Indie films documenting indie games

Michelle 2022-02-04 08:14:08

As a documentary about independent game developers, "Indie Game: The Movie" itself is full of strong independent temperament.

The film was funded through Kickstarter, an open funding platform, and in July 2010 they wanted to raise $15,000, but 297 backers raised a total of $23,341. In 2011 they needed to raise $35,000 for post-production, and this time 1,596 backers gave them $71,335. The film is distributed entirely digitally for a flat price of $9.99.

This is a very small movie, and people who understand will be moved by it. Ordinary players who do not like games but have not been exposed to independent games can open a new world through this work. Those who want to embark on the road of independent development can also get a glimpse of the lives of the industry leaders through this work.

After watching this movie, I want to express a lot of things, but when I put my hands on the keyboard, I don't know where to start, so let's do it.

The games Braid and Super Meat Boy from the documentary are available by purchasing the Humble Indie Bundle V ( http://www.humblebundle.com/ ) as long as the purchase price is higher than the average bid.

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Extended Reading
  • Trent 2022-03-18 09:01:10

    Making games is as crazy as making movies, it's just more lonely...

  • Darien 2022-03-16 09:01:09

    If you want to cry and fuck, you all need an aloof and paranoid prison soul!

Indie Game: The Movie quotes

  • Tommy Refenes: The things I've sacrificed are social. You kind of have to give up something to have something great.

  • Edmund McMillen: [in a Skype-call with Tommy before release day] I'll send out the press release, update the website, update my blog, update my Facebook, and call it a night... What are you going to do Tommy?

    [pause]

    Tommy Refenes: Uhh... What happened? I just fell asleep.

    Edmund McMillen: Really?

    Tommy Refenes: Yeah... uh... uh... What, what did you say?

    Edmund McMillen: [laughing] Um, nothing.