Need Guidance on Cinematic Techniques in Independent Film

[chiravlo]

Hello there,

I have recently been diving into independent cinema and am fascinated by how these films often push the boundaries of conventional filmmaking. One aspect that particularly intrigues me is the use of lesser known cinematic techniques that can significantly impact storytelling and audience engagement.

What are some examples of independent films that employ unique camera techniques or unconventional shot compositions? How do these techniques enhance the narrative or emotional impact of the film?

Independent filmmakers often experiment with sound in innovative ways. Are there any films you've seen where sound design or the use of silence plays a crucial role in the storytelling? How does this contribute to the overall atmosphere of the film?

Editing in indie films can sometimes break traditional norms. Have you come across any films where the editing style stood out to you as particularly original or effective? How does it affect the film's pace and rhythm?

Also, I have gone through this post; https://xixax.com/index.php?tableau=13811.45 which definitely helped me out a lot.

How do you think these unconventional techniques affect audience reception and interpretation? Are there any specific films where these elements have led to a broader discussion or reinterpretation of the narrative?

Thankyou in advance for your help and assistance.

[PinkTeeth]

Scrooby, you wanna take this one?

[WorldForgot]

Is this a homework assignment?

Maybe check out Run Lola Run for unconventional editing. And Trash Humpers for unconventional everything.
To me, the film Burning (2018) is a beautiful example of how to play with an audience's expectations.

Scrooby, you wanna take this one?

 

[Scrooby]

Wit is the better if it be the dearer bought.

John Lyly, Euphues (1579).
[Westminster, 1904, p34]

[ono]

Memento and Run Lola Run for editing.
CMBB for storytelling without dialogue.
Phantom Thread for sound design.
Punch-Drunk Love and anything Lynch for mise-en-scene and music.
Boogie Nights for montage.

Have fun.

[WorldForgot]

The Evil Dead, Sam Raimi's debut, is also a great example of how to make something with a lot of personality on a shoestring budget.

[Scrooby]

Halloween (1978).

[PinkTeeth]

I recently watched "La Haine" again.
I think its a prime example of motion picture and felt fresh as anything i'd seen in years.

And if you really want to boil down and see how editing can tell a story beyond words, "Koyaanisqatsi" still blows my mind.