Maude Apatow's Big Break: What Does it Mean for Indie Cinema? The acquisition of Maude Apatow's directorial debut, Poetic License , by Sony Pictures Classics has sent shockwaves through the indie film community.
This deal marks a significant win for Apatow, but also raises questions about the influence of big studios on independent cinema.
The film's previous distributor, Row K, imploded last year after acquiring Poetic License at the Toronto International Film Festival.