"The independent film industry consists of those companies engaged in the production and/or distribution worldwide in all media of all motion pictures and television
programs that are not generated by the recognized major studios. It includes those independent productions, even though distributed by a major studio, in which the
producer retains a significant ownership interest and is at risk for a significant portion of production costs."

My favorites, with the mention of the above "Pi," "Run, Lola, Run," and "Eraserhead," consist of a surprising amount of blockbusters. They are: Silence of the Lambs, Platoon, Amadeus, Gandhi, Sling Blade, Shine, Leaving Las Vegas, Fargo, pretty much all of Quentin Tarantino's stuff...

I could go on for a while; I can't even think of them all...