Next Wave Films (USA): 1

Following (1998), independent neo-noir crime thriller, was Christopher Nolan’s debut feature film. In order to keep costs low, extensive rehearsals were conducted and only one or two takes were used to conserve the expensive 16mm film stock. As the production’s budget was limited, Nolan utilized natural lighting and his own salary to cover expenses. Additionally, he was involved in various aspects of the production process such as writing, directing, photographing, editing, and producing. The plot centers around a young man in London who becomes entangled in a ...