Hollywood's Fortress Crumbles: The New Dawn of Filmmaking

New Hollywood vs Indie

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This Film Spoke to Me

Back in 2016, I stumbled across a short film called Dollface. It was made by an independent filmmaker named Layne Marie Williams. I loved how she described it as "a wild love story with magic and themes about what we want and hope for in love." I just had to watch it.

When I finally watched Dollface, it was brilliant. The story pulls you in as you feel the tension between a couple whose relationship is unraveling right in front of you. Every scene grips you, and Hanna Kopen, the talented actor and writer from Chicago, brings such raw energy to her role. You can almost feel the weight of her emotions as she describes the end of the relationship.

It’s like watching something fragile shatter in slow motion:

“I became obsessed with our eventual demise.

I could feel and see us decaying all around me.

And yet I fought for us harder.”

Great independent films don’t just speak to us—they hit us in the gut, and that line from Dollface really stuck with me. It pulses with the power of the human spirit, that raw, relentless drive to fight for what we love, no matter how hard life slams into us. Dollface wasn’t just a story; it was a metaphor for every artist’s struggle to keep fighting for their art, despite the odds. I see that same fire in the eyes of every independent filmmaker I work with, the same fight I feel in my own journey—pushing to keep my

company alive and relevant, always adapting to serve the needs of indie filmmakers. I’m beyond grateful Layne agreed to share her powerful, inspiring films on our platform.

Indie Filmmakers Rising

Layne didn’t just step into the indie film world—she stormed in, carving her own path with award-winning short films and web series that lit up the festival circuit. Like so many indie filmmakers, she faced huge obstacles: not enough money, trying to break into an industry dominated by men. But Layne didn’t back down. She kept pushing, finding ways to fuel her indie spirit while staying open to big opportunities. She stayed true to her roots as she made her way into the New Hollywood Economy. Her success shows that the Old Hollywood System is losing its power. Before, big studios controlled everything, making it hard for indie filmmakers. But now, the digital world is giving filmmakers more control and chances to succeed. Her movie, The Christmas Pitch, premiered at the Cannes Film Market and is now on Amazon Prime.

Breaking into Hollywood

Back in the days of Old Hollywood, there was a massive canyon between making films as a hobby and having a real filmmaking career. To be a "real" filmmaker, you had to pack up everything, move to Los Angeles, and grind it out in a studio system that had all the power. If you were an independent filmmaker, people didn’t take you seriously. Even if you mastered your craft, you still had to jump through Hollywood’s hoops to get anywhere. It was a tough, uphill climb, where the system kept you out unless you played by their rules.

Today, that gap isn’t a canyon anymore—it’s more like a set of stairs you can climb. You can kick off your career in the Independent Film Economy, getting your films out there at festivals, promoting them through social media, and streaming them worldwide on video-on-demand platforms. With each step, you build momentum, raising money, making bigger films, and eventually moving into the New Hollywood Economy. Once there, you can see your films on the big screen or streaming on platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi. It’s a climb, but it’s real, and just like Layne Marie Williams, you can use the New Hollywood Economy as your springboard to soar into Hollywood.

Plan to Succeed with OPPRIME.tv

How do you know if you are in the New Hollywood Economy or the Independent Film Economy?

Ask yourself these questions:

Are you getting paid upfront for your film?
Is someone else covering the costs of marketing?
Do you focus only on creating films, without worrying about promotion?

If you answered "YES" to these, you’re in the New Hollywood Economy.

If you answered "NO," your journey starts in the Independent Film Economy. Here, you must work harder to promote yourself. With professional marketing and global distribution, your passion can make money. Without a plan, filmmaking stays a hobby.

Finally Make Money from Your Shorts

It’s almost impossible to get short films into distribution and on video platforms, and nobody makes money from short films in the independent film economy. OPPRIME.tv's Referral Link technology guarantees you'll earn money directly from your fans — something no other indie film company offers! OPPRIME.tv won’t just put your film out there—they’ll help you craft a release plan, provide pro-level marketing, and showcase your film on www.opprime.tv, where indie film fans worldwide can watch, engage, and support your work. It’s not just exposure—it’s real results.

Meet Your Fans

No companies in the New Hollywood Economy took notice of your film. Maybe Hollywood or Cable TV just didn’t see the magic in your passion project. But that doesn’t mean your journey ends here—it’s time to step into the Independent Film Economy. Now, you’ve got the freedom to share your film with an audience that gets it. With OPPRIME.tv’s marketing power, we put your film in front of 80,000 indie film fans through social media and email. Your film won’t just float in the void—it’ll land right in the hands of fans who are hungry for inspiration, ready to connect with your story.

How Indie Economics Works

The Independent Film Economy is growing with the use of video-on-demand (VOD) platforms. Before, big studios controlled how films were distributed, but now, independent filmmakers can reach global audiences through platforms like OPPRIME.tv, Film Shortage, and Filmocracy, Xerb.tv, DAfilms.com, and Kweli.tv. This gives you a better chance to break into the global market, reach fans worldwide, and succeed in making money.

The most popular ways these platforms work are Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) and Transactional Video on Demand (TVOD). Before, you had to go to theaters to watch films. Now, SVOD lets you pay a monthly or yearly fee to watch unlimited movies. This helps you save money and get entertainment at your fingertips now!

In contrast, TVOD platforms like iTunes, Amazon’s video store, and Sky Box Office let you pay for each movie or show you want to watch. You can rent it for a short time or buy it to keep forever. This gives you the control to pick exactly what you love, so you save money.

How Filmmakers Get Paid

In Hollywood, filmmakers get paid upfront for making movies. They either get hired or sell their film to a distributor and are paid at the start of the deal. But in the Independent Film Economy, companies are smaller and don’t have the money to pay filmmakers before the film is made or turns a profit. Instead, filmmakers make money based on how well their film does. Independent VOD platforms pay royalties depending on how long people watch the movie. The more people watch and love your film, the more money you can make.

How the Pool Royalty Works

The standard way filmmakers get paid in the Independent Film Economy is through the Pool Royalty Incentive Model. Each time a subscriber pays for the VOD service, part of their monthly subscription payment goes into a "pool." The VOD platform tracks how long people watch each film. The more people watch your film, the bigger share of the pool you get.

From Creative Dreams to Reality

We help you with the business of your art, so that you can make money from your creation. We work with filmmakers, producers, and media creators like you who love discovering new ways to make your mark in the film and media industry. Together, we guarantee you'll get results!

In this business, it’s hard to reach audiences. With OPPRIME.tv, we help you connect with people all over the world by streaming your film on our platform, featuring award-winning movies.
In this business, earning money can feel impossible. With OPPRIME.tv, we help you make money and get the best results.
Breaking into Hollywood seems impossible. With OPPRIME.tv, we help you, whether it’s by distributing films, starting new channels, or creating podcasts and TV shows.

Your Dreams Matter

We offer you a free consultation because we care about your dream and want to help you carry it forward. Without a solid plan, success slips through your fingers. With OPPRIME.tv, we sit down with you, listen to your story, feel your vision, and guide you toward real results. Whether you're taking your first step or have walked this path before, we’re here to walk beside you now!