American Independent Film Research

'Reservoir Dogs' - Quentin Taratino 

What makes an independent film?

Low budget 

Small cast and crew

Not a very big production company 

To publicise independent films, they are shown in film festivals as it it difficult to distribute the films as the exhibitions are controlled by he over powering large production companies of film, such as 20th Century Fox and Paramount. 'Reservoir Dogs' was displayed at the Toronto, Chicago, Sundance and Yubrai film festivals. 

What was the production cost?

The production cost of 'Reservoir Dogs' was 1.2 million (USD) which is considered to be low compared to larger and more well known film companies.

Who stars in it and why?

Has it won any awards?

The film was nominated for 20 and won 10, including the winning award for best director in screen play.  

Extra information

Box office:

Opening weekend $147,839 (USA) (25 October 1992)