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The Indie Golden Age vs. Today’s Digital Wild West: A Filmmaker’s Take

The Indie Golden Age vs. Today’s Digital Wild West: A Filmmaker’s Take

The 1990s were my cinematic north star—indie films like Pulp Fiction, The Blair Witch Project, and Clerks weren’t just movies; they were a revolution. Low budgets, big ideas, and a shot at the big screen felt within reach. Now, in 2025, running Cereprods from Puerto Rico, I see a different beast: a sprawling, digital indie world that’s both thrilling and maddening. So, how did we get from that golden age to this platform-driven chaos? Let’s dig in