1. American cinema

2. Independent film (indie film) Hollywood cinema silent filmclassical Hollywood cinema New Hollywood

3. Independent film is not supported by major film companies has smaller budgets less pressure on directors has bold creative experiments: scenes of violence and sex

4. Famous American directors of independent films Quentin Jerome Tarantino (Pulp Fiction (1994), Kill Bill (2003–2004)) John Howard Carpenter (Escape from New York (1981)) Andy Warhol (Chelsea Girls (1966))

5. Hollywood cinema is a commercial activities is not supported by major film companies has the biggest budgets cutting candid scenes

6. Famous American directors of Hollywood cinema James Francis Cameron (The Terminator (1984), Titanic (1997), and Avatar (2009)) Steven Allan Spielberg (The Terminal(2004), War of the Worlds(2005)) Martin Scorsese (Casino (1995), The Aviator(2004))

7. Academy Awards Golden Globe Awards (movies and television pictures) Saturn Award (science fiction, fantasy and horror films) Oscar Award (movies) Razzie Award (the worst acting and scripts)