine series of sexual encounters to pass the time while editing her latest film. When one man refuses to play by her rules, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to him.

Numéro zéro is a slow cinema documentary that explores the complex family relationships and the struggles of an independent filmmaker in France. Through black-and-white filmmaking and existential poetry, the film captures the essence of a son's journey to understand his father and grandmother, while navigating the challenges of the independent cinema scene.

THE WILD WORLD OF TED V. MIKELS, a new documentary by Kevin Sean Michaels (no blood relation to Ted, but the same spirit), is a rollicking look at the independent cinema and film pioneering of Ted V. Mikels, who has been producing films for over 60 years. Way before limited-budget action films became termed as "grindhouse," Ted was wowing audiences with his own special brand of guts, gore, humor, violence and most of all -- style. THE CORPSE GRINDERS 1 + 2, THE ASTRO-ZOMBIES, 10 VIOLENT WOMEN, MISSION: KILLFAST, THE BLACK KLANSMAN, THE DOLL SQUAD, THE WORM EATERS and GIRL IN GOLD BOOTS are some of Ted's films that have made their cinematic mark.

A group of friends listen as one man tells them a story about a time when, in a small cafe, he discovered a peephole into the ladies' bathroom and became addicted to looking through it at female genitals. They ask him questions and come to conclusions about sex. This is a filmed, scripted version. Then, the actual person who this happened to relates the same story; this time, however, it is an unscripted documentary, in which the same things occur as in the scripted one.

A drug addict escapes his misery one night by reliving the founding of Rome and imagining himself the Emperor.

When Ethan, the needy nice guy, is dumped by his fiancée, he asks his misogynist older brother, Kyle, to help him win her back.

An eccentric bored housewife masterminds a heist, enlisting her hapless nephew and his flat-broke friend. Her obsession with social media brings about unexpected results. This dark comedy captures the way social media alters our perception of others and even ourselves. BOOKED is about the risks some people are willing to take by exhibiting their lives; it illustrates how easy it is to get trapped in a narcissistic and miserable state by seeking virtual attention. Where should one draw the line between acceptable and excessive?

Odette Robert is a documentary film that delves into the intricate dynamics of family relationships. Through the lens of an independent filmmaker, it portrays the existential poetry of life, emphasizing the slow and contemplative nature of human connections. Shot in black and white, the film captures the essence of a grandmother's profound impact on her son and father. With a focus on the director's personal journey, Odette Robert epitomizes the beauty and complexity of family bonds.

This documentary features interviews with Ian MacKaye (Fugazi), J Mascis (Dinosaur jr.), John John Jesse (Demonic Erotic painter), Jim Rose (Jim Rose Sideshow), Jim Thirwell (Foetus), Lydia Lunch, Mike Watt (Minutemen), Richard Kern (Filmmaker), Ron Ashet

No Goodbyes is a Horror - Mystery snippet about a maid and a lady. It revolves around an unraveling drama between them. It is set in a tense ambiance of a House enchanted by the presence of the maid.

Mac is at the threshold of losing everything while directing his feature film.

The use of dope is running rampant at a small college. Convinced the college's reputation is at stake, Professor Dr. John takes it upon himself to get the college's biggest user to go straight.

A Product of Me is a gripping drama that explores the lives of a group of high school students in Atlanta, Georgia. The film delves into the themes of poverty, drug abuse, and the fight for a better future. As the students navigate their challenging circumstances, their friendship is tested, and they must make difficult choices. This independent film offers a raw and captivating portrayal of the lives of these young individuals.

Carlos Uribe, is a young photographer that is in a hypnosis treatment without any progress. Carlos amnesia makes him forget extreme emotional situations. In the city, the media is informing about some strange women murderesses, finding the victims in the desert near to the city. The "Desert Killer", is the name the media has given to this serial killer, who has very peculiar characteristics in his "modus operandi", for instance; he's obsession to take photos of his victims and sending them to the newspaper. A red note journalist of the "Cronnica Roja" newspaper, Ivan Contreras, is reading the newspaper, while taking a break at one of the parks of the city, suddenly he gets angry when he realizes that his press release was not published, he then calls his boss to complain about it.

A male artist indulges in his love of the female form. That love is tainted when the female subjects make a choice to admire their own beauty. A short that loudly echoes society's treatment of black beauty. Infatuation is an experimental short film lasting just over four minutes.