If the US brings in new or expanded tariffs, the ripple effects could go beyond big business and land squarely in the world of independent film finance. Now, I know what you’re thinking — what do trade wars have to do with indie filmmaking? Quite a bit, actually. Production costs could rise Many indie films rely on imported kit — cameras, lighting, post-production software, even materials for set building. If tariffs are slapped on imports from key regions, costs start creeping up. ...