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. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cannes-market-analysis-2026-indies-dying-club-kid-1236597727/