INDIESPACE
banner
indiespace.com
INDIESPACE
@indiespace.com
Social network for indie game developers, animators, artists, musicians, authors, filmmakers, and performers – established as one of the first websites in 1994!
Pinned
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)!
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
Reposted by INDIESPACE
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
youtu.be
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
Reposted by INDIESPACE
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
youtu.be
December 31, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Reposted by INDIESPACE
"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
bit.ly
December 31, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Reposted by INDIESPACE
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:
bit.ly/bewitched-song
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
Reposted by INDIESPACE
@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
Reposted by INDIESPACE
Oleta Adams’ cover of Brenda Russell's “Get Here” debuted on Billboard Dec 15, 1990 – becoming an anthem for troops during the Gulf War. #Acoustic #cover recorded live at The Village Studios. On Spotify, YT, Apple, Google, etc 🎹

Music Visualizer:
bit.ly/get-here-song

#song #music #pop #piano
December 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Reposted by INDIESPACE
In an interview with @gibiz.bsky.social's @lewispackwood.bsky.social, Romain de Waubert de Genlis discusses @amplitudestudios.bsky.social's exit after 8 yrs under Sega. Its #indiedev status has sped up #gamedev – eliminating slow corp approval, increasing motivation & solidifying project ownership.
Why Amplitude Studios had to leave Sega
Co-founder Romain de Waubert de Genlis reflects on a deal that was over a year in the making – and the advantages of being a nimble independent
www.gamesindustry.biz
December 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
On @ign.com, Lunar Software's Aaron Foster & Jemma Hughes discuss #horror #indiegame @routinegame.bsky.social, which was delayed for more than a decade after its reveal in 2012—allowing time to rework the vision. [It was released on Dec 4 to favorable reviews, so it might have been worth the wait!]
ROUTINE Is an Indie Horror Game Over a Decade in the Making – Developer Interview – IGN First - IGN
In the summer of 2012, ROUTINE was revealed at the largest video gaming convention in the world Gamescom, but after well over a decade later it has yet to make it into the hands of players. In the com...
www.ign.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Reposted by INDIESPACE
Remu Daifuku – composer/sound designer for @jrhudepohl.bsky.social's #horrorgame, Labyrinth of the Demon King – achieved #terror with recordings of his old, creaking house and gasp of surprise after eating stale banana chips for a monster’s gurgling sound.

@pcgamer.com #horror #game #gamemusic
My favorite horror game of 2025 sounds like a literal nightmare because its composer sampled the creaking of an old house and a metal saw scraping 'an instrument that sounded horrifying yet could have...
That explains it.
www.pcgamer.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Reposted by INDIESPACE
Hades is an essential case study for game development students because its design prioritizes the player experience by making failure feel like progress, respecting player time, and achieving deep narrative integration.

– Tech4Gamers

#gamedevelopment #game #gameplay #gamedev
Why Game Development Students Should Analyze Hades for Design Lessons
Learn why Hades is a must-study game for development students, from its gameplay loop to art and storytelling, and how its design can improve your own projects.
tech4gamers.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
In Drifted, created by indie developer Chi Hu (UrbanFox), the player controls a paper plane gliding through monochromatic environments. Hu chose the minimalist aesthetic and flying mechanic to work within dev limitations.

– Alan Wen on Creative Bloq

#game #videogame #indiegame #indie #indiedev
Minimalist new game takes a paper plane through a dystopian world
Solo dev Chi Hu's tells us how he made Drifted so atmospheric.
www.creativebloq.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Reposted by INDIESPACE
Episode 2 of Season 2 features There Are Monsters (2013) – Jay Dahl's found footage #horror film 📹

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

#indiefilm #indie #horrormovie #film #thriller #horrorfilm #movie
There Are Monsters (S2 E2) *SPOILERS* #foundfootage #horror #moviereview #podcast
Horror enthusiasts Jeannie Novak and Luis Levy review Jay Dahl's found footage horror film, There Are Monsters (2013). The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible, and more. Jeannie Novak and Luis Levy review obscure, odd, and wholly original horror films that might not be getting the attention they deserve. #indiehorror
bit.ly
November 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Taking some time out to give thanks for the boundless inspiration our creative community brings to the world. May you enjoy a restful and abundant Thanksgiving!

#thanksgiving #happythanksgiving #happythursday #thankyou #thankful #thanksgivingday #happythoughts #grateful
November 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Reposted by INDIESPACE
Happy Bday, Natasha Bedingfield! “Backyard” wasn't released as a single but was on her second album (N.B.) + North American version (Pocketful of Sunshine). #Acoustic #cover recorded live at Village Studios 🎹

Music Visualizer:
bit.ly/backyard-song

@novyunlimited.com
#song #music #pop #piano
November 26, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Reposted by INDIESPACE
According to former SVP Louis Castle, Deviation Games closed last year due to a confluence of external and internal factors—including burn rate, co-founder departure, and pulling of PlayStation funding.

– 80 Level's Dave Tach

#gamedev #gamedeveloper #gameindustry #gamenews

80.lv/articles/why...
How a Studio With Call of Duty Veterans Closed Before Releasing a Game
Deviation Games’ Louis Castle details lessons learned from the studio closure.
80.lv
November 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Reposted by INDIESPACE
@isawillinger.bsky.social's #documentary, No Mercy, explores a question posed by pioneering Ukranian filmmaker Kira Muratova that asks whether women bring a more unflinching or “harsh” perspective to #filmmaking.

@thr.com's Georg Szalai

#womeninfilm #indie #filmmaker #indiefilm #film
“Do Women Make the Harsher Films?” Isa Willinger Explores That Question in ‘No Mercy’
The love letter to pioneering director Kira Muratova, screening at Austria's Viennale, features interviews with the likes of Virginie Despentes, Céline Sciamma, Alice Diop and Joey Soloway.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Reposted by INDIESPACE
Meredith Gran, creator of webcomic Octopus Pie, developed indie game Perfect Tides: Station to Station – which stands out for its story of navigating college life and a low-res 2D style reminiscent of MS Paint.

@damisanthrope.bsky.social on Creative Bloq

#game #gamedev #gamedeveloper #indiegame
This indie game feels like a playable time capsule from 2003
Why the lo-fi art of Perfect Tides: Station to Station hits hard.
www.creativebloq.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
On @indiewire.com, Courtney Marsh talks about releasing Where Did the Adults Go? for free on YouTube after 40+ film festival and distributor rejections – also ensuring that it reached the communities it represents by partnering with @ehlersdanlos.bsky.social.
#indie #indiefilm #indiefilmmaker #film
Why My Oscar Follow-Up Is Premiering on YouTube
After an Oscar nom for short "Chau, Beyond the Lines," filmmaker Courtney Marsh aimed for feature debut. But what about getting it in front of people?
www.indiewire.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Reposted by INDIESPACE
Goodbye My Friend: an honest look at the pain of a friend #breakup. Whether the #friendship has fractured or faded away, this #song explores betrayal, drifting apart, and the realization that it’s over. If you’ve ever had to say #goodbye, this one’s for you 💔

#sadsong #indiemusic #piano #singer
“Goodbye My Friend” | #sadsong for Unfriend Day 💔
“Goodbye My Friend” is an honest look at the pain of a friend breakup. Whether the friendship has fractured or just faded away, this song explores moments of betrayal, the silent drifting apart, and the difficult realization that it’s over. If you’ve ever had to say goodbye, this one’s for you. Piano/vocal recording from SHELTER 🎹 Music & Lyrics © ℗ 2020 Jeannie Novak Recording ℗ 2021 Jeannie Novak Engineered by Sejo Navajas (4th Street Recording Studio, Santa Monica, CA) Mixing by Bobby Vickery & Matt Bishop #musicvideo #indiemusic #breakupsong #friendship // GOODBYE MY FRIEND © 2020 Jeannie Novak Goodbye my friend I guess this is the end Looking at you I should have seen through No need to depend Goodbye my friend I think this is the end Our moments were few It wasn’t just you No need to defend The tears we cried The sleepless nights The dreams that didn’t survive They were all kept alive I’ve been screaming inside So you couldn’t hear me It made no difference at all Now you’re not near me You’re far away, and it’s time to say Goodbye my friend Yes, this is the end Those pictures we drew Were all we could view No need to pretend I guess that we’re through But it doesn’t ring true My friend
bit.ly
November 17, 2025 at 10:56 PM