IndieScene.
@indiescene.bsky.social
Disrupting #indie #filmdistribution
Theatrical Aggregation.
#communities #growth #sustainability #createch #inclusion #equality #screenings #events #indiefilms #cinemas #festivals
Theatrical Aggregation.
#communities #growth #sustainability #createch #inclusion #equality #screenings #events #indiefilms #cinemas #festivals
Yesterday’s panel was just more talk about preserving the same structures that created the problems.
The creative industries deserve better than polite conversations and recycled promises.
We deserve solutions, structural change, and an ecosystem that supports the people who keep the arts alive.
The creative industries deserve better than polite conversations and recycled promises.
We deserve solutions, structural change, and an ecosystem that supports the people who keep the arts alive.
Today, we launch the latest report in our State of the Nations research series, ‘Who stays and who leaves? Mapping arts, culture and heritage careers’, by Dave O’Brien, Mark Taylor, Ruoxi Wang, Peter Campbell and Kate Shorvon.
Key findings below 👇
Download the report: pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...
Key findings below 👇
Download the report: pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...
Who Stays and Who Leaves? Mapping Arts, Culture and Heritage Careers - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
Read the latest State of the Nations research report from University of Sheffield on mapping arts, culture and heritage careers.
pec.ac.uk
November 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Yesterday’s panel was just more talk about preserving the same structures that created the problems.
The creative industries deserve better than polite conversations and recycled promises.
We deserve solutions, structural change, and an ecosystem that supports the people who keep the arts alive.
The creative industries deserve better than polite conversations and recycled promises.
We deserve solutions, structural change, and an ecosystem that supports the people who keep the arts alive.
Our newest affiliate, CineTrail
"Discover real-world filming locations, follow curated trails, and connect with a global community of movie and travel enthusiasts."
#cinema #filmlocations #indiefilms #community #travel #UK #explore #trails
cine-trail.com
"Discover real-world filming locations, follow curated trails, and connect with a global community of movie and travel enthusiasts."
#cinema #filmlocations #indiefilms #community #travel #UK #explore #trails
cine-trail.com
September 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Our newest affiliate, CineTrail
"Discover real-world filming locations, follow curated trails, and connect with a global community of movie and travel enthusiasts."
#cinema #filmlocations #indiefilms #community #travel #UK #explore #trails
cine-trail.com
"Discover real-world filming locations, follow curated trails, and connect with a global community of movie and travel enthusiasts."
#cinema #filmlocations #indiefilms #community #travel #UK #explore #trails
cine-trail.com
🎬 Join us for a virtual forum on the STATE OF THE FILM INDUSTRY.
🗓 Date: 20th August
Capacity limit is 300, register here: lnkd.in/ensmQ5_z
#FilmIndustry #VirtualEvent #indiefilm #filmmakers #creators #cinema #filmdistribution #independentfilm #indiescene
🗓 Date: 20th August
Capacity limit is 300, register here: lnkd.in/ensmQ5_z
#FilmIndustry #VirtualEvent #indiefilm #filmmakers #creators #cinema #filmdistribution #independentfilm #indiescene
August 18, 2025 at 4:20 AM
🎬 Join us for a virtual forum on the STATE OF THE FILM INDUSTRY.
🗓 Date: 20th August
Capacity limit is 300, register here: lnkd.in/ensmQ5_z
#FilmIndustry #VirtualEvent #indiefilm #filmmakers #creators #cinema #filmdistribution #independentfilm #indiescene
🗓 Date: 20th August
Capacity limit is 300, register here: lnkd.in/ensmQ5_z
#FilmIndustry #VirtualEvent #indiefilm #filmmakers #creators #cinema #filmdistribution #independentfilm #indiescene
🎥 The UK film sector is growing — just not where it counts.
Only 16% of global indie films reached classification in 2024.
We need infrastructure, not just investment.
#IndieFilm #UKFilm #BBFC #FilmPolicy #CinemaEquity #IndieScene
open.substack.com/pub/indiesce...
Only 16% of global indie films reached classification in 2024.
We need infrastructure, not just investment.
#IndieFilm #UKFilm #BBFC #FilmPolicy #CinemaEquity #IndieScene
open.substack.com/pub/indiesce...
The Urgent Need for U.K. Film Infrastructure Reform
Same Barriers -- BBFC classification is less than 16% of the global independent marketplace in 2024.
open.substack.com
August 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
🎥 The UK film sector is growing — just not where it counts.
Only 16% of global indie films reached classification in 2024.
We need infrastructure, not just investment.
#IndieFilm #UKFilm #BBFC #FilmPolicy #CinemaEquity #IndieScene
open.substack.com/pub/indiesce...
Only 16% of global indie films reached classification in 2024.
We need infrastructure, not just investment.
#IndieFilm #UKFilm #BBFC #FilmPolicy #CinemaEquity #IndieScene
open.substack.com/pub/indiesce...
Check out our #podcast sesh w/ Alex Stolz & @usheruhq
“Community Is The Audience: A New Approach To Independent Film Success Featuring Shawn Dawes”
#filmdistribution #indiefilm #audiences #community
www.usheru.com/podcast/
“Community Is The Audience: A New Approach To Independent Film Success Featuring Shawn Dawes”
#filmdistribution #indiefilm #audiences #community
www.usheru.com/podcast/
Podcast
Marketing & Distribution Podcast Where innovation, marketing and audiences intersectyou’ll discover the Marketing & Distribution podcast. Listen now Listen to Past Episodes Highlights Pierre Alexandre...
www.usheru.com
May 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Check out our #podcast sesh w/ Alex Stolz & @usheruhq
“Community Is The Audience: A New Approach To Independent Film Success Featuring Shawn Dawes”
#filmdistribution #indiefilm #audiences #community
www.usheru.com/podcast/
“Community Is The Audience: A New Approach To Independent Film Success Featuring Shawn Dawes”
#filmdistribution #indiefilm #audiences #community
www.usheru.com/podcast/
Working.
Nogales Intl Film Festival (NOGAIFF)!!!
Audiences still welcome.
Tonight we enjoy Films on the Fence!!!
www.soazfilm.org/schedule
#filmfestivals #nogales #nogalessonora🏜️🌵 #USA #Mexico #culture #community #soazfilm #indiescene
Nogales Intl Film Festival (NOGAIFF)!!!
Audiences still welcome.
Tonight we enjoy Films on the Fence!!!
www.soazfilm.org/schedule
#filmfestivals #nogales #nogalessonora🏜️🌵 #USA #Mexico #culture #community #soazfilm #indiescene
May 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Working.
Nogales Intl Film Festival (NOGAIFF)!!!
Audiences still welcome.
Tonight we enjoy Films on the Fence!!!
www.soazfilm.org/schedule
#filmfestivals #nogales #nogalessonora🏜️🌵 #USA #Mexico #culture #community #soazfilm #indiescene
Nogales Intl Film Festival (NOGAIFF)!!!
Audiences still welcome.
Tonight we enjoy Films on the Fence!!!
www.soazfilm.org/schedule
#filmfestivals #nogales #nogalessonora🏜️🌵 #USA #Mexico #culture #community #soazfilm #indiescene
Join us!!!
Nogales International Film Festival (NOGAIFF)
Nogales, AZ / Mexico
Opening Film: 'The Absence of Eden'
1pm - 3pm (Wed, April 30th)
festival schedule: www.soazfilm.org/schedule
#NOGAIFF #filmfestival #Nogales #Arizona #indiefilm #officialselection #USA #Mexico #community
Nogales International Film Festival (NOGAIFF)
Nogales, AZ / Mexico
Opening Film: 'The Absence of Eden'
1pm - 3pm (Wed, April 30th)
festival schedule: www.soazfilm.org/schedule
#NOGAIFF #filmfestival #Nogales #Arizona #indiefilm #officialselection #USA #Mexico #community
April 27, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Join us!!!
Nogales International Film Festival (NOGAIFF)
Nogales, AZ / Mexico
Opening Film: 'The Absence of Eden'
1pm - 3pm (Wed, April 30th)
festival schedule: www.soazfilm.org/schedule
#NOGAIFF #filmfestival #Nogales #Arizona #indiefilm #officialselection #USA #Mexico #community
Nogales International Film Festival (NOGAIFF)
Nogales, AZ / Mexico
Opening Film: 'The Absence of Eden'
1pm - 3pm (Wed, April 30th)
festival schedule: www.soazfilm.org/schedule
#NOGAIFF #filmfestival #Nogales #Arizona #indiefilm #officialselection #USA #Mexico #community
It’s going down! April 30th - May 2
Nogales, Arizona
Films, Fireside Chat, and Parties.
** including films on the fence!!!
View the schedule, here:
www.soazfilm.org/schedule
#filmfestival #IndieFilms #bordertown #usa #mexico #culture #movies #parties #april2025 #May2025
Nogales, Arizona
Films, Fireside Chat, and Parties.
** including films on the fence!!!
View the schedule, here:
www.soazfilm.org/schedule
#filmfestival #IndieFilms #bordertown #usa #mexico #culture #movies #parties #april2025 #May2025
April 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
It’s going down! April 30th - May 2
Nogales, Arizona
Films, Fireside Chat, and Parties.
** including films on the fence!!!
View the schedule, here:
www.soazfilm.org/schedule
#filmfestival #IndieFilms #bordertown #usa #mexico #culture #movies #parties #april2025 #May2025
Nogales, Arizona
Films, Fireside Chat, and Parties.
** including films on the fence!!!
View the schedule, here:
www.soazfilm.org/schedule
#filmfestival #IndieFilms #bordertown #usa #mexico #culture #movies #parties #april2025 #May2025
This was MASTERFUL.
Coogler is up there with Kubrick in the way he tells a story.
You could feel the film.
From the music, to the visuals, intertwined with the performances.
Coogler is up there with Kubrick in the way he tells a story.
You could feel the film.
From the music, to the visuals, intertwined with the performances.
April 22, 2025 at 7:45 AM
This was MASTERFUL.
Coogler is up there with Kubrick in the way he tells a story.
You could feel the film.
From the music, to the visuals, intertwined with the performances.
Coogler is up there with Kubrick in the way he tells a story.
You could feel the film.
From the music, to the visuals, intertwined with the performances.
Today we boycott Global Radio in the U.K. until Westminster City Council brings back busking 🎤🎵 in Leicester Square.
Their brands include: Heart, Capital, LBC, Capital XTRA, Classic FM, Smooth, Radio X and Gold Radio.
They should have sound-proofed rooms. 🙄
secretldn.com/leicester-sq...
Their brands include: Heart, Capital, LBC, Capital XTRA, Classic FM, Smooth, Radio X and Gold Radio.
They should have sound-proofed rooms. 🙄
secretldn.com/leicester-sq...
Busking Has Officially Been Banned In Leicester Square As Of Today
Following a series of noise complaints, Westminster City Council have enforced a busking ban in one of the city's busiest tourist spots.
secretldn.com
April 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Today we boycott Global Radio in the U.K. until Westminster City Council brings back busking 🎤🎵 in Leicester Square.
Their brands include: Heart, Capital, LBC, Capital XTRA, Classic FM, Smooth, Radio X and Gold Radio.
They should have sound-proofed rooms. 🙄
secretldn.com/leicester-sq...
Their brands include: Heart, Capital, LBC, Capital XTRA, Classic FM, Smooth, Radio X and Gold Radio.
They should have sound-proofed rooms. 🙄
secretldn.com/leicester-sq...
Help Us support and celebrate DIVERSITY with The Nogales International Film Festival (NOGAIFF)!!!
April 29 – May 3, 2025
Read about it here:
www.indiewire.com/features/int...
Any donations appreciated.
www.gofundme.com/f/NOGAIFF
April 29 – May 3, 2025
Read about it here:
www.indiewire.com/features/int...
Any donations appreciated.
www.gofundme.com/f/NOGAIFF
Inside the U.S.-Mexico Film Festival Embracing the Border Wall — as a Movie Screen
Oscar Rene Coronado and Francisco J. Landin Jr. for the Nogales International Film Festival — border wall film festival interview at IndieWire.
www.indiewire.com
March 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Help Us support and celebrate DIVERSITY with The Nogales International Film Festival (NOGAIFF)!!!
April 29 – May 3, 2025
Read about it here:
www.indiewire.com/features/int...
Any donations appreciated.
www.gofundme.com/f/NOGAIFF
April 29 – May 3, 2025
Read about it here:
www.indiewire.com/features/int...
Any donations appreciated.
www.gofundme.com/f/NOGAIFF
Following the success of 'Anora' at the Oscars.
We need to address the state of Independent Cinema...
#indiefilms #independentcinema #Anora #Oscars #filmindustry #equality #accessibility #sustainability #cinema #arthousecinema #indiescene #indiefilmmaker #hollywood
We need to address the state of Independent Cinema...
#indiefilms #independentcinema #Anora #Oscars #filmindustry #equality #accessibility #sustainability #cinema #arthousecinema #indiescene #indiefilmmaker #hollywood
March 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Following the success of 'Anora' at the Oscars.
We need to address the state of Independent Cinema...
#indiefilms #independentcinema #Anora #Oscars #filmindustry #equality #accessibility #sustainability #cinema #arthousecinema #indiescene #indiefilmmaker #hollywood
We need to address the state of Independent Cinema...
#indiefilms #independentcinema #Anora #Oscars #filmindustry #equality #accessibility #sustainability #cinema #arthousecinema #indiescene #indiefilmmaker #hollywood
This is exactly why we are building a new market for independent cinema.
We need to continue to support the global filmmakers. To provide opportunities for the next Sean Wang & Sean Baker, and those from every culture, every community & every background.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
We need to continue to support the global filmmakers. To provide opportunities for the next Sean Wang & Sean Baker, and those from every culture, every community & every background.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Sean Baker Reflects on Current State of Indie Films at Spirit Awards: “The System Has to Change, Because This Is Simply Unsustainable”
Baker won the best director award for his film 'Anora' on Saturday, and took the opportunity to advocate for keeping the indie film genre alive.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
February 23, 2025 at 1:38 AM
This is exactly why we are building a new market for independent cinema.
We need to continue to support the global filmmakers. To provide opportunities for the next Sean Wang & Sean Baker, and those from every culture, every community & every background.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
We need to continue to support the global filmmakers. To provide opportunities for the next Sean Wang & Sean Baker, and those from every culture, every community & every background.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Brady Corbet received a minimum salary for directing the $6M film. Basically, living expenses.
Studios & Distributors control the narrative when it comes to financials.
This means in film distribution, the money rarely trickles down the waterfall.
variety.com/2025/film/aw...
Studios & Distributors control the narrative when it comes to financials.
This means in film distribution, the money rarely trickles down the waterfall.
variety.com/2025/film/aw...
‘The Brutalist’ Director Brady Corbet Says He Made ‘Zero Dollars’ From the Oscar-Nominated Epic: ‘You’re Not Paid to Promote a Film’
'The Brutalist' director Brady Corbet has revealed that he made “zero dollars” from his last two films, despite the film being a top Oscar contender.
variety.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Brady Corbet received a minimum salary for directing the $6M film. Basically, living expenses.
Studios & Distributors control the narrative when it comes to financials.
This means in film distribution, the money rarely trickles down the waterfall.
variety.com/2025/film/aw...
Studios & Distributors control the narrative when it comes to financials.
This means in film distribution, the money rarely trickles down the waterfall.
variety.com/2025/film/aw...
Independent Cinema - Manifesto 2025
We gotta rise UP.
"Scratch that, this is not a moment, it's the movement
Where all the hungriest brothers with something to prove went?"
lnkd.in/e6UWd59Z
We gotta rise UP.
"Scratch that, this is not a moment, it's the movement
Where all the hungriest brothers with something to prove went?"
lnkd.in/e6UWd59Z
February 11, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Independent Cinema - Manifesto 2025
We gotta rise UP.
"Scratch that, this is not a moment, it's the movement
Where all the hungriest brothers with something to prove went?"
lnkd.in/e6UWd59Z
We gotta rise UP.
"Scratch that, this is not a moment, it's the movement
Where all the hungriest brothers with something to prove went?"
lnkd.in/e6UWd59Z
Lessons Learned: Sundance Film Festival 2025: Impact Documentary
YouTube video by T.C. Johnstone
youtu.be
February 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Without deals, these indie films can still reach communities.
Our Theatrical Aggregation platform is making sure of that.
Providing accessibility towards sustainability.
Visit IndieScene., here: tinyurl.com/5398xupr
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Our Theatrical Aggregation platform is making sure of that.
Providing accessibility towards sustainability.
Visit IndieScene., here: tinyurl.com/5398xupr
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Sundance Freezes Over: Where Were the Deals, Anti-Trump Politics and Drama That Gave the Festival Its Sizzle?
The Sundance Film Festival failed to heat up, with few deals even for titles like Jennifer Lopez's "Kiss of the Spider Woman" and the acclaimed "Twinless."
variety.com
January 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Without deals, these indie films can still reach communities.
Our Theatrical Aggregation platform is making sure of that.
Providing accessibility towards sustainability.
Visit IndieScene., here: tinyurl.com/5398xupr
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Our Theatrical Aggregation platform is making sure of that.
Providing accessibility towards sustainability.
Visit IndieScene., here: tinyurl.com/5398xupr
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
🎥 IndieScene. has Launched! 🎬
We need better market value & sustainability for indie films!
#indiescene #IndependentCinema #filmindustry #indiefilms
#filmmakers #filmfestivals #filmdistribution #independentfilm #sundancefilmfestival #Sundance2025 #Sundance
indiescene.substack.com/p/launch-new...
We need better market value & sustainability for indie films!
#indiescene #IndependentCinema #filmindustry #indiefilms
#filmmakers #filmfestivals #filmdistribution #independentfilm #sundancefilmfestival #Sundance2025 #Sundance
indiescene.substack.com/p/launch-new...
Launch News: IndieScene.’s Theatrical Aggregation Platform
A New Era for Independent Cinema.
indiescene.substack.com
January 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
🎥 IndieScene. has Launched! 🎬
We need better market value & sustainability for indie films!
#indiescene #IndependentCinema #filmindustry #indiefilms
#filmmakers #filmfestivals #filmdistribution #independentfilm #sundancefilmfestival #Sundance2025 #Sundance
indiescene.substack.com/p/launch-new...
We need better market value & sustainability for indie films!
#indiescene #IndependentCinema #filmindustry #indiefilms
#filmmakers #filmfestivals #filmdistribution #independentfilm #sundancefilmfestival #Sundance2025 #Sundance
indiescene.substack.com/p/launch-new...
Soft launching our platform early because the film industry, and its indie filmmakers, deserve it.
#indiescene #IndependentCinema #filmindustry #indiefilms
#filmmakers #filmfestivals #filmdistribution #SupportIndieFilm #sundancefilmfestival #festivalseason #Sundance2025
tinyurl.com/3p6cnjts
#indiescene #IndependentCinema #filmindustry #indiefilms
#filmmakers #filmfestivals #filmdistribution #SupportIndieFilm #sundancefilmfestival #festivalseason #Sundance2025
tinyurl.com/3p6cnjts
Launch News: IndieScene.’s Theatrical Aggregation Platform
A New Era for Independent Cinema.
tinyurl.com
January 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Soft launching our platform early because the film industry, and its indie filmmakers, deserve it.
#indiescene #IndependentCinema #filmindustry #indiefilms
#filmmakers #filmfestivals #filmdistribution #SupportIndieFilm #sundancefilmfestival #festivalseason #Sundance2025
tinyurl.com/3p6cnjts
#indiescene #IndependentCinema #filmindustry #indiefilms
#filmmakers #filmfestivals #filmdistribution #SupportIndieFilm #sundancefilmfestival #festivalseason #Sundance2025
tinyurl.com/3p6cnjts
Indie Filmmakers -- You ready for 2025?
The traditional paths have failed us.
The time to innovate and create a new market is now.
#indie #filmdistribution #hollywood #filmindustry #IndieFilm #sustainability #community #myshot #RiseUp #indiescene
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic7N...
The traditional paths have failed us.
The time to innovate and create a new market is now.
#indie #filmdistribution #hollywood #filmindustry #IndieFilm #sustainability #community #myshot #RiseUp #indiescene
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic7N...
My Shot
YouTube video by Lin-Manuel Miranda - Topic
www.youtube.com
December 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Indie Filmmakers -- You ready for 2025?
The traditional paths have failed us.
The time to innovate and create a new market is now.
#indie #filmdistribution #hollywood #filmindustry #IndieFilm #sustainability #community #myshot #RiseUp #indiescene
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic7N...
The traditional paths have failed us.
The time to innovate and create a new market is now.
#indie #filmdistribution #hollywood #filmindustry #IndieFilm #sustainability #community #myshot #RiseUp #indiescene
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic7N...
@linmanuel.bsky.social I believe a ‘Hamilton’ series could easily be done in a similar tone of ‘Black Sails’ meets ‘The Book of Clarence’ — hit me up if you need some inspiration 😊
December 14, 2024 at 2:17 PM
@linmanuel.bsky.social I believe a ‘Hamilton’ series could easily be done in a similar tone of ‘Black Sails’ meets ‘The Book of Clarence’ — hit me up if you need some inspiration 😊
We made this statement 2yrs ago as we analysed the 2019 independent cinema market.
Nothing has changed.
Films with perceived success on average only see 8-10 global markets outside their origin countries.
#cinema #boxoffice #movies #TheHollywoodReporter
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Nothing has changed.
Films with perceived success on average only see 8-10 global markets outside their origin countries.
#cinema #boxoffice #movies #TheHollywoodReporter
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Why European Cinema Is on a Critical High, But Also a Commercial Low
European movies like 'Conclave,' 'Emilia Pérez,' and 'The Substance' are winning rave reviews but box office returns tell another story.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 23, 2024 at 9:24 PM
We made this statement 2yrs ago as we analysed the 2019 independent cinema market.
Nothing has changed.
Films with perceived success on average only see 8-10 global markets outside their origin countries.
#cinema #boxoffice #movies #TheHollywoodReporter
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Nothing has changed.
Films with perceived success on average only see 8-10 global markets outside their origin countries.
#cinema #boxoffice #movies #TheHollywoodReporter
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...