Five Star Gift Ideas

For your husband, who has a particular affinity for indie films, why not give a gift that feeds his passion for cinema in a way that is meaningful and personal? Here are some gift ideas that might be right up his alley:

1. Subscription to Film Festivals: Most cities have an annual film festival that he may not have attended before. Getting your husband a year-long subscription to a festival allows him to immerse himself in an array of independent, foreign, and experimental films all year long.

2. Movie Posters: You may want to consider procuring an original film poster or print of his favorite indie film for display. These minimalistic posters usually feature imaginative art and typography that only amplifies the enigmatic charm of indie films. You can buy these posters on popular e-commerce portals like Amazon or directly from the film’s distributors' sites.

3. Classic and contemporary film books: Watching indie films is one part of a cinephile's journey. Another part is about learning the techniques, reading behind-the-scenes interviews, and discovering the point-of-views of directors and other crew members. Giving him a range of guides, biographies, memoirs, and interviews with contemporary indie filmmakers may be just what he’ll enjoy.

4. Streaming service subscription: These days, there are several streaming services that cater to indie films. You can gift him an annual subscription to one of these services giving him a vast selection of movies that he can stream, including well-known dramas, documentaries, comedies, and a wide range of foreign language or LGBTQ-themed films.

5. Director's-cut DVDs: Students or independent filmmakers typically value director's cuts of a film, which often have alternative endings, deleted scenes, and clear explanations of how the film was either made or scripted. Some modern indie filmmakers' movies are exclusively released on director's-cuts DVDs or blu-rays, and they may prefer the higher quality of the visuals and sound. You can look for exclusive DVDs that are packaged in a box-set or collector’s edition, which may include artwork or other merchandise with the film.

These are all great options to choose from and make a unique yet special statement in their lives. Choose the one that you feel will be most meaningful for your husband and will put a smile on his face!

Or you can get him a star map with the date when he was born.

Juju Monteiro says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I gave as Birthday gift to my husband. He loved it.”