They have limited release but may have massive marketing campaigns

Usually shown in film festivals

Indie films are usually features made outside the major film studios

Studios such as Film4/Lions gate films/IFC films are known to produce and release indie films

Many famous directors/writer started with indie films which then lead to their success

They have very low budgets as low as 4,000 - 10 million

Indie films are known for their artistic/creative stories and characters