Independent films are produced partially or completely outside of major film studios, and are characterized by a personal artistic vision. Mainstream films have wide theatrical releases through major film companies and distributors. They include blockbuster films and movies adapted from bestselling books. Some examples of independent films provided are Four Lions, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Black Swan, and Borat, while mainstream examples given are Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Bridesmaids, and Jaws.

1. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN MAINSTREAM AND
INDEPENDENT CINEMA?
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2. WHAT IS AN INDEPENDENT FILM?
An independent film, is a professional film production resulting in a
feature film that is produced mostly or completely out of the major film
studio system(also known as the „‟mainstream‟‟ professional circuit.
As well as been produced by an independent production company,
independent films are also produced or distributed by subsidiaries of
major film studios. Independent films are sometimes distinguishable
by their content and style and the way in which the filmmakers
personal artistic vision is realized.

3. EXAMPLES OF MAINSTREAM FILMS..
- “Pirates of the Caribbean” was directed by Gore Verbinski.
- „Lion King 3D‟ produced by Walt Disney.
- „Bridesmaids‟ made by Paul Fieg.
- „South Park Movie‟ produced by 20 th Century Fox.
- “The God Father” was made by Francis Ford Coppola.
- “The wizard of Oz” was made by Victor Fleming.
- “Jaws” and “ET” was made by Steven Spielberg.

4. WHAT IS A MAINSTREAM FILM?
Mainstream films can best be defined as commercial films that have a that have a wide
release and play in first run theatres (a cinema that run primarily mainstream film fair from
the major film companies and distributers, during their initial release period of each film.)
Hollywood movies are usually considered mainstream and blockbusters are also mainstream
films.
Bestsellers play a significant role in the mainstream movie industry. There is a long -standing
Hollywood practice of turning fiction bestsellers into feature films . Many if not the majority or
modern movie „classics‟ began as bestsellers.

5. EXAMPLES OF INDEPENDENT FILMS..
- “Four lions” was made by Film4.
- “The Texas chainsaw massacre” was made by Toby Hooper.
- “Black Swan” was made by Darren Aronofsky.
- “Star Wars” was made George Lucas.
- “Juno” was made by Jason Ritman.
- “The bewitched project” was made by Danniel Mirick and Edwardo Sanchez.
- “BORAT” was made by Sasha Barren Cohen.