NEW YORK (AP) — Ed Burns revisits his indie roots — with a modern twist — in his latest project, “Nice Guy Johnny.”
The 42-year-old filmmaker leapt onto the scene in 1995 with the Sundance Film Festival darling “The Brothers McMullen.” Burns said he used anything he could get for free. He filmed in his parents’ home and used editing facilities at “Entertainment Tonight,” where he was working as a production assistant.
Fifteen years later, the star of “Saving Private Ryan” and “27 Dresses” has gone back to basics with a $25,000 budget, unknown actors and a return to his parents’ house.
This time around he doesn’t have the pressure of a costly theatrical release. Burns credits digital platforms like iTunes, Netflix and Video on Demand for breathing new life into the independent film world.
