1
: one that is independent
especially
: an unaffiliated record or movie production company
2
: something (such as a record or film) produced by an indie
indie
adjective
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Starring Dakota Shapiro, Ben Groh and Oliver Cooper, The Lemurian Candidate was one of the indie films granted SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement approval to shoot during the Hollywood strikes in 2023.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 June 2025
Countries like India showcased original voices at events such as the Namaste MIFA pitching session, while smaller nations like Taiwan increased their presence at the festival, underscoring a growing global interest in non-Western indie talent.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 June 2025
The indie film has a script from Pierce Gardner (Dan in Real Life), and producers include Justin Shaner and Fernando H. Rojas for Sobe Brooke Studios.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
Citing physics professors, former big-leaguers and the folks at Tread Athletics, Stavenhagen fills us in on the kid who was playing indie ball and delivering pizzas in Chicago last year.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 June 2025
Countries like India showcased original voices at events such as the Namaste MIFA pitching session, while smaller nations like Taiwan increased their presence at the festival, underscoring a growing global interest in non-Western indie talent.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 June 2025
The indie film has a script from Pierce Gardner (Dan in Real Life), and producers include Justin Shaner and Fernando H. Rojas for Sobe Brooke Studios.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
Citing physics professors, former big-leaguers and the folks at Tread Athletics, Stavenhagen fills us in on the kid who was playing indie ball and delivering pizzas in Chicago last year.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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“Indie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indie. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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