Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "independent-filmmaking"

1. X (II) (2022)

R | 105 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the crew find themselves fighting for their lives.

Director: Ti West | Stars: Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Brittany Snow, Kid Cudi

Votes: 172,435

2. Hitchcock (2012)

PG-13 | 98 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

The relationship between Alfred Hitchcock and his wife Alma Reville during the filming of Psycho (1960) in 1959 is explored.

Director: Sacha Gervasi | Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, Danny Huston

Votes: 79,205 | Gross: $6.01M

3. Dolemite Is My Name (2019)

R | 118 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

Eddie Murphy portrays real-life legend Rudy Ray Moore, a comedy and rap pioneer who proved naysayers wrong when his hilarious, obscene, kung-fu fighting alter ego, Dolemite, became a 1970s Blaxploitation phenomenon.

Director: Craig Brewer | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Keegan-Michael Key, Mike Epps, Craig Robinson

Votes: 64,940

4. This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006)

Unrated | 98 min | Documentary

Kirby Dick's exposé about the American movie ratings board.

Director: Kirby Dick | Stars: Kirby Dick, Kimberly Peirce, Darren Aronofsky, Atom Egoyan

Votes: 28,620 | Gross: $0.30M

5. Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010 Video)

Not Rated | 239 min | Documentary, Horror

Explore the origins of "dream demon" Freddy Krueger in this award-winning documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the most frightening and imaginative horror franchise in motion picture history!

Directors: Daniel Farrands, Andrew Kasch | Stars: Heather Langenkamp, Stacey Alden, Erika Anderson, Marshall Bell

Votes: 5,190

6. Are All Men Pedophiles? (2013)

Not Rated | 70 min | Documentary

What is the difference between us and pedophiles?

Director: Jan-Willem Breure | Stars: Jan-Willem Breure, Dick Swaab, Corine de Ruiter, Savannah van Zweeden

Votes: 6,332

7. Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! (2008)

R | 103 min | Documentary, History

The story of the Australian exploitation genre cinema of 1970s and 80s.

Director: Mark Hartley | Stars: Phillip Adams, Glory Annen, Christine Amor, Victoria Anoux

Votes: 4,682 | Gross: $0.02M

8. Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth (2000 Video)

75 min | Documentary

A documentary primarily focusing on the filming and release of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Director: David Gregory | Stars: Matthew Bell, Robert A. Burns, Tobe Hooper, Kim Henkel

Votes: 693

9. The American Dreamer (1971)

Not Rated | 81 min | Documentary, Biography

A documentary about actor/director Dennis Hopper, showing him at his home and studio putting together his film The Last Movie (1971).

Directors: L.M. Kit Carson, Lawrence Schiller | Stars: Dennis Hopper, Princess Lida Amun, L.M. Kit Carson, Lawrence Schiller

Votes: 458

10. The Woman in the Septic Tank (2011)

TV-PG | 87 min | Comedy

Jocelyn, Rainier, and Bingbong are film-school graduates dead-set on making an Oscar-worthy film. They set out to do a quick pre-production as a courtesy call to their lead actress (Eugene ... See full summary »

Director: Marlon Rivera | Stars: Eugene Domingo, JM De Guzman, Kean Cipriano, Cai Cortez

Votes: 519

11. I Am a Sex Addict (2005)

Not Rated | 98 min | Biography, Comedy, Romance

Autobiographical comedy about a recovering sex addict, about his obsession with prostitutes, and how that affected his relationships and his life altogether.

Director: Caveh Zahedi | Stars: Caveh Zahedi, Christoff Colas, Rebecca Lord, Lindsey Tjian

Votes: 3,371 | Gross: $0.11M

12. Reel Injun (2009)

Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Western

The history of the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood films.

Directors: Neil Diamond, Catherine Bainbridge, Jeremiah Hayes | Stars: Adam Beach, Chris Eyre, Russell Means, John Trudell

Votes: 1,645

13. Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies (2001)

Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary

A look at several legendary 'exploitation' film-makers from the golden days of drive-in movies, and how they had a lasting effect on the movie landscape in general.

Director: Ray Greene | Stars: Ray Greene, Roger Corman, David F. Friedman, Maila Nurmi

Votes: 663

14. Rewind This! (2013)

Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary

Home video changed the world. The cultural and historical impact of the VHS tape was enormous. This film traces the ripples of that impact by examining the myriad aspects of society that were altered by the creation of videotape.

Director: Josh Johnson | Stars: Ben Jousan, David Gregory, Micah Matthews, Mike Vraney

Votes: 2,300

15. Indie Boys (2010)

95 min | Drama

Leonardo David is a famous movie director whose career has started to slump. Swallowing his pride, he accepts an offer to make a sexy gay indie movie-the latest box office trend in Manila.

Director: Miko Jacinto | Stars: Andrew Miguel, Paolo Rivero, JC Parker, Kristoffer King

Votes: 21

16. Horror Hotel (2013– )

TV-14 | 120 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Do you love all things dark and disturbing? In the vein of Elvira, Horror Hotel features the new queen of the night, Lamia (Lay-me-uh), who will bring you the best horror movies you have ... See full summary »

Stars: Queen Lamia, Lilith Alexandria, John Fecek, Philip Saad

Votes: 133

17. Ban the Sadist Videos! (2005 Video)

R | 52 min | Documentary

An in-depth analysis of the "Video Nasty" scandal of the early 1980s in Britain.

Director: David Gregory | Stars: Chris Theobald, Norman Abbott, Barrie Gold, Bill Best

Votes: 486

18. The Independent (2000)

R | 81 min | Comedy

A notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life story of a serial killer who wants his biography film to be a musical.

Director: Stephen Kessler | Stars: Jerry Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, Max Perlich, Ted Demme

Votes: 1,370 | Gross: $0.24M

19. Children of War (2014)

160 min | Drama, History, War

Would you go to war for peace? A war child's search for acceptance and a nation inundated in blood.

Director: Mrityunjay Devvrat | Stars: Farooq Shaikh, Victor Banerjee, Pawan Malhotra, Indraneil Sengupta

Votes: 1,282

20. Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138' (1971)

8 min | Documentary, Short

A documentary about the sacrifice the actors and actresses had to make to be a part of THX 1138 (1971).

Director: George Lucas | Stars: Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Walter Murch, Claudette Bessing

Votes: 307

21. Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)

Unrated | 88 min | Documentary, Horror

A documentary on the history of the slasher film.

Director: Jeff McQueen | Stars: Ed Green, Wes Craven, John Carpenter, Joseph Stefano

Votes: 3,618

22. VHS Massacre (2016)

Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary, Comedy, History

This lively documentary explores the rise and fall of physical media and its effect on Independent and cult films. Ranging from the origin of home movies through the video store era, it's ... See full summary »

Directors: Kenneth Powell, Thomas Edward Seymour | Stars: Mike Aransky, Alan Bagh, Troy Bernier, John Bloom

Votes: 907

23. The Go-Go Boys: The Inside Story of Cannon Films (2014)

88 min | Documentary

Two Israeli cousins, Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus, in pursuit of the American Dream, turned the Hollywood power structure upside down, producing over 300 films and becoming the most powerful independent film company in the world.

Director: Hilla Medalia | Stars: Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus, Yehuda Barkan, Ram Globus

Votes: 603

24. Blood, Boobs & Beast (2007)

Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary

Blood, Boobs and Beast tells the compelling story of Don Dohler, whose movies have been called everything from oddly brilliant to some of the worst films of all time. Despite his critics, ... See full summary »

Director: John Kinhart | Stars: Don Dohler, J.J. Abrams, Robert Long II, Mitch Klein

Votes: 293

25. Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (2010 Video)

Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary

Gory, Gory, Hallelujah! Take an outrageous ride through the wild world of exploitation films with this often-hilarious documentary, HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS, THE GODFATHER OF GORE!

Directors: Frank Henenlotter, Jimmy Maslon | Stars: Mal Arnold, John Bloom, Duane Carney, Roger Christensen

Votes: 393

26. Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made (2015)

Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary

A documentary of the story behind Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation (1989).

Directors: Jeremy Coon, Tim Skousen | Stars: Chris Strompolos, Eric Zala, Jayson Lamb, John Rhys-Davies

Votes: 2,299

27. Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006 Video)

Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary, Horror

A retrospective documentary about the Halloween films.

Director: Stefan Hutchinson | Stars: P.J. Soles, Irwin Yablans, Moustapha Akkad, John Carpenter

Votes: 1,963

28. Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)

Unrated | 96 min | Documentary, Horror

An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.

Director: Andrew Monument | Stars: Lance Henriksen, Larry Cohen, Joe Dante, John Carpenter

Votes: 2,888

29. Baadasssss Cinema (2002 TV Movie)

58 min | Documentary

Filmmaker Isaac Julien uses film clips and interviews to illustrate the history of the so-called "blaxploitation" genre.

Director: Isaac Julien | Stars: Pam Grier, Fred Williamson, Melvin Van Peebles, Elvis Mitchell

Votes: 760

30. The Directive (2019)

113 min | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

One year after a catastrophic pandemic wipes out most of humanity, a lone survivor embarks on a journey to find Safe Zone 57 with the help of a broken robot.

Director: Alexander Raye Pimentel | Stars: Hannah Pimentel, Nicholas Winand, Kyle Abraham, Hashim Gari

Votes: 1,315

31. Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream (2005)

TV-14 | 86 min | Documentary

From 1970-1977, six low budget films shown at midnight transformed the way we make and watch films.

Director: Stuart Samuels | Stars: John Waters, Ben Barenholtz, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Alan Douglas

Votes: 1,642

32. Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014)

PG-13 | 91 min | Documentary, Biography

A look at the life and work of the great theatre, radio and film artist.

Director: Chuck Workman | Stars: Orson Welles, Simon Callow, Christopher Welles, Joanne Hill Styles

Votes: 973 | Gross: $0.02M

33. The Last Days of Joe Blow (2013)

88 min | Documentary, Biography

Richard Wolstencroft directs this documentary about actor and independent filmmaker Michael Tierney, his transformation into porn actor Joe Blow, and his last days in the industry.

Director: Richard Wolstencroft | Stars: Michael Tierney, William Margold, Ron Jeremy, Bruce La Bruce

Votes: 24

34. Scream: The Inside Story (2011 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Horror

In 1996, the horror master Wes Craven (A Nightmare on Elm Street) unleashed Scream, a slasher movie aimed at a whole new generation of teenage movie-goers. Though premiering at a time when ... See full summary »

Director: Daniel Farrands | Stars: David Arquette, Lisa Beach, Marco Beltrami, Howard Berger

Votes: 587

35. Love & Suicide (2006 Video)

R | 98 min | Drama, Romance

When pretty but troubled Kaye moves to New Orleans with her family, she forges a special friendship with sexy, rebellious high school senior Emily. Will pressure from families and friends bring their passion to a dangerous breaking point?

Director: Mia Salsi | Stars: Sarah Reardon, Stella Johnson, Peter Boggia, Judy Henderson

Votes: 422

36. Zanzibar (1989)

95 min | Drama

A penniless producer sets out to shoot the film "Zanzibar" with a famously difficult filmmaker and drug addict.

Director: Christine Pascal | Stars: Fabienne Babe, André Marcon, Francis Girod, Dominique Maurin

Votes: 46

37. Theatre Fantastique (2014– )

Drama, Fantasy, Horror

"Theatre Fantastique" by Hollinsworth Productions, is a non-hosted US horror anthology series that ran in 2014 and 2017 on YouTube, with a total of 10 episodes.

Stars: Christopher Pennock, Kelsey Hewlett, Elyse Ashton, Nathan Wilson

Votes: 23

38. 500 Years Later (2005)

Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary

Crime, drugs, HIV/AIDS, poor education, inferiority complex, low expectation, poverty, corruption, poor health, and underdevelopment plagues people of African descent globally - Why? 500 ... See full summary »

Director: Owen Alik Shahadah | Stars: Kolfi Adu, Sona Jobarteh, Hunter Adams III, Hakim Adi

Votes: 204

39. The Vampires of Poverty (1978)

Not Rated | 28 min | Short, Comedy

Fictional film that simulates being a documentary about filmmakers who exploit the misery with mercantilist purposes. It is a scathing criticism "porno-misery" and the opportunism of the ... See full summary »

Directors: Carlos Mayolo, Luis Ospina | Stars: Luis Alfonso Londoño, Carlos Mayolo, Ramiro Arbeláez, Eduardo Carvajal

Votes: 1,008

40. The 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards (2022 TV Special)

133 min | News

Films and television productions from over 15 countries will vie for the coveted Film Independent Spirit Award.

Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Sydney Sweeney, Lily James, Nick Offerman, Daisy Edgar-Jones

Votes: 18

41. Ban the Sadist Videos! Part 2 (2006 Video)

R | 46 min | Documentary

An investigation of UK video censorship after the video recordings act was introduced.

Director: David Gregory | Stars: Chris Theobald, Mary Whitehouse, Graham Bright, Ken Penry

Votes: 259

42. Cutting Ties (2009– )

Comedy, Drama

"Cutting Ties" is the five episode series about Evan, a young man stuck in a lackluster corporate career who goes head to head with his mischievous alter ego. We meet Evan as he makes his ... See full summary »

Stars: Peter Neudel, Victor Martins, Phil Blaisdell, Annie Colcord

43. Long Shot (1978)

85 min | Drama

Filmed around the 1977 Edinburgh Film Festival, Long Shot is a deadpan satire about the trials and tribulations of British independent filmmaking.

Director: Maurice Hatton | Stars: Charles Gormley, Neville Smith, Ann Zelda, David Stone

Votes: 104

44. A Constant Forge (2000)

Not Rated | 200 min | Documentary, Biography, Romance

A look at the life, times, and art of independent film pioneer John Cassavetes through interviews with his family, friends, and admirers of his work.

Director: Charles Kiselyak | Stars: Seymour Cassel, Carol Kane, Jon Voight, Ben Gazzara

Votes: 510

45. Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006)

81 min | Documentary

A chronological look at films by, for, or about (or 'by, for, and about') gays and lesbians in the United States, from 1947 to 2005, from Kenneth Anger's "Fireworks" to Ang Lee's "Brokeback... See full summary »

Directors: Lisa Ades, Lesli Klainberg | Stars: Randy Barbato, Dan Bucatinsky, Jonathan Caouette, Ash Christian

Votes: 840

46. 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards (2021 TV Special)

85 min | News

Melissa Villaseñor hosts the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The event airs live and uncensored. Each year, the Film Independent Spirit Awards brings together top talent from throughout the world of film and television.

Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Riz Ahmed, Mollye Asher, Maria Bakalova, Kingsley Ben-Adir

47. The Stonecutter (2000)

Not Rated | 95 min | Drama

A heart-hardened son returns home to keep a promise to his dying father, a master stonecutter. This story touches a universal chord as it explores the passing on of an artistic legacy in spite of the dark shadows of an unresolved past.

Director: Stephen Erickson | Stars: Michael Cavalieri, Trisha Melynkov, Harold Cannon, Karin Argoud

Votes: 15

48. Horror Business (2007 Video)

Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary

Take a walk on the scary side with guerrilla horror filmmakers and the bizarre culture that drives them to pursue their dreams. In 2003, filmmaker Christopher P. Garetano began what would ... See full summary »

Director: Christopher P. Garetano | Stars: Ray Adell, Mark Borchardt, Ron Atkins, Ken Keen

Votes: 213

49. Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies (2008)

Not Rated | 102 min | Documentary, Biography

A chronicle of the life and career of silent film star Mary Pickford.

Director: Nicholas Eliopoulos | Stars: Charles Chaplin, Walt Disney, Amelia Earhart, Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Votes: 223

50. Sunday Morning, Sunday Evening (2022)

11 min | Short, Drama

Lewis has always idealized his father. In this short drama we see the day he discovers that he is just as human as everybody else.

Director: Euan Foulis | Stars: Angie Adler, Max Agnew, Natalie Cargil, Shona Cargill

Votes: 55