1
: one that is independent
especially
: an unaffiliated record or movie production company
2
: something (such as a record or film) produced by an indie
indie
adjective
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This groundbreaking indie proves that a talented filmmaker can tell a compelling story, even with limited resources.
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
Yes, that’s a major claim — even narrowed down to other low-budget indies about magic, love, and part-time zoophilia.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
Bird is the second senior Amazon executive who has left to launch an indie in the past year.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Louis Vuitton’s collaborations with indies is a mutually beneficial endeavor.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
Yes, that’s a major claim — even narrowed down to other low-budget indies about magic, love, and part-time zoophilia.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
Bird is the second senior Amazon executive who has left to launch an indie in the past year.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Louis Vuitton’s collaborations with indies is a mutually beneficial endeavor.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
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“Indie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indie. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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