The film's success helps open doors for independent film makers of the 1970s.
Tomorrow night, he will introduce a selection of new work by other French independent film makers.
His father is an independent film maker in New York.
"The infrastructure for independent film makers to find a way has developed now."
Among his major interests at the foundation were public television and providing support for independent film makers.
It's not often that a big studio gets behind the work of a small, independent film maker.
But that doesn't mean there's only room for one festival in this country that's important to independent film makers.
Such is the lot of independent film makers who make movies outside the major studios.
The series, which runs through Sept. 8, presents seven films by young independent film makers.
Various Hollywood production companies along with independent film makers are known for their use of soft lights.
