Independent Film

American Dollhouse, a new independent horror film, premiered at South by Southwest this year with additional screenings at the Overlook Film Festival in New Orleans.

June 22, 2026 Reported by AI

Independent theaters reported a 9% increase in business in 2025, according to the first National Audience Survey by Art House Convergence. The results, released Monday at the IND/EX conference in Chicago, highlight strong support from newer and younger moviegoers.

Writer-director Liz Sargent's film ‘Take Me Home’ has received a review praising its sensitive portrayal of caregiving difficulties. The movie stars Sargent's sister, Anna Sargent, as a cognitively disabled young woman confronting harsh realities. The review was published on January 26, 2026.

January 25, 2026 Reported by AI

A24's horror film 'undertone' premiered in the Midnight section at the Sundance Film Festival, earning praise for its innovative use of sound over visuals. Directed by debut filmmaker Ian Tuason, the movie follows podcasters uncovering eerie audio files tied to a pregnant couple's plight. It builds tension through psychological suspense rather than typical genre tropes.

The Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) has announced 10 Asia-Pacific projects selected for its Future Project initiative, aimed at advancing independent films through development and co-production. Among the highlighted titles are an Australia-Indonesia romance, a migrant worker drama, and an Indonesian biopic featuring an Oscar-winning costume designer. The event runs from November 29 to December 1 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, as part of JAFF's 20th anniversary.

November 25, 2025 Reported by AI

Electronic duo Boy Harsher has cast FKA Twigs, Sturgill Simpson, Chloë Sevigny, and Bonnie 'Prince' Billy in their debut feature film, 'The Lonely Woman,' a horror-thriller set in rural New England. The project, which the duo wrote, directed, and scored, recently wrapped principal photography in Upstate New York and is slated for release next year. The story follows a woman haunted by her first love's death as she investigates a new disappearance.