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The Indies Are Dying. Long Live the Indies

The pay-one window is gone, the presale market has dried up and dealmaking at Cannes is at a standstill. But the audience for independent film hasn’t gone anywhere — it’s just waiting to be reached in new ways.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter’s source item, The Indies Are Dying. Long Live the Indies, The pay-one window is gone, the presale market has dried up and dealmaking at Cannes is at a standstill. But the audience for independent film hasn’t gone anywhere — it’s just waiting to be reached in new ways.

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The Indies Are Dying. Long Live the IndiesThe Hollywood Reporter - 2026-05-17T07:15:00+00:00

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