AdvertisementDespite all the doom and gloom in Hollywood, there's optimism coming from a surprising place: indie films.
"Longlegs" barely promoted its biggest star, Nicolas Cage, and is the year's biggest indie film, grossing over $100 million worldwide.
AdvertisementThe case for hope for indie filmsRecently, there's been a spree of pieces predicting the death of indie films.
Brands like Procter & Gamble and Neutrogena are taking a bigger role in film financing, too, providing another source of hope for indie films.
Indie films can also be a bargain to rent or buy on streaming compared to big studio films.
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