The (Universal, Columbia, United Artists) survived by specializing in horror (Universal’s Frankenstein , Dracula ), low-budget gems (Columbia’s It Happened One Night ), or independent productions (UA’s Chaplin and Fairbanks films).

: The current gold standard for "cool" independent cinema. They produced Everything Everywhere All At Once and Civil War .

On the opposite end of the scale from Disney is A24. This "indie" darling has become a brand in its own right, known for producing avant-garde, artist-driven films like Everything Everywhere All At Once and Hereditary . They represent the "prestige" side of popular entertainment, proving that niche, high-concept stories can achieve massive commercial success. Animation: A League of Its Own