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Welcome to Indiespace – the indie arts and entertainment online community established back in 1994 as a division of Kaleidospace (a.k.a. KSPACE - @kaleidospace.bsky.social)!
Park Chan-wook talks about how he designed the house in NO OTHER CHOICE to function as a sinister "castle" that heightens capitalist themes – using amplified bonsai-trimming sounds to mirror the protagonist’s violent descent.
@sarahshachat.bsky.social @indiewire.com
#indie #indiefilm #indiemovie
How ‘No Other Choice’ Turns a House Into a Capitalist Nightmare
Director Park Chan-wook tells IndieWire about designing a house that brings out the worst in Man-su (Lee Byung-hun).
www.indiewire.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Markiplier bypassed the studio system to self-distribute #IronLung after being met with industry skepticism. The gamble paid off with a $17M opening weekend – proving that an #indie creator with a $3M budget can outmaneuver major studio releases.

@thr.com's Ryan Gajewski

#indiefilm #indiemovie
How Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ Proved the Studios Wrong: “There Is Still a Stigma Against YouTube”
The filmmaker and longtime YouTube personality tells The Hollywood Reporter about self-distributing the surprise horror hit after meeting with studio execs who "were 100 percent not about me."
www.hollywoodreporter.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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@hoodedhorse.bsky.social's CEO Tim Bender issued a warning to the #indiegamedev community claiming that the majority of #indie publishers are “predatory and opportunistic."

@pcgamer.com's Fraser Brown

#indiedev #gamedevelopment #gamedevs
Indie devs should avoid 'most indie publishers' says Manor Lords indie publisher Hooded Horse: 'The vast majority of indie publishers are predatory and opportunistic'
"People can hate me for this if they want."
www.pcgamer.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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Corin Hardy's #indie film WHISTLE follows a group of high school students whose future deaths hunt them down in the present. The movie blends practical effects with gruesome, inventive kills inspired by classic 1980s teen #horror.
@polygon.com #horrormovies

www.polygon.com/whistle-horr...
February 5, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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Tanya Taylor highlights her “Hudson Skirt” as a case study in #indie brand growth – revealing that the single, versatile silhouette has generated more than $3.7M since 2022.

@forbes.com #fashion #designer #fashiondesigner #business #womeninbusiness #womenindesign #womeninfashion #indiedesigner
Tanya Taylor Breaks Down How A Single Skirt Design Fuels Her Eponymous Brand
With more than 8,000 units sold and counting, the Tanya Taylor Hudson Skirt is a case study in how one well-designed product can drive sustained growth for an independent designer.
www.forbes.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Alistair McFarlane of @fcpnchstds.bsky.social has publicly floated a $25M offer to purchase Amazon’s New World MMO to prevent its scheduled 2027 shutdown—driven by the philosophy that “games should never die.”

@pcgamer.com's @andychalk.bsky.social

#games #gamenews #gameindustry #gamingnews
Facepunch Studios COO says he'll buy New World for $25 million, and he might not be joking: 'We're always looking for new opportunities and we are open to all avenues'
Amazon's fantasy MMO is slated to go away for good in January 2027, unless someone—say, Facepunch COO Alistair McFarlane—rides to the rescue.
www.pcgamer.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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Our first episode of 2026 features #werewolf #horror film, Howl (2015) – directed by Paul Hyett 🐺

Hosted by @indiejeannie.com and @atmanrising.bsky.social, the #podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible, and more!

#horrormovie #film #monster #movie #movies
Howl (S2 E4) *SPOILERS* #werewolf #horror #moviereview #podcast
YouTube video by Evil*Asterisk Podcast
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January 31, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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For #AutomobileDay: Vintage 1930s road etiquette and safety video paired with "Entourage" piano improv. Featuring Chevrolet Master Deluxe and Standard models – filmed in #Detroit by the Jam Handy Organization 🚘 🎹

#piano #classiccars #acoustic #indie #automobile #worldautomobileday #indiemusic
“Entourage” | New music video for World Automobile Day 🚘
YouTube video by Jeannie Novak
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January 29, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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@mangofactory.win's Selina Kibara talks with @gamesradarplus.bsky.social's @mroscartk.bsky.social
@kumitantei.com evolved from a pandemic-era #Danganronpa fan game into an original murder mystery set in an alternate-history 1989 Japan.

#gamedev #gamedevelopment #indie #indiegame #indiegamedev
These devs are basically making their own Danganronpa that began as "100% a fan game"
The Kumitantei developer went from fan game to original murder mystery, and I can't wait to play more
www.gamesradar.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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@slashfilm.bsky.social's @mrbeaks.bsky.social highlights Roger Ebert's rare 4-star review of Paperhouse (1988)—a "profoundly bizarre" fantasy #horror movie about a girl whose drawings manifest in her dreams—arguing that championing such challenging films is a lost art. #horrormovie #horrorfilm
Roger Ebert Gave A Perfect Score To This Extremely Weird Fantasy Horror Movie - SlashFilm
Roger Ebert loved to muse over a weird movie's qualities, much like he did when he gave a perfect score to this strange 1980s fantasy horror flick.
www.slashfilm.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Author-illustrator Felicita Sala discusses her picture book, Bored – chosen as the #1 top pick for the Jan/Feb 2026 Kids’ Indie Next List by #indie booksellers across the US.

@americanbookseller.bsky.social's Bookselling This Week

#indieauthor #indiebookstore #indiebooksellers #childrensbooks
Q&A with Felicita Sala, Author of January/February Kids’ Indie Next List Top Pick “Bored”
“What a magical adventure we take with Rita on her boring day! This story is a testament to how creativity comes from boredom. Wonderful illustrations and an engaging, silly story,” said Karlie Marten...
www.bookweb.org
January 27, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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In an interview with @automatonwest.bsky.social, noa (lafrontier) discusses the success of Elin – the sequel to the cult-classic RPG Elona that sold more than 350k copies by maintaining a dedicated player base through frequent, community-driven updates. #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #gamedevelopment
“After nearly 20 years of game development, the seeds I planted have finally sprouted.” Solo dev behind sandbox RPG Elona talks about success of sequel Elin  - AUTOMATON WEST
Noa, the solo developer behind hit Japanese sandbox RPGs Elona and Elin, talks about what has made the sequel so successful.
automaton-media.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:07 PM
In an interview with @thesicktimes.org's @betsyladyzhets.bsky.social, #musician @daveruder.bsky.social discusses his new album and the limitations of Long COVID, which has forced him to transition from a multi-instrumentalist to relying on others to perform his work. #indie #indiemusic #composer
Composing the “Long COVID album”: An interview with Dave Ruder - The Sick Times
Last fall, Brooklyn-based musician Dave Ruder coined a new format when he released a “Long COVID album,” shaped by his experience with the disease.
thesicktimes.org
January 23, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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Happy #SquirrelAppreciationDay! It's their world; we're just living in it 🐿️

#squirrel #squirrels #wildlife #nature #musicvideo #music #song #piano
January 22, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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Music video for #MLKDay 🤎 🖤

“Undertow” – featuring footage from the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery civil rights march with Martin Luther King, Jr. Recorded live on piano and voice for the SHELTER collection 🎹

#mlk #civilrights #song #indie #MartinLutherKingJr #blackhistory #music
Jeannie Novak - "Undertow" (Official Music Video) | piano/vocal from SHELTER
YouTube video by Jeannie Novak
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January 19, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on the role of storytelling and creativity in building a more inclusive world.

#MLK #MLKDay #ihaveadream #martinlutherking #martinlutherkingjr
January 19, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Celebrating 20 years of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP),
the 2026 Prototype Festival marks the first time BMP serves as sole curator – showcasing a retrospective of 65+ works.
@broadwayworld.com's Richard Sasanow interviews Beth Morrison about the festival.

#indie #musical #womeninthearts #theatre
Interview: 20 Years of Creating a ‘New Kind of Opera’ with the Prototype Festival’s Beth Morrison and BMP
Not long ago, I was sitting in a café in midtown Manhattan with Beth Morrisson, president and creative producer of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP). BMP has been pushing the boundaries of traditional oper...
www.broadwayworld.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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Novy knows RPGs. And a bunch of other genres, too. These are just a few of the incredible titles we've worked on since 2011 🎮

#indiegames #games #gameplay #indie #rpg #rpggames #indiegamedevelopers #indiedevs #gamedev #indiedev #videogames #videogame #gamedesign #indiegamedevs #indiegamedevelopment
Novy Unlimited | RPG Compilation 🎮
YouTube video by Novy Unlimited
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January 13, 2026 at 9:47 PM
A new year ... and a million new ways to disrupt the status quo. We believe the future belongs to those who dare to color outside the lines. In 2026, let’s build the world we actually want to live in. Happy New Year!

#newyearsday #newyear2026 #happynewyear2026 #newyearvibes #newyear #happynewyear
January 1, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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Our final episode of the year features Exhuma (2024) – Jang Jae-hyun's supernatural #horror film 👻

Hosted by @indiejeannie.com and @atmanrising.bsky.social, the #podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible and more!

#horrormovie #film #supernatural
Exhuma (S2 E3) *SPOILERS* #supernatural #horror #moviereview #podcast
YouTube video by Evil*Asterisk Podcast
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December 31, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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"Seeing Is Believing": New year ... new challenges and opportunities. It’s on us to hope for a better future – and fight for it 🎇

Original piano/vocal song written and performed by Jeannie Novak – released by Novy Music (a division of
@novyunlimited.com) 🎹

#motivation #musicvideo #piano #newyear
"Seeing Is Believing" | New music video for the new year 🎇
New year ... new challenges and opportunities. It's on us to hope for a better future – and fight for it. //Seeing is believing Truth hasn’t lost its meaning It’s possible to build something new There’s really no deception It’s a matter of perception If we believe, we can make it through// Piano/vocal recording from SHELTER ℗ 2021 Jeannie Novak Music & Lyrics © 2020 Jeannie Novak Engineered by Sejo Navajas (4th Street Recording Studio, Santa Monica, CA) Mixing by Bobby Vickery & Matt Bishop #newyearseve #newyearsday #newyear #piano #musicvideo // SEEING IS BELIEVING © 2020 Jeannie Novak Just this past New Year's Eve We were so eager and naive Excited for the year ahead A brand-new era, so it seemed We began to scheme and dream But a line was crossed instead The new year isn't over yet We've grown weary and filled with regret It feels like a lifetime has passed us by But even though we're bruised and battered We haven't forgotten what has mattered There's still a glimmer of hope in our eyes We've been through the wringer But our faith isn't lost We believe in the future Even if peace came at a cost Seeing is believing Truth hasn't lost its meaning It's possible to build something new There's really no deception It's a matter of perception If we believe, we can make it through Believe your eyes It's not a surprise The world is about to change Someday we'll look back It was a lot to unpack This trip was long and strange Oh, watch us now Oh, watch us now Oh, open your eyes Cause seeing is believing
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December 31, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered—1st performed on Dec 25, 1940 during Rodgers & Hart's musical, Pal Joey. Since then, it’s been covered countless times—by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra & even a Rod Stewart + Cher duet! 🎹
#song #jazz #piano #acoustic #cover

Music Visualizer:
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December 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Wishing our friends in the indie community a cozy, inspired, and well-deserved holiday break. Happy Holidays!

#happyholidays #merrychristmas #holidayseason #holidays #holidaycheer #happychristmas
December 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Karly Hartzman talks with Venus Radio (CKUT 90.3 FM Montreal) about evolving from a lo-fi solo artist into the frontwoman for the band Wednesday; how she makes mundane memories into poignant lyrics; and her desire to explore a hardcore sound in future projects.

#music #musician #indie
Wednesday on a Friday: An Interview with Karly Hartzman
CKUT is a non-profit, campus-community radio station based in Montreal
ckut.ca
December 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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@bryanfuller.bsky.social talks w/ @avclub.com's @jacoboller.bsky.social about Dust Bunny—a gateway #horror fable about a girl who hires a hitman to kill the monster under her bed—describing it (despite an R-rating) as a Looney Tunes take on violence intended to empower children. #horrormovies #indie
Bryan Fuller on his film debut Dust Bunny: "We've lost our appetite for bite"
Longtime TV auteur Bryan Fuller tells us all about reuniting with Mads Mikkelsen for his first movie, Dust Bunny.
www.avclub.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM