The Brooklynite in me wants to believe that the future of independent film is in a loft somewhere in Williamsburg where a couple of hipster dudes are hanging out, experimenting with crazy new ideas and drinking Pabst Blue Ribbon.
The proud small town girl in me would love to believe that the future of independent film is, indeed, in Caledonia, Missouri, as Purely Productions, LLC claims it to be.
This building in Caledonia (pop. 158) appears to be the Williamsburg loft of Southeast Missouri:
The Future of Independent Film, photo by smalltowngirl
What kind of independent film company makes its home in a tiny Missouri town?
What kind of business has a posterboard business sign?
Maybe a smart one. The cost of living here is super low, and low overhead theoretically means more resources devoted to projects and less to paying the rent.
These guys have me curious…
Posterboard Sign, photo by smalltowngirl
The company’s website shows a small cast and crew who produced six short films in six months, but I couldn’t find any clips on YouTube. Does anyone out there know more about Purely Productions, LLC? Leave me a comment.
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