In the world of independent filmmaking, you're never quite sure what's happening when and where.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Within the process of filming, unexpected situations occur.
There's something I really love about independent filmmaking. Everyone is a little bit more close-knit, and you rely on people a little bit more. The bigger the budget gets, the more everyone toes the line in their department.
Independent films, for the most part, to me, are not so independent. They often feel like people auditioning for a big commercial career. They often do not have independent spirit to them.
Above all, film is a business... Independence is a really cool thing as you can be a bit more bold, and take a few more chances with what you do.
You know, honestly, acting in film is remarkably independent. You're doing your thing and someone else is doing their thing.
I love independent filmmaking. I don't agree with a lot of it, but that's the point.
Part of the excitement of doing independent film is the complete unknown of what lies in store for the film's future.
It's just hard to get an independent film made.
Honestly, I guess if you looked at my CV, I've been doing independent movies since I started. I think that I kind of took a few steps back from Hollywood as soon as it all started to come my way because I wasn't quite ready for the attention.
Basically, independent film doesn't exist anymore. It does if you have two or three stars in your film, but it's just very difficult.