“It's very difficult to break into motion pictures, but it's oddly easier for directors today because of independent films and cable, who have inherited for the most part those films of substance that the studios are reluctant to finance.” TodayFilmDifficultBreakEasierDirectorsIndependentStudiosFinanceSubstanceCablesReluctantIndependent FilmMotion Pictures Author:Mark Rydell
“That became a big time in comic books because it's when people were starting to break out into independent stuff, the market was getting choked with speculators and everybody was trying to do their own trick covers.” PeopleTryingBookBigsArtistStuffBreakIndependentStartingTricksComicComic BookBreak OutSpeculators Author:Todd McFarlane
“I did four independent films during the break between 'Twilight' and 'New Moon.' I haven't even really had time to sit back and process it all. But when you do finally sit back and think about it, it's incredible.” ThinkingFilmProcessBreakFourHavensMoonIndependentIncrediblesTwilightIndependent FilmNew Moon Author:Ashley Greene
“In changing times, we should all lend our support to the independent retailers. Without independent retailers, many of the biggest names in music would still be undiscovered. They break new artists and movements. We all know the industry is changing, but we can't forget where we came from.” KnowsShouldStillsArtistNamesForgetBreakSupportMovementIndustryIndependentRetailersNew ArtistsWhere We Came Author:Gorilla Zoe
“I'll co-host TODAY from Los Angeles Saturday morning and then make my way up to Merced for that evening's graduation ceremony. I'm still touching up my remarks, but my challenge to the Class of 2010 will be to break through the deafening and too often negative echo chamber of the digital era and become critical and independent thinkers.” WayStillsTodayChallengesClassBreakMorningNegativeIndependentCriticalEveningMy WayErasDigitalLos AngelesTouchingThinkerHostEchoesSaturdayCeremonyChamberRemarksBreak ThroughSaturday MorningGraduation Ceremony Author:Lester Holt
“When independent films break through and actually make it into any level of mainstream-ness or get seen by people or find a life actually in theaters, it's extraordinary. And it doesn't happen that often.” PeopleHappensFilmLevelsBreakTheaterIndependentExtraordinaryMainstreamBreak ThroughIndependent Film Author:Karen Allen
“I love independent films because I love to help, I love to assist, I love to pass along knowledge or experience to young filmmakers because usually, that's what they are. They're young filmmakers who are trying to either just simply tell their stories or trying to break into show business, and this is their calling card. But either way, I just really respect young filmmakers who are trying to tell a story that means something to them.” TryingMeanHelpingFilmBreakIndependentFilmmakerShow Business Author:Tamlyn Tomita
“Give us a break! I've hardly done anything but independent films.” GivingDoneFilmBreakIndependentIndependent Film Author:Emily Blunt
“Sarah Michelle Gellar's made some really good choices. She's had some bad breaks. She goes with the independent, interesting young filmmakers and then they get slammed, like 'Southland Tales.' I'm proud of what she's trying to do. It's hard.” TryingMadeHardYoungChoicesInterestingBreakProudIndependentTalesFilmmakerGood Choices Author:Joss Whedon
“Independent media can go to where the silence is and break the sound barrier, doing what the corporate networks refuse to do.” SoundSilenceBreakMediaIndependentRefuseCorporateBarriersSilence IsIndependent Media Author:Amy Goodman
“I'm always struck by the kids who turn up in New York and LA, and places in between. Chicago. Wanting to do theater, wanting to do independent film. Wanting to break into television or radio.” KidsFilmTurnsBreakNew YorkTelevisionTheaterIndependentRadioChicagoBreak UpIndependent Film Author:Frank Rich
“Record stores keep the human social contact alive it brings people together. Without the independent record stores the community breaks down with everyone sitting in front of their computers” PeopleHumansTogetherSocialCommunityBreakRecordsAliveFrontsComputerSittingIndependentStoresContactBreaking DownRecord Stores Author:Ziggy Marley