we are indie studios, a revolutionary film and stills creative production company that approaches each project as a true work of art.
we are visual storytellers who merge bold creative direction with service production to craft impactful films, fashion campaigns, music videos, and branded content.
our team of directors, art directors, photographers, and cinematographers is driven by a shared belief: that art can build empathy, spark connection, and elevate brands through cinematic quality and authentic emotion.
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Indie Studios is a creative community of visual storytellers who utilize our talents in the fields of cinematography, photography and fine art as diplomatic tools for building empathy on human rights and inspiring positive change.
Founded by husband and wife duo, Andrew Tyler White and Sam Bates, their work together is centered on the human experience and, specifically, the human form as a symbol of hope.
Indie Studios explores notions of identity, acceptance, expression, and equality through a dedicated studio practice of documenting the raw individuality of our subjects to create moving imagery that is both elevated and approachable.
Indie Studios interprets difficult themes, including the environmental crisis, sexual assault and women's rights, in a warm and relatable style, weaving in light, color and movement as signifiers of optimism, to provide subjects and viewers the space they need to process their emotions and grow from their shared experiences.
Through a desire to build a safe space in which to foster community, creativity and ingenuity, Indie Studios has become so much more than a production company. We are a harbor for creatives to accept themselves as they are, and become leaders to others.
contact us
info@indiestudios.nyc
selected clients
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creative development
concept development
art direction
casting
pre-production
storyboarding
script writing
pre-visualization
budgeting
production
direction
cinematography
photography
production
production crew
set design
logistics
film stills
post
post-production
video editing
color grading & vfx
photo retouching
motion graphics
voiceover recording
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Indie Studios in an art collective of Directors, Art Directors, Photographers and cinematographers based in New York City who have a a background in fashion, film, and fine art. Each project is unique and we work within our community to build the team to meet our client’s needs. Founded by Andrew T. White and Sam Bates in 2018.
Sam Bates - Creative Director
Sam grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and attended the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning where she studied painting. After leaving college she worked as an editorial fashion stylist until 2020 when she transitioned into visual arts.
Andrew White - Director
Andrew grew up in Washington DC, and obtained his BFA in Photography and Imaging from New York Univeristy's Tisch School of the Arts. He has been working as a Director, photographer and cinematographer in New York City for over fifteen years.
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we would love to hear about your next project and talk about the ways that we can help bring it to life. It doesn’t matter if it’s just an idea or the shoot is tomorrow. feel free to send us an email and we will do everything we can to help. info@indiestudios.nyc
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At Indie Studios, it is our mission to make art that promotes the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. We work with our clients and collaborators to ensure our production process incorporates as many aspects of the UNSDG as possible. We build our studio sets in-house. We use reclaimed materials from our past projects as well as the materials from the past projects of our friends, neighbors and collaborators. The Indie Studios Wardrobe department styles each project with garments and accessories pulled from our collection of archival second-hand and vintage pieces. Our wardrobe department then customizes the edited wardrobe to fit each project. Although we save and reuse as much as we can, the Indie Studios team is not perfect. We are and always will continue to learn, we do still produce more waste than we want to and more waste than we should. We are always searching for ways to improve. If you want to join the conversation, please reach out using our contact page.
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We are always looking to grow our creative team! Please email info@indiestudios.nyc with your resume and cover letter.
we love what we do, and we look forward to working with you!
