An independent film is a movie made outside the major studio system, often with lower budgets and more creative freedom, focusing on unique or personal stories.

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Stampede Ventures (Israel Ramos)

Stampede Ventures (Jake Giles Netter)

Stampede Ventures (Israel Ramos)

Stampede Ventures (Jake Giles Netter)

Stampede Ventures (Israel Ramos)

Stampede Ventures (Jake Giles Netter)

Sean Byrne’s DANGEROUS ANIMALS. Courtesy of Independent Film Company and Shudder. An Independent Film Company and Shudder Release.

Jai Courtney in Sean Byrne’s DANGEROUS ANIMALS. Courtesy of Mark Taylor. An Independent Film Company and Shudder Release.

Hassie Harrison in Sean Byrne’s DANGEROUS ANIMALS. Courtesy of Mark Taylor. An Independent Film Company and Shudder Release.

Jai Courtney in Sean Byrne’s DANGEROUS ANIMALS. Courtesy of Mark Taylor. An Independent Film Company and Shudder Release.

Josh Heuston in Sean Byrne’s DANGEROUS ANIMALS. Courtesy of Mark Taylor. An Independent Film Company and Shudder Release.

Jai Courtney in Sean Byrne’s DANGEROUS ANIMALS. Courtesy of Mark Taylor. An Independent Film Company and Shudder Release.

Hassie Harrison and Josh Heuston in Sean Byrne’s DANGEROUS ANIMALS. Courtesy of Independent Film Company and Shudder. An Independent Film Company and Shudder Release.

Hassie Harrison in Sean Byrne’s DANGEROUS ANIMALS. Courtesy of Independent Film Company and Shudder. An Independent Film Company and Shudder Release.