About this cool place on the internet

Who we are & what’s cookin’

We’re indie film lovers, festival junkies, and champions of movies made on dreams and maxed-out credit cards. We dig through festivals to find hidden gems, bizarre masterpieces, and the occasional two-hour close-up of a potato. If you love cinema that breaks rules and budgets, welcome to the tribe.

Film Festivals

We’ve databased indie films from these following prestigious festival:

Sundance
Cannes
Toronto
Berlinale
Venice

To clarify: when we say "prestigious," we’re talking about the smaller, lesser-known gems that have won awards at niche film festivals. We don’t count big-time awards like the Oscars or the Palme d'Or here, because that’s not the vibe we’re going for. If you’ve got any questions or you’re feeling confused about how we’ve set the rules, hit us up on our Discord channel to chat about it. We’re all about keeping it real and transparent.

Do you wanna help?

Spot a mistake in a film listing, missing info, or anything off? Let us know! Accuracy is key, and your help keeps things correct. Reach out via our Discord channel or email us at whichfilm@pm.me. Every correction counts!

How is the search done?

At whichfilm?, we've integrated the powerful Orama Search Engine to provide you with lightning-fast, relevant search results. Whether you're looking for films, genres, or reviews, Orama ensures that you get the most accurate and contextually relevant answers in the blink of an eye.

Here’s how it works:

Indexing: Orama indexes all the relevant data—film titles, genres, descriptions, and more—ensuring that the search results are comprehensive and organized.
Search Queries: Once you enter a query, Orama’s search engine kicks in, scanning the indexed data for the most relevant matches based on your search terms.
Contextual Relevance: Orama not only looks for exact matches but also considers context to provide results that are tailored to your needs. No more irrelevant search results!

With Orama on board, we’ve taken the guesswork out of searching for films. Your search experience is faster, smarter, and more fun than ever before!

Orama Search Engine: what is it?

Orama is an open-source search engine and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipeline designed to seamlessly operate across browsers, servers, or edge networks.

Key features

Comprehensive Search Support: Orama supports full-text, vector, and hybrid searches. Whether you're searching through documents or exploring more complex datasets, it's got you covered!
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG): It enhances your search results by integrating RAG capabilities, meaning more accurate and contextually relevant results!
Lightweight Design: Orama is super compact—less than 2KB! It’s a lightweight solution that works across browsers, servers, and even edge networks.
Quality Assurance: Orama ensures top-quality results by measuring answers across five dimensions, including precision, recall, and correctness.
Developer-Friendly: With zero dependencies and easy setup, Orama makes it simple to add powerful search capabilities to your app.

How it works

Orama works by indexing documents (like articles or records) and allowing you to perform search operations on them. You can define which fields in the documents are searchable (like "title" or "content") and let Orama do the heavy lifting.

After setting up the search engine, you can query your indexed documents, and Orama will return results based on relevance, context, and accuracy.

Learn more: You can find Orama’s full documentation on their website or explore their GitHub repository for the latest updates and examples.

Film Page, what's inside?

Backdrop & Details:
Displays the movie’s backdrop, genre, language, release year, average TMDB vote and the awards.
Film Overview:
Brief summary of the film's plot.
Trailer:
Embedded YouTube trailer (if available).
Cast & Crew:
Key actors and crew members featured prominently.
Orama Integration:
The Film Page utilizes Orama to enhance film discovery, helping you find similar movies with ease. By analyzing genres and key details, Orama ensures a rich and immersive search experience.

Small Film Card, what's that?

The Eight Mountains▶ Watch Trailercertified indie

7.6

Movie Poster & Title:
Displays the movie’s poster from TMDB.
Hover Overlay:
Appears when hovered, showing:
- Title
- Indie or mainstream indicator
- Call-to-action for more details
Indie Film Indicator:
certified indie: Certified indie films
ain't that indie: Not strictly indie films
Vote Average Display:
The vote is taken from TMDB with the public API.
Circular progress indicator showing rating:
- Blue: High rating (Above 7)
- Purple: Moderate rating (5-7)
- Red: Low rating (Below 5)

This is an independent, open-source web app developed by matteo.codes. Content is for informational purposes only. The developers do not guarantee accuracy or reliability. Use at your own risk and in compliance with applicable laws.
This project is intended to be open-source, and any help is truly appreciated. The repository can be found at this GitHub Repo. For inquiries, suggestions, or corrections, you can contact the developers at whichfilm@pm.me.