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Year Released: 2014 Significance: Shot intermittently over an eleven-year period, showcasing the actual growth of its main actor from childhood to adulthood.

Year Released: 1989 Significance: Its success at the Sundance Film Festival helped establish the festival as a launchpad for independent films.

Year Released: 2006 Significance: The film's success at Sundance led to a bidding war, becoming a box-office hit and winning two Academy Awards.

Year Released: 1994 Significance: Shot in black-and-white on a shoestring budget, the film became a cult hit and made Kevin Smith a notable figure in indie cinema.

Year Released: 2003 Significance: This film’s exploration of solitude and friendship with subtle and nuanced performances showed the humanistic depth indie films can provide.

Year Released: 1990 Significance: Recognized for its unconventional narrative, it epitomized the slacker culture of the 1990s and influenced independent film aesthetics.

Year Released: 2004 Significance: Became a surprise hit and cultural phenomenon, illustrating how quirky independent films can capture mainstream audience's attention.

Year Released: 2012 Significance: Gained critical acclaim for its poetic storytelling and powerful performances, illustrating the imaginative scope possible in indie filmmaking.

Year Released: 1999 Significance: Popularized the found-footage format and became one of the most profitable independent films ever made.

Year Released: 2002 Significance: With its modest budget and sleeper hit status, it became one of the most profitable films of all time, stressing the universal appeal of cultural and family themes.

Year Released: 2017 Significance: This film brought significant attention to South Asian representation in mainstream cinema and received widespread acclaim for its comedic and heartfelt storytelling.

Year Released: 2010 Significance: Received critical acclaim and introduced Jennifer Lawrence to a wider audience, showcasing the potential of independent films to launch careers.

Year Released: 2016 Significance: With its powerful narrative and stunning cinematography, the film's Best Picture Oscar win highlighted the growing impact of independent movies in the industry.

Year Released: 2000 Significance: Utilizes a reverse chronological story structure to mirror the protagonist's memory condition, garnering critical acclaim.

Year Released: 2007 Significance: Its low-budget production and massive box office return emphasized the potential profitability of indie horror films and spawned a successful franchise.

Year Released: 1989 Significance: Known for its exploration of race relations in America, the film remains culturally and socially relevant.

Year Released: 1992 Significance: Made on a budget of just $7,000, it launched the career of director Robert Rodriguez and proved that profitable films could be made with minimal resources.$

Year Released: 2004 Significance: Created with a remarkably small budget, this complex science fiction film became a cult classic for its intricate plot and technical detail.

Year Released: 2010 Significance: The gritty and realistic portrayal of a relationship impressed critics and audiences, underscoring the emotional depth that independent film can capture.

Year Released: 2004 Significance: Impacted popular culture with its soundtrack and became a touchstone for discussions about the quirks and angst of the millennial generation.

Year Released: 2004 Significance: Received critical acclaim for its screenplay and performances, and had a noted impact on the wine industry.

Year Released: 1994 Significance: Reinvented the narrative structure in filmmaking and brought new life into the independent film genre.

Year Released: 1998 Significance: Darren Aronofsky's directorial debut, known for its low-budget aesthetic and complex themes involving mathematics and religion.

Year Released: 1996 Significance: Helped establish the careers of Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau, demonstrating the role independent films play in career development.