Independent Films
Mainstream films are described as films that are widely released in cinemas, examples of this would be Hollywood movies and blockbuster movies. Typical Mainstream movies are released in cinemas for a short period of time and are commercialised to attract customers and are then released for home use and sold in usually popular stores.Independent films are described as films that a produced outside a major film studio, independent films are usually distinguished both by the style and the artistic way the director chooses to show them. Independent films have a considerably lower budget than Mainstream films. Independent films tend to have a limited release and are heard of by word of mouth usually and reach out to specific audiences.
Characteristics of Mainstream Films:
- The genre is mainly specific and has gritty graphics.
- Less titles and less personnel due to low budget of the film.
- Titles don't distract the viewer from what they need to see.
- Mainly distributed by a major studio for example Warner Bros, Sony, Universal and many more.
- Star marketing, brand/franchise is done to a excellent standard for example Spectre.
- Commercial success
- High production values for example different types of camera's used, motion capture etc.
Characteristics of Independent Films:
- Small budget as well as less well known actors.
- Hardly use establishing shots in their opening.
- They provide clear explanations of their motivation.
- A lot of close up shots are often used which shows connotations of what or how the characters feeling or thinking.
- Majority may have many characters with no stars.
- Normally contains a lot of flashbacks and dream sequences.
SPECTRE (2015)
AMERICAN HONEY (2016)
By investigating into the differences between mainstream and independent films, it will help me when creating my own film opening by allowing me to know how to structure and plan the film opening. Also, to make sure that I don't include irrelevant features in my final film opening.
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