Five Star Gift Ideas

It's always great when you know what someone is into, especially when it comes to gifting, which is why your mom's love for indie films is an excellent starting point. Here are some gift ideas that I think would be perfect for your mom:

1. A Subscription to a Film Festival’s Streaming Service: Film festivals like Sundance and Tribeca have started offering year-round access to their screening rooms to film enthusiasts. This allows you to watch independent films, Q&As with directors and actors, and behind-the-scenes content from the comfort of your mum’s home.

2. A book on indie filmmaking: If she's interested in learning more about the art and craft of indie filmmaking, she might love a book that delves into the subject. There are tons of fun and informative books on the subject, such as Rebel Without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker with $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player by Robert Rodriguez.

3. Indie Film Merchandise: Many independent filmmakers have online stores where they sell merchandise relating to their films. This could include everything from posters and t-shirts to mugs and stickers. Your mum would appreciate such items as not only a gift, but also as a way of supporting indie filmmakers.

4. Gift Cards for Independent Cinemas: Independent cinemas are great places to discover new indie films. If there's a theater in your area that showcases indie films, buy your mom a gift card she can use at the cinema.

5. A film-themed cooking class: If your mom likes to cook, you could consider buying her a cooking lesson or class with a theme based on her favorite indie film. For example, if she loves “Julie & Julia,” you could find a French cooking class, or if she’s into “Under the Skin,” you could find a vegetarian cooking class.

Hopefully, these ideas will serve as a great starting point for coming up with the perfect birthday gift for your mom. Remember that the most important thing is to appeal to her love of independent films, and to give her something that feels both personal and heartfelt. Good luck!

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”