independent film

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The film grossed almost $100 million in the United States, becoming the top-grossing picture for independent film distributor A24.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The actor and producer recently appeared in the horror film “Longlegs,” which became the “highest grossing independent film of the year,” with $100 million at the box office, according to Variety.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

Forty-two independent film projects were awarded tax credits, including “Epiphany” starring Bill Murray and Kristen Wiig and the Taika Waititi-produced “The Incredible Heist of Hallelujah Jones,” which stars Janelle Monáe.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025

When Sundance began, Redford was fighting against the mainstream perception that, if a big-name actor did an independent film, their career was in peril.

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2025

"US audiences were able to see a Swedish independent film that otherwise only a very niche audience would have otherwise seen."

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025