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An independent film, is a film with a low budget, usually with unknown actors, created by small production companies. They are more individual and original than the big budget productions, because they arent concerned about trying to change to suit the box office. The development in affordable high-definition digital video cameras lead to an increase in production of independent films in the 1990's and 2000's.


Successful Independent thrillers:

The Blair Witch Project
'The Blair Witch Project' is an independent American film based on a local legend of 'The Blair Witch.' The film is in an unusual documentary style, and features three unknown actors, playing themselves. The film was particularly anticipated because posters and other advertisements lead people to believe that this was a real documentary, and the three students in the film had gone missing a year previous to the release of the film. 'The Blair Witch Project' was extremely successful and went on to make over $248 million worldwide.

This Is England
'This Is England' is an independent British thriller based on the lives of skinheads in Britain in the 1980's. The lead role is filled by 12 year old Thomas Turgoose who had never acted before 'This is England.' It had great success, with Turgoose winning a BAFTA for 'Most Promising Newcomer' and the film winning 'Best British Independent Film.'