Is this thing on?

Sometimes it's hard to believe, but I have worked in the indie film industry for almost ten years. I have been a movie lover all of my life. And for as long as I can remember, there has been a constant dialogue on whether there is an audience for independent film. The conversation goes round and round and everyone has their own opinion.

Some say things are better for indie filmmakers. Some believe only people in the coastal cities want to see independent film. Others are convinced that people in the midwest (from where I hail) will only see a film if there's stars in the lead. Millions of dollars are spent on ads. Distributors come and go. Now ON Demand is the new item because "people don't go to the movies anymore."
It all comes down to money and box office.

indieIN was born from this as well. Julie and I were convinced that one of the reasons indie films struggle is because indie films don't have the marketing dollars to reach the film-going public. Enough with speculation, I want to hear YOUR opinion.

If you are reading this column and have an opinion, please post a comment and let me know how you feel about indie films?

Moviegoers: What makes you seek them out? Do you prefer them to other films, and if so why? What makes you see (or not see) a film?

If you are a filmmaker, what do think is the biggest obstacle to getting your film seen by an audience?

As someone who has spent the last ten years of her life "supporting indie film," I'm curious to hear what indie film has to say to me...

Long live indie film,

Michelle