Authenticity in Indie Films

Two of the more interesting and entertaining films I’ve seen this year are What’s Up Lovely directed by Gary King and I am Bluebird directed by Tom Verrette made for  $3,000 and $80,000 respectively.  These films are part of an emerging indie scene and screened recently in Los Angeles at the Downtown Theater by Cinefist and Film Courage Interactive, two leading supporters of independent cinema.  These are great examples of what indie films can be. Both are emotionally engaging and intellectually challenging yet still accessible. They took chances with narrative and style but didn’t go so far as to be considered experimental or alienate the viewer.