The Popcorn List, which highlights acclaimed but undistributed feature films presented at festivals, has released a second edition featuring 19 films. Co-founder Lela Meadow-Conner points out the evolution of indie distribution, emphasizing that audiences continue to support independent cinemas and films. Over half of the filmmakers on the new list are considering non-traditional distribution methods. Among the 28 recommended films, 19 made the final list, noting a shift from documentaries to more narratives and significant representation of female and first-time directors.
Indie filmmakers are rewriting the distribution narrative. There's a pervasive permission in the air, encouraging us all to consider avenues beyond a film school textbook.
Despite what clickbait would like us to believe, people are still showing up to independent movie theaters and direct to audience platforms for movies like 'Hundred of Beavers' and 'No Other Land.'
There's never been a better time for filmmakers to take distribution into their own hands. Of this year's recommendations, more than 50 percent of filmmakers are thinking about what that might look like.
This year's list includes more narratives than documentaries, and a majority of the films are directed by female directors and/or first-time filmmakers.
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