# independent film (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover independent film. Page: Feed: --- ## [Washington is Finally Talking About a Federal a Federal Film Tax Credit](https://capitalmeetsstory.substack.com/p/washington-is-finally-talking-about) _2026-08-26 · Michael Bennett | 727 Squared · Capital Meets Story_ Here’s the Angle Everyone’s Missing ## [THE CABLE OPERATORS WERE THE VENTURE CAPITAL](https://thebusinessofentertainment.substack.com/p/the-cable-operators-were-the-venture) _2026-08-25 · Randy Greenberg · THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT: UNFILTERED_ TCI saved Discovery. Malone funded BET. Thirty-one operators bailed out Ted Turner. Then they stopped writing checks, and the door closed. ## [A Piece I Wrote Just Ran in Family Wealth Report](https://capitalmeetsstory.substack.com/p/a-piece-i-wrote-just-ran-in-family) _2026-08-24 · Michael Bennett | 727 Squared · Capital Meets Story_ A decade-old conversation about entertainment financing just picked back up — with my name on it. ## [Sundance Boulder: Winners and Losers](https://anthonykaufman.substack.com/p/sundance-boulder-winners-and-losers) _2026-08-24 · Anthony Kaufman · Anthony Kaufman’s Substack_ Colorado filmmakers, now’s your moment. ## [Diablo 4: A Schizophrenic Game](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/23/diablo-4-a-schizophrenic-game/) _2026-08-23 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ I haven’t done a #Diablo4 blog in some time mostly because there hasn’t been anything really interesting for me to The post Diablo 4: A Schizophrenic Game appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [Shaw Brothers Heaven and Hell (1980) Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/21/shaw-brothers-heaven-and-hell-1980-review/) _2026-08-21 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Quite possibly, the #ShawBrothers Heaven and Hell (1980) might be one of the weirdest movies I have seen from them. The post Shaw Brothers Heaven and Hell (1980) Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [Shaw Brothers Challenge of the Masters (1976) Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/20/shaw-brothers-challenge-of-the-masters-1976-review/) _2026-08-20 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Challenge of the Masters (1976) is another #ShawBrothers production with Lau Kar-Leung as the director. It features Gordon Liu as The post Shaw Brothers Challenge of the Masters (1976) Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [TORONTO BUILT AN EXHIBITION HALL FOR DEALS THAT DON’T CLOSE IN TORONTO](https://thebusinessofentertainment.substack.com/p/toronto-built-an-exhibition-hall) _2026-08-20 · Randy Greenberg · THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT: UNFILTERED_ The Government of Canada is spending C$23 million over 3 years on the Toronto Film Festival’s first sanctioned market. Except not one Toronto world premiere closed a U.S. deal during the last festival ## [Shaw Brother Legendary Weapons of China (1982) Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/19/shaw-brother-legendary-weapons-of-china-1982-review/) _2026-08-19 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Legendary Weapons of China (1982) is a #ShawBrothers Lau Kar-Leung #kungfu classic about a secret society of Boxers that practiced The post Shaw Brother Legendary Weapons of China (1982) Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [Dark Side of the Ring: The Walking Riot, Missy Hyatt Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/18/dark-side-of-the-ring-the-walking-riot-missy-hyatt-review/) _2026-08-19 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Back with the #DarkSideoftheRing, we have the episode I had wanted to see the most for this season with the The post Dark Side of the Ring: The Walking Riot, Missy Hyatt Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nVujiz77VDZD) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [A Movie, a Mountain, and a Way Back](https://www.thebacklight.org/p/a-movie-a-mountain-and-a-way-back) _2026-08-18 · Maida Lynn · TheBacklight_ How Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World helped me find my way back to Temescal Canyon—and to a need for awe laying dormant since the fire. ## [EVERY GUILD RENEGOTIATED AROUND IT. NONE OF THEM TOUCHED IT.](https://thebusinessofentertainment.substack.com/p/every-guild-renegotiated-around-it) _2026-08-17 · Randy Greenberg · THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT: UNFILTERED_ One word from a 1970s contractual definition can make the largest revenue line for independent films invisible to every residual formula. None of the Guilds have attempted to change it in five decades ## [Why Raising Money for Your Indie Film Feels Impossible (And It's Not Your Fault)](https://capitalmeetsstory.substack.com/p/why-raising-money-for-your-indie) _2026-08-17 · Michael Bennett | 727 Squared · Capital Meets Story_ The capital market independent producers think they're entering doesn't actually exist. ## [How A.I. is Helping Indie Filmmakers-and Could Destroy Them](https://anthonykaufman.substack.com/p/how-ai-is-helping-indie-filmmakers) _2026-08-17 · Anthony Kaufman · Anthony Kaufman’s Substack_ While doing research for this latest article in Filmmaker Magazine (“Putting the Art in Artificial”), I was struck by a story in a publication called The Logic from earlier this year about Canadian visual effects artists being recruited via Linkedin to work on short-term contracts for Meta. ## [A Film Tax Credit Has to Be More Than an Announcement](https://capitalmeetsstory.substack.com/p/a-film-tax-credit-has-to-be-more) _2026-08-13 · Michael Bennett | 727 Squared · Capital Meets Story_ Australia and Delaware show why incentives only matter when producers can actually turn them into production cash. ## [LOS ANGELES COUNTY WANTS TO HELP INDEPENDENT FEATURE FILMS](https://thebusinessofentertainment.substack.com/p/los-angeles-county-wants-to-help) _2026-08-13 · Randy Greenberg · THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT: UNFILTERED_ Is There Grant Big Enough To Matter? ## [Dark Side of the Ring Paul Orndorff Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/12/dark-side-of-the-ring-paul-orndorff-review/) _2026-08-13 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ #DarkSideoftheRing this week featured the legendary Paul Orndorff with the episode labeled Saving Mr. Wonderful . As a fan of Mr. The post Dark Side of the Ring Paul Orndorff Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [Superbad (2007) Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/10/superbad-2007-review/) _2026-08-10 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Superbad (2007) is a movie I had been wanting to write a #review for a long time. It s a personal The post Superbad (2007) Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [The Bond Isn't the Problem. It's Everything Around It.](https://capitalmeetsstory.substack.com/p/the-bond-isnt-the-problem-its-everything) _2026-08-10 · Michael Bennett | 727 Squared · Capital Meets Story_ Completion bonds are not universal, but the budget tier where serious independent films live is making them harder to avoid. ## [DISNEY IS REBUILDING WITH DISNEY+ AS THE HUB](https://thebusinessofentertainment.substack.com/p/disney-is-rebuilding-from-the-center) _2026-08-10 · Randy Greenberg · THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT: UNFILTERED_ A Disney+ subscription at the center, merchandise moved under the entertainment studios’ control, a TikTok & Verts deal will reshape consumer contact. Disney will look completely different in 2 years ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6VlYn0a0qGnv) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [Is "American Doctor" This Year's Oscar Doc?](https://anthonykaufman.substack.com/p/is-american-doctor-this-years-oscar) _2026-08-10 · Anthony Kaufman · Anthony Kaufman’s Substack_ I am not writing this because I care about the Oscars. ## [Dragon’s Claws (1979) Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/09/dragons-claws-1979-review/) _2026-08-10 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Back to the indy #kungfu flick reviews as I finally had the opportunity in seeing this rather humorous endeavor called The post Dragon s Claws (1979) Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [Space Mutiny (1988) Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/08/space-mutiny-1988-review/) _2026-08-08 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Space Mutiny (1988) is considered one of those so bad it s good movie classics that has appeared as a popular The post Space Mutiny (1988) Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [EQUITY: THE LAST POSITION IN LINE TO GET REPAID IN FEATURE FILM FINANCING](https://thebusinessofentertainment.substack.com/p/equity-the-last-position-in-line) _2026-08-06 · Randy Greenberg · THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT: UNFILTERED_ What a $35 Million Dollar Film Actually Costs, And Who Actually Pays For It ## [The Completion Bond Business Just Consolidated.](https://capitalmeetsstory.substack.com/p/the-completion-bond-business-just) _2026-08-06 · Michael Bennett | 727 Squared · Capital Meets Story_ Why Independent Producers Should Care. ## [Dark Side of the Ring the Renegade/Rick Wilson Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/05/dark-side-of-the-ring-the-renegade-rick-wilson-review/) _2026-08-06 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ The latest #DarkSideOfTheRing episode features the controversial Renegade/Rick Wilson who had a small run in #WCW before fading into obscurity, The post Dark Side of the Ring the Renegade/Rick Wilson Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [Shaolin Invincible Sticks (1978) Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/04/shaolin-invincible-sticks-1978-review/) _2026-08-05 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Shaolin Invincible Sticks (1978) thematically revolves around various forms of #kungfu pole/stick fighting. As a story, it centers around Don The post Shaolin Invincible Sticks (1978) Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [Peak Board](https://www.thebacklight.org/p/peak-board) _2026-08-04 · Maida Lynn · TheBacklight_ On governance, culture, and leaving the party while you're still having fun. ## [Here are the Films Fighting Fascism This Election Season](https://anthonykaufman.substack.com/p/here-are-the-films-fighting-fascism) _2026-08-04 · Anthony Kaufman · Anthony Kaufman’s Substack_ "Remember, remember, the \[third\] of November" ## [Dragon on Fire (1979) Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/03/dragon-on-fire-1979-review/) _2026-08-04 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Dragon on Fire (1979) or The Dragon, the Hero is a Godfrey Ho semi-period piece that is one of the The post Dragon on Fire (1979) Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ywIEKAk1rpWf) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [THE GOLDMAN ALIBI IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE SENTENCE IN HOLLYWOOD](https://thebusinessofentertainment.substack.com/p/the-goldman-alibi-is-the-most-expensive) _2026-08-03 · Randy Greenberg · THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT: UNFILTERED_ Goldman wrote it in 1983 and the business has been hiding behind it ever since. Nine marketing campaigns made a claim this year. Seven sold recognition. The gap between them is the issue ## [The Market Is Already Moving Where I Said It Would](https://capitalmeetsstory.substack.com/p/the-market-is-already-moving-where) _2026-08-03 · Michael Bennett | 727 Squared · Capital Meets Story_ A recent piece written for wealth advisors just confirmed something I've spent two decades trying to solve. ## [Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave (1976) Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/02/bruce-lee-fights-back-from-the-grave-1976-review/) _2026-08-02 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ If I have a candidate for one of the worst movies ever made, Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave The post Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave (1976) Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [Blood Brothers (1982) Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/01/blood-brothers-1982-review/) _2026-08-02 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Originally, I was going to do a review for The Clones of Bruce Lee. Unfortunately, the movie apparently wasn t available The post Blood Brothers (1982) Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [Independent Film Doesn't Have a Talent Problem](https://capitalmeetsstory.substack.com/p/independent-film-doesnt-have-a-talent) _2026-07-30 · Michael Bennett | 727 Squared · Capital Meets Story_ It Has a Trust Problem ## [THE SCREENS RAN OUT](https://thebusinessofentertainment.substack.com/p/the-screens-ran-out) _2026-07-30 · Randy Greenberg · THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT: UNFILTERED_ Two studios created their own premium formats for marketing this summer. Double the PLF screens and everyone wins - filmmakers, consumers, studios and exhibitors. ## [Dark Side of the Ring the Big Boss Man Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/07/29/dark-side-of-the-ring-the-big-boss-man-review/) _2026-07-29 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ So I ended up skipping the review for the Necro Butcher vs Samoa Joe episode mostly because I had little The post Dark Side of the Ring the Big Boss Man Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [$28 A MINUTE VS. $136,000 A MINUTE: HOLLYWOOD SHOULD BE NERVOUS](https://thebusinessofentertainment.substack.com/p/28-a-minute-vs-136000-a-minute-hollywood) _2026-07-28 · Randy Greenberg · THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT: UNFILTERED_ Two Business Strategies are forming inside one format. The dividing line is who owns the work. ## [The Bankable Star Myth](https://capitalmeetsstory.substack.com/p/the-bankable-star-myth) _2026-07-23 · Michael Bennett | 727 Squared · Capital Meets Story_ When financiers insist on proven stars, they are not just measuring success. They are deciding who gets the opportunity to become successful. ## [CONTENT IS THE FUEL. DISTRIBUTION IS THE MACHINE.](https://thebusinessofentertainment.substack.com/p/distribution-is-the-machine-content) _2026-07-23 · Randy Greenberg · THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT: UNFILTERED_ Three deals that show you content isn't everything. ## [From Passion Project to Public Trust](https://www.thebacklight.org/p/from-passion-project-to-public-trust) _2026-07-21 · Maida Lynn · TheBacklight_ Two worlds intersect on my path from donor‑centrism to public accountability in philanthropy and independent film. ## [THE LAST TIME HOLLYWOOD LOOKED THIS BROKEN, IT PRODUCED A GOLDEN AGE. IT'S HAPPENING AGAIN.](https://thebusinessofentertainment.substack.com/p/the-last-time-hollywood-looked-this) _2026-07-20 · Randy Greenberg · THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT: UNFILTERED_ I told a room of UCLA students that this is the best time in 50 Years to be in this business. They were astonished. The last time the Industry was in upheaval, it exploded with creativity! ## [The Most Popular Documentaries of 2026 (So Far)](https://anthonykaufman.substack.com/p/the-most-popular-documentaries-of) _2026-07-20 · Anthony Kaufman · Anthony Kaufman’s Substack_ But wait, are they documentaries? ## [THE PROFESSOR'S TAKE: NETFLIX HAS $2 BILLION TO ADVERTISE 722 TITLES](https://thebusinessofentertainment.substack.com/p/the-professors-take-season-2-isnt) _2026-07-16 · Randy Greenberg · THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT: UNFILTERED_ Do that division and the streaming sophomore slump stops being a mystery ## [A Tax Credit Is Not a Financing Strategy](https://capitalmeetsstory.substack.com/p/a-tax-credit-is-not-a-financing-strategy) _2026-07-14 · Michael Bennett | 727 Squared · Capital Meets Story_ Why California and New York are reminding independent producers that incentives only matter when they can be turned into cash. ## [Where Should a Film Premiere?](https://anthonykaufman.substack.com/p/where-should-a-film-premiere) _2026-07-14 · Anthony Kaufman · Anthony Kaufman’s Substack_ And how bad actors manipulate the process with manufactured urgency. ## [Why Multitude Films Became a Nonprofit](https://www.thebacklight.org/p/why-multitude-films-became-a-nonprofit) _2026-07-07 · Maida Lynn · TheBacklight_ Guest author and Multitude Films co-founder Anya Rous digs into how the times necessitated a business model pivot ## [Indie Theaters May Be Thriving; Indie Films and Docs, Not So Much](https://anthonykaufman.substack.com/p/indie-theaters-may-be-thriving-indie) _2026-06-29 · Anthony Kaufman · Anthony Kaufman’s Substack_ And let's talk about the releases of "Steal This Story, Please!" and "Ask E. Jean" ## [Google Didn’t Just Put $75 Million Into A24](https://capitalmeetsstory.substack.com/p/google-didnt-just-put-75-million) _2026-06-25 · Michael Bennett | 727 Squared · Capital Meets Story_ It Put a Flag in the Future of Film Finance. ## [Cheerleader in Chief](https://www.thebacklight.org/p/cheerleader-in-chief) _2026-06-23 · Maida Lynn · TheBacklight_ The Executive Producer as team champion, bringing clarity, care, and creative trust to the messy miracle of getting an indie doc made.