Mainstream vs Independent Cinema (notes from class)

Indie vs Mainstream 
·         Profit aim over narrative
·         Mainstream can better cast
·         Indie has limited marketing – basic trailer, poster, website
·         Mainstream more superficial storylines
·         Indie – deep, real life storylines
·         Audiences differ blockbusters are mainstream
·         Learning about, values and messages
·         Critically acclaimed

·         Political and social themes