Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor and businessman who had great influence around the world because of his inventions. The light bulb is probably his most known creation. However, he also greatly influenced the growth of the motion picture industry. He established the Motion Picture Patents Company (MPPC), also known as the Edison Trust, which dominated the production and distribution of films in the American film industry in early 1900s. The Edison Trust also inadvertently gave birth to independent film or independent cinema as a result of the monopoly of the MPPC. Filmmakers who declined to join or were refused membership were referred to as “independent.”
Independent films, also referred to as “indie films,” are distributed by independent entertainment agencies. Today, the film industry in many countries is still dominated by major film studios. Currently, however, independent films have been on their most rapid rise. Not only have they engrossed a wide range of audiences but also attracted aspiring filmmakers who are at a loss against the overwhelming competition in the film industry. Because of the independent film revolution, aspiring talents, writers, and filmmakers no longer need the patronage of major film studios for their work to be recognized.
Independent films are usually characterized by their content, style, and filmmakers’ execution of their artistic vision. They usually focus less on the commercial side of filmmaking and concentrate more on the characters and storylines. In fact, indie films usually become entries in international film festivals such as South Korea’s Jeonju International Film Festival.
Many passionate filmmakers choose the indie film route because of the advantages it holds over mainstream films. For one, filmmakers have freedom of creativity. They do not need to sacrifice the content just to gratify an audience and make it to the box office. Moreover, independent filmmakers often think outside the box. They work hard to produce fresh, creative, original, and unpredictable contents that set their films apart from mainstream productions. Many famous actors and actresses who already established their names in the industry are even eager to play indie film characters. In addition, many celebrities got famous by debuting in indie films.
Indie films have raised the bar in filmmaking. Their mark in the entertainment industry is not only an inspiration to amateur artists but also a force that rivals and challenges the produce of commercial films. This healthy competition between mainstream and indie films only leads to one thing: high-caliber films that audiences can enjoy.
Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor and businessman who had great influence around the world because of his inventions. The light bulb is probably his most known creation. However, he also greatly influenced the growth of the motion picture industry. He established the Motion Picture Patents Company (MPPC), also known as the Edison Trust, which dominated the production and distribution of films in the American film industry in early 1900s. The Edison Trust also inadvertently gave birth to independent film or independent cinema as a result of the monopoly of the MPPC. Filmmakers who declined to join or were refused membership were referred to as “independent.”
토마스 알바 에디슨은 그의 발명품들로 전세계에 엄청난 영향력을 가졌던 미국의 발명가이자 사업가였다. 전구는 아마도 그의 가장 잘 알려진 창조물일 것이다. 하지만 그는 또한 영화 산업의 성장에 엄청난 영향을 끼쳤다. 그는 1900년대 초 미국 영화 산업의 영화 제작과 배급을 지배했던 Edison Trust로도 알려진 Motion Picture Patents Company (MPPC)라는 회사를 설립하였다. 그 회사는 또한 독점의 결과로 의도하지 않게 독립 영화를 탄생시켰다. 합류하기를 거절하였거나 회원이 되지 못했던 영화제작자들을 “인디펜던트(독립적)”이라고 일컬었다.
Independent films, also referred to as “indie films,” are distributed by independent entertainment agencies. Today, the film industry in many countries is still dominated by major film studios. Currently, however, independent films have been on their most rapid rise. Not only have they engrossed a wide range of audiences but also attracted aspiring filmmakers who are at a loss against the overwhelming competition in the film industry. Because of the independent film revolution, aspiring talents, writers, and filmmakers no longer need the patronage of major film studios for their work to be recognized.
“인디 영화”라고도 하는 독립 영화들은 독립적 연예 기획사들에 의해 배급된다. 오늘날, 많은 나라들의 영화 산업은 여전히 메이저 영화사들이 지배하고 있다. 하지만 현재, 독립 영화들은 가장 빠르게 성장해오고 있다. 독립 영화들은 다양한 범위의 관객들을 잡아 끌었을 뿐만 아니라 영화 산업의 치열한 경쟁 속에서 갈팡질팡하는 갈망하는 영화 제작자들의 관심도 끌었다. 독립 영화 혁명으로 인해, 열망하는 배우들, 작가들, 그리고 영화 제작자들은 그들의 작품이 인정받기 위해 더 이상 주요 영화사들의 후원을 필요로 하지 않는다.
Independent films are usually characterized by their content, style, and filmmakers’ execution of their artistic vision. They usually focus less on the commercial side of filmmaking and concentrate more on the characters and storylines. In fact, indie films usually become entries in international film festivals such as South Korea’s Jeonju International Film Festival.
독립 영화들은 보통 내용, 스타일, 그리고 영화제작자들의 그들의 예술적 비전을 실행하는 것에 좌우된다. 독립 영화들은 보통 영화제작의 상업적인 면에 덜 초점을 맞추고 인물들과 줄거리에 더 집중을 한다. 사실, 인디 영화들은 보통 한국의 전주국제영화제와 같은 국제영화제의 출품작이 된다.
Many passionate filmmakers choose the indie film route because of the advantages it holds over mainstream films. For one, filmmakers have freedom of creativity. They do not need to sacrifice the content just to gratify an audience and make it to the box office. Moreover, independent filmmakers often think outside the box. They work hard to produce fresh, creative, original, and unpredictable contents that set their films apart from mainstream productions. Many famous actors and actresses who already established their names in the industry are even eager to play indie film characters. In addition, many celebrities got famous by debuting in indie films.
주류 영화들에 비해 가지는 이점들 때문에 많은 열정적인 영화제작자들은 독립 영화의 길을 선택한다. 한 가지는 영화제작자들이 창작의 자유를 가진다는 것이다. 그들은 단지 관객을 기쁘게 하고 박스 오피스에 오르게 하기 위해 내용을 희생시킬 필요가 없다. 더욱이, 독립영화제작자들은 종종 상자 밖에서 생각한다. 그들은 그들의 작품들을 주류 작품들과 차별화시키는 신선하고 창의적이고 독창적이고 예측 불가능한 내용을 만들기 위해 애를 쓴다. 영화 산업에서 이미 이름을 알린 많은 유명 남자 배우 여자 배우들도 독립 영화 캐릭터 연기를 하는 것을 원한다. 추가적으로, 많은 연예인들은 독립 영화를 통해 데뷔함으로써 유명해졌다.
Indie films have raised the bar in filmmaking. Their mark in the entertainment industry is not only an inspiration to amateur artists but also a force that rivals and challenges the produce of commercial films. This healthy competition between mainstream and indie films only leads to one thing: high-caliber films that audiences can enjoy.
독립 영화들은 영화제작에 있어서 기대치를 높였다. 엔터테인먼트 산업에 있어서 그들의 족적은 아마추어 예술가들에게 영감이 될 뿐만 아니라 상업적 영화들의 산물에 필적하고 도전하는 세력이다. 주류 영화와 독립 영화 사이의 이 건전한 경쟁은 관객들이 즐길 수 있는 우량 영화들 그것이하나로 이끈다.
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Grammar Tips
1. Not only have they engrossed a wide range of audiences but also attracted aspiring filmmakers who are at a loss against the overwhelming competition in the film industry.
- The phrase “at a loss” has two different meanings:
a. puzzled or uncertain what to think, say, or do
synonyms: baffled, nonplussed, mystified, puzzled, perplexed, bewildered, bemused, at sixes and sevens, confused, dumbfounded, stumped, stuck, blank
b. making less money than is spent buying, operating, or producing something
2. For one, filmmakers have freedom of creativity. They do not need to sacrifice the content just to gratify an audience and make it to the box office.
- The expression “for one” means used to stress that the person named holds the specified view, even if no one else does. For example: "I for one am getting a little tired of writing about it"
3. Indie films have raised the bar in filmmaking.
- The idiom “raised the bar” means To raise the standards of quality that are expected of or required for something. It may also mean to make a task more difficult.
The Triumph of Indie Films
Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor and businessman who had great influence around the world because of his inventions. The light bulb is probably his most known creation. However, he also greatly influenced the growth of the motion picture industry. He established the Motion Picture Patents Company (MPPC), also known as the Edison Trust, which dominated the production and distribution of films in the American film industry in early 1900s. The Edison Trust also inadvertently gave birth to independent film or independent cinema as a result of the monopoly of the MPPC. Filmmakers who declined to join or were refused membership were referred to as “independent.”
Independent films, also referred to as “indie films,” are distributed by independent entertainment agencies. Today, the film industry in many countries is still dominated by major film studios. Currently, however, independent films have been on their most rapid rise. Not only have they engrossed a wide range of audiences but also attracted aspiring filmmakers who are at a loss against the overwhelming competition in the film industry. Because of the independent film revolution, aspiring talents, writers, and filmmakers no longer need the patronage of major film studios for their work to be recognized.
Independent films are usually characterized by their content, style, and filmmakers’ execution of their artistic vision. They usually focus less on the commercial side of filmmaking and concentrate more on the characters and storylines. In fact, indie films usually become entries in international film festivals such as South Korea’s Jeonju International Film Festival.
Many passionate filmmakers choose the indie film route because of the advantages it holds over mainstream films. For one, filmmakers have freedom of creativity. They do not need to sacrifice the content just to gratify an audience and make it to the box office. Moreover, independent filmmakers often think outside the box. They work hard to produce fresh, creative, original, and unpredictable contents that set their films apart from mainstream productions. Many famous actors and actresses who already established their names in the industry are even eager to play indie film characters. In addition, many celebrities got famous by debuting in indie films.
Indie films have raised the bar in filmmaking. Their mark in the entertainment industry is not only an inspiration to amateur artists but also a force that rivals and challenges the produce of commercial films. This healthy competition between mainstream and indie films only leads to one thing: high-caliber films that audiences can enjoy.