Five Star Gift Ideas

If your friend is a big indie film fanatic, then finding a thoughtful and personal gift should be easy enough. Here are a few ideas that you might find useful:

1. Indie Movie Subscription: You can give them a subscription to a service like Hulu or Netflix that specializes in indie films. This will give them access to a wide range of award-winning films, documentaries, and other content that they can enjoy to their heart's content.

2. Indie Movie Poster: Indie films often have strikingly original and inventive poster art. Giving your friend an indie movie poster, from their favorite film or a classic such as The Puffy Chair, could be an excellent gift option. You can also frame the poster to add a touch of elegance, and your friend can hang it up wherever they like.

3. Indie Filmmaker Merchandise: If your friend is a true indie film aficionado, you can opt for merchandise from their favorite indie filmmaker or production company. Look for T-shirts, tote bags or even stickers from indie film festivals they may have attended.

4. Indie Film Festival Pass: Consider gifting your friend with an all-access pass to a nearby indie film festival. This would be an excellent way for them to enjoy and celebrate indie films that may not be available at your local cinemas.

5. Indie Filmmaking Guide/Books: If your friend is also interested in filmmaking, then you can surprise them with some books or guides on indie filmmaking. You can also think about buying them a screenwriting book, as well as a filmmaking book to help guide them in writing and directing their own indie film.

The key is to find a gift that shows you know your friend's taste and are looking to help them celebrate that unique interest. Whether it's a subscription to their favorite platform, an all-access pass to a film festival, or even merchandise from their favorite indie production team, there's always a way to surprise a friend with a thoughtful and personal gift.

Or you can get her/him a star map with an important date you share.