The influence of indie films from the 2000s can still teach us a lot about embracing DIY filmmaking.
The early 2000s was a good time for American indie films. Known as the “mumblecore” film movement, independent filmmakers grew in popularity, making their films strong competitors against the slate of big-budget blockbusters.
But what exactly is mumblecore, and what’s the state of the movement now? Anyone who is a fan of the Duplass Brothers, Safdie Brothers, or of Greta Gerwig’s early works as a writer, director, and actor knows the genre. This indie film movement is ingrained into American filmmaking culture, so keep reading to understand the power of the mumblecore film movement.
Author: Alyssa Miller
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
