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Author Tzioumakis, Yannis, author.

Title American independent cinema : an introduction / Yannis Tzioumakis.

Publication Info. Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2006]
©2006
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Description 1 online resource (302 pages) : illustrations
Physical Medium polychrome
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Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-292) and index.
Contents Introduction : problems of definition and the discourse of American independent cinema -- American independent cinema in the studio years (mid-1920s-late 1940s) -- Independent filmmaking in the studio era : tendencies within the studio system -- Independent filmmaking in the studio era : the poverty row studios (1930-50s) -- The transitional years (late 1940s-late 1960s) -- Independence by force : the effects of the Paramount Decree on independent film production -- An audience for the independents : exploitation films for the nation's youth -- Contemporary American independent cinema (late 1960s-present) -- The new Hollywood and the independent Hollywood -- American independent cinema in the age of the conglomerates -- Mini-majors and major independents -- The institutionalisation of American independent cinema -- Epilogue : from independent to 'specialty' cinema.
Summary This introduction to independent American cinema offers both a comprehensive industrial history of the sector from the early 20th century to the present and a study of key individual films and film-makers. Readers will develop an understanding of the complex dynamic relations between independent and mainstream American cinema.
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Subject Independent filmmakers -- United States -- Case studies.
Independent filmmakers.
United States.
Genre/Form Case studies.
Subject Independent films -- Economic aspects -- United States.
Independent films.
Independent films -- United States -- History and criticism.
Motion picture industry -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Motion picture industry.
History.
Chronological Term 20th century
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Case studies.
Other Form: Print version: Tzioumakis, Yannis. American independent cinema. Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, ©2006 074861866X 0748618678 (OCoLC)65468463
ISBN 0748627286 (electronic book)
9780748627288 (electronic book)
1280538325
9781280538322
074861866X (Cloth)
0748618678 (Paper)
9780748618668 (hardcover)
9780748618675 (paperback)
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