You don't need a press pass to join. If you watch a small Southern film on a streaming service (Kino Lorber, Ovid, or even Tubi—many end up there), write a review. Post it on Letterboxd. Use the hashtag #GradeSceneSouth. Tag the director.
Earlier, South films were reviewed in newspapers (The Hindu, Deccan Chronicle) with simplistic metrics: “thumbs up/down” or star ratings out of 5. Independent films were often ignored or dismissed as “art films” for niche audiences. You don't need a press pass to join
We spoke with local critics and industry experts to gather their thoughts on some of the most exciting independent films from the South: or even Tubi—many end up there)