He adds, When a big star appears in an independent film, that often means the difference between financing and no financing. Many famous actors have appeared in these films and brought money to the films. However, some films, like the Blair Witch Project, gained popularity without help from major studios or famous faces. It is the unconventional script and theme that draw the audience away from mainstream Hollywood movies. The risks create a mysterious aura around the film.
Independent films are more serious, thought - provoking and classier.
This offers the movie-goer something they might not be able to get otherwise, says Ryman. The scripts and dialogue are unique. They make the audience member think, agrees Aimee Poimiroo, a CU sophomore and movie-goer. Dedrik says, I think they ll have an increasing influence, yes. Hollywood gives the audience what it wants.