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Actress Posey has reflected candidly on the fate of the independent film movement, expressing that it was ultimately co-opted by the Hollywood studio system. She described a personal experience of being "
gaslit" into doubting her talent within the studio environment.
Posey noted a turning point when her work began to be recognized in "
places as cool as New York City," signaling a decline in her indie credibility. "
I felt like right when I got exposed, and the whole indie movement got exposed, it also got co-opted by the studio system, and then it became this other thing," she said.
Throughout her career, Posey has collaborated with some of the industry's most respected directors, including Richard Linklater, Gregg Araki, Christopher Guest, Kogonada, and Ari Aster, highlighting her deep roots in the indie scene.
Her reflections underscore a broader narrative about the indie film movement's evolution from a distinct, alternative space into one absorbed by mainstream Hollywood, raising questions about artistic integrity and commercial influence.
"I was gaslit into thinking I wasn’t on pace with the talent required to star in a major studio production," Posey revealed, illustrating the pressures faced by indie artists entering the studio system.
This perspective offers insight into the challenges indie filmmakers and actors face as their work gains wider attention but risks losing its original spirit and independence.
Sources: Actress Posey reflects on the indie film movement's transformation, saying it was co-opted by Hollywood studios as her own indie credibility faded with increased exposure. She described feeling "gaslit" by the studio system and noted the shift occurred as indie films gained mainstream recognition.
